San Francisco Restaurants

Continually singled out as one of San Francisco's best neighborhood restaurants, this off-the-beaten-path find has led locals to beat new paths straight into the charming neighborhood of Glen Park. The menu is a familiar but co... more

The decor of this trendy spot is a cross between upscale California and proletariat chic. There is lots of metal in the tables, chairs and paneling. The floor is unadorned and unapologetic cement, a fact that cannot be easy on... more

This is as good as it gets for Italian food in the region. It is an authentic Italian Trattoria that uses the freshest of ingredients and seasonal specialties. The mastermind behind this restaurant is Chef Stefano Coppola, whos... more

Should you be in the mood for hearty, meaty German food in substantial portions, stop by this trendy, casual restaurant for brunch or dinner. Big wooden beer hall-style tables and traditional seasonal decorations will have you... more

Medjool serves the sun-drenched flavors of the Mediterranean in the heart of the Mission. Equally colorful is the open space with indoor and outdoor seating in the cafe, lounge, and main dining room. Medjool is the perfect plac... more

Unpretentious warehouse-chic atmosphere, reasonable prices, and chef/co-owner Craig Stoll's ultrafresh seasonal Italian cuisine have made this family-owned restaurant one of the city's most cherished. Stoll, who was one... more

When I'm in the mood for a good meal without hoopla, I head directly to bistrolike Florio. Not only because the staff is friendly; not only because it's almost always painless to get a table or dine at the bar; and not e... more

Even on famously dreary San Francisco fog-filled days you will still find a line forming out the door of this classic American-style restaurant. Well-heeled patrons flock to Ella's for the freshly baked goods. Everything from t... more

No other dining room makes wine as integral to the meal as popular bacar. Up to 250 eclectic, fashionable diners pack into this warehouse-restaurant's three distinct areas -- the casual (loud) downstairs salon; the bustl... more

Turning 94 years old in 2006, Swan Oyster Depot is a classic San Francisco dining experience you shouldn't miss. Opened in 1912, this tiny hole-in-the-wall, run by the city's friendliest servers, is little more than a na... more