The Best Restaurants in San Francisco

Le Marais Bakery - Castro

Like the traditional bakeries of Europe, we make all of our pastries, viennoiserie, and bread from scratch each day in our San Francisco kitchen. We serve breakfast, brunch, on tap coffee and beer, cocktails, croissants, pâtisserie, and cakes! more

Le Marais Bakery - Polk Gulch

This family-owned bakery and bistro serves quality interpretations of classic French dishes and artisanal pastries made with the very best organic and local ingredients. In the kitchen, croissants are small batch crafted with a combination of loca... more

Le P'tit Laurent

Le P'tit Laurent is owned by Laurent Legendre, whose passion for great food and wine has resulted in a fine reputation in his adopted San Francisco. Born and raised in Paris, Laurent studied at the internationally acclaimed Ecole Hoteliere and worked... more

Le Parc Bistrobar

Welcome to Le Parc Bistrobar, a delightful new gem in Union Square, San Francisco, nestled within the Galleria Park Hotel. Led by the renowned Chef Bruno Chemel, this bistro offers a culinary experience that perfectly complements the city's refined t... more

Lemonade - West Portal

Beautifully prepared salads, hearty braised meats, satisfying sandwiches, decadent desserts, and of course, thirst-quenching lemonades. Founder Alan Jackson named the restaurant "Lemonade" because of the bright and comforting feeling you get when you... more

Lemonade - Yerba Buena

At LEMONADE, we're firm believers of eating what is good when it's good. Our unique and seasonally changing menu is made in house and prepared fresh every day. Our mission is to capture California's spirit and adventure about food, showcasing the bea... more

Leo's Oyster Bar

Leo's, everyone’s newest Instagram obsession, has it all—perfect wallpapers, marble surfaces, retro touches, and most importantly, a decadent and delicious menu focused on cocktails and seafood and destined to welcome spring. Here’s... more

Lers Ros

Lers Ros is a renowned Thai restaurant dedicated to serving authentic home-style cooking Thai dishes. Rooted in home-cooked recipes and exotic herbs and spices, every dish delivers delicious Thai flavors. more

Lettus: Cafe Organic

We offer delicious, fresh wholesome dishes, freshly made juices, salads, sandwiches, soups, entrees and desserts... alll organic and affordable prices. Wherever possible, we rely on only the best quality local produce. In many cases, food has been... more

Liholiho Yacht Club

Back in Hawaii in the early 80's the Kealoha uncles would race Hobie Cats, and throw "pop up" parties to pay for their supplies. They would go to the beach, fire up the grill, ice down the beer, and get a band to play. They charged a modest price wit... more

Limón on Valencia

Recognized as one of San Francisco's finest since 2002, Executive Chef Martin Castillo has created Limón's inspiring and culture blending dishes. This innovating Peruvian restaurant consolidated itself as a trendy destination for diners. Chef Alex... more

Limón Rottiserie on South Van Ness

Welcome to Limón Rotisserie. Limón has been, for several years in a row, one of the "Top 100 Restaurants" in the city. The quality and consistency of our dishes has been recognized by the people who honored us with their presence in our us with their... more

Limoncello

Limoncello is a cornerstone in the San Francisco community and has been recognized for its outstanding Pizza cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Our Pizza restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insis... more

Linden & Laguna

Linden & Laguna features comforting, healthy local fare. The eclectic selection of independent family produced fine wines from California and abroad, plus craft brews is complimented by great service and a bistro menu. ----- 528 Laguna Street w... more

Little Baobab

Little Baobab, part of Bissap Boabab Village, is an intimate restaurant and dance club located on 19th Street between Mission and Capp Street, in San Francisco's Mission District. From 5:30pm-10pm the restaurant features recipes from islands of th... more

Little Delhi

There is a famous saying in Delhi - there are two kinds of people; one who eats to live and the other who lives to eat. Fortunately, Delhites are referred to as connoisseurs of good food which has come from the age old exchange of cultures tracing it... more

Little Gem on Grove

LITTLE GEM HAS OPEN SEATING. COME IN, ORDER AT THE COUNTER, THEN CHOOSE A SEAT AT OUR BAR, A TABLE IN THE DINING ROOM, A WINDOW LEDGE FACING HAYES VALLEY, OR ON THE OUTDOOR PATIO.  The newest addition to Hayes Valley, bright and relaxing Little... more

Little Gem on Union

The seasonal and locally sourced menu is perfect for sharing, and consists of light, nutritious dishes such as curried cauliflower & sweet potato rice bowl and asparagus and radish salad. Add a green smoothie to complete this already flawless ima... more

Little Nepal

The fusion of cuisine from China and Nepal is hard to pigeon hole. The tastes definitely have a heavy Indian influence, featuring curries, clay oven dishes, and lentils while the Chinese influences are seen in dishes favoring Lamb and Pork. Whateve... more

Little Skillet - San Francisco

Established in 2008, as the lovable lunch offshoot of soul-favorite farmerbrown, owners, and partners in crime, Jay Foster and Deanna Sison Foster, took the tiny kitchen in the fabled SOMA alley, and turned it into a factory of homespun Southern clas... more

Little Star Pizza - Western Addition

The original location of the delcious Little Star thick crust pizzas.    Stop by to get an awesome pizza and a cold beer or glass of wine. HAPPY HOUR: Monday & Tuesday, 5pm - 9:30pm / Wednesday - Friday, 5pm - 6:30pm more

Little Star Pizza Valencia

Award winning deep dish and thin crust pizzas in a super convenient location. more

Little Szechuan

We use only the freshest and natural ingredients to prepare every dish.   Each dish is cooked in a healthy way to provide a nutritious meal. Much attention has been attached to create a cozy and inviting ambiance where you could enjoy a great me... more

Liverpool Lil's

But beneath the Marina's seemingly Bushwood exterior is one of the city's most laid back and fresh neighborhood bars. And they serve food until 1 am. This oasis in khaki land is Liverpool Lil's. And it's pretty fantastic. Liverpool Lil's sits right a... more

Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant

Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant brings urban rustic style to Rincon Hill.   Our menu features wood-fired pizzas, roasted chicken, pastas, and a few delicious desserts – reflecting our mantra of keeping it simple, and doing it well. more

Local Tap

We intend to maintain the rich history of this legendary space by providing competitive prices and friendly service in a neighborhood atmosphere. Still a hub for fans of the San Francisco Giants, Green Bay Packers, and the University of Kentucky.&nbs... more

Lokma

Lokma is a Turkish-Californian eatery with a brunch and dinner service. The vibe is relaxed, the space is airy, and there are plenty of novel, curious dishes to start the day or finish it. For brunch, start with kaymak, a unique clotted cream, and a... more

Lolinda

A new kind of Argentinean steakhouse that combines Latin American flavors with Californian sensibilities. Brought to you by the Beretta & Starbelly team. more

Loló

Loló is a family-owned restaurant that offers the non traditional Mexican food utilizing local ingredients. If you want a unique take on Mexican food - beyond tacos and burritos - and delicious cocktails, try Loló. more

Lomo Libre Cantina

Our menu aims to combine the traditional Lomo Saltado with popular street food favorites created by Chef Jose Calvo-Perez. more

Lone Palm

Lone Palm services a full bar in a laid back cocktail lounge setting. The Lone Palm is frequented by a mellow and diverse crowd. more

Long Bar & Bistro

Alan Walsh and Bill Garlock wish you a very warm welcome to The Long Bar & Bistro, located on Fillmore Street in San Francisco’s beautiful Pacific Heights neighborhood. Inspired by the styling of grand hotel bars, The Long Bar serves supe... more

Long Bridge Pizza

Long Bridge Pizza began as the vision of two childhood friends and Bay Area natives, Neal DeNardi and Andrew Markoulis. Long Bridge Pizza is named after the wooden causeway that once connected downtown SF to Dogpatch in the late 1800s. Our goal is to... more

Long Bridge Pizza Company

Long Life Noodle Company

Long Life serves up Popiahs (wraps), dumplings, cold noodles, salads, Jook (a type of porridge) & familiar rice dishes. But what most people stop by for is the hot noodles (over 20 different types of hot noodles). George Chen, formerly of Shangha... more

LookOut

Upscale, unpretentious neighborhood bar in the heart of the Castro. Second story bar has ceiling to floor glass windows and a one-of-a-kind wrap around deck to watch the world go by. We've got nightly events with DJs, a Wednesday night drag queen tr... more

Lori's Diner

Lori's knows enough to serve its fried foods promptly. The best to be had in an industrially-produced, pre-frozen fry, it is very, very good, and one of the rare instances of a comestible where technology can substitute for freshness. - From Fry... more

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