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1. The Check-In Lounge
4.8
Exceptional(5)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Outer Mission
The Check-In is about more than bites, wine & cocktails…It’s about connection, conversation and learning about the world and people through a local perspective. It’s a place to establish and maintain personal connections with other guests, owners and staff. A place to celebrate the Bay Area’s contribution to wine and world culture. It offers guests the opportunity to browse, be curious, ask questions and appreciate that the world of wine & cocktails is as diverse as we all are.A friendly ear and something tasty will always be ready for you when you check-in.
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2. Elena's
4.6
Exceptional(671)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal
Booked 131 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. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!
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3. House of Prime Rib
4.8
Exceptional(16043)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 211 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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4. Foreign Cinema
4.7
Exceptional(8911)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Mission District
Booked 137 times today
Foreign Cinema is a one-of-a-kind, nationally acclaimed restaurant blending independent films with California-Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy a stylish indoor dining room with a full bar and fireplace, or relax in our heated and covered outdoor courtyard where 35mm film screenings begin at dusk. For those seeking a more intimate experience, our private dining options include the mezzanine, amate terrace, and gallery, thoughtfully curated by Modernism West. Our vibrant DJ/live music bar, Laszlo, serves craft cocktails, zero-proof options, a full dinner menu, and lively tunes to end your night.We are currently accepting reservations for both the heated and covered outdoor patio and indoor dining up to 60 days in advance. Standard seating refers to indoor dining. For groups of 9 or more, please reach out to our private dining department at janine@foreigncinema.com for booking details.
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5. Original Joe's Westlake
4.8
Exceptional(5078)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Daly City
Booked 119 times today
After a two-year closure, Original Joe's, San Francisco’s quintessential Italian-American dining destination, revitalized iconic Daly City institution Joe’s of Westlake, and reintroduced it into the community as Original Joe’s Westlake. An anchor of Daly City from 1956 to 2014, Original Joe’s Westlake underwent an extensive two-year renovation, complete with a front-to-back interior remodel, including the kitchen and all dining spaces, and an exterior and landscaping overhaul. Following the Original Joe’s tradition, Westlake continues to prepare unpretentious, old-school Italian-American fare in an open kitchen for all to see. The menu is carefully crafted to reflect a past-meets-present hybrid of what Joe’s of Westlake used to be and what Original Joe’s Westlake is today.
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6. Zuni Cafe
4.7
Exceptional(7964)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Booked 125 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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7. Che Fico San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(1978)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 63 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. State Bird Provisions
4.7
Exceptional(3335)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Western Addition
Booked 58 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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9. Ofena
4.8
Exceptional(71)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Parkside
Booked 27 times today
“Cooking, for me, is storytelling.” —Tim Humphrey, executive chef. Finalist in both “Best Italian” & “Best New Restaurant” in SFGate’s Best of the Bay. Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s Lakeside District, Ofena draws inspiration from family roots in the quaint sheep-herding village of the same name in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Chef Tim Humphrey proudly presents his ode to Italian cuisine in the form of an expertly crafted menu showcasing the bounty of California and emphasizing the flavors of Italy. Ofena takes modern Italian cuisine to the next level with a fresh, ingredient driven menu. Enjoy inventive craft cocktails in our fully stocked bar and satiate your pasta craving in our warm and intimate space. Located in the old Lakeside Cafe, we aim to continue the tradition of bringing the neighborhood together to be welcomed the Italian way - as family! Come be apart of the story at Ofena! Buon Appetito!
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10. Nopa - San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(3607)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 91 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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