Best Casual Restaurants in Presidio Heights

220 restaurants available nearby

1. Spruce

4.8

Exceptional(5423)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Presidio Heights

Booked 65 times today

Open for lunch (two courses/$65), brunch (three courses/$98), and dinner (three courses/$125), Spruce offers seasonal prix-fixe menus crafted by Chef Mark Sullivan. Each menu offers a wide range of options, as well as luxurious additions (examples: caviar, truffles) for supplemental prices. Our cuisines is complemented by an extensive wine list which holds "Wine Spectator" magazine's highest honor, a Grand Award. The bar/lounge is available for walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis. We look forward to welcoming you to Spruce soon!

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2. State Bird Provisions

4.8

Exceptional(3252)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Western Addition

Booked 104 times today

State Bird Provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements.

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3. Che Fico San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(1896)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 69 times today

Che Fico, is a California Italian restaurant from Chefs David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer in San Francisco's NOPA neighborhood. The food focuses on Italian cuisine through the lens of California. It’s our vision of Northern California as if it is a region in Italy, our connection to the region, and our love for Italian culinary practices. The rustic, market-driven menu features handmade pasta, pizzas, antipasti, housemade salumi, meat, and fish plus dishes from the Jewish-Roman heritage known as “Cucina Ebraica.” The beverage program focuses heavily on both Italian and Californian wines with a cocktail program that utilizes a variety of spirits, amaros, and seasonal ingredients. Che Fico is a place to gather with friends and enjoy warm hospitality, food, and drink, through an approachable menu and convivial ambiance.

4. Dalida

4.7

Exceptional(891)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Presidio

Booked 112 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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5. Little Original Joe's -- Marina

4.8

Exceptional(62)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 66 times today

Welcome to Little Original Joe's -- an Italian-American neighborhood eatery featuring pizza, pasta, and parmigiana in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood! Limited reservations are available for up to 6 guests -- we look forward to seeing you soon!

6. The Progress

4.8

Exceptional(2477)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Western Addition

Booked 56 times today

The Progress is a vehicle for a completely local production. Innovative meals are served with memorable wine & cocktails. The Greatest Dinner Party Ever.

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7. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

3.9

Excellent(2016)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Nob Hill

Booked 14 times today

A visit to San Francisco is not complete without experiencing Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar. The Tonga Room offers exceptional Polynesian Cuisine in a tropical setting that includes thunder and rainstorms. It is the perfect escape after a busy day of meetings or shopping along Union Square. Be sure to try the Mai Tai, voted the City's best by Conde Nast Traveler.Dinner is seated on a first-come first-served basis for all parties under 10. Hurricane Bar guests are welcomed on a first-come first-served basis.The Island Groove performs a live set starting at 7:00 pm. A $15 per person cover charge applies to all guests seated in the restaurant or bar during the entertainment, regardless of the time they arrive.If you would like to make a reservation for 10 or more people to the Tonga Room, please give us a call at 415-772-5000 or email us at tongaroom@fairmont.com.

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8. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9

Exceptional(9166)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 236 times today

Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.

9. Causwells

4.6

Exceptional(531)

Price: Moderate

• American • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 31 times today

Established in 2014 and reopened in 2022 with a reimagined interior, seasonal menu, and unique cocktail program, Causwells is a neighborhood American bistro rooted in the northern California style of cooking. Chef Adam Rosenblum draws from his diverse background to create a comforting menu that spotlights local, seasonal ingredients influenced by classic American dishes, European inspiration, and the American South. The cocktail menu from Beverage Director and Managing Partner Elmer Mejicanos redefines the American bistro, pulling inspiration from reimagined classics to seasonal offerings, to tableside experiences. Stop by Causwells’ new art deco-inspired space to enjoy a deliciously unique cocktail and smash-style Americana Cheeseburger – some say it’s the best in the country!

10. Elena's

4.7

Exceptional(513)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 136 times today

Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. Reservation requests via phone or email are not available at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!

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chrisVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The restaurant is very pretty, the staff all very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious. The tables are a little too close to each other and it’s a bit loud but we will definitely come again.
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Che Fico San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Panhandle / USF
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4.7
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Vanessa
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Really beautiful food, although over all service was good the server didn’t seem to know how to describe anything on the menu when asked, lucky for us we ordered things anyway and they didn’t disappoint.
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DalidaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Presidio
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4.7
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jenniferVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •44 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful service and creative and delicious dim sum styled offerings. Our only complaint relates to the portion sizes, especially the vegetable dishes. The brussel sprout plate had approximately six brussel sprouts and another dish had five tiny bites. Surprisingly, the meat dishes were more generous, though obviously more expensive. A bit more generosity in the vegetable department would be appreciated.
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State Bird ProvisionsPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Western Addition
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4.8
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Lori
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The booth side seats were not very comfortable. Other than that the service and food was great!
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Little Original Joe's -- MarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
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4.8
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Yvonne
San Francisco Bay Area •46 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Jan 2025
My husband and I went to the New Year's Day special 3-course brunch. The menu selection was excellent, the service was great, and the overall setting was lovely. My 3-course meal included the crab toast, Lobster egg benedicts, and apple tart. All the dishes were excellent. The freshly baked coffee cake was excellent too. If they decide to do it again next New Year's Day, I will sign up again.
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SprucePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Presidio Heights
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4.8

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220 restaurants available nearby

1. Spruce

2. State Bird Provisions

3. Che Fico San Francisco

4. Dalida

5. Little Original Joe's -- Marina

6. The Progress

7. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

8. Kokkari Estiatorio

9. Causwells

10. Elena's

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