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1. Starbelly
4.5
Awesome(1578)
Price: Moderate
• American • The Castro
Booked 41 times today
Starbelly is a modern, urban restaurant that serves California Comfort food in the heart of The Castro. Our garden patio and fun atmosphere make Starbelly a neighborhood favorite, serving lunch, brunch and dinner. Our craft cocktails, beer and wine lists all play well with our seasonal menu.
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2. Canela Bistro & Wine Bar
4.8
Exceptional(1568)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • The Castro
Booked 7 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.
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3. Fable - SF
4.7
Exceptional(2187)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • The Castro
Booked 35 times today
Fable is the best garden patio restaurant in San Francisco. In the heart of the vibrant Castro neighborhood, our patio restaurant showcases seasonal California cuisine and the best brunch in town. Join us for dinner and brunch seven days a week in a unique, all-weather outdoor dining experience. Inside Fable, our open kitchen concept shows how fresh ingredients are used to create the finished product.
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4. Cafe Mystique
4.6
Exceptional(36)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • The Castro
Booked 4 times today
We feature American, Italian and Mediterranean dishes using fair-trade products from local markets. Every plate that comes out of our kitchen is rich in authentic flavors and ingredients.Thanks for dinning at Cafe Mystique where you find a delicious and fresh gourmet food.
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5. Lark
4.7
Exceptional(82)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • The Castro
Booked 3 times today
Welcome to Lark. Join us at Lark for a unique and unforgettable dining experience that blends the best of modern American cuisine and the rich culinary heritage of Greek Anatolia. Our vibrant and stylish restaurant in Castro District of San Francisco. We look forward to having you!
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6. Willkommen
4.8
Exceptional(136)
Price: Moderate
• Beer Garden • The Castro
Booked 2 times today
Willkommen is an indoor Biergarten and casual dining Sausage Haus created by Black Hammer Brewing and Rosamunde Sausage Grill. The sun-dappled interior features 20-foot ceilings, full-height windows, a lush living wall, 14-foot Japanese maple trees, a mural and 40-foot LED sculpture by local artists, a professional sound system, three 4K TVs, and extensive communal seating.Note: Automatic 20% gratuity on parties of 6 or more.
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7. State Bird Provisions
4.7
Exceptional(3241)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Western Addition
Booked 76 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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8. Che Fico San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(1883)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 77 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.
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9. Elena's
4.7
Exceptional(483)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 98 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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10. Little Original Joe's -- Marina
4.9
Exceptional(58)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 52 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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