Best Restaurants for Groups in Cole Valley

31 restaurants available nearby

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1. Che Fico San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(1854)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 74 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.

2. Dalida

4.7

Exceptional(810)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Presidio

Booked 53 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.

3. Lolinda

4.7

Exceptional(3006)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Mission District

Booked 43 times today

Cuisine inspired by Latin America, Spain and Argentina. Sustainable meats, seven different types of grass-fed, grain finished beef cuts ranging from short ribs to blood sausage cooked over a wood-fired grill. Ceviche and a handful of vegetarian offerings such as a pastel de choclo (squash, onions, raisins, olives, cooked in a corn crust) and platano al horno (ripe plantains with queso fresco, and jicama salsa).Artisanal cocktails, piscos, tequilas, wine list primarily focused on varietals from Portugal, Spain, Chile & Argentina including sherry and port. Stellar selection of European and South American beers.Two levels of dining, two full bars and seating for 220 people divided in a mix of booths, tables, communal tables & bar stools.Happy hour: $7 Highball Cocktails + snacks, 7 days a week, 5:30 - 7pm.Open for late-night dining.5% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.

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4. Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1557)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • The Castro

Booked 10 times today

Take a trip to Spain without your passport! Established in 2011, Canela's Spanish and California cuisine has been drawing in locals and visitors alike. Crafted with a mix of ingredients and wines imported from Spain as well as California's bounty, Canela's mix of tapas and paella is made to please. Mat Schuster, Canela’s executive chef, has dedicated his life to creating sophisticated and unforgettable flavors with you in mind. Honored to be awarded a Certified Restaurant from Spain by the Spanish Trade Commission, we offer over 75 bottles of unique wine from Spain, some that you will only find here. Whether you want to have a formal dinner, casual tapas, small plates, paella, glass of wine, and homemade dessert, come to Canela and be assured that you will find what you are looking for.

5. China Live

4.7

Exceptional(3185)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 81 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.

6. Bodega SF

4.7

Exceptional(46)

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 35 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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7. Benihana - San Francisco, CA

4.2

Awesome(3118)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Japantown

Booked 63 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

8. El Techo

4.6

Exceptional(395)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Mission District

Booked 17 times today

El Techo is the heated and covered open-air rooftop restaurant above Lolinda. Offering sweeping city views, pan-Latin American casual cuisine, and crafty classic cocktails, we are the perfect venue for your celebration or as a compliment to your dinner at the Mission's finest steakhouse. Fun food, festive cocktails "del Sol" and the best rooftop skyline in SF.

9. Z & Y Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(313)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 4 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.

10. 6 Tables

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4.3

Awesome(7)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Cow Hollow

Booked 3 times today

A vibrant restaurant offers a unique dining experience by showcasing breakfast and brunch dishes inspired by six different world cuisines during the day, and transitioning to small, flavorful bites in the evening. It’s an ideal spot for early birds craving a hearty start and those looking for a laid-back, social vibe after work. Helmed by the creative team behind Okaeri Japanese Bistro and Tadaima, the menu promises something special for every palate. The restaurant also boasts an array of distinctive coffee drinks, craft cocktails, and an impressive selection of wines and beers.

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Pierce
Austin •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Freaking awesome ! Have a cocktail upstairs and then enjoy the menu. We had dumplings and man they were delicious
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China LivePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Chinatown
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4.7
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Dori
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food is so good!!! We shared the beet salad, a margherita pizza, the butternut squash raviolis and the gnocchi. I am bot generally a fan of gnocchi but these were pure heaven! Okenty of ootions for our vegetarian party of 4. Drinks and dessert werre a smash hit too!
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Che Fico San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Panhandle / USF
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4.7
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Mary Louvip
San Francisco Bay Area •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Fun menu with emphasis on plates to share, creative use of seasonal ingredients and the pita bread is to die for. The Breaking Bread appetizer sampler is a must order. Lamb chops were divine. Our server was friendly, helpful and attentive, but not overly so--made for a delicious, relaxing weekday lunch with girlfriends.
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DalidaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Presidio
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4.7
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Khalidvip
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We had an amazing meal at this Argentinian steakhouse! The pork chop was juicy and full of flavor, and the Pulpo was cooked perfectly. We usually stick to cocktails, which are always great, but this time we tried the wine our waiter recommended, and it was excellent. For dessert, we had the churros and alfajores—both were delicious! The churros were warm and crispy, and the alfajores were sweet and creamy. This is one of our favorite places to eat. The food, drinks, and service are always fantastic. Highly recommend!
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LolindaPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Mission District
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4.7
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Robert
San Francisco Bay Area •28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
This is a great restaurant, food, service, and atmosphere make it feel both special and comfortable.
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Canela Bistro & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Spanish• The Castro
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4.8

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. Che Fico San Francisco

2. Dalida

3. Lolinda

4. Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

5. China Live

6. Bodega SF

7. Benihana - San Francisco, CA

8. El Techo

9. Z & Y Restaurant

10. 6 Tables

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