123 Bolinas
Fairfax
Finally a sustainable, organic, local wine bar in Fairfax. "From crunch to hip, as easy as 1, 2, 3" says the Marin Independent Journal. … read the full review
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54 Mint
SOMA
Patricia Unterman of the San Francisco Examiner gushes “Impeccable Italian fare, service to match” at this modern Italian gem hiding behind the old mint building. … read the full review
A16
Marina
Michael Bauer of the San Francisco Chronicle says “A16 brings soulful Campania cuisine to the Marina.”… read the full review
Ame
Castro
Ame, the creation of the renowned duo Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani (justly famous for their Terra Restaurant in the Napa Valley), delivers balanced flavors in every dish, requiring laser-sharp attention.… read the full review
Another Monkey
Mission
Michael Bauer at the San Francisco Chronicle calls out the restaurant's "spice and flair." No doubt about it, this is Thai taken up a notch or two… read the full review
étoile restaurant
Napa
The New York Times loves Chef Perry Hoffman, “one of the youngest recipients of a Michelin star in the United States.” We agree. … read the full review
Baby Blues BBQ
Bernal Heights
The San Francisco Bay Guardian calls the BBQ here “impressive.” If only we could stop licking our fingers long enough to agree… read the full review
Baker & Banker
Pacific Heights
Baker & Banker sounds like a failed financial institution, but it’s actually named for its chef duo and owners, Jeffrey Banker and Lori Baker.… read the full review
Barbacco Eno Trattoria
Financial District
Sleek and urbane space, crowd and food. … read the full review
Bellanico Restaurant and Wine Bar
Oakland
Rustic-inspired Italian, hot neighborhood scene… read the full review
Betelnut
Cow Hollow
Learn why Betelnut is consistently chosen by the San Francisco Chronicle as one of their Top 100 Restaurants… read the full review
Bin 38
Marina
A hip happening wine bar in the Marina with an excellent selection of craft beers, including Affligem Blonde and Deschutes Obsidian Stout and a New American menu from chef Ryan Wilson highlights seasonally driven dishes.… read the full review
Bocadillos
Financial District
Basque native Gerald Hirigoyen has proved himself a key import to SF’s food scene at this upbeat little spot with a tapas menu worthy of the famous bar cuisine of San Sebastián and Bilbao.… read the full review
Bocanova
Jack London Square
Rick Hackett, a chef with classical French training, is bringing the greatest culinary hits from South and Central America to this swanky Oakland spot—with killer views, by the way… read the full review
Bourbon Steak
Union Square
“Bourbon Steak feels like a posh restaurant from another era, but with a modern edge and a lively but not burdensome buzz.”—SF Gate… read the full review
Broken Record
Excelsior
The San Francisco Chronicle says “the out-of-the-way location doesn't detract from the charm of this super-friendly spot.”… read the full review
Bun Mee
Pacific Heights
The Chronicle offers high praise: “If I could knock on the door... at any hour and purchase a sandwich, rest assured that I would." Us too.… read the full review
Camino
Oakland
“Chez Panisse alums Russell Moore and Allison Hopelain have opened this shrine to slow food, with pure, rustic cuisine and an open fireplace ... .”—San Francisco Chronicle… read the full review
Canteen
Tenderloin
This “French diner food” in Canteen’s matchbox-size kitchen is created without pretension.… read the full review
Chaya Brasserie
Embarcadero
High-energy cocktail vibe meets Japanese roots and French savoir faire… read the full review
Chez Papa Resto
SOMA
The French know how to do lunch, and the Michelin-recommended Chez Papa Resto delivers an updated bistro experience just a stone's throw from Union Square. … read the full review
Chile Pies and Ice Cream
NoPa, Castro
“... Logan’s green-chile apple pie is an irresistible example of the lengths to which young pie makers are going to make their mark.”—New York Times… read the full review
Chotto
Marina
A cozy Modern Japanese dining room in the Marina, this izakaya offers a dizzying array of outstanding small dishes to go with sake, beer and shochu cocktails … read the full review
Clock Bar
Union Square
The New York Times says, “The Clock Bar is cool, with black wood setting off a gleaming floor and a magnificently lit bank of bottles.”… read the full review
Contigo
Noe Valley
“... a European sensibility that encourages lingering, whether it's over a succession of enticing small plates or a refreshing bottle of cava.”—San Francisco Chronicle… read the full review
Cowgirl Creamery Sidekick
Embarcadero
Saddle up to the nation’s first mozzarella-and-milk bar for a taste of dairy-centric breakfast and lunch crepes, raclette, melty sandwiches and seasonal salads.… read the full review
Da Flora
North Beach
Big on personality and big on flavor, this romantic spot in North Beach is the perfect date night restaurant to linger over wine and Hungarian-influenced Italian food. … read the full review
Darbar
Nob Hill
San Francisco Weekly named it “Best Pakistani-Indian Restaurant.” We're big fans of the halal kitchen, too.… read the full review
Dcantr
Mission
You can pop into this pop-up wine bar for a custom-blended glass of Cabernet and an à la carte bite from Joshua Skenes—or just stay on for dinner at his Michelin-starred Saison.… read the full review
Delica Sushi Bar
Embarcadero
“Devotees of the lush, California-inspired Japanese food to go at Delica ... will be ecstatic to learn that Delica serves sushi at tables in the evenings.”—San Francisco Examiner … read the full review
DeLise Dessert Café
Fisherman's Wharf
This tiny dessert café is just the kind of place you want in your neighborhood when you crave an “array of small, artful bites.” —SF Weekly… read the full review
Destino
Hayes Valley
In the San Francisco Food Lover's Guide, Patricia Unterman calls Destino “a vibrant, sexy Latin American tapas bar in an easily overlooked location.”… read the full review
Dosa
Fillmore
Meticulously sourced ingredients at this ambitious restaurant go into excellent dosas and entrees says Michael Bauer of the San Francisco Chronicle… read the full review
Farina Focaccia & Cucina Italiana
Mission
Elegance, style and the culinary soul of Liguria … read the full review
Farm:Table
Civic Center
Open for breakfast and lunch only, “This microcafé is as long on charm as it is short on space.” says San Francisco Magazine and we couldn't agree more. … read the full review
Farmerbrown
Tenderloin
“Jay Foster, who worked at Emmy's Spaghetti Shack and BlueJay Cafe, is the maestro of this ‘neo-soul food’ restaurant, which features Southern-style organic comfort food. The cuisine may be country, but his ideas are urbane.”—SF Gate … read the full review
Five
Berkeley
Gayot says seasonal, ingredient-driven are bright, balanced and often delicately rich; well-priced share plates, appetizers and entrées give plenty of options.… read the full review
Gather
Berkeley
Find out why Sean Baker was chosen as chef of the year by Esquire magazine and Gather one of the 20 best restaurants of 2010. … read the full review
Golden Gate Meats
Embarcadero
A meat shop who's reign spans four generations, we think Golden Gate Meats is the place to go for organic and hard-to-find artisanal cuts. … read the full review
Green Chile Kitchen
Western Addition
The hallmark of New Mexican cuisine, roasted green chiles infuse the menu at this stylish yet comfortable restaurant in San Francisco’s Nopa district. … read the full review
Greens Restaurant
Marina
"The restaurant that brought vegetarian food out from sprout-infested health food stores and established it as a cuisine in America."—New York Times … read the full review
