The Best Restaurants in San Francisco

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

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 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

Los Kuyas - Stonestown

Proudly Mexican-Filipino Owned & Operated. Taco Tuesday Every Tuesday! $1 Tacos! "The best tacos ever! Great customer service! Our favorite is the quesabirrias" - Corazon, San Bruno more

Lou's Cafe - Downtown

Delicious sandwiches, soups and salads. more

Lou's Cafe - Parkside

Delicious sandwiches, soups and salads. more

Lou's Cafe - Richmond

Gourmet Salads, Soups, and Espresso!  But the item that has people coming back, is their delicious sandwiches.   Best in SF? more

Lou's Pier 47 Club

Louie's Bar and Grill

A former whalers’ bar with roots dating back to 1930, Louie’s retains its old school charm while having enough class for a client lunch. Louie’s is a slightly more sophisticated version of its sister bar, the Tempest, while still e... more

Louis'

Louis' is a family restaurant, first opened in 1937.   The American / Diner style menu focuses on breakfast, sandwiches and soups.   The prices are good and the setting is amazing, perched above Sutro Baths and Lands End. more

Loving Hut San Francisco

Loving Hut San Francisco offers 100% plant-based cuisine. more

Ls Caffe

Cool local cafe on 24th Street in the Mission. Good coffee, breakfast, big glass mimosas. more

Luce

Luce showcases the legendary wines of Frescobaldi with a sophisticated New American menu, and a wine list of distinction. At the helm is Chef de Cuisine, Dominique Crenn, who Esquire magazine's John Mariani named Chef of the Year 2008. Crenn’s... more

Lucinda's Deli

Great sandwiches. Baja Turkey, Roast Beef, Spicy Tuna Melt, Avocado Smash, Thai BBQ, and Pastrami are all can't miss. Order ahead and just pick up. If you order at the deli, it's cash only. On a nice day, order and pick up your amazing sammy.... more

Luna

By now, nearly everyone knows that Valencia Street is the chic spot for quality dining. Luna, formerly Luna Park, having been newly remodeled, is still the cozy, hip bistro,place to be that it has always been. Weekday brunch or lunch at Luna is the r... more

Lunchpad

Three brothers on a mission to bring you a good sandwich.   Inside Noir Lounge. more

Lupa Trattoria

Situated in the congenial San Francisco neighborhood of Noe Valley, Lupa is a classic Italian trattoria with comfortable neighborhood charm, affordable prices, and destination-caliber cuisine. Using the best available local ingredients, Chef Stefano... more

Ly's

Ly's is a modern Vietnamese restaurant located in the Marina District.  Our unique cuisine emphasizes the balance of flavors and fragrance as well as texture and color. We provide a large variety of Vietnamese dishes in a casual environment. &nb... more

Lyon & Swan

Located in the historic Jackson Square below Columbus Avenue, Lyon and Swan's underground dinner experience offers a memorable evening of wonderful food, cocktails, and wine while enjoying eclectic live entertainment. more

Lüx

Upon entering, you'll find an animated conglomeration of neighborhood pals gabbing, couples on first dates, and double-daters out for the night. Mirrors line the walls behind the bar and in the back to create the illusion that the space is bigger tha... more

M&Y Malaysian Food

Born and raised in Malaysia, we decided to collaborate what we do best, cooking, creating new menus and talk about food. more

M's

With large crowds pounding down the doors on any given weekend morning, M's popularly feeds early risers with tasty American-style breakfasts. more

Mac ‘n Cue

Mac 'n Cue brings classic comfort food with a creative flair from the team behind International Smoke, the nationally-recognized dining collaboration between award-winning chef and restaurateur Michael Mina and NY Times best-selling cookbook author a... more

MAC'D

MAC’D is a fast-casual concept dreamed up by the boyishly charming duo of Chen-Chen and Jason, Bay Area natives with their hearts deeply rooted in SF. They firmly believe that mac and cheese is a magical cure-all to bad days and hangovers alike... more

MacArthur Park

MacArthur Park (607 Front St. @ Jackson) had some promise with an all-you-can-eat buffet available till 7:00 PM. It was typical bar fare, wings that had a nice kick to them, veggies and Parmesan dip, potato skins, and chips and salsa. None of it outs... more

Macellato

Home of the Chickenwch, Fishwich, and slow roasted garlic rosemary baby back ribs. Come visit San Francisco's speciality sandwich shop for an experience your tastebuds will never forget! Check out pictures, deals, and leave feedback fo us on Face... more

Macha Cafe

Fair trade organic coffee and Japanese green tea from Ito En. We also serve espresso drinks and green tea drinks. Our special drinks if Macha (green tea) Latte. We also have a few kinds of green teas and Japanese desserts such as macha muf... more

Magic Flute

One of San Francisco's most romantic restaurants, the Magic Flute features exciting California-Italian Cuisine. Located in fashionable Presidio Heights, the restaurant with sponge-painted walls and hardwood floors is reminiscent of a family-run tratt... more

Magnolia Brewing - Haight Street

The Haight-Ashbury's only brewpub combines good beer, fresh food and friendly service in a comfortable pub setting. Located at the bustling intersection of Haight and Masonic, Magnolia is a refuge from the pace of urban living; a place to relax among... more

Mai's

Authentic, delicious, reasonably priced Vietnamese food that will make your mouth water. more

Malai Thai Restaurant

Malai Thai is bigger than you would expect. Its one large dining room, traditionally decorated with Thai tapestries, is spacious and simple. The restaurant is never boisterous and the music is never loud, leaving a tranquil scene where having a conve... more

MaMa Ji's

Mama Ji's serves home-style Sichuan Chinese food and delicious dim sum. No reservations. more

Mama's on Washington Square

An all time favorite brunch spot in San Francisco. The line on Sundays may be around the block, and reservations aren't accepted, but sometimes it's hard to resist "Mama's" calling. Mama's delicious brunch features sweet and savory quiches (crabmeat... more

Mamacita Restaurant

Mamacita is a magnet for neighborhood Marina diners and drinkers. Reservations are advised, but if you're craving fresh, local ingredients prepared Mexican-style, the wait isn't too bad, especially after a few margaritas. Opt for the pomegranate marg... more

Mamahuhu - Clement

Mamahuhu's delightful twists on classic Chinese-American dishes, featuring curated, quality ingredients always seem to please! From the minds of Brandon Jew and co. more

Mamahuhu - Noe Valley

Mamahuhu's delightful twists on classic Chinese-American dishes, featuring curated, quality ingredients always seem to please! From the minds of Brandon Jew and co. more

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