The Best American Restaurant in San Francisco

Palomino - San Francisco

A vibrant "Urban Italian" restaurant, bar and rotisserie famous for its style, hardwood fired Mediterranean cooking and versatile, imaginative menu. Palomino caters to all the cravings of the city. Palomino features Happy Hour all day long. Head on... more

Parallel 37

Savor exceptional dining in a rustic yet refined setting at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, home to one of the most critically acclaimed restaurants in the city, Parallel 37. Offering globally-inspired California cuisine that is artistically creativ... more

Parigo

"Parigo" translates from Esperanto, the international language developed in the 1940's, to "pairing." At Parigo, we begin with a wine list and create dishes to pair with the wines, instead of the more traditional reverse approach. We feel this showca... more

Park Chalet

The Park Chalet hosts live music every Tuesday-Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. Acoustic, original, Jazz, Rock and Funk. Join our email newsletter at our website to receive updates and our monthly music calendar. The Park Chalet's interior is... more

Park Tavern

Park Tavern is an upscale American tavern from Anna Weinberg, Chef Jennifer Puccio and Dave Stanton. Park Tavern is located in San Francisco’s historic North Beach neighborhood, adjacent to Washington Square Park. The restaurant offers a satisf... more

Perry's Downtown

Perry’s is known for classic American comfort food, with something for everyone. Our signature dishes include the Cobb Salad, French Onion Soup, Petrale Sole, and of course the Perry's Hamburger. more

Perry's on Union

Perry’s is known for classic American comfort food, with something for everyone. Our signature dishes include the Cobb Salad, French Onion Soup, Petrale Sole, and of course the Perry's Hamburger. more

Pier 23 Cafe

Set on the beautiful Embarcadero waterfront, Pier 23 is a popular hang out for a 20 something crowd. Featuring dining, shoulder to shoulder dancing, and live salsa, jazz, R&B and reggae music 6 nights a week, Pier 23 offers a lively local group of in... more

Players Sports Grill

Welcome to the #1 Sports Bar and Entertainment Hub on PIER 39!  Watch over 200 sports channels on 35 HDTVs, and choose from 15 beers on tap. Enjoy American favorites like burgers, pizza and steak, to the Little League menu for kids, and enga... more

Pork Store Cafe

Cozy, casual, all around cool place for an American breakfast and lunch fare. With a reasonable menu and a down-to-earth staff, the Pork Store Cafe is a great place to hang out with friends while filling up on your favorite breakfast treats. more

Precita Park Cafe

Precita Park Café, the newest location for the Park Café Group has been an integral part of the Bernal Heights neighborhood since opening in 2011. The largest of the three café locations serves local, sustainable fare from a cura... more

Presidio Cafe

The Presidio Cafe offers American comfort food with California flair, in a casual club environment. Share a Salumi & Cheese plate that features local artisan cured meats and cheese, or enjoy our Fairway Burger or fresh Blackened Tacos with a fres... more

Proposition Chicken

Proposition Chicken serves the highest quality homemade chicken, made to order, how you want it. You choose. more

Prospect Restaurant

Happy Hour features $5 cocktails and h'orderves every Monday - Friday from 4 - 6pm. Prospect is a casual contemporary American cuisine concept from the team behind San Francisco's acclaimed Boulevard.  Partners Na... more

Prosper

Creative drinks, healthy eats and a great view overlooking the downtown street scene.   In the same building that houses Equinox Sports Club. more

Public House

Public House, a modern sports pub is designed to be a year-round destination for great sports watching. Whether it's baseball, football, March Madness, World Cup soccer or Wimbledon, the eatery's 22 giant televisions and comfortable public house envi... more

Rise Over Run

Gaze out over sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline at Rise Over Run, our lush rooftop bar and solarium. Share a cocktail -- by local legend Danny Louie -- and small plates with friends around a firepit, or stargaze through the glass roof over... 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

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

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

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'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

Scopo Divino

Scopo Divino is open and serving with many tables outside, live music, happy hour with 1/2 price oysters, and dinner from 3pm - 9pm. ~~~~~~~~ Scopo Divino has a dual meaning: Divine Purpose, but also as three words it means The Purpose of Wine.... more

Scopo Divino

Scopo Divino has a dual meaning: Divine Purpose, but also as three words it means The Purpose of Wine... thus the tag line "The Divine Purpose of Wine". We see wine as having an emotional context, it can heighten or change a mood, or simply comple... more

Sears Fine Food

Enjoy your visit and thank you for choosing to experience this legendary dining experience. Sears Fine Food has a rich history that dates back to 1938 and since works hard to preserve its history and tradition. Its atmosphere and cuisine remains... more

SF Beach Street Grill

We are a gluten free and organic restaurants in Fisherman's Wharf,  San Francisco and we are proud of our ingredients. We are one of the best Fisherman’s Wharf dining San Francisco experiences that you will ever have. more

Shake Shack Cow Hollow

We're pumped to be in San Fran! Swing by the Cow Hollow Shack at 3060 Fillmore Street. In addition to the classics, we're servin' up the CA-exclusive California Cold Rush concrete - vanilla custard, B. Patisserie Kouign Amann, salted caramel sauce an... more

Silver Cloud

A great place to eat, sing, or even catch a game. more

Smokin' Warehouse Barbecue

Established in 2010. Smokin' Warehouse Barbecue features slow smoked BBQ beef brisket, meaty beef back ribs, juicy burgers w/ bacon, homestlye cornbread and delicious bbq sides. more

SOMA Garden SF

Soma Garden features specialty crafted cocktails paired with an a la carte food menu while offering an ambient R&B, Pop and House music vibe showcasing Bay Area DJ's. Tickets and reservations are required to book a party of two, four, or six people.... more

SoMa Inn Cafe

Joe always has puts out the welcome mat.    A great SoMa spot for breakfast.   Good for the family or large groups, if you're looking for a traditional American style breakfast. Traditional American, Mediterranean and Vegetarian Cuis... more

Son & Garden

We hope to brighten your day with our colorful, delicious and thoughtful creations. As always, we do not provide anything less than a perfect experience. more

South Beach Cafe

This cafe / bistro serves up delcious salads, sandwiches and pizza. Near Oracle Park, on the Embarcadero, South Beach Cafe is a good meetup point before or after any kind of activity along the waterfront. more

Southern Pacific Brewing

Southern Pacific Brewing (SPB) owes its name to the Southern Pacific railroad line that ran down Harrison Street in the early 1900s, transporting the products of San Francisco factories and craftspeople to points throughout the West. A ten thousand s... more

Spruce

In Presidio Heights, Spruce is a distinctive restaurant that reflects the charm of its surroundings and provides residents with a welcoming place in which to dine, socialize, and relax. The bar and lounge area offers a casual yet sophisticated place... more

Squat & Gobble - West Portal

Tasty and quick. Squat & Gobble serves crepes, salads and sandwiches at a reasonable price. Squat & Gobble has such a loyal following that it could be compared to Herb's or Miss Millie's in Noe Valley. more

St Francis Fountain

St Francis Fountain was founded in 1918 by James Christakes and three generations of the Christakes family ran the St Francis as a confectionary, ice cream parlor, and lunch counter until 2000.  In 2002, the current owners, Peter Hood and Levon... more

Stable Cafe

Stable features a menu drawn from owner Thomas Brian's Neapolitan Agrarian roots. The aromas of baking and fresh brewing coffee make this a welcome morning spot. Lunch is a seasonal menu with daily specials which share old family recipes with a moder... more

Stacks - Hayes Valley

Big portions, a nice atmosphere, delicious food, courteous service... what else could you want for breakfast? more

Starbird - San Francisco

Known for its hand-crafted, feel good crispy chicken, bold flavors, and chef-driven innovation, Starbird's chicken is raised without antibiotics and is always fresh and never frozen. Individually hand-breaded in a secret blend of gluten free flours a... more

UPCOMING EVENTS