The Best Restaurants in San Francisco

Swiss Louis Restauant

There is no destination like Swiss Louis Italian & Seafood Restaurant, located at Pier 39. A tradition in San Francisco since 1936, our waterfront dining rooms, provides a magnificent view of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the always entert... more

Tabletop Tap House at the Metreon

Tabletop Tap House is a restaurant, bar and social game hall serving modern American tavern-style food and drinks. Featuring billiard tables, foosball, dozens of TVs, a 50-foot TV screen wall, and over 80 board games. more

Tacko

It seems only natural that the time has come for Nick to merge his loves for the ocean and the kitchen and open Tacko, a Nantucket-inspired taqueria poised to hit the Marina in a couple weeks. Nick and his business partner Doug Marschke capitalized o... more

Taco Boys

Taco Boys, located in the Castro, serve up vegan Mexican food with decent portions at reasonable prices. more

Taco Rouge

Taco Rouge offers a unique blend of Mexican cuisine, a wide selection of refreshing drinks, and an energetic atmosphere that is perfect for a fun night out. With a menu filled with delicious tacos and traditional Mexican dishes, prepared with the fre... more

Tacolicious - Marina

Tacolicious features tacos, along with a number of snacks and other small bites.   Great quality in a fun environment. No reservations at this location. more

Tacolicious - Mission

Tacolicious features tacos, along with a number of snacks and other small bites.   Having an adjoining tequila bar, Mosto, next door is a huge plus, as the selection of tequila, mescal and mixed drinks is awesome.   This is definitely a won... more

Tacolicious - North Beach

Like many native Californians, Mexican food is in us. Though we grew up traveling to Mexico regularly (and still do), it took a trip to Mexico City—where the food is served in settings as sophisticated and urban as you’ll find anywhere in... more

Tacolicious Marina

Tacolicious may have launched in 2009 as a stand at the Thursday Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and has expanded to multiple locations in San Francisco. The Marina location has covered, heated sidewalk and parklet seating is available as well as a full... more

Tacorea on Broadway

Bulgogi & kimchi - quesadillas & burittos. As strange as it might sound, the flavors work. Gotta try it to believe it. more

Tacorea on Bush Street

Bulgogi & kimchi - quesadillas & burittos. As strange as it might sound, the flavors work. Gotta try it to believe it. more

Tacorgasmico

Authentic Mexican dishes from central and southern Mexico. more

Tacos El Patrón

If you haven't sampled a birria taco, you should definitely stop by El Patrón for their birria con queso tacos! more

Tad's Steakhouse

We've been a local dining favorite for over 60 years; conveniently located one and a half blocks from the Powell Street and Market Street Cable Turnaround. more

Tadich Grill

This classic San Francisco fish house, located in the Financial District, is the oldest restaurant in town. In business for 150 years or so, Tadich's featured mesquite-grilled fish long before it ever became trendy. The crusty waiters only add to the... more

Taiwan

This hard-to-spot little restaurant is a gem in the Inner Richmond. The hand-made dumplings are steamed or boiled. Shanghai-style noodles are quite good or try the country-favorite chicken (chicken sauteed with soy sauce, wine, and honey). But defini... more

Taksim

Inspired by a Modern Approach to Authentic Mediterranean Cuisine. There's a reason every table has dips and warm flatbread straight from the massive wood-burning oven -- it's the only way to start a meal at this airy and industrial-chic SOMA spot.... more

Tallula

Who knew that amidst the pulsing bars and nondescript eateries of the Castro sits a sexy little restaurant serving the most tantalizing of dishes. Tallula, opened in May of 2003 by Harveen Khera, co-owner of Chez Spencer, has a warm, rich feel and of... more

Tamarind Hall Thai Street Food & Bar

Our mission is simple: to serve authentic Thai comfort food using wholesome ingredients and in a fun and friendly atmosphere. We're part cocktail/sports bar and part Thai restaurant - and hopefully we play some pretty good music.  more

Tango Gelato

It would be hard to resist any of the 31 homemade gelatos and sorbets here. Even a spoonful of the banana cream or giandiusa (chocolate hazelnut) gelato will send you soaring! The chico (small) cup is $2.50, mediano (medium) is $3.75, and grande (lar... more

Tanuki

Unbeknownst to most who’ve patronized Tanuki and for the young guns who’ve never been, Tanuki has been around for the past 44years (1974)!   At the time it was also the 4th Japanese restaurant serving the City! The first, if you have... more

Taqueria Can-cun

Some say "Cancun" has the best burritos in town. Maybe it's the grilled tortillas, maybe it's the tacky paintings. Whatever the case, "Cancun" is definitely another place burrito lovers need to visit. Cash only. more

Taqueria Cancun

Taqueria Cancun is the place to go for big burritos, late night munchies, and a slappin' jukebox. more

Taqueria Dos Amigos

A great little place next to the gift center.   Give me a baby burrito any day. more

Taqueria El Sol

Decent Mexican food in the Loin.   more

Taqueria Gonzalez

Good taqueria in the Portola neighborhood - if you want a delicious taco or burrito. more

Taqueria Los Mayas

We invite you to experience the delicate flavors of our handmade tortillas in our tacos, panuchos, and burritos coupled with the bold flavors of the fillings they are prepared with. We look forward to serving you and enjoying a taste of the the Yuca... more

Taqueria Vallarta

Good tacos.  Colorful inside. more

Tara Indian Cuisine

Tara is the Nepalese word for star, and we draw our culinary influence from this Northern neighbor.  Ccome enjoy an intimate dining experience. Namaskar. more

Tartine Inner Sunset

A casual, all-day restaurant located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset neighborhood. Serving our classic Tartine bread and pastry, Coffee Manufactory beverages, and savory items such as smorrebreads, salads and soups. Open daily starting at 7am. 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

Tastebuds

The menu at Tastebuds is soul food inspired. With a southern heritage, owner Melvin Simmons brings a little bit of Louisiana to the Bay Area with classic dishes like chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits and red beans and rice and a few contemporary... more

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Tataki

Tataki specializes in healthy, low-impact ingredients, including local and organic fruits and vegetables. more

Tataki Canyon

Tataki Canyon is named after the nearby Glen Canyon Park, one of San Francisco's most beautiful green spaces. Besides our sushi bar menu, we offer our house ramen, our soup is made entirely from scratch. Broth is made from pork, chicken, seasonal veg... more

Tato

The tradition of this food, the source of our passion, and our commitment to those we serve is what we are about. We use locally sourced ingredients to make the recipes of Tato's sweet abuelita (grandmother)- the same recipes she created in Mexico Ci... more

Tava Indian Kitchen - San Francisco

Tava is America's gateway to Indian food. The restaurant makes Indian food more accessible by using a simplified, build-your-own style menu consisting of fresh and familiar ingredients while retaining exotic flavors and appeal. Tava aims to br... more

Taverna Aventine

Happy Hour: 3pm-7pm (weekdays) Lunch: 11:30am - 2:30am (weekdays) Aventine goes to great and elegant lengths to pay homage to ye olde days. The co-owners (Vintage 415, the guys behind Mamacita and Umami; and Gian Paolo Veronese, who also owns the A... more

Teatro ZinZanni

Teatro ZinZanni breaks new artistic territory with this intoxicating blend of interactive theater, spectacle, fine arts and fine dining, put together under the artistic direction of One Reel's Norman Langill. The ever changing cast at Teatro ZinZann... more

Tee Off Bar and Grill

A Great Bar across the street from Lincoln Park Golf Course.  Features ping pong, pool, shuffleboard and more.  Lots of drinks to choose from and a great menu of food.     more

Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen

Established in 1950, The Tempest is a historic bar that sits adjacent to the San Francisco Chronicle building and has been a watering hole for local journalists, bike messengers, the after-work crowd and locals for decades. The Tempest is also hom... more

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