The Best Restaurants in San Francisco

Bellota

Bellota, the latest restaurant from The Absinthe Group, offers the food and drinks of the varied regions of Spain. Executive Chef Ryan McIlwraith brings his approach to Spanish dishes, with a focus on paellas, seafood, & wood-fire-grilled options. Th... more

Ben Thai Cafe

Since 2015, Ben Thai Cafe has been serving delicious Thai food in the vibrant and lively Polk Gulch corridor. more

Benders Bar and Grill

A neighborhood dive bar with the kind of charm only the Mission can guarantee. Food, booze, art shows, live music, a staff comprised mostly of musicians without egos and patrons from every walk of life make this an excellent choice for imbibing in th... more

Benihana - San Francisco

By bringing Japanese food into the mainstream and pioneering its "eatertainment" style of presentation, Benihana has also paved the way in America for the popularity of other Japanese cooking styles and food products. Sushi is now a favorite all over... more

Berber Restaurant & Supperclub

Modern North African and Moroccan dishes paired with live cirque entertainment (acrobats, contortionists, aerialists, and dancers) for an unforgettable and sensory dining experience. Enjoy imported wines from the Mediterranean and our exotic saffron... more

Beretta

Beretta serves inventive cocktails, thin crust pizzas, and contemporary italian comfort food in the mission district. everything on the menu is always fresh, seasonal, and sourced from local farmers. we use organic ingredients whenever possible, a... more

Bergerac

Bergerac is equal parts craft cocktail bar and impromptu house party. more

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Berliner Berliner

Former Rosamunde employee Christine Blunck takes over and renames the venerable eatery that closed, opening a new sausage spot in the same location. Still the place in Lower Haight for awesome sausages. more

Besharam

Tucked inside Minnesota Street Project, a contemporary art gallery space within San Francisco's historic Dogpatch district, Besharam is an Indian restaurant showcasing regional Gujarati cuisine from chef/owner Heena Patel. Roughly translated to mean... more

Beshram

Chef Heena started cooking professionally late in life. She was always told her goals were too besharam, an Urdu word for shameless that is often used in South Asian culture as an insult, a label for a woman who dares to do things not considered "res... more

Beso Bistronomia

Beso Bistronomia offers high quality Spanish (Catalan Tapas) cuisine in a friendly, local bistro environment.  Our food is served in small plates meant to be shared with friends and family. Beso has its exclusive farm. Napa Kitchen Gardens is... more

Beyond Burma

BeyondBurma was created with passion for food and inspiration to share Burmese culture in the most diverse city, San Francisco. When the founder came to US in 2000, she had only one thing in mind. It was to live the American dream by running her own... more

Bia's

Bia's offers all organic food. The cuisine is Mediterranean with emphasis on Greek, Turkish, and Persian. We are the only wine bar on Haight Street and are considered the only serious restaurant on Haight St. We have an in-house bakery and freshly ba... more

Biergarten

Biergarten is a small (Bavarian style) neighborhood beer garden in the heart of Hayes Valley. more

Big 4 Restaurant

This uniquely historic San Francisco restaurant, located in the Huntington Hotel, is named after the nation's four most famous railroad tycoons of the nineteenth century – C.P. Huntington, Charles Crocker, Leland Stanford, and Mark Hopkins. App... more

Bill's Place

This all-American restaurant offers some of the best burgers in town. Real thick, potato cut fries are also a nice treat. The friendly service and chandeliers -- yes, really, a diner with chandeliers -- are also a clue of the unique nature that i... more

Bimbo's 365 Club

Bimbo's is one of the most intimate concert halls in the city.  The plush curtains, to the seating lend an aire of soffistication to the place; plus the musical acts that come through are usually first rate.   Here's a good read about how B... more

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Bini's Kitchen

Bini's Kitchen launched through food incubator La Cocina in 2012. Binita Pradhan, the owner and chef of Bini's Kitchen is a native of Kathmandu, Nepal. Her Nepalese counter-service restaurant is known for its momos with a signature spicy tomato cil... more

Birch & Rye

BIRCH & RYE presents a modern interpretation of Russian cuisine. Using premium and niche ingredients we reimagine Russian food through a California lens, with a unique take on traditional plates deconstructed. Featuring handcrafted infused vodkas. more

Birdsong

While much of the cooking at Birdsong is rooted in tradition (read: classical technique melded with cultural references to the Pacific Northwest), chef Chris Bleidorn goes beyond that marrying the natural habitat of the past with the present. Bleidor... more

Birley Sandwiches

Birley’s is a sandwich café serves breakfast, lunch and we offer catering.   We use only the freshest organic field greens, seasonal vegetables, fresh fish and meats, cheeses from around the world, signature dressings and, of course... more

Biscuits & Blues

Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of live blues music while savoring our signature Southern cuisine. Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, come celebrate our grand reopening and rediscover the magic that makes Biscuits and Blu... more

Bissap Baobab

Bissap Baobab is a restaurant serving dinner nightly and a multi-cultural events venue hosting regular international dance & music Latin and Afrobeat events on Friday and Saturday nights. Stop by for a delicious meal and cocktail. Baobab's men... more

Bistro Boudin at Fisherman’s Wharf

Located on the second floor of Boudin at the Wharf, Bistro Boudin offers an ideal place to enjoy a leisurely meal. Warm and inviting with beautiful dark wood accents, Bistro Boudin features a full service bar and spectacular views of the waterfront.... more

Bistro Burger

Great burgers, sandwiches, and salads. more

Bistro Burger

Great burgers, sandwiches, and salads. more

Bistro Clovis

A perennial Civic Center favorite serving classic French fare like rabbit pate, onion soup and tarte Tatin. Gallic aura and solid service help set the scene. -- Michael Bauer more

Bistro E Europe

Step into this charming, slightly cluttered Hungarian restaurant on most nights and find the tables packed with patrons, the din of live Eastern European music in the background, and gregarious owner Julia Pecak serving up dish after dish of her divi... more

Bistro SF Grill

Neighborhood gastro pub and wine bar with gourmet burgers, fish, vegan and vegetarian dishes serving local San Francisco brews on tap and an international selection of wines and beers, wine tastings, and special events. more

Bite Me Burger

Bite Room

Bite Room is the place where you will experience a new taste of sandwiches and smoothies with a premium and house-made ingredients. more

Bitters Bock & Rye

Bitters Bock & Rye is a unique BBQ restaurant and bar where you can enjoy everything from southern-style fried okra, house-smoked BBQ brisket, southern-style BBQ ribs, jalapeno margaritas (with house-smoked jalapeno-infused tequila), we brew b... more

Bix

Located in an alley on the edge of the Financial District and North Beach, Doug "Bix" Biederbeck runs one of the most loved supper clubs in the city. The decor is very 30s, the food is fine and the nightly jazz is electric. Bix is both lively and rom... more

Bizou

Cozy upscale French bistro with a delightful menu, fine selection of French and California wines, and a friendly staff. more

Blackwood

Blackwood serves American breakfast every day with bottomless mimosas. They also have service for both brunch and lunch with Thai influence, and dinner is Thai fusion. The dining room features two fireside communal tables out front that give way to... more

Blend

Matt Corvi (Gravity and Velvet Lounge) has created a comfortable, Polynesian (Tiki style) lounge that features great mixed drinks and sweet chill sounds from DJs on given nights more

Blind Butcher

Blind Butcher features meaty main dishes, branzino, short ribs, lamb shanks, burgers and lobster mac and cheese. Vegetarian and vegan options will also be available. Appetizers will include charcuterie, cheese plates and fried oysters. Abik said pri... more

Blondie's Bar

A classic bar and music venue in the Mission. Martinis served in a 16 oz. glass. Need we say more? Blondie's is one of the most diverse and popular bars in San Francisco, packing in up to 250 people on weekends. You will find an energetic and ecl... more

Bloomstock

We are a cannabis inspired café specializing in waffles and coffee in the Bayview. more

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