The Best Restaurants in San Francisco

Ristorante Ideale

I HIGHLY recommend checking out Ristorante Ideale, on Grant Ave. in North Beach. It is by far the best Italian restaurant I have been to in America (I'm Italian myself) -- all home-made pasta and breads, and melt-in-your-mouth tiramisu! Not to mentio... more

Ristorante Milano

Ristorante Milano opens nightly to serve housemade pastas, fresh market fish and favorite northern Italian dishes in warm and familiar surroundings. more

Ro Cafe

Because it's on the ramp where the tunnel goes under Masonic, this little cafe gets passed by many who don't want to deal with parking or don't even see it; simply driving by.   But those who live in the neighborhood know what most San Francisca... more

Roam Burgers - Cow Hollow

From pasture to plate, Roam Artisan Burgers offers delicious burgers, sides, shakes and sodas crafted from fresh ingredients that have been carefully sourced from a select group of purveyors. more

Roam Burgers - Fillmore

From pasture to plate, Roam Artisan Burgers offers delicious burgers, sides, shakes and sodas crafted from fresh ingredients that have been carefully sourced from a select group of purveyors. more

Roaming Goat

Casual wine bar featuring flavors and styles from the Mediterranean, California and beyond. Highlighting unique selections from Armenia and Georgia, the birthplace of viniculture. more

Robin

Nothing says “I’m so into you,” like a perfect omakase dinner served on artisan clay plates. Robin, the new Hayes Valley sushi temple by chef Adam Tortosa, is the perfect spot to savor pristine, elevated nigiri and sashimi. (Bonus p... more

Roccos Cafe

Rogue Ales Public House

The Southern-most outpost of the Rogue Nation opened in September 2003 at 673 Union Street in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood. The Rogue Ales Public House is located on the ground floor of a 100 year-old building at the intersection of Powel... more

RoHan Lounge

Lovers of the lounge lifestyle need no longer brave the hipster crowds to enjoy an elegantly understated bar experience. Witness RoHan Lounge, an Inner Richmond haunt which proves that upscale digs and a pretentious attitude can be mutually exclusive... more

Roka Akor

Roka Akor San Francisco offers the unparalleled combination of thoughtful design and contemporary Robata Japanese cuisine. The restaurant's name is derived from two words: RO and KA. The meaning of the first word is hearth, a gathering place where pe... more

ROOH

The food at ROOH is an exhibition of the potential that Indian cuisine can be elevated to, with the ultimate aim of evoking new flavors, emotions & ideas. It is an amalgamation of the best of Californian produce, regional Indian flavors and modern g... more

Rosa Mexicano

Rosa Mexicano San Francisco blends the best of Rosa Mexicano's signature elements with art and materials that reflect the West Coast attitude and eclectic San Francisco vibe. The 211-seat restaurant features spacious indoor tables, an outdoor patio,... more

Rosamunde Sausage Grill

Grilled Sausage & Craft Beer Since 1998 - in San Francisco, Oakland & Brooklyn, NY. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Visit the website for hours, menus (including brunch at a few locations) and more. Rosamunde Sausage Grill serves... more

Rose Indian Cuisine

We aim to bring delicious and affordable contemporary Indian cuisine to San Francisco. We take pride in sourcing the best ingredients from local California farmers and produce market. In order to ensure the best quality we also source authentic India... 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

Rouge - Nick's Crispy Tacos

Our tacos are the bomb - carne asada prepared "Nick's Way" with cheese and guacamole and a crispy shell. Taco Tuesday reservations have a 4-person minimum. Let us know if you're coming in to see a specific game. Admission is always free all night... more

Round Table Pizza - Geary

At Round Table, we’ve enjoyed a heritage of creating high quality, innovative pizzas for over 57 years. From our founder Bill Larson’s first little Round Table Pizza Parlor in Menlo Park, California in 1959 to 450 thriving restaurants tod... 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

Roxie Food Center

Hanging out at Balboa Park with the family or have a little league game?   Stop by Roxie Food to pick up a sandwich.   You won't be disappointed. 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

Royal Oak

Tiffany-style lamps, beveled-mirrors, lots of potted plants and velvet couches makes the Royal Oak as plush as can be. more

RT Rotisserie - Hayes Valley

RT Rotisserie in Hayes Valley is a casual chicken-based restaurant that doesn't give up quality for quantity. RT's rotisserie chickens and sandwiches are to die for, and from roasted brussel sprout caesar to the umami fries, you really can't go wrong... more

Rusted Mule

Our innovative small plates, whimsical cocktail list, and unparalleled atmosphere provide a truly unique experience. Happy Hour:  Mon - Sat, 5pm - 7pm and all day Sun more

Ryoko's

What can one say when they stumble upon a slice of sushi paradise that has true urban charm? With Ryoko's I can only say, "I'll be back as soon as possible." Sushi chef Atsushi Matsuda is a young man with an artist's touch when it comes to making... more

Saap Ver Thai Restaurant

Under the direction of Chef Kobe (Nutnawat Aukcarrapasutanun), Saap Ver is an ingredient-focused restaurant introducing lesser-known regional Thai dishes. Chef Nutnawat Aukcarapasutanun (‘Kobe’), seeks to expand San Franciscans’ kno... more

Sababa

The newly opened lunch spot downtown is all about the authentic pita, a Mediterranean star that isn’t easily obtainable in the Bay Area. Sababa bakes the fluffy, excellent pita on the spot. Add chicken shawarma, fried eggplant and brown egg (tr... more

Sacred Taco

Sacred Taco came out of a dedicated love for Oaxacan Food while simultaneously wanting to push the boundaries of the Taco restaurant industry. It always seemed like the quality of the proteins were poor or the quality of the service was even worse. W... more

Saha

Saha Restaurant serves Arabic-Fusion Cuisine for dinner and a traditional American breakfast with Arabic influences. The restaurant's ebony-wood planks, bright red lacquer seats and red leather upholstery contribute to a warm and inviting experience.... more

Saigon Sandwich

People have traveled from around the world to Saigon Sandwich for the best banh mi in SF! more

Saison

What started as a weekly pop-up in the back of a café seven years ago has evolved into one of the most exclusive restaurants in the world. No expense is spared at Saison, where chef Joshua Skenes' immaculate attention to detail permeates all a... more

SAJJ Mediterranean

Sajj Mediterranean in San Ramon specializes in Middle Eastern wraps, bowls and salads. All meat dishes prepared with halal meats. Located at The Shops at Bishop Ranch. It's the sight and aroma at SAJJ, from the pita, falafel or shawarma being mad... more

Sajj Mediterranean - FiDi

Food that's personal, satisfying and transporting, Sajj Mediterranean is an escape from the every day - make your next meal a culinary adventure. more

SAJJ Mediterranean - San Francisco

It's the sight and aroma of sajj, pita, falafel and shawarma being made in front of you. It's exotic Mediterranean entrée choices you can customize any way you want. It's authentic sauces and flavors you won't find anywhere else. It's the grac... more

Sakesan

Sakesan Sushi and Bistro serves delicious sushi and robata yaki.  Our mission is to give you a totally unique dining and entertainment experience. Sakesan features an extensive sake list and happy hour is daily 4pm - 6pm and late night S... more

Salt House

Salt House is a tavern housed in an old printing press warehouse built in the 1930’s.  Salt House also features contemporary American fare ranging from bar treats, local cheeses, appetizers and heartier dinner dishes.  Happy hour is... more

Sam Jordan's Bar and Grill

Established in 1959, Sam Jordan's is the oldest African American Bar in the Bayview Hunters Point. Sam Jordan's, a family owned business, is well known for southern style home cooking & amazing bar service of custom drinks you won't find anywhere... more

Sam's

Perhaps because we spend much of our day at A16 inundated with pecorino cheeses, rich braises, and pizza, our tired taste buds often want satisfying food at the end of the night that does not play tribute to any part of Italy. After one particularly... more

Sam's Grill

The history of Sam's Grill actually stretches back to 1867, when an Irishman began selling the delicious fresh oysters that were abundant in San Francisco Bay. His stall was in the open air market at the base of California Street, which probably look... more

sambal-sambal, Indonesian food

Six Indonesian dishes were named the world's most delicious food, CNN World's 50 most delicious food: Rendang, nasi goreng, nasi padang, satay, gado-gado, and many more. Yet many in the Bay Area don't know much about Indonesian food. We are eager t... more

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