Best Restaurants for Business Meals in Cole Valley

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ChinatownCivic Center / Hayes Valley / Van NessDowntown / Union SquareFinancial District / EmbarcaderoFisherman's WharfForest Hill / West Portal

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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57 restaurants available nearby

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1. Mastro's Steakhouse - San Francisco

4.4

Awesome(1907)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 59 times today

Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.

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2. Nopa - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(3600)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Californian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 85 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.

3. Zuni Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(7942)

$$$$Price: Expensive

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

Booked 113 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.

4. Frances

4.8

Exceptional(3681)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • The Castro

Booked 28 times today

At Frances, chef Melissa Perello’s seasonal menu reflects modern California sensibilities and focuses on ingredients from local markets, farms and producers in a casual, neighborhood setting. Named after Chef Perello’s grandmother, Frances is an ode to refined but comfortable sensibilities in both food and decor. Whether it’s the technique-rich, yet simple approach to food, or the open, familiar atmosphere and stellar service, Frances' honest, focused approach has resonated with customers and critics alike.

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5. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(4300)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 131 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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6. The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(6228)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 89 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.

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7. Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1587)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • The Castro

Booked 12 times today

Take a trip to Spain without your passport! Established in 2011, Canela's Spanish and California cuisine has been drawing in locals and visitors alike. Crafted with a mix of ingredients and wines imported from Spain as well as California's bounty, Canela's mix of tapas and paella is made to please. Mat Schuster, Canela’s executive chef, has dedicated his life to creating sophisticated and unforgettable flavors with you in mind. Honored to be awarded a Certified Restaurant from Spain by the Spanish Trade Commission, we offer over 75 bottles of unique wine from Spain, some that you will only find here. Whether you want to have a formal dinner, casual tapas, small plates, paella, glass of wine, and homemade dessert, come to Canela and be assured that you will find what you are looking for.

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8. Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

3.7

Very Good(1821)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Nob Hill

Booked 6 times today

Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar dazzles with its soaring domed ceilings, commanding columns, Tuscan-style frescoes and ornate detailing. Enjoy seasonal menus that collaborate closely with Bay Area organic farmers, ranchers and sustainable seafood purveyors for a coast-influenced dining experience.

9. Seven Hills

4.9

Exceptional(2494)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Russian Hill

Booked 44 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!

10. China Live

4.6

Exceptional(3306)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 79 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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GlennVIP
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Of course, he chicken was great. It was my birthday. I guess there was no treat for that
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Zuni CafePrice: Expensive• Modern European• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.7
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GreenTea
Los Angeles •37 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Nopa was a fantastic experience - haven’t been back for a decade and the food and service are as I remembered. Accommodated a seating request and a late guest arrival ; service was friendly and helpful. Food was exceptional. Best porchetta ever tasted; agnolotti was juicy; fried chicken was addicting. Great desserts; good bar experience. Won’t wait so long to return again. Parking is a challenge; take ride share and avoid the stress.
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Nopa - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Californian• North Panhandle / USF
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4.7
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Wesley
1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was amazing! Very clean and welcoming! Would go again!
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Mastro's Steakhouse - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Union Square
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4.4
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SamVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always amazing food and service. A true neighborhood gem.
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FrancesPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• The Castro
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4.8
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Dominic
Cheshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Stayed a week in SF and this place was definitely the one we remember most😊
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Original Joe's - San FranciscoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Beach
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4.7

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