The Best California Cuisine in San Francisco

Per Diem

Per Diem brings the unique style and ambiance of San Francisco to an upscale venue in the heart of the City. The internationally acclaimed Michelin Guide recently chose Per Diem as part of an elite group of Bay Area restaurants that received a Recomm... more

Piccino

When we opened the doors in December 2006, our simple wish was just to make Piccino as welcoming as our own homes. We so enjoyed making food for our family and friends and, yes we were the types where everyone said, “you should open up a restaurant.”... more

PIed Piper

Go over to the magnificent Palace Hotel on Market on New Montgomery and wander in. It's shocking to know how many natives and moved-here's don't know about this place. The mural alone is worth it. The Pied Piper painted by Maxfield Parrish is breath... more

Plaj

"Pläj is a phonetic spelling of the word 'play'. When we say Pläj, we embrace life, happiness, right before, in the midst, or after a great meal. Pläj is a celebration of food, drink, and great company, and a place where cultures come... more

Rambler

Rambler is a restaurant and bar at Hotel Zeppelin, conceived by Hat Trick Hospitality – the team behind a host of socially-driven dining and drinking destinations that include Sabrosa, Redford, and The Brixton.  Executive Chef Robert Leva... more

Rich Table

Modern creativity and traditional technique combine seamlessly at Rich Table, a Northern Californian neighborhood restaurant. ----- Along with its team’s new venture, RT Rotisserie, Rich Table is a highly popular destination. Booking a seat h... more

Rose's Cafe

A favorite in the Cow Hollow neighborhood, Rose’s Café is a hangout for locals who bask in the sun at sidewalk tables, duck inside for a cappuccino, or stay for a leisurely lunch or dinner. Many customers are regulars who frequent our pr... more

Routier

Routier is a casual "frenchish" restaurant co-owned by Chef JP Carmona, Pastry Chef Belinda Leong and Michel Suas. JP and Belinda met years ago while they worked in one of the Bay Area's fine dining restaurants. Belinda and Michel are owners of the w... more

Roy's

In the mood for something fresh, delicious, and unexpected? Chef Roy Yamaguchi’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine is all that and more. At Roy’s, the arresting tastes of Hawaii and Asia are fused with classic European technique to give the freshes... more

Soluna

Soluna is a creative California Cuisine inspired restaurant, cocktail lounge and nightclub featuring salads, roasted chicken, grilled fish, steak, vegetarian entrees and pastas. It was built to give the good people of San Francisco an intimate, elega... more

Sorrel

Sorrel in Pacific Heights features local-Californian inspired cuisine with Italian influences. Their executive chef, Alexander Hong, also plans on rolling out a full five-course tasting menu later this month so stay tuned. more

Starbelly

Starbelly is a casual Castro neighborhood café serving California comfort food alongside a diverse wine list, craft beer and creative cocktails. ~~~~~~~~ Starbelly features pizzas and sandwiches, but adds rotisserie items and home-made charcute... more

State Bird Provisions

...state bird provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements… more

STEM Kitchen & Garden

STEM is overseen by Bon Appétit Management Company, the Palo Alto-based food service pioneer. In keeping within Bon Appétit’s company-wide standards, dishes at STEM feature seasonal local produce, humanely raised meat, certified c... more

Taste On Ellis

California cuisine with a fusion of Hawaiian and Hispanic flavors. Located just two blocks from Union Square, in the heart of downtown San Francisco is Taste On Ellis, a fusion restaurant. The Taste menu is designed by Chef Peter Ochoa to lead our... more

Terrene

Terrene embraces the bounty of Northern California, while honoring the historic diversity found in the heart of San Francisco. Executive Chef, Scott Koranda focuses on ingredients sourced within 100 miles, delivering a menu of delicious, local, fres... more

The 1881 at The Mansion on Sutter

The 1881 is inspired by it’s rich history transformed by the culinary journey envisioned by Executive Chef, John Goulette providing a menu of classics, seasoned with his signature touch. more

The Bistro at ONE65

he Bistro at ONE65, located on the third floor, serves dinner menus that showcase local, seasonal fare minimally prepared to allow the ingredients to shine. An open kitchen, featuring a Josper charcoal oven imported exclusively for ONE65 from Spain a... more

The Morris

Many years in the making, The Morris is the restaurant its founder Paul Einbund has always revered - the modest, unpretentious bistro where you can eat and drink at world-class level. The emphasis here is ever on flavor, from chef Gavin Schmidt's str... more

The Park Grill

For business or pleasure dining, the Park Grill lets you enjoy privacy even when the room is filled. Enjoy fine California cuisine and an attentive staff. For power breakfasts, business lunches, deal-closing dinners or leisurely dining. - OpenTa... more

The Third Floor

Presented by Omakase Restaurant Group, The Third Floor is our modern take on the classic hotel lobby restaurant and bar, offering a light-filled, upscale environment for locals and travelers alike to gather over brunch, breakfast, lunch, dinner, cock... more

Trestle

Awarded three stars from Michael Bauer in the SF Chronicle, a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient since inception, and a constant resident on Eater SF's Essential 38 and Chronicle Top 100, Trestle's weekly changing menu always brings an unexpected and fu... more

Univserval Cafe

What pleases the most about the Universal is the air of good taste that it carries without pretense. The attention to detail flows through the delightful interior design, right to the cuisine. The one-room restaurant embodies a cozy chic feel with de... more

Waterfront

Located on Pier 7, the newly revamped Waterfront might be confused with just another wharf warehouse. The interior, however, is an inspired combination of Chinese sea motifs and Italian gold-toned decadence in a converted industrial second floor with... more

Wine Kitchen

Wine Kitchen is the vision of Greg Faucette and Jason Limburg. They share over a decade of culinary experience, having worked together at Commonwealth, Contigo, and Bar Tartine, as well as at Per Se and Spruce. With their fine dining background comes... more

Zuni Cafe

Zuni is an institution. Opened on February 15, 1979, Zuni Café won the James Beard Foundation Award for "Outstanding Restaurant" in 2003. Their daily changing menus are inspired by seasonal organic ingredients and incorporate traditional Fr... more

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