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A photo of Dalida restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(888)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Presidio
Booked 124 times today
Beautiful Modern Mediterranean restaurant by Chefs Laura and Sayat (Star Chefs and San Francisco Chronicle Rising Stars) at the Main Parade Lawn in the heart of the Presidio National Park. The restaurant's menus feature Presidio-inspired seasonal craft cocktails, a progressive wine menu, and a cuisine that balances the comfort of familiar Mediterranean flavors with California sensibilities. In cohesion with the Presidio National Park, the design features soft, natural colors; repurposed furniture items from the Presidio; and a mural and a hand-drawn wall paper by Bay Area artist Emily Parkinson. Diners can enjoy a patio with a view of Alcatraz; an intimate private dining room; a lofty main dining room surrounded by windows on two sides; a cozy bar that is a local favorite; and an open-concept kitchen counter with counter seats and high tables.
A photo of Kokkari Estiatorio restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(9160)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 213 times today
Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.
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4.6
Exceptional(7843)
Price: Moderate
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 124 times today
Chef Tyler Florence brings his passion for high quality and style to San Francisco with his new flagship restaurant, Wayfare Tavern. A classic San Francisco Tavern featuring authentic American dishes inspired by local cuisine at the turn of the 20th century, the menu ranges from classic comforts to rustic delicacies. The beverage menu features locally-sourced wines including a selection of Florence's own label, quality draft beers and organic root beer as well as classic Victorian-era cocktails.All three floors of the restaurant have been designed keeping historical accuracy in mind making Wayfare Tavern reminiscent of a Victorian parlor and an Edwardian men's club, where anything goes from black-tie to blue jeans. Pull up a stool to the Chef's Counter at the open kitchen and look on as Chef prepares your lunch or head to the Library and Billiard Room for a game of pool. Wayfare Tavern is a truly unparalleled dining experience translated from a century ago. Photo: John Lee.
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4.7
Exceptional(1631)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 77 times today
We welcome you to our warm modern space with the largest heated patio in the Financial District! Our outdoor dining room is set up beautifully, and has the most romantic ambiance. Indoors, celebrate with us in our newly remodeled interior. Our inspiration is that of the Mediterranean with its wonderful diverse cultures, cuisines and wines. The menu reflects flavors from South of France, Spain, Tunisia and the Middle East. Be sure to try our legendary Persian Tahdig, Spiced Beef Dumplings, and the smoothest, most delicious hummus you've ever had!We look forward to welcoming you to Barcha!HAPPY HOUR IS BACK AT BARCHA!Come join us at Barcha for a new Happy Hour experience! We are featuring small bites with our unique spin on Mediterranean specialties. Available Monday through Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm. Drink specials, beautiful food, and most importantly, the best company!
A photo of COQUETA - San Francisco restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3381)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 63 times today
Brought to you by Award Winning Chef Michael Chiarello and located at Pier 5 on the bustling San Francisco Waterfront, Coqueta is inspired by the cuisines of Spain. Chef Chiarello feels that Spain’s signature ‘small plates’ coupled with the social vibrancy of their dining scene is the perfect combination for San Francisco, which has its own deep-rooted history with the country. Focusing on regional dishes from Madrid, Catalonia, the Basque Country and beyond, the menu will feature Chiarello's interpretation of traditional Spanish cuisine and, as has always been his tradition, will highlight the bounty of fresh, local ingredients from land and sea.Coqueta means “flirt” or “infatuation” in Spanish, and represents Michael Chiarello and his team’s exploration and interpretation of Spanish Cuisine, wine and inspired cocktails, while highlighting the bounty of Northern California.
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4.9
Exceptional(61)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
Booked 51 times today
Welcome to Little Original Joe's -- an Italian-American neighborhood eatery featuring pizza, pasta, and parmigiana in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood! Limited reservations are available for up to 6 guests -- we look forward to seeing you soon!
A photo of Spruce restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(5423)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Presidio Heights
Booked 70 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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4.7
Exceptional(507)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 181 times today
Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. Reservation requests via phone or email are not available at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!
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4.5
Awesome(1583)
Price: Moderate
• American • The Castro
Booked 25 times today
Starbelly is a modern, urban restaurant that serves California Comfort food in the heart of The Castro. Our garden patio and fun atmosphere make Starbelly a neighborhood favorite, serving lunch, brunch and dinner. Our craft cocktails, beer and wine lists all play well with our seasonal menu.
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4.7
Exceptional(261)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 40 times today
Angler is a seafood-focused Saison Hospitality Group restaurant with one Michelin star on the Embarcadero waterfront, featuring views of our expansive wood burning hearth and the San Francisco Bay, where each dish is touched by fire and intended to be shared.Our sourcing is deliberate and our menus closely follow the seasons of Northern California. Chef de Cuisine, Joe Hou

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  • WilliamVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •81 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Always on point. Quickly seated and greeted. Great menu. Excellent wine list, and clever cocktails. Good service, engaging and helpful. The tartare is absolutely fantastic. Wonderful salmon, clever preparation and composition, and perfectly delicious. Chicken sandwich is huge and very tasty, the flavors weaving together. Enjoy.
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    Wayfare TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Financial District / Embarcadero
    4.6
  • AndyVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    About as authentic as you can get outside of Spain. The cheeses, jamon, salchichon and chorizo were excellent. Huevos rotos were not authentic but really good. A couple of dishes were over elaborate, the albondigas didn't need the richness of the duck meat and the croquetas were a bit too creamy. Pulpo was beautifully cooked but hadn't been tenderized fully. Overall A+ though
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    COQUETA - San FranciscoPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Financial District / Embarcadero
    4.7
  • Gary
    San Francisco Bay Area •42 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Excellent flavors. Great service Fun environment. Good place for group gathering. Good selection of alcohol and non-alcohol drinks. Expensive for lunch but quality of food/overall experience offers OK value. I will return.
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    DalidaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Presidio
    4.7
  • Moriah
    Portland / Oregon •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Highly recommend. My husband and I spend part of every summer visiting Greece, in the Aegean. Our recent meal at Kokkari transported us back there for the evening. We had the roasted beets with skordalia, a seasonal citrus salad, the taramasalata, and the grilled fish with horta. Everything was fresh, delicious, seasonal, and exquisitely well executed. But I think what really distinguishes this meal, and so often Greek cuisine, is its simplicity. In this case, we couldn't stop raving about the beets and skordalia! Also, their wine list includes a number of greek wines that are difficult to find, especially on the West Coast. Lastly, their exceptional service made this experience truly memorable. Everyone made us feel so welcome, and happy to be there. They really captured the essence of Greek hospitality. Thank you for the xenia!
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    Kokkari EstiatorioPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Financial District / Embarcadero
    4.9
  • OpenTable Diner
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 21, 2024
    We ordered all the apps for a group of 8. Service was great from the bar to the tables. Very friendly bartender and waitstaff! Love the convenient parking coming from the East Bay. This is a great meeting spot. Loved the hummus, Brussels and the halloumi. Not a duck fan but the radio it came on was great. Wish Tadig was offered with the kabab. Loved the ice cream with saffron.
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    BarchaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Financial District / Embarcadero
    4.7
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