The Best Restaurants in Bay Area

Sutter Pub

Classic bar that offers English fare like bangers & mash, plus American favorites like burgers and more. They have a lot of great beer and wine options and the service is top notch. There are TVs is you want to catch a game and there's a happy ho... more

Swan Oyster Depot

This combination fish market and oyster bar with counter seating is a San Francisco institution. A wonderful place to pop in for a bite at lunchtime and enjoy clam chowder, oysters, and smoked salmon with crusty sourdough bread and Anchor Steam Beer.... more

Swank

Swank Cocktail Club, a stylish lounge next door to Pacific Heights' charming Laurel Inn, features mid-Century flair in a cozy candlelit atmosphere. Perfectly suited for an intimate drink or large-scale celebration, Swank is a great place to start you... more

Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine

Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine is located in the Beach Park Plaza at the corner of Beach Park Blvd. and Marlin St. in Foster City. Foster City might be described as sleepy but our Thai Cuisine is anything but sleepy.  It's vibrant, colorful and exp... more

Sweet Maple

Sweet Maple is a cute neighborhood breakfast spot serving up classic American brunch favorites with a touch of Asian influence. Did we mention their extra-thick cut bacon? Too good. more

Swirl on the Square

At Swirl, dinning is a fun, casual mix of tapas served with an outstanding wine.   Wine is available by the glass or bottle.   The Sparkling Lounge at Swirl on the Square happens each Friday and Saturday, from 5pm - 9pm.  We offer 10+... more

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

Szechuan Garden Express

From 1985 to 2004, our head chef Eddy Huang owned and operated Szechuan Garden Restaurant on Castro Street in Mountain View. That location was a favorite for locals, known simply for the excellent taste of our food. Szechuan Garden is... more

Szechuan Garden Restaurant

Szechuan Garden has moved!  Its new location is inside Loehmanns Plaza Shopping Center at: 1677 Hollenbeck Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94087 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 Daddy's

Everyday is Taco Tuesday. 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

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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 - Palo Alto

Tacolicious has a tequila list twice the size of the menu—its priorities are in the right place for those who appreciate one of Mexico's favorite national products. This wide variety of liquor is put to good use in the crafty tequlia cocktai... more

Tacolicious - Santana Row

Santana Row's Tacolicious is where tacos and great shopping go hand and hand. A wall of windows keeps this barcentric location bright and sunny. A patio extends into one of the Row's plant-lined courtyards complete with fountain.  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

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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

Tacubaya

Tacubaya is a taqueria in the 4th Street shopping district of Berkeley. It is named after the neighborhood in Mexico City where famed architect Luis Barragan lived. 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

Taishan Restaurant

Good food (clay pot) and service in a casual setting. 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

Taiwan Restaurant

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - First Place Best Chinese Metro readers' love affair with Taiwan Restaurant continues. Since 1982, the restaurant has been a local favorite for its encyclopedic menu of Chinese-American classi... more

Taj of Marin

Taj of Marin provides authentic and delicious Indian food at a great price. The Kaur family is truly dedicated to providing an upscale experience at an affordable price.  Taj of Marin offers the most exquisite and authentic Indian cuisine in the... 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

Tam Commons

The Tam Commons taproom features 34 rotating taps featuring unique and hard to find American & European craft beers. The drink selection is rounded out with crisp ciders, great wines by the glass and bottle as well as a full bar featuring seasonal cr... more

Tamal

Not too far from Mill Valley, Fairfax charms visitors with an old school hippy vibe, while offering plenty of hip dining options for vegans and their friends. The town’s newest establishment Tamal, successfully combines mezcal and tequila fligh... 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

Tamarindo Antojeria

Excellent food.   The shrimp tacos rock.   The tortillas are made in-house and melt in your mouth. The guacamole and chip starter is very nice.   The grilled corn will make you fall in love with corn on the cob all over again. If you... more

Tamon Tea

A cute Japanese style cafe near the Cal campus. more

Tampico Kitchen & Lounge

Pull up a booth and relax in the cozy lounge at the end of Pacific. A trusted favorite for larger groups of fiesta-seeking patrons, Tampico serves up authentic comida and delicious margaritas to start your night off, or in some cases, end it on a goo... more

Tandoori Oven

2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Second Place Best Indian 2008 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - Third Place Best Indian Since opening in downtown Los Gatos in late 2003, Tandoori Oven has quickly found its nich... more

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