Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Western Addition

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

Regions

East BayMarinPeninsulaSan Francisco

Neighborhoods

Bernal HeightsChinatownCivic Center / Hayes Valley / Van NessCole ValleyDowntown / Union SquareFinancial District / Embarcadero

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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1. State Bird Provisions

4.7

Exceptional(3303)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Western Addition

Booked 77 times today

State Bird Provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements.

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2. Benihana - San Francisco, CA

3.9

Excellent(3222)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Japantown

Booked 61 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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3. House of Prime Rib

4.8

Exceptional(15980)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 261 times today

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.

4. Harris'

4.8

Exceptional(5583)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Russian Hill

Booked 57 times today

Harris’ is the quintessential steak house experience. We offer dry-aged, mid-western beef, outstanding martinis, and an award winning wine list. In our lounge we have live jazz nightly.Although the lounge is available for more casual dining, we do have a dress code in the main dining room: please, no shorts, t-shirts or sportswear.

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5. Che Fico San Francisco

4.6

Exceptional(1953)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 60 times today

Che Fico, is a California Italian restaurant from Chefs David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer in San Francisco's NOPA neighborhood. The food focuses on Italian cuisine through the lens of California. It’s our vision of Northern California as if it is a region in Italy, our connection to the region, and our love for Italian culinary practices. The rustic, market-driven menu features handmade pasta, pizzas, antipasti, housemade salumi, meat, and fish plus dishes from the Jewish-Roman heritage known as “Cucina Ebraica.” The beverage program focuses heavily on both Italian and Californian wines with a cocktail program that utilizes a variety of spirits, amaros, and seasonal ingredients. Che Fico is a place to gather with friends and enjoy warm hospitality, food, and drink, through an approachable menu and convivial ambiance.

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6. Nopa - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(3589)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 102 times today

Nopa is a San Francisco gathering place north of the Panhandle, serving urban rustic food and specializing in organic wood-fired cuisine. We serve simple dishes created with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.

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7. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(4288)

$$$$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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8. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(6214)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 82 times today

The Rotunda serves afternoon tea seven days a week beginning at 1:30 p.m. A tea experience reservation is necessary to enjoy our daily tea service. Any dietary restrictions must be noted at least 24 hours in advance of your reservation.Please use link below to reserve your tea experience.https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=889&restref=889&experienceId=35326Let THE ROTUNDA® host your next Baby or Bridal Shower. We pride ourselves on creating the perfect menu and ambience for your event in our chic and inviting atmosphere. Pamper the glowing bride- or mother-to-be in your life with the shower of her dreams or a lavish luncheon.*February 22, the outside elevator is under construction. Enter through any of the outside NM entrances, take any elevator to the 4th floor.

9. Seven Hills

4.9

Exceptional(2486)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Russian Hill

Booked 32 times today

Welcome to Seven Hills. We are a rustic neighborhood bistro offering regional Italian food, located in the Russian Hill Neighborhood of San Francisco. We serve great fresh affordable food. Our emphasis is on homemade pastas. Our wine list is small but extremely well thought out and complements our cooking style. We look forward to taking care of you and your guests. If you can not find what you are looking for online please call us directly at the restaurant. See you soon!

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10. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

4.1

Excellent(2029)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Nob Hill

Booked 26 times today

A visit to San Francisco is not complete without experiencing Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar. The Tonga Room offers exceptional Polynesian Cuisine in a tropical setting that includes thunder and rainstorms. It is the perfect escape after a busy day of meetings or shopping along Union Square. Be sure to try the Mai Tai, voted the City's best by Conde Nast Traveler.This booking is for dinner service not for drinks and/or appetizers only. The Island Groove performs a live set starting at 7:00 pm. A $15 per person cover charge applies to all guests seated in the restaurant or bar during the entertainment, regardless of the time they arrive.No-show reservations/cancellations for any reason outside of 48-hours will be charged $50 per guest on the evening of the reservation. Cancellations must be sent by email to TongaRoom@Fairmont.com. Each reservation guarantees a table in our dining room for a 2-hour experience.For Parties over 10, contact TongaRoom@Fairmont.com to discuss reservations.

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OpenTable DinerVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always lovely at Che Fico. Beautiful food, service and ambiance.
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Che Fico San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Panhandle / USF
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4.6
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JeffryVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •77 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
I've loved Harris' since the 1980s but this was the second meal I"ve had there in the past year where the meat -- which is the main attraction -- was not up to snuff. Two of the three steaks we ordered were slightly overcooked but worse, they were tough and the flavor was flat. Everything else was perfect, but we were disappointed in the meat.
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Harris'Price: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Russian Hill
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4.8
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Emily
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing experience. Staff was super friendly and the food was amazing.
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House of Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.8
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Amrita
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fantastic food and great service! A must if you're visiting the Bay Area!
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State Bird ProvisionsPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Western Addition
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4.7
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Hunter
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great service, great atmosphere. However a member of our table with his daughter was really rude to the staff and made the dinner really uncomfortable by constantly staring at my family and trying to talk to my very young children. Otherwise the dinner was great!
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Benihana - San Francisco, CAPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Japantown
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3.9