Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Richmond

Price

$$
$$$
$$$$

Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

Regions

East BayMarinSan Francisco

Neighborhoods

BerkeleyChinatownCivic Center / Hayes Valley / Van NessDowntown / Union SquareFinancial District / EmbarcaderoFisherman's Wharf

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

MICHELINWorld's 50 Best

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

66 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Berkeley Boathouse restaurant

1. The Berkeley Boathouse

4.0

Excellent(581)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Berkeley

Booked 11 times today

Enjoy a diversified and innovative menu prepared by our culinary team highlighting fresh, local ingredients paying tribute to purveyors from California and the Bay Area. With an emphasis on contemporary California cuisine, the Boathouse menu is inspired by the Berkeley waterfront offering the classic California dishes infused with global influences in an artful presentation to amuse your senses. Designed for sharing, our well-balanced menu consists of a selection of small plates, flatbreads, sides, composed salads, and main entrées.

2. Ajanta Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1109)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Berkeley

Booked 4 times today

Ajanta features regional dishes from all over India, offered through a menu that changes every month. We feature organic chicken and vegetables. When possible, we use local and sustainable products. All seafood is sustainable, obtained from Monterey Fish Market. All meats are hormone- and antibiotic-free. Ajanta has been voted best Indian restaurant in the entire San Francisco Bay Area by Zagat Guide from 2009-2014. We were also voted best Indian restaurant in the Bay Area A-List contest from 2009-2011 and 2013. In addition, we have received top reviews in several publications, including the East Bay Express, Diablo Magazine, and the Contra Costa Times. We are also included in Michelin Guide.Our elegant dining hall features art inspired from the famous Ajanta caves in India.

A photo of Alexander's Steakhouse - SF restaurant

3. Alexander's Steakhouse - SF

4.6

Exceptional(2515)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 11 times today

Located on the third floor of ONE65, Alexander's Steakhouse in San Francisco offers a fine dining interpretation of a Modern American Steakhouse with hints of Japanese influences throughout our menu. Featuring classic cuts such as Ribeye, Bone-In New York and Filet Mignon, to sustainable seafood, our signature Hamachi Shot and one of the largest variety of Wagyu Steak in the U.S. We also highlight dry-aged steaks and offer the finest and most luxurious products available.

4. Dalida

4.7

Exceptional(1026)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Presidio

Booked 97 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.

A photo of Commis Dining Room restaurant

5. Commis Dining Room

4.9

Exceptional(1227)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Oakland

Booked 4 times today

Commis in Oakland is a Two-Star Michelin rated fine dining restaurant by James Beard Foundation Nominated Chef James Syhabout that serves a multi-course Tasting Menu.Diners at Commis are invited to linger for 2.5 to 3 hours over an multi-course meal in a warm, comfortable and relaxing dining room appointed by glowing glass light pendants, dark furniture, bare walnut tables, dim lit candles and floral arrangements. Delivered by the attentive service staff and sommeliers, the cuisine of Commis showcases some of the best Northern California ingredients that are in season through modern and classic cooking techniques. The cuisine aims to bridge the flavors, textures and temperatures of the East and West with every course with the intention to excite and satisfy.

6. The Progress

4.8

Exceptional(2527)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Western Addition

Booked 65 times today

The Progress is a vehicle for a completely local production. Innovative meals are served with memorable wine & cocktails. The Greatest Dinner Party Ever.

A photo of La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco restaurant

7. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(8562)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 93 times today

Inspired by the thousands of cebicherias found throughout Peru, La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, was created as an attempt to globalize and enshrine one of the best guarded treasures of Peruvian cuisine: cebiche, Peruvian seafood and the scenery created to enjoy them, the Peruvian style cebicheria.

8. Trestle

4.7

Exceptional(2820)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 29 times today

Hi Neighbor!At Trestle, we remember a time, not too long ago, where people took pause to enjoy a meal in the presence of great company, giving it the reverence and respect deserved. We provide a dining experience served in courses, with the satisfaction and warmth found at a family gathering, creating the foundation to a proper meal. Every day we feature a changing 3 course prix fixe menu with choices on each course for $45/person. We will have an optional additional pasta course for $12/person. Unfortunately, we do not offer ala-carte options.We are able to accommodate vegetarian options nightly. We do our best to accommodate other allergies/restrictions based on the menu for that evening. Due to our limited spacing, we can accommodate parties of 8 or less only.

9. Saison

4.9

Exceptional(39)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • SOMA

Booked 3 times today

Saison is a two Michelin-starred, open wood fire restaurant under the leadership of Executive Chef Richard Lee, emphasizing the bounty of California’s evolving terroir and its incredible farmers, ranchers, and fishermen and women. Saison is driven by Lee’s dedication to purity and innovation, paired with a Grand Award-winning wine list in a dynamic space where guest and team celebrate an intimate, culture-shifting experience. Chef Lee builds upon Saison’s formidable foundation as the original fine dining establishment in the U.S. to use open hearth cooking, crafting nuanced flavors with intention that are inspired by the culinary diversity of Northern California.Saison has one of the country’s largest and most remarkable selections of Old and New World wine, with a special emphasis on Burgundy, originally established by Saison Hospitality co-founder and Saison Winery winemaker Mark Bright and now curated by Beverage Director and Assistant General Manager Molly Greene.

A photo of Angler San Francisco restaurant

10. Angler San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(297)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 63 times today

Angler is a seafood-focused Saison Hospitality Group restaurant with one Michelin star on the Embarcadero waterfront, featuring views of our expansive wood burning hearth and the San Francisco Bay, where each dish is touched by fire and intended to be shared.Our sourcing is deliberate and our menus closely follow the seasons of Northern California. Chef de Cuisine, Joe Hou

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We were spoiled at the counter seating!! What a production and fun energy with all the chefs in the kitchen. The food was SPECTACULAR!!! Thank you
More info
Alexander's Steakhouse - SFPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Union Square
•
4.6
C
cherylVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •183 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I loved the 3 course meal at lunch at lunch. A wonderful beef rib dish that I have no idea what they put in it, but it was fabulous. We also had the bread and hummus, which was delightful there beet was exceptional This is a well done, The service is excellent and upscale the environment is calm and the food was great
More info
DalidaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Presidio
•
4.7
T
Thor
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 20, 2025
Superbly done on every level. From cocktails to Prix Fixe, all flavors are original, balanced, and pair wonderfully with wine. I cannot wait to go back.
More info
Commis Dining RoomPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Oakland
•
4.9
C
Carrie
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
We love coming to the Boathouse. The staff is ALWAYS friendly and welcoming! The food is so delicious! I would recommend it to anyone.
More info
The Berkeley BoathousePrice: Expensive• American• Berkeley
•
4
C
Carol
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 24, 2025
This was a special occasion. My sister loves Ajanta, is from out of town and hadn’t visited in a while. We were welcomed graciously, given a table by the window and then served a wonderful meal. Truly memorable. Well done Ajanta.
More info
Ajanta RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Indian• Berkeley
•
4.8