Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in South San Francisco

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PeninsulaSan Francisco

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BayviewBernal HeightsBurlingameCivic Center / Hayes Valley / Van NessCole ValleyCow Hollow

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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1. Buon Gusto

4.5

Awesome(955)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • South San Francisco

Booked 3 times today

Good News! We will be open Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve and New Years Day. More Good News! Buon Gusto has also reduced its menu prices in the spirit of being a good neighbor of the community.We are an authentic Old School Italian restaurant serving the Bay Area for the past 35+ years. We offer an excellent Wine list, a Full Bar, Background Music and a professional but relaxed and Friendly Atmosphere to create an Enjoyable Dining Experience.We cater to travelers, families, romantic couples, and our many loyal local patrons. Ask about our special banquet menu. Let us work with you to plan a memorable event featuring great food and wine hosted in one of our private rooms—ideal for business or family gatherings of any kind.

2. Amoura Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(474)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • South San Francisco

Booked 5 times today

Amoura is an Eastern Mediterranean restaurant inspired by the owners’ Palestinian heritage, and shaped by its location in Northern California. The cuisine incorporates dishes and ingredients from across the Middle East, Greece, and Turkey showcasing the many complementary flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques used throughout this vibrant culinary region. Everything is prepared fresh from scratch daily using the highest quality produce, meats, and seafood available, including local and organic products whenever possible. With the Shihadeh family’s warm hospitality, a visit to Amoura is like being welcomed into their home for a family feast centered around good food and company.

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3. AC Waterfront Lounge

4.0

Excellent(27)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Californian • South San Francisco

Enjoy Spanish-inspired tapas and entrees with wine, beer, and handcrafted signature cocktails.

4. Chico Marx

4.8

Exceptional(38)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin / Spanish • South San Francisco

Booked 5 times today

For parties larger than 7 guests, please contact the restaurant directly at (650) 731-9146. To inquire about private parties or buyouts, please visit our website at chicomarxssf.com and click the 'Events' tab.Full bar with craft cocktail menu, wine, and beer. Mix of communal tables and intimate seating. Smart and stylish space suitable for special occasions. Flexible event spaces for intimate or large affairs. Two AV-equipped private dining rooms. Subtle science-inspired décor + fun brain games!

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5. State Bird Provisions

4.7

Exceptional(3287)

$$$$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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6. Original Joe's Westlake

4.8

Exceptional(4983)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Daly City

Booked 94 times today

After a two-year closure, Original Joe's, San Francisco’s quintessential Italian-American dining destination, revitalized iconic Daly City institution Joe’s of Westlake, and reintroduced it into the community as Original Joe’s Westlake. An anchor of Daly City from 1956 to 2014, Original Joe’s Westlake underwent an extensive two-year renovation, complete with a front-to-back interior remodel, including the kitchen and all dining spaces, and an exterior and landscaping overhaul. Following the Original Joe’s tradition, Westlake continues to prepare unpretentious, old-school Italian-American fare in an open kitchen for all to see. The menu is carefully crafted to reflect a past-meets-present hybrid of what Joe’s of Westlake used to be and what Original Joe’s Westlake is today.

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7. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

3.8

Excellent(2480)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • SOMA

Booked 17 times today

Featuring innovative intercontinental cuisine, the famed Garden Court offers a superb dining experience in a glorious setting. This historic landmark serves Breakfast daily, 2 Course Prix Fixe Lunch Monday-Thursday and an enchanting Afternoon Tea on Friday and Saturday. The Garden Court features a stained glass dome, Italian marble columns, Austrian crystal chandeliers and is noted on San Francisco’s Historic Register as Landmark #18. Our Executive Chef invites you to try our signature crab salad lightly dressed in our own Green Goddess Dressing, a true Palace original created in 1923.

8. Boulevard

4.8

Exceptional(9144)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 64 times today

Chefs Nancy Oakes, Chef Dana Younkin and our entire team, look forward to welcoming you to a refreshed and reimagined Boulevard! The dining room features a 3 course prix fixe menu with a multitude of choices. For the more spontaneous sorts; our bar, lounge and chef's counter is available on a walk-in basis and limited reservations. An a la carte menu is offered in these areas. For private events and larger groups, please check our our website.

9. Zuni Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(7907)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 99 times today

Zuni Café opened in San Francisco, California on February 15, 1979. Our daily changing menus are inspired by seasonal organic ingredients and incorporate traditional French and Italian cuisine. As Zuni continues to evolve, in its own distinctive and delicious way, it strives to remain the way it’s always been: at the same time rustic and cosmopolitan, audacious and familiar, intimate and convivial.RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.

10. Spruce

4.7

Exceptional(5461)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Presidio Heights

Booked 47 times today

Open for lunch (two courses/$65), brunch (three courses/$98), and dinner (three courses/$125), Spruce offers seasonal prix-fixe menus crafted by Chef Mark Sullivan. Each menu offers a wide range of options, as well as luxurious additions (examples: caviar, truffles) for supplemental prices. Our cuisines is complemented by an extensive wine list which holds "Wine Spectator" magazine's highest honor, a Grand Award. The bar/lounge is available for walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis. We look forward to welcoming you to Spruce soon!

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