Best Casual Restaurants in Downtown / Union Square

251 restaurants available nearby

1. The Post Room

4.2

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 29 times today

In the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square, a new Mediterranean-inspired bar and lounge called The Post Room is nestled inside the historic Beacon Grand and overlooking the hotel’s grand lobby, the vibrant social venue will serve breakfast through supper every day, with brunch served on weekends and complemented by a dazzling live music program.

2. Corzetti

4.4

Awesome(361)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 41 times today

Step off the bustling streets of Union Square and into a glamorous, coastal Italian getaway. Corzetti is a Ligurian restaurant and bar that evokes summers spent on the Italian Riviera where life moves at a slower pace, and seaside restaurants serve up menus influenced by the day’s catch and peak-season produce from the region.Chef Tali Missirlian's focus on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and handmade pasta reflects our commitment to sustainability and quality. You'll find fresh seafood-forward dishes on our menu including pizza, pasta and more, which pair perfectly with creative cocktails from our bar and an extensive list of Italian wines. Come in for lunch, happy hour, or a quick dinner before a show. Host birthday parties and get togethers in our private dining room. From our cozy and intimate atmosphere to our knowledgeable and attentive service, Corzetti invites you to savor the essence of Liguria's relaxed seaside culture in the heart of the city.

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3. O' by Claude Le Tohic

4.8

Exceptional(466)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 3 times today

Located on the 5th floor of ONE65 San Francisco, O' is Chef Claude Le Tohic's inaugural solo venture after earning Meilleur Ouvrier de France, winning the James Beard Award for Best Chef in America and carrying the coveted 3-Michelin star rating at Joël Robuchon Las Vegas. Luxurious but not pretentious, O’ offers modern French cuisine with elegant and attentive service. O' offers a 5-course Tasting Menu for $210, and a 9-course Grand Tasting Menu for $295. Optional wine pairings are available, along with a wine list of 1000+ selections from the USA and France. Please note that 20% service charge (which includes gratuity) and 1% San Francisco Health Mandate is added onto every check.Though dinner attire is always encouraged, we ask our guests to abide by "smart casual" dress code; no shorts, t-shirts, or sandals.

4. The Parthenon

4.5

Awesome(60)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 29 times today

Welcome to The Parthenon, your gateway to the authentic flavors of Greece nestled in the heart of San Francisco. As a Mediterranean Wine Bar and Mezes, we offer a rich tapestry of Greek culinary delights that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed Greek islands.Our menu is a celebration of traditional Greek cuisine, with a contemporary twist.Pair your meal with a selection from our Mediterranean Wine Bar, and don't forget to save room for our delectable sides, including Greek Fries and Garlic Fries.

5. Bodega SF

4.7

Exceptional(53)

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 33 times today

Bodega SF is an evolution of Matthew Ho’s family's restaurant, Bodega Bistro, which operated from 2003-2017 out of San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, serving traditional Northern Vietnamese cuisine. The brand’s success continued as Ho organized pop-up events, eventually transitioning to meal packages throughout the pandemic to meet demand. In 2022, Ho and his partners opened Bodega SF’s brick-and-mortar location, again located in the Tenderloin District, bringing high-quality Vietnamese cuisine back to the community with a modernized, casual fine dining experience. The family-style concept allows visitors to sample its variety of authentic, creative dishes.

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6. bota tapas and paella bar

4.4

Awesome(942)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 7 times today

Bota is an authentic Spanish style tapas and paella bar located in the heart of Union Square in San Francisco. A place to go to share food, savor rustic flavors and enjoy Spanish wine in a casual, yet chic, environment. Inspired by the concept behind our name “BOTA”, a vessel to share wine with the people around you.

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7. Tratto - San Francisco

4.3

Awesome(830)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 5 times today

Re-Opening June 2, 2021A spirited, bar-driven restaurant serving rustic Italian fare with modern sensibilities. Tratto means the stroke of a pen or a mark in Italian, nodding to both the neighborhood’s artistic history and the name of The Marker, the boutique hotel next door. Tratto’s flavorful menu of simple, delicious and shareable dishes coupled with casual, communal-style dining creates a neighborhood bar experience inspired by the Italian tradition of “aperitivo,” or happy hour.Guests can enjoy playful twists on classic Italian cocktails, boozy Italian sodas, and beer and wine from California and Italy, including a jug of house wine from the taps.Choose from a wide selection of traditional small-plate antipasti, house-made pastas and pizzas, entrees served family-style, seasonal side dishes, and classic Italian desserts including ice creams, gelatos and sorbets.

8. Bombay Brasserie

3.9

Excellent(40)

Price: Very Expensive

• French / Indian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 10 times today

Welcome to Bombay Brasserie, where the vibrant tapestry of Indian cuisine meets the elegance of French culinary artistry in the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square. Enjoy a journey through India’s culinary landscape, from the aromatic spices of the North to the coastal flavors of the South, meticulously crafted with a French twist to elevate traditional dishes. Dive into an evening that’s as bold as it is creative and experience a harmonious blend of two world-renowned cuisines, where every bite is a symphony of heritage and sophistication.

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9. Delarosa - Yerba Buena

4.4

Awesome(38)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • SOMA

Booked 24 times today

Delarosa is an Italian-style restaurant in downtown San Francisco. It has a free and open design with large, communal tables for many different guests to share during a meal. There is also stool seating around the edges of the restaurant near the bar area. This is a well lit restaurant with long lines of bright pendants lights hanging from the ceilings. Pizza is the main focus at Delarosa, but other Italian cuisine is also offered. During the weekdays, a lunch and dinner menu is offered with frittis, paninis, spiedinis and pasta with your choice of sauce meats and toppings. A large variety of pizza is also offered, including the delicious margherita or spicy marinara pizzas. On weekends, guests can order from the brunch menu for a lighter meal of traditional breakfast dishes, appetizers or pizzas. The bar at Delarosa serves from a selection of popular international and Italian wines.

10. Cable 55

3.9

Excellent(22)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 11 times today

In the heart of San Francisco’s popular neighborhood at Market and Fifth, the contemporary Cable 55 restaurant is found in the sleek Parc 55 San Francisco - a Hilton Hotel, offering tourists and residents a stylish venue and delicious change of pace from rich American classics by infusing them with a light, local flair. As a Surfrider Foundation Ocean Friendly Restaurant, Cable 55 is dedicated to sustainably serving you.

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William
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
With such stellar reviews, we know we had to try this one! Not only did it surpass our expectations, but we can't wait to go again! The service was prompt and the food was delicious! We tried the Fritto Misto, perfect size appetizer, as well as the Corzetti and the Ravioli di Zucca! We also paired the meal with the Jungle Cat and the Espresso Shakerato! Wonderful experience, highly recommend this to anyone interested!
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CorzettiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Union Square
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4.4
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Rower
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Ours was a party of four. Our server, Zamire was exceptional and attentive. We went with her recommendations and enjoyed everything. Highly recommend and will return.
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The ParthenonPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown / Union Square
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4.5
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BillVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
You know that place that is so good, so consistently, that you hesitate to give it a rave review because it might make it harder to get a table in the future? Well, Bodega is just that kind of restaurant. Authentic cuisine, frequently updated menu and specials, and fantastic service (and wine list). Very many thumbs up!
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Bodega SFPrice: Moderate• Vietnamese• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.7
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yuriVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •53 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Everything was perfect except a bus person tried to clear the table before one person was still eating.
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The Post RoomPrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown / Union Square
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4.2
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John
Houston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
What an incredible way to celebrate a birthday. Every element was perfection.
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O' by Claude Le TohicPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• Downtown / Union Square
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4.8

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251 restaurants available nearby

1. The Post Room

2. Corzetti

3. O' by Claude Le Tohic

4. The Parthenon

5. Bodega SF

6. bota tapas and paella bar

7. Tratto - San Francisco

8. Bombay Brasserie

9. Delarosa - Yerba Buena

10. Cable 55

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