Best Restaurants for Groups in North Beach

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1. Original Joe's - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(4163)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 110 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.

2. China Live

4.7

Exceptional(3185)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 83 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.

3. The Red Window

4.4

Awesome(66)

Price: Moderate

• Modern European • North Beach

Booked 1 time today

The Red Window that offers dinner, brunch, a Cocktail bar and an event space. Its menu is marked by innovation and intentionality, bringing a touch of modern European cuisine blends the vibrant flavors of Spanish tapas, the rich traditions of Italian cuisine, and the boldness of American culinary influences into a captivating dining experience to the San Francisco dining scene. The Red Window is distinguished by its remarkable Art and Décor, all meticulously crafted by the diligent work of local artists and designers. At the Red Window, dining is an immersive and positive experience that transcends the food on the plate. Whether indulging in brunch or dinner, guests are guaranteed an unparalleled and enjoyable experience.

4. Cold Drinks Bar

4.4

Awesome(54)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Chinatown

Booked 3 times today

Serving Scotch-centric Cold Drinks, and featuring food from the Eight Tables by George Chen kitchen.*"The Six Best Cocktail Bars in San Francisco" – NEWSWEEK"25 Top-Shelf Cocktail Bars in San Francisco" – EaterSF"The best bars in San Francisco right now" – TimeOut San Francisco"The Bar Greatest Hits List" – The Infatuation*“It’s a pseudo-secret, just above the bustling scene at China Live, accessible via stairwell; black bats painted on the walls lead the way to the door. Inside is a swanky, Scotch-filled bar where the bartenders wear tuxedos, and the vibe is modern Shanghai with a dash of old school San Francisco. Drinks are heavy on the Scotch, and there are many to choose from, so don’t be shy.” – High-End Scotch Concoctions Headline the New Menu at Chinatown’s Cold Drinks Bar – EaterSF

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5. Park Tavern on Washington Square

new

3.0

Good(3)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • North Beach

Booked 56 times today

Park Tavern on Washington Square has long been a vibrant staple and foundation of the North Beach community. Now, under the helm of renowned American chef-partner Jonathan Waxman and fifth-generation San Franciscan James Nicholas, Park Tavern on Washington Square celebrates San Francisco’s vibrant dining scene with a fresh new era. The restaurant has several private dining options available for groups and parties. As a Bay Area native and one of the pioneers of “California cuisine” Chef Waxman leans into his roots, celebrating the region’s local ingredients showcased in simple, seasonal dishes. Guests can enjoy a menu including Yellowfin Tuna Crudo with avocado, blood oranges, and fresno chili salsa, Cavatelli with dungeness crab, lemon, and parmesan, and Kurobuta Pork Chop Milanese with new potatoes and pepperonata. A few of Waxman’s trademark dishes make an appearance including the JW Kale Salad with anchovy dressing and breadcrumbs, and the famed JW Chicken with salsa verde.

6. Cassava

4.7

Exceptional(733)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • North Beach

Cassava is a French-Californian bistro in the heart of the historic North Beach neighborhood in San Francisco, semi-finalist of James Beard Foundation Award 2023. The dinner offers 3 experiences nightly of the signature 3 course prix fixe menu, 5 course tasting menu both with beverage pairing options, and also a la carte. Full menu is available at the bar for dining as well.Wine list focuses on classic region wines including Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone with approachability and vibrant expressions. Beverage pairing menus includes wine and sake, and there are always 2 wines selected for "potentially life changing" by the glass to entice everyone.Cassava is located in the heart of North Beach that is perfect for business team dinners and meetings. The private dining room seats up to 18 guests, and the entire restaurant can seat up to 50 guests and up to 150 for standing receptions. Brunch is offered on weekends with bistro inspired menu items and the famous Japanese breakfast.

7. Ideale

4.7

Exceptional(1550)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Beach

Booked 7 times today

*Just awarded the prestigious "Gambero Rosso" for being one of the best Italian restaurants in America*"For an authentic Roman holiday without the airfare, this undiscovered North Beach gem is worth seeking out."(Zagat) .A bright, colorful Italian restaurant, Ideale is the modern version of a traditional Roman trattoria. It is "festive and boisterous...la vera cucina italiana." Ideale has been bringing Rome to North Beach for 30 yrs now with it's highly acclaimed chef, Maurizio Bruschi. Maurizio hails from 4 generations of Roman chefs, lovingly taught by his grandma, Serafina. The pastas & breads are all homemade & the ingredients are hand-picked daily. Zagat wrote, the "Italian fare is the real deal...one of the few no tourist eateries in North Beach.. excellent pasta & pizza..the service makes you feel like a friend..a delightful experience." Ideale has won numerous awards, including Zagat's "Best Italian Restaurants in America" & The Chronicle's "Best Pasta in North Beach."

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8. House of Prime Rib

4.8

Exceptional(15764)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 276 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.

9. Four Kings

4.6

Exceptional(119)

Price: Expensive

• Cantonese • Chinatown

Booked 11 times today

"The food at Four Kings reads like a metaphor for growing up Chinese in America: you're never Chinese enough for people from China & Hong Kong, and you're not white enough to be American." -- from a recent diner.

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10. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9

Exceptional(9091)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 159 times today

Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.

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Pierce
Austin •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Freaking awesome ! Have a cocktail upstairs and then enjoy the menu. We had dumplings and man they were delicious
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China LivePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Chinatown
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4.7
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ralph
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always consistent never let you down clean courteous service everything San Francisco classic
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Original Joe's - San FranciscoPrice: Moderate• Italian• North Beach
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4.7
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Jeffvip
Greater Boston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Love having this place back in the neighborhood under original leadership! Such a great experience.
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Park Tavern on Washington SquarePrice: Expensive• Californian• North Beach
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luann
San Francisco Bay Area •24 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 17, 2024
Wow. We had a wonderful time at the Red Window. We had been anticipating going for a few months. We had booked a table to celebrate 2 belated birthdays in August for October. Little did we know that they changed their hours of opening for October. I called and reconfirmed the date and time with them and they said they would open for us as planned. We were treated like queens. We had a lovely server name Melanie. She served us our fantastic rojo sangria and let us know all the popular tapas and entrees as well as her favorites. One of the birthday girls is a food and wine blogger so she picked Melanie brain on the drinks and food being served. We ordered food we could all share. Caesar salad, Arugula Salad,Buffalo chicken wings,and Chili Braised Lamb pasta. Everything was delicious and very filling. They comp us 4 glasses of champagne to celebrate our 2 ladies birthday. What a memorable day. Melanie from Lucca made it so special for us too. The ambiance of the Red Window is colorful and festive and the lively music they played gave it a party atmosphere. We will all go back again. Thanks to the owner for honoring our reservations. You made us very happy!!
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The Red WindowPrice: Moderate• Modern European• North Beach
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4.4
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OpenTable Diner
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Aug 17, 2024
Great service and delicious drinks! Staff was friendly and very knowledgeable!
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Cold Drinks BarPrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Chinatown
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4.4

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172 restaurants available nearby

1. Original Joe's - San Francisco

2. China Live

3. The Red Window

4. Cold Drinks Bar

5. Park Tavern on Washington Square

6. Cassava

7. Ideale

8. House of Prime Rib

9. Four Kings

10. Kokkari Estiatorio

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