The Best American Restaurant in Bay Area

3000 Broadway

One of Oakland's newest hotspots, 3000 Broadway is making a name for itself as the people's choice all-in-one: great food, exciting bar scene, and rockin lounge nights!  more

3rd Cousin

Hand picked seasonal local produce, prime meats and local seafood with an eclectic wine list of wines from the best regions in the world. more

All at once, novel in concept and character, 44 Restaurant, Bar & Lounge perfectly fits the mold for your next gathering when you are seeking something "a little different." A lively dinner with friends, a night out on the town, or... more

855 Craft House & Kitchen

B55 Craft House & Kitchen, in the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, entices patrons with innovative comfort food made from locally sourced ingredients. This casual downtown restaurant offers hearty breakfasts and decadent gastropub dinners, as well as... more

99 Bottles Restaurant & Pub

99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall is a restaurant and pub located in downtown Santa Cruz on Walnut Street. 99 Bottles is a great place to watch a game, with our tasty eats and 45 beers on draft, we know you will enjoy the atmosphere.  We are recen... more

Acacia House Restaurant

Acacia House is nestled in the heart of Napa Valley.  Delight your senses with a unique and highly seasonal menu - a modern twist on classic fares. more

Ad Hoc + Addendum

The daily-changing four-course menu, featuring classic American dishes like fried chicken, pot roast and barbeque, is handwritten nightly on chalkboards throughout the restaurant. All courses are served family-style to increase both the conviviality... more

Al's Cafe Good Food

Although it calls itself a cafe, Al's is really a diner. Classic movie posters, multiple Minnie Mouses, and mechanical seasonal displays adorn all the wall space. There are omelettes, pastrami sandwiches, chili dogs, and other oversized plates of sh... more

ALBA Restaurant at River Terrace Inn

ALBA's talented culinary team pays homage to Napa foodways, devoted to the combination of superior cooking, great mixology, and good times. Our menus highlight shareable, seasonal small plates to pair with wine and craft mixology, featuring Napa Vall... more

Alfred's Steakhouse

What used to be Blue Fox is now Alfred's Steakhouse. Alfred's is a longtime landmark of the Broadway neighborhood that has found a new home downtown. The best choices include the mesquite grilled / skillet steaks and the Caesar salad. ------ Alfr... more

Aliment

Aliment, a Family-Owned, New American Restaurant in the heart of San Francisco. Est. in 2013 and just a few blocks from Union Square, we serve organic new American cuisine with excellent choices for drinks such as homemade cocktails, local Napa Wines... more

All Spice

Sachin Chopra sits in a makeshift dining tent in the parking lot of his once Michelin-starred restaurant, All Spice. It's Friday. It's drizzling. And he's about to burst into tears. - https://www.sfgate.com/restaurants/article/Bay-Area-restaurant-... more

Alley & Vine

Country-chic restaurant offering cocktails & dishes using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. more

Alvarado Street Brewery and Grill

Located in a historically registered building in Old Monterey, the Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill serves locally sourced, gastropub-influenced fare built around it's beers that are produced on-site. The Brewpub contains 140 seats, including a sh... more

American Bull Bar & Grill

24 wide screen plasma and LCD TVs broadcasting Direct TV nonstop in 1080 High Definition, are mounted specifically so you can catch every game and highlight.  We feature NFL Ticket, NBA League Pass, MLB Extra Innings, College Basketball and more... more

American Grilled Cheese Kitchen

Grilled cheese sandwiches with a variety of select cheeses, soups and salads. more

Anchor & Hope

From the owners of Town Hall and Salt House comes Anchor & Hope Restaurant, an oyster bar and fish house located at 83 Minna Street. Housed in a renovated, 100 year old brick building, formerly the studio of sculptor Benny Bufano, Anchor & Ho... more

Angler San Francisco

Angler is a sea-life focused restaurant with views of the expansive wood burning hearth as well of the San Francisco Bay from Chef Joshua Skenes and Saison Hospitality.  Each day’s inspiration is drawn from the products themselves and is a... more

Archive Bar & Kitchen

Happy Hour 3pm - 6pm It's current rendition, Archive Bar & Kitchen, was established in 2013. The menu is designed with sharing and socializing in mind, and our focus is on freshness in both food and cocktail creation. Draft and bottled beers are... more

Art's Cafe

A quaint little Korean diner that will serve up hash browns as fast as Bi Bim Bop. Check this place out if you're into small little mom 'n' pop places that seem to be harder and harder to find nowadays. There is only bar seating for about 10 people. more

As Quoted

A FARM INSPIRED COMMUNITY EATERY. This sweet, little cafe features simple yet delicious food.  The cozy backyard area is perfect, weather permitting. more

Astra at The St. Regis San Francisco

Astra in downtown San Francisco offers guests an elevated fine dining experience featuring exquisite American dishes inspired by the freshest seasonal ingredients California has to offer. more

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Atlas Cafe

Located in the Mission Flats, where Mission blends into Potrero Hill since April of 1996. Atlas Café provides a casual, comfortable community oriented place for the neighborhood to gather, eat, relax and socialize. more

Aunt Mary's Cafe

Aunt Mary's Café is a tribute to Jack's own aunt Mary, who was a great southern cook and a remarkable woman. In her adventurous spirit, we strive to provide creative revisions of American comfort food using fresh local ingredients and from sus... more

Automat SF

Automat is an all day restaurant and bake shop with craveable takes on American classics. more

B on the Go

B. On The Go is a neighborhood eatery serving slow roasted meats and vegetables on house-made breads. A daily selection of salads and take-away products also available. more

B-Side

B-Side, situated in the beautiful SFJAZZ Center, is a full service restaurant and bar in a lounge-like ambiance.  In a space filled with warm walnut and plush leather couches, our guests will enjoy vibrant food and drinks. more

Back Forty Texas BBQ Roadhouse & Saloon

The Back Forty BBQ Team travels regularly to compete in contests against the nation's finest barbecue operations. As one of the nation's Top-24 Barbecue Teams, Back Forty has been invited to compete in the annual National BBQ Rib Cook-Off since 1991. more

Balboa Cafe

Established in 1913 (making it one of the oldest saloons in San Francisco), Balboa Cafe bar and interior decor remain relatively untouched, retaining the magic of times gone by, while the menu offers both tried & true favorites and savory new dis... more

Bardo Lounge & Supper Club

Bardo Lounge and Supper Club is a neighborhood lounge inspired by the comfort and camaraderie of a mid-century dinner party.  Where period inspired cocktails, reinvented American cuisine and genuine hospitality are always on the menu.  S... more

Barone's Restaurant

Barone’s Restaurant proudly offers seasonally-rotating menus and an innovative culinary style, paired with personalized service and our sincere dedication to quality. more

Barrel Head Brewhouse

The Barrel Head Brewhouse is a NOPA Brewery and Restaurant now open 7 days a week for dinner and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. HOPPY HOUR Monday – Friday  4 – 6 pm   Thursday Late Nite  10 pm – close $2 off House... more

Bay Cafe at Palo Alto Muncipal Golf Course

The restaurant is open daily from 6:30am - 2pm for breakfast and lunch, and our bar is open daily from 10am to sunset.  Happy Hour is from 4pm - close. Our breakfast menu includes everything from Made-To-Order omelets and hearty breakfast burri... more

Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant

The Beach Chalet is a unique gem located on the Western edge of San Francisco where Golden Gate Park meets the Pacific Ocean. Serving a modern American menu with seaside accents along with a great selection of handcrafted beers this is not a restaura... more

Beast and the Hare

Chef Ian Marks puts out a hearty, meat-forward menu with house-cured charcuterie.   House mustard and bread as well. more

Bechelli's Flower Market Cafe

Bechelli's Flower Market Cafe is located in China Basin of SoMa.  The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch.   The space is also available for rent and features a large area with parking and a full bar. more

Benicia Grill

A variety of choices.  For breakfast we offer a variety of omlettes, eggs benedicts, steak and eggs, belgian waffles, pancakes and other delicious dishes.   For lunch we offer a variety of  items including sandwiches, salads, wraps,... more

Bergerac

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

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Betty Burgers

Betty Burgers is a Santa Cruz favorite.  With its classic diner feel, unique decor, and awesome bar, Betty Burgers is the place to get your burger fix. You can find all types of tasty burger combos, from Western and Hawaiian styles to the class... 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

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