Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Japantown

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AlamedaBayviewBerkeleyBernal HeightsCivic Center / Hayes Valley / Van NessCole Valley

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1. State Bird Provisions

4.7

Exceptional(3318)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Western Addition

Booked 75 times today

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

2. Hed 11

4.6

Exceptional(59)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Thai • Western Addition

Booked 8 times today

Nestled in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant Japan Town, Hed 11 embarks on a mission to redefine Thai cuisine for this city. The restaurant offers an exquisite 11-course tasting menu with a rotating theme, ensuring a fresh and unforgettable dining experience with every visit. From the traditional Thai menu to the exploration of seafood and the flavors of Southern Thailand, each theme is a celebration of authenticity, innovation, and the rhythm of the seasons.

3. Zuni Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(7942)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 105 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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4. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

3.9

Excellent(2489)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • SOMA

Booked 38 times today

Featuring innovative intercontinental cuisine, the famed Garden Court offers a superb dining experience in a glorious setting. This historic landmark serves Breakfast daily, 2 Course Prix Fixe Lunch Monday-Thursday and an enchanting Afternoon Tea on Friday and Saturday. The Garden Court features a stained glass dome, Italian marble columns, Austrian crystal chandeliers and is noted on San Francisco’s Historic Register as Landmark #18. Our Executive Chef invites you to try our signature crab salad lightly dressed in our own Green Goddess Dressing, a true Palace original created in 1923.

5. Spruce

4.7

Exceptional(5477)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Presidio Heights

Booked 47 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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6. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(6227)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 86 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.

7. Dalida

4.7

Exceptional(1028)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Presidio

Booked 94 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.

8. The Parthenon

4.4

Awesome(88)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 17 times today

Welcome to The Parthenon, your gateway to the authentic flavors of Greece nestled in the heart of San Francisco. As a Mediterranean Wine Bar and Mezes, we offer a rich tapestry of Greek culinary delights that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed Greek islands.Our menu is a celebration of traditional Greek cuisine, with a contemporary twist.Pair your meal with a selection from our Mediterranean Wine Bar, and don't forget to save room for our delectable sides, including Greek Fries and Garlic Fries.

9. Boulevard

4.8

Exceptional(9151)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 76 times today

Chefs Nancy Oakes, Chef Dana Younkin and our entire team, look forward to welcoming you to a refreshed and reimagined Boulevard! The dining room features a 3 course prix fixe menu with a multitude of choices. For the more spontaneous sorts; our bar, lounge and chef's counter is available on a walk-in basis and limited reservations. An a la carte menu is offered in these areas. For private events and larger groups, please check our our website.

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10. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(4301)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 124 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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