Best Casual Restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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1. Sushi Ran

4.8

Exceptional(2307)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Sausalito

Booked 44 times today

WE ARE OPEN FOR TAKEOUT FROM 5:00PM - 9:30PM. LET US JOYFULLY NOURISH YOUR BODY AS WELL AS YOUR SPIRIT. Sushi Ran is a longstanding Japanese restaurant located in Sausalito, California that specializes in sushi. The restaurant prepares menu items utilizing fresh fish delivered from Tokyo daily and features a casual, family friendly dining atmosphere.Sushi Ran serves lunch and dinner daily and features an extensive menu offering of moriawase, maki, nigri and sashimi, vegetables, soup, cool plates and hot plates. Cool and hot plate options at the restaurant include Hokkaido scallop crudo, miso Wagyu beef, big eye tuna tartare, asari clam, braised beef tongue and organic chicken. Nigri and sashimi options featured at Sushi Ran include tuna, yellowtail, white fish, beef, mackerel, eel salmon, shellfish, caviar, toro tataki and more.

2. Sula

4.7

Exceptional(212)

Price: Expensive

• American • Sausalito

Booked 25 times today

Sula, Cavallo Point’s signature restaurant, offers exquisite dining in an elegant, yet stylish, setting, which melds the property’s heritage with an inspired, modern feel alongside an ingredient-driven menu featuring Asian cooking influences blended with the restaurant’s own Northern California flair. The dessert menu offers an array of sweet delights to conclude every meal. Beautifully complementing all culinary selections are carefully crafted cocktails that highlight small batch distillers along with classic wines from all regions of the world. Offering a thoughtful balance of regional flavors, enjoy a transportive culinary journey set amidst the beautiful backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay while dining at Sula.

3. Dalida

4.7

Exceptional(816)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Presidio

Booked 79 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. Little Original Joe's -- Marina

4.8

Exceptional(48)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 15 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!

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5. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9

Exceptional(9095)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 100 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.

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6. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

4.1

Excellent(1988)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Nob Hill

Booked 22 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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7. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(4164)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 67 times today

Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.

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8. The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina Tiburon

4.7

Exceptional(200)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Tiburon

Booked 21 times today

The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina presents a dynamic new social dining experience and vibrant community clubhouse in the heart of Tiburon – Marin County’s charming waterfront neighborhood along the San Francisco Bay. Award-winning chef Michael Mina and hospitality veteran Brent Bolthouse joined forces with renowned interior designer Martin Brudnizki to create a lively bohemian atmosphere with bold cuisine, five-star service, and thoughtful touchpoints that pay homage to Tiburon’s storied past. The menu presents elevated California cuisine options for dinner, late-night and weekend brunch, as well as a robust wine list and inventive craft cocktails.Spanning nearly 12,000 square feet across two floors with 5,000 square feet of outdoor waterfront space on its expansive patios, The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina boasts spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay, San Francisco skyline, Tiburon Marina, Angel Island and beyond.

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9. Barrel House Tavern

4.7

Exceptional(1248)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Sausalito

Booked 25 times today

Barrel House offers a unique farm to table experience in downtown Sausalito which celebrates local seasonal ingredients and sustainability in a beautiful setting. Barrel House focuses on letting the ingredients shine. To this end, Barrel House supports local farmers and organic practices due to their amazing quality as well as being harvested at their peak of ripeness.Barrel House will feature barrel aged and classic cocktails. Its wine menu highlights California winemakers. Barrel House will have rotating local micro brews on tap as well as wines on tap. Additionally, we will be hand crafting our own sodas with seasonal fruits.Barrel House features furniture and woodwork that was handcrafted using reclaimed black walnut and curly maple trees. Every seat in the Barrel House has sweeping views of the Bay and an outdoor deck that sits right over the water.***Please note: Pets are not allowed in the dining room or patio.

10. Cassava

4.7

Exceptional(733)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • North Beach

Cassava is a French-Californian bistro in the heart of the historic North Beach neighborhood in San Francisco, semi-finalist of James Beard Foundation Award 2023. The dinner offers 3 experiences nightly of the signature 3 course prix fixe menu, 5 course tasting menu both with beverage pairing options, and also a la carte. Full menu is available at the bar for dining as well.Wine list focuses on classic region wines including Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone with approachability and vibrant expressions. Beverage pairing menus includes wine and sake, and there are always 2 wines selected for "potentially life changing" by the glass to entice everyone.Cassava is located in the heart of North Beach that is perfect for business team dinners and meetings. The private dining room seats up to 18 guests, and the entire restaurant can seat up to 50 guests and up to 150 for standing receptions. Brunch is offered on weekends with bistro inspired menu items and the famous Japanese breakfast.

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Clara
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Expensive but really great restaurant. Enter to a huge , chic, family style restaurant. Table for 20, table for two, open kitchen and lamb roasting on the flame. Chic but not intimidating. Warm and cozy. You will enter another universe, close to downtown SF. Food is really great, instantly making you travel in the Mediterranean sea. The food is simple but it’s working really well.
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Kokkari EstiatorioPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.9
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Jinx
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This meal was our Thanksgiving Family Holiday that Dalida made so fun and special. Sitting at the lounge table in comfortable couches is so fun and hip! The food was delicious! The service is amazing with attentive, professional, and educational servers. Thank you so much for making such a memorable Holiday experience!
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DalidaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Presidio
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4.7
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Kimberlea
Oklahoma City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Manuel was wonderful! We especially loved the lamb chops and the spinach.
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SulaPrice: Expensive• American• Sausalito
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4.7
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Rosa
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Awesome in all aspects we weren’t rushed which I a plus
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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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Julievip
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Everytime I eat at sushi ran it never disappoints my taste buds. The presentation, the fresh fish, and vegetables are always perfect. The service goes inline with everything else, it is top notch.
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Sushi RanPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Sausalito
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4.8

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248 restaurants available nearby

1. Sushi Ran

2. Sula

3. Dalida

4. Little Original Joe's -- Marina

5. Kokkari Estiatorio

6. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

7. Original Joe's - San Francisco

8. The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina Tiburon

9. Barrel House Tavern

10. Cassava

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