The Best Restaurants in San Francisco

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

Ten-Ichi

25-year-old Ten-Ichi prides itself on home style Japanese fare. Here, you'll want to try the flavorful chicken kara-age dinner ($11.75), a hefty portion of fried teriyaki chicken, miso soup, rice and a creamy potato salad. Another option is the sukiy... more

Teo Restaurant and Bar

Tēo is derived from the origins of our cuisine, Teo Chew, also known as Chui Chow or Chaozhou. We are not only a restaurant & bar. We are the place where:  * locals make new friends; * startups meet; * companies and organizaations h... 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

Terzo

Terzo, meaning third in Italian, and connoting a third place to gather and share food & wine, was inspired by our travels around the Mediterranean. After running Rose Pistola and  Rose's Cafe successfully for years, we wanted to bring an au... more

Thai House Express On Castro

Consistently rated one of the best Thai eateries in the Castro. more

Thai Idea Vegetarian

Delicious, great for large groups, all your favorite Thai dishes - only veggie or vegan. Satay, larb, no problem - it's vegetarian. more

Thanh Long

Thanh Long is a classic place in the Outer Sunset; one of those places everybody looks forward to eating at - garlic noodles, crab, shrimp.  We understand the appeal. ----- To make a reservation larger than 6 people you must call the restauran... more

Thanya & Salee

Thanya & Salee features really delicious Thai cuisine. One of the main attractions are the island-style teki lounge drinks that come over from Lingba Lounge. more

That's My Jam

Established in 2020. That's My Jam is a neighborhood, casual place for breakfast, brunch and lunch made fresh daily by the Chef/Owner Mark. 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 Alembic San Francisco

We stick to a fairly simple recipe: local foods, small dishes, big drinks and home brews. more

The Art Bistro

Sandwiches and cafe eats and drinks. Cash only but they accepted Venmo. more

The Bagel Bakery

We use only the freshest ingredients combined with the traditional art of baking, we bring quality and good food at affordable price in the city of San Francisco. more

The Barrel Room - San Francisco

The Barrel Room is a wine bar specializing in small-production terroir-expressive wines from all around the world. Tell the staff what you generally like and let them select wines to fit your preference. -------- The Barrel Room is a full sc... more

The Bashful Bull Too

Taraval's Classic American diner is a perfect place for a hungoover Sunday afternoon breakfast. They're genrous dishes, and wide variety of milkshakes with pack you with enough deliciousness to last you through out the day. more

The Belle Cora

With a playful nod to this city's rich history, Belle Cora boasts a cozy neighborhood restaurant and bar pouring 30+ wines by the glass, 6 beers on tap, and an eclectic list of bottled beer. The kitchen serves seasonal small-plate fare perfect for sh... more

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