Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in San Francisco

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Hard Knox Cafe on Clement Street

4.8

4.8 (151)

$30 and under

Southern

Richmond District

About the restaurant

Hard Knox Café offers San Francisco diners the best in southern home-style cooking. It is sometimes said that someone has gotten their education from the school of “hard knocks” meaning one born from experience rather than classroom training. Southern cooking is much like that as it is most often learned from family and growing up southern rather than a culinary course. Southern cooking also means lots of stick-to-your-ribs goodness and great hospitality. Both are in great supply at the Hard Knox Café. Great soul food like gumbo, po-boys (shrimp or catfish), pulled pork, jambalaya, crawfish etouffee, oxtails, BBQ ribs and fried chicken are good for what ails you. Catering services are also offered by the Hard Knox Café.

Top review

PaulVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Nice surprise of a good restaurant in that part of town in SF. And it was worth it. Delicious!

Rosemary & Pine

4.8

4.8 (6)

$30 and under

Californian

SOMA

About the restaurant

Discover our neighborhood gem offering a comforting dining experience with seasonal California cuisine.
Enjoy elevated breakfast classics, soups, salads, and sandwiches, served for breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch at our new location.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined on Nov 3, 2024

The food was delicious! The service was excellent and the owner was so fun to chat with! Made our birthday girl feel very special!

Tacolicious - Marina

4.7

4.7 (51)

$30 and under

Mexican

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

About the restaurant

Tacolicious is a casual, modern Mexican restaurant with locations in San Francisco, Palo Alto and Manhattan Beach (LA). We source our ingredients responsibly, take our tacos as seriously as our cocktails, and offer a fun sit-down, full-service experience. We have outdoor dining and private rooms and do off-site catering. Go to tacolicious.com for more information; catering requests can be sent to events@tacolicious.com.

Questions? Please email us at marina_management@tacolicious.com. We reply to emails quickly!

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Kristina

Dined on Dec 15, 2024

Loved our dinner experience at Tacolicious. Reese took such great care of us!

Fable - SF

4.7

4.7 (2194)

$30 and under

Californian

The Castro

About the restaurant

Fable is the best garden patio restaurant in San Francisco. In the heart of the vibrant Castro neighborhood, our patio restaurant showcases seasonal California cuisine and the best brunch in town. Join us for dinner and brunch seven days a week in a unique, all-weather outdoor dining experience. Inside Fable, our open kitchen concept shows how fresh ingredients are used to create the finished product.

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samantha

Dined 2 days ago

Great place for brunch. Outdoor area was very nice and clean. Food tasted great and our server was very attentive. Will revisit soon.

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Popular dish

Oven Roasted Turkey Club

Cafe de la Presse

4.6

4.6 (1917)

$30 and under

French

Downtown / Union Square

About the restaurant

For centuries, cafes the world over have provided patrons with entertainment that draws on all walks of life. In these gathering places of art, politics, fashion, and everyday events, cafe-goers partake in a unique convergence of eclectic culture and traditional cuisine. Parisian-inspired Cafe de la Presse continues the trend with international literature, classic fare, and the age-old pastime of dining, relaxing, and conversing in a vibrant atmosphere.

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Miguel

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and service, we went for brunch and love it. Perfect location for just walk around after or before eating.

Flores - Union Street

4.5

4.5 (572)

$30 and under

Mexican

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

About the restaurant

Flores is San Francisco’s Mexican restaurant serving traditional Mexican food and contemporary cocktails. At Flores, we stay true to our roots, finding inspiration in Mexico’s food, landscape and culture. We’re serious about our food, but we’re even more serious about having fun.

5% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.

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SwatiVIP

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

Outstanding food and amazing service!! We are definitely going back.

Sisterita

4.5

4.5 (112)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

We take pride in sourcing our ingredients from local farms and markets to ensure the freshest, most flavorful dishes possible. Our menu features seasonal produce and house-made bread, and we're particularly excited to offer our signature Voilà French Toast Brioche, which is quickly becoming a local favorite. For something a little more unique, try our Alcatraz Escape shrimp omelet, and of course, no brunch is complete without a warm bowl of our classic French Onion soup. Whether you're looking for a leisurely weekend brunch or a quick bite during the workweek, we invite you to join us in our cozy, inviting space and experience the warm hospitality of Sisterita.

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Andy

Dined 3 days ago

Cute breakfast/brunch place in SF. We had great food and service on a busy Sunday. The food we had was really great.

Son & Garden - San Francisco

4.4

4.4 (960)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

About the restaurant

Meet Chef Kasem S, Business Owner. Son & Garden is our newest venture from Farmhouse Kitchen Family. We want to welcome you to our beautiful, lavishly decorated restaurant. As you step through the door into our picturesque dining room, you are transformed to a gorgeous whimsical land of floral bliss.

In addition to our beautiful atmosphere, our dishes are just as gorgeous. If you want to experience the best breakfast or best brunch in San Francisco, look no further! Experience our Matcha Mochi Pancakes! You must experience our famous cotton candy Cloud 9 cocktail ! You also cannot do brunch without a delicious Mimosa!

Can you keep a secret? In addition to our main dining room, we have our Secret Bar! An elegant, stylish, intimate experience. If you have tried our brunch, you must check out our dinner menu! Our Chef Cut Steak, Bear Belly Carbonara, Seafood Tower & fun variety of appetizers are just a few of our amazing dinner selections.

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Valeria

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

Amazing experience with my friend! Yummy food & cozy drinks :)

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Popular dish

Ricotta Pancakes

Popular dish

Matcha Mochi Pancakes

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Korean Benedict

6 Tables

4.4

4.4 (15)

$30 and under

Breakfast

Cow Hollow

About the restaurant

A vibrant restaurant offers a unique dining experience by showcasing all day breakfast and brunch dishes inspired by six different world cuisines. Helmed by the creative team behind Okaeri Japanese Bistro and Tadaima, the menu promises something special for every palate. The restaurant also boasts an array of distinctive coffee drinks, craft cocktails, and an impressive selection of wines and beers.

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Amy

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

Can’t say enough about this place. The food is absolutely gorgeous, presentation is so nice! Drinks are all instagram worthy and the service is excellent. A hidden gem for sure

The Brixton

4.3

4.3 (523)

$31 to $50

American

Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

About the restaurant

Nestled in the iconic Marina district, The Brixton offers a modern gastropub experience with a vibrant, edgy ambiance. Renowned Chef Joey Altman has curated an exciting new menu that caters to all tastes, featuring everything from savory chops to a delightful sushi stack selection. With its bright and inviting design, The Brixton is the perfect spot to relax and stay awhile.

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Renee

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Love the friendly service and the food. We've ordered multiple dishes for brunch and dinner and the food was overall very tasty. Cocktails are good too!

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Experience

Happy Hour

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