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1. Original Joe's - San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(4226)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Beach
Booked 129 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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2. Barrel House Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(1258)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Sausalito
Booked 33 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.
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3. Wilder SF
4.3
Awesome(60)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 13 times today
Wilder, founded in 2020, is inspired by our time spent traveling and exploring the outdoors. We've created a sophisticated menu of casual international comfort food that's best shared. Featuring an approachable menu of seafood skillet plates, hearty salads, and delicious meat and vegetable dishes.
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4. Wayfare Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(7840)
Price: Moderate
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 56 times today
Wayfare Tavern is a beloved spot for comfort food in San Francisco. The menu is praised for its classic comforts like fried chicken and mac and cheese. As one reviewer said, 'Loved this place food is the ultimate comfort food with great ambience.' The cozy atmosphere and friendly service make it a go-to for a hearty meal.
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5. Tiburon Tavern
4.3
Awesome(193)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Tiburon
Booked 2 times today
Tiburon Tavern is on a mission to support our community located in the beautiful seaside town of Tiburon. Our menu showcases simple, delicious cuisine; using the finest, fresh, seasonal ingredients many of which are grown by local farmers. From our outstanding patio seating, fireside dining and lively bar atmosphere Tiburon Tavern is the place to be for comfortable surroundings, exceptional value and genuine hospitality.
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6. Abacá
4.7
Exceptional(94)
Price: Expensive
• Filipino • North Beach
Booked 35 times today
Abacá is an airy, atelier-style restaurant with a cool outdoor terrace, whipping up Filipino-Californian cuisine with flair in Fisherman's Wharf. It's the bricks-and-mortar spin off of chef Francis Ang's pop-up Pinoy Heritage. The lively menu is split up into barbecue sticks, noodles and rice, and small to big plates, but its far more nuanced than just that. Flavourful dishes pull from family recipes and are glazed with modern and heritage technique to result in a vibrancy that's hard to come by. It's grounded by local produce. Smoked Bay scallops lead in the seafood pancit, heirloom tomatoes top homemade tinapay bread, chicken skin is glazed in an adobe before hitting the grill and guinea fowl comes slathered with peanut sauce. A truncated list of creative Southeast Asian libations bring it full circle – if you're on the terrace, cool off with the Baguio breeze slushy – a dreamy mix of pandan-infused vodka, coconut and strawberry.
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7. Prelude
4.6
Exceptional(44)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 18 times today
Prelude is a restaurant that is reimagining Southern cuisine. As a team, we will produce and serve nostalgic Americana food and drink, inspired by the Bay Area. We will be using some of the best produce in the world, combining modern high-level cooking techniques and recipes passed down through the generations of our Chef Celtin Hendrickson-Jones maternal family. Our offerings will be available in two menu formats: a multi course pre-fixe menu with options for guests to handpick their dining experience, and “salon menu” featuring quick bites to larger plates, all ordered at the guest's discretion.
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8. Causwells
4.6
Exceptional(530)
Price: Moderate
• American • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 43 times today
Causwells is a neighborhood American bistro offering comfort food in San Francisco. Chef Adam Rosenblum's menu features seasonal ingredients, with local and American South influences. The restaurant is praised for its friendly service, great ambiance, and delicious food, including the best smash-style Americana Cheeseburger in the country. Reviewers have repeatedly noted the excellent service, great food, and beautiful space.
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9. Osso Steakhouse
4.6
Exceptional(2474)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Nob Hill
Booked 28 times today
Discover Osso, the epitome of fine dining and the ultimate destination for steak lovers. Situated in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant culinary scene, our steakhouse stands as a beacon of excellence. Conveniently perched atop Nob Hill, Osso finds its home within the Gramercy Towers, just a short stroll away form renowned landmarks such as the Masonic Auditorium, Grace Cathedral, and the esteemed Mark Hopkins and Fairmont Hotels.
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10. Sisterita
4.5
Awesome(108)
Price: Moderate
• Breakfast • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 16 times today
We take pride in sourcing our ingredients from local farms and markets to ensure the freshest, most flavorful dishes possible. Our menu features seasonal produce and house-made bread, and we're particularly excited to offer our signature Voilà French Toast Brioche, which is quickly becoming a local favorite. For something a little more unique, try our Alcatraz Escape shrimp omelet, and of course, no brunch is complete without a warm bowl of our classic French Onion soup. Whether you're looking for a leisurely weekend brunch or a quick bite during the workweek, we invite you to join us in our cozy, inviting space and experience the warm hospitality of Sisterita.
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  • Michelle
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Perfect dinner - delicious pasta, fish and burger meals thoroughly enjoyed by our party of 3. The service by our waiter Dickie was professional, delightful, attentive with fun humor too. His back up crew was efficient in serving as well as clearing. We had a most enjoyable evening at this great old time San Francisco restaurant and we look forward to returning hopefully soon.
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    Original Joe's - San FranciscoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Beach
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    4.7
  • Jonathan
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Best calamari ever. Would recommend you don’t miss that
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    Tiburon TavernPrice: Moderate• Californian• Tiburon
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    4.3
  • MelissaO
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 26 Dec 2024
    Went to Wilder SF for Christmas dinner. My wife had the prime rib special and I had the pork chop dinner. Both were amazing. The pork chop had a wonderful sweet and salty flavor—no complaints on anything! We did the roast cauliflower for an app and they were super thoughtful of my allergies and skipped the flash fry since calamari goes in it (seafood allergy) and let us know it would take just a touch longer. Appreciated the safety and communication. We finished with affogato for dessert which is served in a waffle cone. A little twist on a classic. I wouldn’t normally like a waffle cone with it but it made it perfect to split with my spouse who really enjoys that part. Great place. Can’t wait to go back.
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    Wilder SFPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
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    4.3
  • 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
  • ClaudeVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •106 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 23 Dec 2024
    I was a little surprised at the clam chowder, which is shellfish in a broth, not the creamy kind I am used to. It was good, but it is a lot of work to separate the clams from their shells, dispose of the shells, then dig out the clams from withinthe broth. Interesting experience! The shrimp risotto was excellent, the Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc accompanied it well, and to finish, the affogato was really nice. Mency was attentive and professional. And we had a perfect table, in the corner overlooking the water. The weather was drizzly and foggy, which the restaurant can't control (I'm sure they wish they could), so I'll try to be back when I can enjoy the view.
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    Barrel House TavernPrice: Expensive• Californian• Sausalito
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    4.6

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