Umeke's
Poke bowls & Hawaiian-inspired entrees round out the menu at this modest, deli-style restaurant.
Poke bowls & Hawaiian-inspired entrees round out the menu at this modest, deli-style restaurant.
Cozy diner featuring a mix of Hawaiian dishes & American home cooking at breakfast & lunch.
Sophisticated eatery serving upmarket New Canadian cuisine amid panoramic ocean views.
Industrial-chic setting for Pacific Northwest fare with a French touch plus original cocktails.
Inventive Pacific Northwest cuisine served in 4 custom-designed rooms in the Rosewood Hotel Georgia.
Seafood, Live/Raw Food. Destination in a heritage warehouse space offering sustainable seafood with innovative touches.
Sardinian place. Tiny, rustic spot serving homemade spaghetti, octopus stew & other Sardinian eats plus myriad wines.
Open-kitchen space in a historic building. Innovative French-American tasting menus.
Although dimsum will always reign as the classic San Francisco takeout food, The Vietnamese sandwich has gotten more and more popular in recent years. And no one puts together these sandwiches like the Saigon Sandwich shop, which is no more than a hole in the wall in San Francisco's Tenderloin area, a great place to grab food and go....sometimes very quickly, since it's not always the safest of neighborhoods for tourists. The trip is worth it for the signature sandwich, the Banh mi, the Vietnamese terms for bread which is then filled with your choice of pork, sausage, or chicken and dressed with cucumber, cilantro and pickled carrots. READ MORE ->
ll-vegetarian menu with vegan options.
Urban-rustic storefront setting for a changing menu of American small plates served dim-sum style. State Bird Provisions opened in the Fillmore in 2013, won the James Beard Award for best new restaurant, earned a Michelin star, and has been one of city's hottest spots ever since. After you score a reservation, State Bird will likely be one of your most memorable meals ever thanks to the fact that creative Northern California small plates are served from dim sum carts. The atmosphere is fun, the food is affordable (plates range from $3 to $20), and the dining experience is anything but ordinary. READ MORE ->
Neighborhood bistro cooking up home-style French (authentic French Provencal cuisine) fare like mussels & burgers in an intimate setting.
Compact restaurant with hard-to-get tables serving short menu of market-driven Californian cuisine.
High-end Italian cuisine & wines served in a converted chapel with vaulted, wood-beam ceilings.
A sleek space with a buzzy ambiance, this high-end spot offers classic Japanese cuisine in style.
Refined American fare from renowned chef Nancy Oakes at a chic Embarcadero spot boasting bay views.
Celeb chef's flagship restaurant for upscale New American fare in an elegant space.
Lively Italian eatery serving farm-to-table Roman fare with an inventive twist in a candlelit space.
Contemporary waterside seafood eatery serving local oysters & clams, plus craft cocktails. They raise the oysters about an hour north of the city, and their sweet, succulent mollusks are some of the area's best. Indulge in a selection at an outdoor table, and couple awesome Bay views with a dozen Hog Island Sweetwaters or Kumamotos. Add in a glass of wine, some sake or a cold beer, and there's nothing better! Clams, clam chowder, oyster stew and salads can be had as well. READ MORE ->
Oysteria & Seafood. Great seafood place. Classical SF italian-stile seafood Neighborhood spot (pasta, cioppino & other seafood) Sotto Mare's old-school Italian ambiance and incredibly fresh fare receive rave reviews from North Beach natives and Bay Area visitors alike. The restaurant is known for its traditional baccala, savory crab cioppino and Boston-style clam chowder, but the menu also features oysters and clams on the half shell, seafood risotto and daily fresh fish selections. Imported beer and wine parings round out an excellent meal. Patrons can also purchase fresh fish for retail value. READ MORE ->
Fixed-price menus of American cuisine
High-end Italian wining & dining in intimate rooms featuring exposed brick & fireplaces.
Inventive French country fare & fine wines are offered at this rustic bistro with an outdoor patio.
A wine destination - The wine list stars a collection of Long Meadow Ranch wines Farm-to-table New American fare is served in a renovated barn owned by a cattle ranch & winery. READ MORE ->
Revered eatery features farm-to-table New American tasting menus in an elegant fieldstone farmhouse.
Culinary School
When May Chaleoy came to America in 1997, she planned to learn English and then return to her native Bangkok. Instead, she opened Washington’s best Thai restaurant, a tamarind-scented oasis on Vashon Island (a 15-minute ferry ride from Seattle, where her former eponymous restaurant was located). Inside you’ll find 60 seats surrounded by carved teak and mahogany panels and lotus-petal light fixtures imported from Thailand. READ MORE ->
The SauseBurger Stand serves local meats, seafood, gourmet burgers, and Uli's Sausages. Grilled Sandwiches in the Fall and Winter.
Long-standing restaurant with a cozy atmosphere preparing Mediterranean-Californian cuisine.
Californian-inspired fare featuring seafood along with hard-to-find wines in a small, modern room.
Seasonal dishes inspired by American & French fare are served in this intimate spot with wine shop.
Fine Viennese dining featuring traditional dishes like Wiener schnitzel, quark spaetzle & goulash.
Boutique, high-end eatery offering fixed-price New American dinners in an open-kitchen setting.
Oak-grilled meats, a few unique dishes & distinctive house wines served in Western-style digs. - Google. Made famous in the movie Sideways, this 'old-school' Californian-style BBQ duo is a 'favorite' for 'awesome steak', 'fantastic' red wines and 'exceptional' service ... READ MORE ->
Fine Dining Restaurant. Warm, upscale place featuring seasonal New American cuisine, plus a wine bar with small plates.
Intimate converted cabin turning out New American plates, including daily fresh seafood specials.
Classic breakfast & lunch fare served in a cozy, bustling diner with a coffee shop annex since 1978.
High-end destination for sophisticated, seasonal Californian cuisine, plus Lake Tahoe views.
Historic stone house with wood-burning fireplace, white linens, terrace vistas & a regional menu. The Stonehouse began life as a 19th century citrus packing building before being transformed into the luxe dining establishment it is today. Located on the lush grounds of the San Ysidro Ranch, one of the area's finest luxury hotels, the Stonehouse is comprised of two main areas. There is a lounge area (complete with full bar) and separate, super romantic dining room with creekside views and a ceiling that twinkles with lights. On temperate evenings, you can enjoy your dinner and a view of the ocean from the deck. Their menu emphasizes regional cuisine prepared with fresh fruits and vegetables, harvested from the kitchen's on-site garden. READ MORE ->
Stunning Lakefront Sunset Views. Whether you are looking to indulge in a night of perfect wine pairings or simply want to enjoy a relaxing outdoor lunch along our expansive golf greens, Edgewood Tahoe offers dining options both casual and refined to suit your every mood. READ MORE ->
Contemporary Pacific Northwest eatery, with house wines & panoramic views of the on-site vineyard.
Laid-back Italian with traditional entrees, brick-oven pizzas & imported wines, plus seasonal patio.
Long-running local diner chain serving all-day breakfast & sandwiches in an old-school setting.
Laid-back kitchen turning out familiar Mexican dishes, including tacos, burritos & enchiladas.
Traditional Italian cuisine served in a warmly-lit dining room or on the heated outdoor patio.
Festive hangout offering lots of German & Belgian beers, area-sourced Bavarian dishes & live music
Counter-service health-food cafe preparing homemade soups, wraps, burritos & smoothies.
Casual eatery with a global menu mixing classic dishes like beef bourguignon with more causal bites.
Cozy wood-paneled eatery offering a lengthy wine list & Italian menu with signature eggplant crepes.
Italian plates, pies & cocktails turned out in an upbeat atmosphere with live music nights.