Best Comfort Food Restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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1. Barrel House Tavern

4.7

Exceptional(1247)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Sausalito

Booked 29 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.

2. Wilder SF

4.4

Awesome(54)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 4 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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3. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(4163)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 106 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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4. Sessions at the Presidio

4.5

Awesome(1954)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 30 times today

The name “Sessions” comes from the British term “session beers”. During WWI in England, munitions workers had long breaks often taken at the pub where they enjoyed pints of ale with lunch and lively conversation. Sessions has a unique partnership with Skywalker Ranch in Marin County. Chef receives deliveries from the Ranch of their fruits, vegetables, herbs & olive oil. The meats and seafood served at Sessions are always naturally raised and sustainably harvested. With these ingredients, Chef creates refined and approachable dishes which reflect a sense of the place.Skywalker Ranch has given Sessions access to Skywalker Vineyards Estates with wines from both their Marin County Estate & Chateau Margüi in Provence, France. Take a peek to see the collection and learn more. www.skywalkervineyards.comCheers!

5. Wayfare Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(7772)

Price: Moderate

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 85 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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6. Perry's - Embarcadero

4.7

Exceptional(2330)

Price: Moderate

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 13 times today

Perry’s on the Embarcadero is a sleek waterfront outpost of the Union Street original, following the same combination of all-American favorite fare and comfortable, welcoming service that Perry’s first made a San Francisco hallmark in 1969. The décor is warm – murals reminiscent of the memorabilia made famous on Union Street, combined with exposed brick walls, a wood-burning fireplace and breathtaking views of the Bay and the Bay Bridge. Perry’s is known today, as much as ever, for its classic American food, its warm personable service and its fun, bustling bar. Perry's traditional yet innovative menu includes a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, pastas, steaks and grilled fresh fish. Perry’s on the Embarcadero is conveniently located in the heart of San Francisco’s bustling financial district, across the street from the Ferry Building, less than a mile from AT&T Park and easy to reach by public transportation from all over the city and the greater Bay Area.

7. Tiburon Tavern

4.4

Awesome(186)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Tiburon

Booked 9 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.

8. Abacá

4.7

Exceptional(69)

Price: Expensive

• Filipino • North Beach

Booked 30 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.

9. Osso Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(2452)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Nob Hill

Booked 19 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.

10. Causwells

4.6

Exceptional(522)

Price: Moderate

• American • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 27 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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ralph
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always consistent never let you down clean courteous service everything San Francisco classic
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Original Joe's - San FranciscoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Beach
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4.7
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marievip
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
My son and I had a great experience Saturday the 22nd. They have nice heat lamps outside. The view is amazing, our server was so fun gracious responsive. His name is Samuel. The view was stunning. We could have a nice meal and enjoy the view of San Francisco. Beautiful clear night. We were plenty warm and the margaritas were incredible. ! I highly recommend, sitting outside when it was a bit colder spectacular. A lot of the tables inside the restaurant are along the windows with a nice view. 50% of the inside, seeing all along the windows with the Waterview.
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Barrel House TavernPrice: Expensive• Californian• Sausalito
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4.7
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Michael
San Francisco Bay Area •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This is not a Sports Bar. It is far better even than Gastropub. This is a higher end restaurant with a welcoming bar scene. It is a go-to for good food in a lively social environment.
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Wayfare TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.6
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Kristen
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Good food, friendly service, yummy Pink Flamingo drink, and a solid night out in San Francisco. I will come back to Wilder.
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Wilder SFPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
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4.4
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Mary Jovip
San Francisco Bay Area •23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
Sessions is one of our go-to restaurants for high-quality, expertly prepared, delicious food. We love the setting either indoors or out. For beverages, there is lots of variety with Lucas's French, Italian or Californian wines and a full bar. The short ribs with the polenta cake, Jerusalem artichokes, cranberries and sweet potato puree was the stand-out dish for us this visit. It's a neighborhood gem!
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Sessions at the PresidioPrice: Expensive• Californian• Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
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4.5

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68 restaurants available nearby

1. Barrel House Tavern

2. Wilder SF

3. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4. Sessions at the Presidio

5. Wayfare Tavern

6. Perry's - Embarcadero

7. Tiburon Tavern

8. Abacá

9. Osso Steakhouse

10. Causwells

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