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1. House of Prime Rib
4.9
Exceptional(15869)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 297 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.
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2. Four Kings
4.6
Exceptional(134)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Chinatown
Booked 17 times today
## Four Kings: A Nostalgic Journey Through Cantonese Cuisine Step into Four Kings and be transported to a vibrant world of nostalgia and flavor. This San Francisco gem, helmed by chefs Franky Ho and Mike Long, serves up a modern take on Cantonese cuisine, infused with the chefs' personal memories and a playful spirit. The atmosphere is electric, with 90s Cantopop tunes filling the air and retro Hong Kong memorabilia adorning the walls. The open kitchen allows you to witness the culinary artistry firsthand, as chefs prepare dishes like the signature **fried squab** and the innovative **mapo spaghetti**. The menu is a celebration of bold flavors and unexpected combinations. Start with the **XO escargot with milk bread**, a decadent treat that will leave you wanting more. For a taste of tradition, try the **Hong Kong black peppered steak**, cooked to perfection and bursting with savory notes. Vegetarians will delight in the **garlic pea shoots**, a simple yet flavorful dish that showcases the freshest ingredients. Four Kings is more than just a restaurant; it's an experience. It's a place to gather with friends, share delicious food, and reminisce about the golden age of Hong Kong cinema. So come hungry, come curious,
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3. Foreign Cinema
4.7
Exceptional(8837)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Mission District
Booked 154 times today
Foreign Cinema is a unique, Californian-Mediterranean restaurant with an indoor-outdoor dining set up and a 35mm film screening starting at dusk. Reviewers rave about the 'eclectic', 'fantastic ambiance', 'fun atmosphere' and 'inventive' food. The 'terrific service' in a 'chic, unique interior' with an art gallery and outdoor seating further enhances the experience. This place is all about combining great food, drinks, and movies, making it a fun place to dine.
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4. State Bird Provisions
4.7
Exceptional(3251)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Western Addition
Booked 139 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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5. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco
3.9
Excellent(2015)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Nob Hill
Booked 13 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.Dinner is seated on a first-come first-served basis for all parties under 10. Hurricane Bar guests are welcomed on a first-come first-served basis.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.If you would like to make a reservation for 10 or more people to the Tonga Room, please give us a call at 415-772-5000 or email us at tongaroom@fairmont.com.
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6. Elena's
4.7
Exceptional(509)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 201 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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7. Che Fico San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(1894)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 100 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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8. Zuni Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(7868)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 146 times today
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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9. Nopa - San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(3545)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 125 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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10. China Live
4.7
Exceptional(3228)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Chinatown
Booked 122 times today
China Live, Eater's "Restaurant of the Year," features fresh, seasonal Chinese cuisine cooked from specialized stations that merge traditional Chinese and Western culinary equipment. Our main dining area, with views of our exhibition kitchens, plays centerpiece, appointed with chairs and tables all handcrafted in China from reclaimed Chinese elm. We also offer outside dining.
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  • Justin
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Everything was simply amazing, I hadn’t been for about 15 years. It was exactly what I remembered
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    House of Prime RibPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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    4.9
  • Kimberlyn
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    4.0
    Dined today
    I celebrated a birthday and the environment was perfect for a celebration dinner. There’s both an indoor and outdoor section, and the outdoor section plays the movie for the night. The indoor section doesn’t have a full view of the movie, but it wasn’t a personal issue for me as it was moreso an ambiance thing. I wouldn’t mind trying the outdoor section one day, though. As a note, food portions weren’t exactly plentiful, however, if split family style it can definitely work! The salad, oysters, and steak were all delicious. Service was also very friendly and accommodating. Overall, I would definitely come back for special occasions.
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    Foreign CinemaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Mission District
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    4.7
  • jenniferVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •44 reviews
    4.0
    Dined today
    Wonderful service and creative and delicious dim sum styled offerings. Our only complaint relates to the portion sizes, especially the vegetable dishes. The brussel sprout plate had approximately six brussel sprouts and another dish had five tiny bites. Surprisingly, the meat dishes were more generous, though obviously more expensive. A bit more generosity in the vegetable department would be appreciated.
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    State Bird ProvisionsPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Western Addition
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    4.7
  • Candace
    Los Angeles •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    I've been staying at the Fairmont for the past 20+ years at this time of year and I always make an evening of the Tonga Room. Nothing like it in the world (that I know of) with tiki interior, a rain storm every so often with thunder and lightning, fab service from Bash my waiter, delicious food and super entertainment from the band, The Island Groove. What a great evening!!
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    Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Asian• Nob Hill
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    3.9
  • Kent
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 24, 2024
    Great place! Will go back again. Worth all the hype.
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    Four KingsPrice: Moderate• Chinese• Chinatown
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    4.6

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