The Best Restaurants in San Francisco

Fiorella Polk

Outer Richmond neighborhood with California-Italian mainstay Fiorella and modern tavern Violet's, will open the latest addition to their burgeoning restaurant group: Fiorella Polk. The new restaurant will bring many of Fiorella's greatest hits (inclu... more

Fire & Brew

Quirky - food is ordered and paid separately from whatever you order from the bar.   Patio seating in back allows you to tuck away from the going ons of Fisherman's Warf.  There's a TV at the bar for sports.    Located right next... more

Fish and Farm

Fish & Farm goes above and beyond to support local farmers and fishermen by sourcing most of our fish, meat, and produce from within a 100 mile radius. Our dishes are classic and familiar, and composed of high quality ingredients such as Monterey Bay... more

Flores

Traditional Mexican dishes and flavors, sourced from family recipes that originated in Mexican states from The Gulf, to The Pacific, are not only the inspiration - they're the rule. Committed to honoring Mexican tradition. On the cocktail menu, craf... more

Florio

Florio is the swank spot for a very dirty martini and a great prix fixe 3-course dinner that includes a salad, choice of two entrees (recently they were delectable short ribs and wild king salmon), and a dessert... - Excerpt from Fillmore Roundup b... more

Flour + Water

Flour + Water = pasta and pizza. Yes, the name for this place is fitting enough; all that's needed for an excellent meal is this simple combination…with a touch of sauce and garlic. The concept itself is simple: A neighborhood space that provi... more

Fly Bar

Fly Bar on Divisadero has been a popular place for drinking, eating and having a good time. And with good reason, the food is great, there's a nice selection of beer, wine, mixed drinks featuring Soju or Sake, and Sangria. This is one of the place... more

Flying Pig Bistro

The Flying Pig Bistro Pub offers a little bit of everything for everyone. 15 Beers on Draft - featuring local beers, sandwiches, sports TVs, WiFi, soups and salads, organic coffee and espresso. more

Fog City Diner

Famous upscale diner serving an eclectic mix of American classics and modern California cuisine. Busy from the day it opened, Fog City has always been a fun, lively place for a good meal and drinks. It does get its share of tourists because of the Vi... more

Fog Harbor Fish House

Fog Harbor Fish House is your local PIER 39 restaurant offering the quintessential San Francisco waterfront dining experience. Take in award-winning views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge while enjoying complimentary sourdough brea... more

Fogo de Chao - San Francisco

Fogo de Chão lies in the heart of the bustling SOMA District, just steps away from the Moscone Convention Center, Financial District, and some of the city's best shopping at Market Street. Featuring a contemporary design and an expansive outdoor pati... more

Folklores Coffee Traders

Our ambition is to make good coffee accessible to all people. Coffee, Ethiopian breakfast, sandwiches, salads, pastries and more. more

Fondue Cowboy

Super place to enjoy great fondues with friends.  Beer/Wine more

Foodee Burger

Foodee Burger is a fast casual restaurant in San Francisco that offers great burgers (and a nice selection of beers). more

Foreign Cinema

To the surprise of many, Foreign Cinema not only survived the dot-com era, but the pandemic as well. The restaurant has actually shed some of its pretentiousness and thrived to become a staple of the Mission District nightlife scene. And the food's... more

Fort Point Taproom on Valencia

Fort Point is an independent San Francisco beer company made up of people who believe the simple things in life can be a whole lot better. The warm, inviting Fort Point taproom is a wonderful open environment for drinking and hanging out with friend... more

Fox and Lion

Fox and Lion Bread Company is a micro bakery focused on creating artisan breads using the finest local ingredients. more

Foxsister

Tucked away in outer Mission, the new Foxsister might not be the most Instagram-friendly place in town (it’s very dark) but the spicy, joyful and bold food it serves might just be the best Korean cuisine of the moment. For ultimate comfort, ord... more

Frances

Making the most of a small storefront on a quiet corner of the Castro, Frances is just a few slick tables running the length of a narrow dining room. But despite its tiny footprint, Frances has a massive reputation and a massive culinary impact. It m... more

Francisca's

Francisca's is a farm-to-table Italian-Venezuelan restaurant from husband-and-wife team. Our rent is very expensive so we can't afford full staff . Chef Manny Torres Gimenez and Katerina De Torres make it happen every day for the last 10 years in the... more

Franciscan Crab Restaurant

If the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area is part of your itinerary, include a visit to Fisherman's Wharf, famous for seafood dining. The Franciscan Crab Restaurant offers superb panoramic seafood dining. Enjoy seafood favorites Dungeness Crab, Crispy... more

Frankie's Java House

Classic California cuisine: burgers, fish tacos, fish & chips, and breakfst. Plus Frankie's is great place to meet for drinks before or after the game, more

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Frascati

Remember when metropolitan neighborhoods were more authentic and distinguished in presence? Businesses exhibited notable character, and homes were defined by their cultural denizens, ultimately presenting a quaint blend of commercial and residential?... more

Fresca - Inner Sunset

Gathering Peru's exotic cuisine with San Francisco's dining flare, Fresca has helped pave the way for the City's Peruvian Restaurant Craze.   Here at Fresca, we aim to offer our very own rendition of Peruvian Cuisine where typical methods of coo... more

Fresca - Noe Valley

Gathering Peru's exotic cuisine with San Francisco's dining flare, Fresca has helped pave the way for the City's Peruvian Restaurant Craze.   Here at Fresca, we aim to offer our very own rendition of Peruvian Cuisine where typical methods of coo... more

Fresca - Pacific Heights

The creation of father and son duo Julio and Jose Calvo-Perez... savvy diners may already know the original Fresca at 24 West Portal. What was once a closely guarded neighborhood secret is now beginning to catch on with the masses. And how could it n... more

Fresca - West Portal

The permeating flavor in most Peruvian food is aji, or the Peruvian chile pepper, and of the 38 menu choices found on the Fresca dinner menu, 22 feature some form of aji. The most well known, the spicy aji amarillo (yellow chile), is found in numerou... more

Fresh Brew Coffee

A quaint, unassuming cafe that serves delicious Vietnamese sandwiches. more

Fringale

After a sampling of the full bar, a half-bottle of Dry Creek Fumé Blanc is great with the first course. Try the deeply smoked salmon dressed with fresh young pastis-scented leaves, red onion, cucumber, a lightly vinegary dressing, then move on... more

Frjtz - Mission

Frjtz offers Belgian style pommes frites with over 14 different dipping sauces. The Frites are blanched and then fried to acheive natural crispness without the need to add extra starches. Try the chipotle remoulade for a smokey and yet spicy kick on... more

Fruitful Grounds

A local cafe with a happy atmposhere - providing everything from a great meal to a nutritional health smoothie all in one place. The cafe attracts a steady USF, City College-John Adams Campus students as well as neighborhood locals in between the Ric... more

Fueling Station Cafe

A local eclectic cafe offering delicious baked goods, sandwiches, and beverages to fuel your day! more

G Food Lounge

G Food Lounge brings your favorite food trucks to SoMa. more

Galette

Francophiles can dream of Brittany while savoring the wonderful crepes at the charming, Pascal Rigo-owned Galette. However, the real deal is the moules et frites, a heaping bowl of mussels cooked in your choice of four different broths from the class... more

Gallery Cafe

Comfort food that tastes as good.   We make everything in house (except a few of the vegan items). more

Gambit Lounge

We are a place of understated elegance and subtle sophistication where a meticulously crafted cocktail meets a glass of fine wine, and both are complimented by satisfying and heartwarming foods inspired by the cuisines of Central and Eastern Europe. more

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Garaje

Delicious burgers, beer, and tacos. Beers on tap rotate. more

Garçon

Garcon encapsulates an old-world French Bistro with a casual and friendly atmosphere like one would find in France. Garcon uses familiar French dishes like French onion soup and duck confit, as well as having a variety of vegetarian and organic items... more

Garden House Cafe

Great location, wonderful outdoor patio, delicious sandwiches and good coffee. more

Garden of Tranquility

Garden of Tranquility is one of those nice surprises sometimes found when you venture a little farther away from the center of the city. While the outside is rather shabby and the service varies from decent to downright rude, the food is always excel... more

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