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1. State Bird Provisions
4.7
Exceptional(3361)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Western Addition
Booked 115 times today
State Bird Provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements.
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2. The Progress
4.8
Exceptional(2556)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Western Addition
Booked 55 times today
The Progress is an authentic restaurant because it prides itself on its local production and innovative, unique dishes. It's described as a place where you won't find similar preparations elsewhere. The service is welcoming, friendly and attentive, with an atmosphere that's been called 'intimate' and 'contemporary'. Reviewers consistently give high ratings for food, service and ambiance.
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3. The Tailor's Son
4.6
Exceptional(257)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Pacific Heights
Booked 64 times today
Serving up a simply straightforward (and straight-up savory) menu of Northern Italian classics like risotto, fresh pastas, crostini, antipasti, and verdure, an extensive wine list highlighting the best biodynamic and organic wines from Italy and Northern California, and world class cocktails from the bar, The Tailor's Son is a love letter to Italy woven from a different cloth.
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4. Benihana - San Francisco, CA
3.7
Very Good(3253)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Japantown
Booked 58 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
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5. Hed 11
4.7
Exceptional(63)
Price: Very Expensive
• Thai • Western Addition
Booked 10 times today
Nestled in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Japan Town, Hed 11 embarks on a mission to redefine Thai cuisine for this city. The restaurant offers an exquisite 11-course tasting menu with a rotating theme, ensuring a fresh and unforgettable dining experience with every visit. From the traditional Thai menu to the exploration of seafood and the flavors of Southern Thailand, each theme is a celebration of authenticity, innovation, and the rhythm of the seasons.
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6. Bansang
4.5
Awesome(347)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Korean • Western Addition
Booked 23 times today
Korean Tapas Restaurant. Inspired by traditional Korean cuisine...not traditional Korean cuisine.The Korean word ‘Bansang’ refers to the style of table setting for the kings and nobles of the Joseon, a Korean dynastic kingdom that prospered for more than five centuries. At Bansang, we wish to serve all of our guests with the same care and sincerity as the chefs did for their royalty in those times past.Korean fare is built around enjoying various distinctive types of dishes simultaneously rather than in separate courses, as this allows every person to experience continuously changing flavor combinations unique to Korean culture. Our guests can expect a modern, creative perspective on this traditional style of Korean cuisine.
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7. little shucker
4.9
Exceptional(16)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Pacific Heights
Booked 23 times today
Wine, seafood & seasonal dishes from The Snug team & Chef Adrian GarciaThe New York Times: “The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now; 2023, 2024”"Hottest New Restaurants in San Francisco 2023" -- Eater"Best New Restaurants of 2023" -- The Infatuation
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8. Florio
4.7
Exceptional(1783)
Price: Moderate
• French • Pacific Heights
Booked 18 times today
Florio offers a variety of trattoria & bistro classics; a "greatest hits" of rustic cafe food- including Steak Frites and pan-roasted heirloom Chicken.We feature a market-to-table local fish offering daily (as available). Simple dishes such as Seafood Stew and house-made seasonal Pasta round out the comforting menu. Veal, Pork & Ricotta meatballs are an everyday favorite with our regulars! The menu changes daily to make the most of local, seasonal, organic meat, fish, and produce. A small but savvy wine list of exceptional Napa producers, Italian specialties, and French vintners competes at the amiable bar with an admirable selection of pastis, select eau de vie and traditional spirits from around the world.
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9. Matsuyama Shabu House
4.2
Awesome(5)
Price: Moderate
• Shabu-shabu • Western Addition
Booked 6 times today
Japanese fusion shabu shabu with different types of wagyu
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10. Pa'ina Restaurant and Bar
4.5
Awesome(220)
Price: Moderate
• Hawaiian • Japantown
Booked 2 times today
Pa'ina is designed to be a blend of Hawaiian and San Francisco culture. Large and vibrant, our venue is perfect for any occasion. With so many popular dishes to try, our chef recommends sharing! Pair your meal with one of our Tropical Cocktails! We are located on Post Street next to the Kabuki Theater. Book our private rooms for karaoke, business meetings, birthdays and more!
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