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1. Trestle
4.8
Exceptional(2775)
Price: Expensive
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 45 times today
Hi Neighbor!At Trestle, we remember a time, not too long ago, where people took pause to enjoy a meal in the presence of great company, giving it the reverence and respect deserved. We provide a dining experience served in courses, with the satisfaction and warmth found at a family gathering, creating the foundation to a proper meal. Every day we feature a changing 3 course prix fixe menu with choices on each course for $45/person. We will have an optional additional pasta course for $12/person. Unfortunately, we do not offer ala-carte options.We are able to accommodate vegetarian options nightly. We do our best to accommodate other allergies/restrictions based on the menu for that evening. Due to our limited spacing, we can accommodate parties of 8 or less only.
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2. Wayfare Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(7840)
Price: Moderate
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 93 times today
Wayfare Tavern is a true American tavern in the heart of San Francisco, offering an authentic dining experience. Its menu, crafted by Chef Tyler Florence, features traditional American dishes and a selection of locally sourced wines. The restaurant's design, inspired by Victorian-era parlor and an Edwardian men's club, adds to its authenticity. Reviewers frequently mention the restaurant's 'well-executed' food, 'comfortable' ambience, and 'seamless' service. One reviewer even noted the vibe of the restaurant as 'classic'.
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3. Z & Y Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(316)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Chinatown
Booked 9 times today
Chef Han has served two Chinese Presidents and was the previous Executive Chef in the office of the Consulate General of China in San Francisco.Z & Y Restaurant is an award winning and Michelin Guide recommended San Francisco Chinese restaurant which prepares all your favorite authentic Chinese cuisine, Szechuan regional specialties including spicy and non-spicy dishes, Mandarin style dim sum and family dishes.San Francisco residents, as well as tourist and dignitaries from all around the world come to Z & Y Restaurant for business lunch, dinners, special events and to order our fast and reliable Chinese take out.At Z & Y Restaurant, we prepare delicious Chinese cuisine that is full of flavor. We consider ourselves to be the best Chinese food restaurant around and with one bite from our amazing menu, we are confident you will feel the same. We invite you to come in and become a new loyal customer.
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4. China Live
4.7
Exceptional(3225)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Chinatown
Booked 105 times today
China Live, Eater's "Restaurant of the Year," features fresh, seasonal Chinese cuisine cooked from specialized stations that merge traditional Chinese and Western culinary equipment. Our main dining area, with views of our exhibition kitchens, plays centerpiece, appointed with chairs and tables all handcrafted in China from reclaimed Chinese elm. We also offer outside dining.
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5. Ideale
4.7
Exceptional(1558)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Beach
Booked 18 times today
Ideale is a highly acclaimed Italian restaurant in San Francisco that offers a genuine taste of Italy. Reviews praise the restaurant for its authenticity, describing the food as 'superbly prepared and presented', 'always a pleasure' and 'takes you back to your trip to Italy'. The restaurant's chef, Maurizio Bruschi, is from a family of Roman chefs, adding to its authenticity. The restaurant's atmosphere has been compared to an 'authentic Italian restaurant', and the staff is described as friendly and welcoming.
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6. Z & Y Peking Duck
4.6
Exceptional(108)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Chinatown
Booked 21 times today
Z & Y Peking Duck: After 200 years of waiting, San Francisco Chinatown finally welcomes authentic Peking duckZ & Y is a Michelin-recommended restaurant which also the critics' choice. Discover a culinary masterpiece at Z & Y Peking Duck. Chef Han, renowned for serving Chinese presidents, diplomats, and VIPs, brings centuries of tradition to the heart of San Francisco's Chinatown.Indulge in our signature Peking Duck, elevated with caviar, or savor other Cantonese classics like Miso Sea Bass and Xiao Long Bao. Experience two distinct atmospheres: modern upstairs or traditional downstairs. Perfect for special occasions, date nights, or group gatherings. Join us for a taste of Beijing in the Bay Area.  
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7. Mona Lisa Mare e Monti
4.6
Exceptional(158)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Beach
Booked 12 times today
Mona Lisa Mare e Monti , in San Francisco, serves classic Italian dishes crafted with top-quality local and seasonal produce in its charming and welcoming eatery. Mare e Monti is located in the Heart of North Beach's Little Italy. Our Restaurant specializes in Authentic Italian Seafood and Steaks. We also offer a variety of different cuts of Pasta's, which are created in house everyday! We are best known for our Bistecca Fiorentina, which is a 24oz porterhouse steak. Our Seafood is brought to use daily by our local Fishermen. Some of our most popular seafood dishes are our Zuppa Di Pesce or our Whole Dungeness Crab plate. We Look forward to seeing you soon, Ciao!
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8. Tosca Café
4.7
Exceptional(154)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Beach
Booked 34 times today
A legendary hangout in North Beach since it opened in 1919, and even more so from the 1980's onward when Jeanette Etheredge took over Tosca. Locals including Willie Brown, Lars Ulrich and Francis Ford Coppola were regular fixtures, Hunter S Thompson wrote his column for the SF Examiner in the corner booth, Bono, Lauren Hutton, and Mikhail Baryshnikov played pool in the back room, singing Opera and drinking Tosca House Cappuccinos. When Restaurateur Anna Weinberg and Interior Designer Ken Fulk heard Tosca Cafe was closing they joined forces to save it. As the new owners and passionate fans of the original establishment their goal was to return Tosca to its rightful place as a San Francisco institution. As Mikey Rapin wrote in Bon Appétit magazine: “It’s the kind of joint Beats got bounced, Bono belted opera, and a bullet hole memoralizes the night an A-LIST actor disagreed with a rockstar's choice of music"
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9. Caffe Macaroni
4.9
Exceptional(714)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Beach
Chef & co-owner, Mario and his delightful wife, Stephanie, have a knack for making you feel as if they are cooking and serving just for you at this super-reasonable North Beach nook offering robust Southern Italian fare reminiscent of his native Naples; whether you’ve snagged an outdoor table or are in the small, casual interior, it delivers a pasta fix. The menu changes daily to ensure freshness.
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10. Cafe Zoetrope
4.7
Exceptional(297)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Beach
Booked 14 times today
Taking its name from the production company of legendary film creator Francis Ford Coppola, Café Zoetrope in San Francisco, CA is tucked into the landmark Sentinel Building. A European style café, it offers authentic Italian fare in an unforgettable setting. It also serves up wine from Coppola's vineyard to work perfectly with the dishes.The menu at Café Zoetrope is perfect for a family or group of friends, including shareable starters like the picatta tray full of cheeses and meats. There are many large and amazingly fresh salads, panini sandwiches and impressive house specialties at Café Zoetrope. Plenty of pasta options along with pizza and calzones keep things casual, and there are many fun cocktails to savor if you prefer.
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  • Vicki
    San Diego •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Delicious food and wonderful service! Our favorite hands-down were the green beans and the Szechuan noodles. Amazing dining experience! 
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    China LivePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Chinatown
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    4.7
  • Erika and DennisVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •49 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Great Italian restaurant in Norh Beach area of San Francisco. It is considered cuisine from Rome, Italy. Nice ambiance and wonderful staff and especially great food! A wonderful menu with many choices.
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    IdealePrice: Expensive• Italian• North Beach
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    4.7
  • Steve
    San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 26 Dec 2024
    Great spot for a larger group due to the round tables and family-style servings. Food and service were very good, despite the packed house.
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    Z & Y RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Chinatown
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    4.6
  • Annette
    California Central Coast •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 25 Dec 2024
    Our family dinner at the Wayfare Tavern on Christmas Eve was just as magical and delicious as I was hoping! The atmosphere transports you to another place and time in the most wonderful way. It was cozy, beautiful and comfortable. The staff were attentive and the food perfectly prepared and served in a timely manner. We started with the magnificent deviled eggs and enjoyed the lobster, with burrata mashed potatoes and broccolini, macaroni and cheese and the burger. Bravo Wayfare Tavern! We will be back!
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    Wayfare TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Financial District / Embarcadero
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    4.6
  • h
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 24 Dec 2024
    a family holiday celebration evening. we had dec 23rd chef's tasting menu. we included a family share of risotto & pasta. five entrees in all. our family are world travelers & food connsoisseurs. i'm a self-taught international cook. able sons can cook. it takes culinary uniqueness to impress our family. it's the holiday. a full house on 1st hour. k, chef does best of ability. beginning entrees were tasty, but not about presentation like in restaurant photos, but we like it rudimentary. i sense kitchen staff became overwrought 2nd half. entrees became salty. a low salt person, i was dehydrated from salt. my hot water was not replenished. ah, chai was around the corner. boba drinks a block away. still highly commend front of house staff. a full house, and they work well as a team ensuring & assuring our family enjoyed our restaurant experience during our 1st visit. a rarity... they check in our outerwears & umbrellas.
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    TrestlePrice: Expensive• American• Financial District / Embarcadero
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    4.8

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