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House of Prime Rib
Price: Very Expensive•Steak•4.9(16,035)Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness - 2
Kokkari Estiatorio
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(9,247)Financial District / Embarcadero - 3
Elena's
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(655)Forest Hill / West Portal - 4
La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Peruvian•4.7(8,573)Financial District / Embarcadero - 5
Bon Delire
Price: Expensive•French•4.6(240)Financial District / Embarcadero
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Four Kings
Price: Moderate•Chinese•4.7(168)Chinatown - 2
STK - San Francisco
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4(1,383)Financial District / Embarcadero - 3
Park Tavern on Washington Square
Price: Expensive•Californian•4(99)North Beach - 4
State Bird Provisions
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.7(3,322)Western Addition - 5
Dalida
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.7(1,038)Presidio
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Boulevard
Price: Very Expensive•Californian•4.8(9,158)Financial District / Embarcadero - 2
The Palm Court at RH San Francisco
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.8(1,859)Potrero Hill / Dogpatch - 3
The Empress by Boon
Price: Very Expensive•Chinese•4.2(1,424)Chinatown - 4
Wayfare Tavern
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(7,874)Financial District / Embarcadero - 5
A16 - San Francisco
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(5,064)Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
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House of Prime Rib
Price: Very Expensive•Steak•4.9(16,035)62 years of loyal customers can't be wrong. We are grateful to all of our customers, employees, and critics (...though we may not always agree!). The only way to find out the truth is with a visit. Oft imitated, never duplicated. Thank you in advance.Yakiniku Shodai
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese Speciality•4.8(72)Yakiniku Shodai hopes to bring in an extraordinary yakiniku dining experience to the San Francisco Bay Area. Begins with the high quality selections of Japanese Wagyu, comparable Michelin star level of attentive service, and skillful hands of our talented chefs. Together, we confidently present the most exquisit taste of meat and make every meal at Yakiniku Shodai a truly extraordinary dining experience.
Our owner/ chef Andy, originated from Taipei, Taiwan, has over 20 collective years experience in the restaurant industry.
Nakama Sushi - San Francisco
Price: Moderate•Sushi•4.7(382)Nakama means friends/buddies and Nakama Sushi is the result of 2 friends coming together to bring to San Francisans an affordable omakase style menu featuring the highest quality fresh fish. Nakama Sushi also offer an excellent A la carte which is great for the pre-performance. In a city full of expensive dining options, Nakama is proud to offer you an excellent value. Nakama Sushi offer fine selections of beer, wine and sake. Bring your friends, family to Nakama Sushi for a memorable meal.Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - SF
Price: Expensive•French•4.7(7,394)We are currently accepting reservations for lunch, brunch, and dinner.
Effective 09/26/2022:
Outdoor seating will not be available.
Hayes Street Grill
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.7(4,359)Hayes Street Grill is a neo-traditional fish house in San Francisco's Civic Center district, across the street from the Performing Arts Center, opposite Davies Symphony Hall and a block from both the Opera House and City Hall. We use an international mix of recipes, unified with a theme of fish and seafood. Above every other consideration, we want the freshness and pristine quality of the fish, produce, and naturally-raised meats to speak for themselves.
The Hayes Street Grill's walls are covered with autographed photos of the artists who consider the restaurant their club. Though we've remodeled since our opening 33 years ago, the original brass coat hooks along the walls remain, as does our founding philosophy of cooking only the food we would serve at home to our families, albeit dressed up a little, with a religious dedication to wholesomeness.Zuni Cafe
Price: Expensive•Modern European•4.7(7,957)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.
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From verified diners like you
- AAlisonVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews5.0Dined todayWe were impressed! At $195 for pescatarian & $175 for vegetarian, this was an excellent value for an 11-course fine dining tasting menu! Excellent service, and delicious creative dishes beautifully presented. Perfect for special occasion.More infoNightbirdPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.7
- DDavidVIPCalifornia Central Coast •13 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agojust incredible from start to finish...service, food, ambiance...love love love :)! we felt very special and celebrated :)!More infoElephant Sushi Hayes ValleyPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Western Addition•4.6
- DDanVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoGreat food served with a smile in a quintissential SF setting.More infoHayes Street GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.7
- CConnieVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •47 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoDelicious food, excellent service, lovely atmosphere. Delightful!More infoAbsinthe Brasserie and Bar - SFPrice: Expensive• French• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerSan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoPerfect for a birthday celebration!More infoMr. Tipple’s Jazz ClubPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness•4.8
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Discover Hayes Valley
A hotbed for the tech set and buzzing eateries, Hayes Valley has quickly become one of the hottest dining destinations in the city. After the 1989 Loma Pieta earthquake destroyed the Central Freeway, it paved the way for the rise of the neighborhood. Today, it’s hard to walk more than a block before discovering another gem—whether it’s sushi, Scandinavian, modest Greek, or liquid nitrogen ice cream. It’s not all casual cuisine, however. Nestled amidst the dense deliciousness, you’ll find rustic French bistros and a champagne bar with an extensive caviar list. After exploring the eclectic flavors and charm of the Hayes Valley streets, we recommend heading to Patricia’s Green for a perfect desert of people watching and unwinding.
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