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4.6
Exceptional(5707)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Presidio Heights
Booked 35 times today
Opened in 2007, Spruce is a San Francisco institution known for refined hospitality, seasonal cuisine, and enduring elegance in the heart of Presidio Heights.Open daily, Spruce offers weekday lunch, weekend brunch, and dinner, along with a welcoming bar and lounge for walk-ins and a collection of beautifully appointed private dining spaces for intimate gatherings and celebrations. Each experience is rooted in seasonality and precision, showcasing thoughtful dishes that highlight the best of Northern California’s ingredients.The restaurant is complemented by an award-winning wine program, honored with the Wine Spectator Grand Award, featuring one of the most comprehensive and carefully curated lists in the country.Spruce Café offers a more casual experience with expertly crafted coffee drinks, signature cookies, and a selection of specialty pastries, making it a natural stop from morning through afternoon.
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4.6
Exceptional(1262)
$$$$
• Italian • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 9 times today
Giuseppe and Francesco welcome you to Spiazzo Ristorante we will take to an imaginary trip to Italy with all the Italian flavors by chef Francesco Melis. We also offer a big selection of Pastas, firewood Pizzas, Chicken, veal and a lot of seafood dishes, with many choices for the Vegetarians as well with the largest wine list of West Portal, please come and visit us.
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4.6
Exceptional(180)
$$$$
• Seafood • Pacific Heights
Booked 46 times today
Wine, seafood, steak & seasonal dishes from The Snug team & Chef Adrian Garcia.The New York Times: “The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now; 2023, 2024”"Hottest New Restaurants in San Francisco 2023" -- Eater"Best New Restaurants of 2023" -- The Infatuation
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4.8
Exceptional(1771)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Presidio
Booked 78 times today
Beautiful Modern Mediterranean restaurant by Chefs Laura and Sayat (Star Chefs and San Francisco Chronicle Rising Stars) at the Main Parade Lawn in the heart of the Presidio National Park. The restaurant's menus feature Presidio-inspired seasonal craft cocktails, a progressive wine menu, and a cuisine that balances the comfort of familiar Mediterranean flavors with California sensibilities. In cohesion with the Presidio National Park, the design features soft, natural colors; repurposed furniture items from the Presidio; and a mural and a hand-drawn wall paper by Bay Area artist Emily Parkinson. Diners can enjoy a patio with a view of Alcatraz; an intimate private dining room; a lofty main dining room surrounded by windows on two sides; a cozy bar that is a local favorite; and an open-concept kitchen counter with counter seats and high tables.
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4.8
Exceptional(1876)
$$$$
• Californian • Western Addition
Booked 36 times today
Modern creativity and traditional technique combine seamlessly at Rich Table, a Northern Californian neighborhood restaurant. Chefs and Owners Evan and Sarah Rich have created a dressed-down interpretation of a fine dining restaurant, based on their extensive backgrounds in San Francisco's best restaurants. At Rich Table, they deliver an expert approach in a casual setting. Rich Table's menu, wine list and cocktail program all showcase a seasonal San Francisco style. The team looks forward to having you join them at their table.
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4.8
Exceptional(1064)
$$$$
• Seafood • Western Addition
Booked 44 times today
From the team that brought you State Bird Provisions and The Progress, The Anchovy Bar is a wine and seafood bar that specializes in West Coast oysters, small fish and sustainably raised shellfish. We work with small producers that favor traditional and antique processes with origin stories that matter and inspire.
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4.8
Exceptional(16744)
$$$$
• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 220 times today
62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.
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4.6
Exceptional(2339)
$$$$
• French • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 5 times today
ChouChou (pronounced "shoo-shoo") strives to bring the spirit of Paris to Forest Hill. The casually elegant bistro showcases rustic Old World cooking with a modern French twist, paired with a thoughtful wine list. Chef mina invites you to experience the warm personalized service that is ChouChou. Bon Appetit! All of our reservations are indoors both dinning room and patio are indoors.
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4.7
Exceptional(11458)
$$$$
• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 86 times today
Waterbar is a seafood-centric restaurant located on the waterfront with spectacular panoramic views of the bay and city skyline, exceptional design, and a menu of the freshest sustainable fish and seafood. Featuring stunning outdoor (dog-friendly) dining on the waterfront patio, a relaxed atmosphere and floor-to-ceiling circular aquariums filled with an eye-catching array of fish and marine life from the Pacific Ocean. Waterbar is not to be missed.Please note, we only accept reservations 30 days in advance.
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4.7
Exceptional(8296)
$$$$
• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 109 times today
Zuni Café opened in San Francisco, California on February 15, 1979. Our daily changing menus are inspired by seasonal organic ingredients and incorporate traditional French and Italian cuisine. As Zuni continues to evolve, in its own distinctive and delicious way, it strives to remain the way it’s always been: at the same time rustic and cosmopolitan, audacious and familiar, intimate and convivial.RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 60 DAYS IN ADVANCE.FOR GROUP DINING RESERVATIONS OF 5 TO 12 PEOPLE PLEASE CALL US FOR INFORMATION.

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