Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in San Francisco

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Caffe Macaroni

5.0

5 (713)

$30 and under

Italian

North Beach

About the restaurant

Chef & co-owner, Mario and his delightful wife, Stephanie, have a knack for making you feel as if they are cooking and serving just for you at this super-reasonable North Beach nook offering robust Southern Italian fare reminiscent of his native Naples; whether you’ve snagged an outdoor table or are in the small, casual interior, it delivers a pasta fix. The menu changes daily to ensure freshness.

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CamillaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Always a great experience, we went with my 4mo old baby for the first time and they were so nice. We love it and come back every other month!

Kitchen Istanbul

4.9

4.9 (1167)

$30 and under

Turkish

Richmond District

About the restaurant

Kitchen Istanbul is an elevated neighborhood restaurant showcasing the flavors of Turkey and featuring an extensive list of wines from around the globe. Led by owner Emrah Kilicoglu, we are a small, tight-knit team dedicated to genuine hospitality. The menu, created by Chef Alican Boynak, comprises dishes from all over Turkey, with a focus on mezes, charcoal-grilled kebaps, and local produce. The wine program, overseen by Joseph DiGrigoli, has been honored by Star Wine List and Wine Spectator and spotlighted in publications like the San Francisco Chronicle and the Wall Street Journal.

We are a family-friendly restaurant suited for everything from a casual glass of wine to celebrations for large groups. Our diverse menu is able to accommodate most dietary restrictions, including options for gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diners.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Gabriela

Dined 3 days ago

Exceptional services, great wine recommendations by the sommelier. Food was just right and outstanding! Everything on the menu sounded incredible, so we decided to order several dishes to share. The Adana was a standout—perfectly seasoned with a satisfying chile kick. We loved it so much, we ordered another! For dessert, the Kunefe was a classic and an absolute must-try.

KUSAKABE

4.9

4.9 (406)

$50 and over

Sushi

Financial District / Embarcadero

About the restaurant

Come and experience San Francisco's original Omakase (chef's choice) sushi in the Kyoto-kaiseki style.

Kyoto-kaiseki is considered to represent the ultimate in Japanese dining; combining art and the finest seasonal ingredients.

Kyoto-born and trained chef Mitsunori Kusakabe's creative accolades include winning the Creative Sushi Award from the National Sushi Society and Sushi of the Year in competition against other world-renowned sushi chefs.

If your party size is more than 11 guests or if you are considering a buyout, please contact us at info@kusakabe-sf.com.

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Jay

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

We have an amazing experience. Our server/chef was fantastic. The food was delicious and the presentation was fantastic. We will definitely be back.

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Experience

Petite Omakase for Tuesday through Friday

O' by Claude Le Tohic

4.9

4.9 (469)

$50 and over

Contemporary French

Downtown / Union Square

About the restaurant

Located on the 5th floor of ONE65 San Francisco, O' is Chef Claude Le Tohic's inaugural solo venture after earning Meilleur Ouvrier de France, winning the James Beard Award for Best Chef in America and carrying the coveted 3-Michelin star rating at Joël Robuchon Las Vegas. Luxurious but not pretentious, O’ offers modern French cuisine with elegant and attentive service.

O' offers a 5-course Tasting Menu for $210, and a 9-course Grand Tasting Menu for $295. Optional wine pairings are available, along with a wine list of 1000+ selections from the USA and France.

Please note that 20% service charge (which includes gratuity) and 1% San Francisco Health Mandate is added onto every check.

Though dinner attire is always encouraged, we ask our guests to abide by "smart casual" dress code; no shorts, t-shirts, or sandals.

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didierVIP

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

Clearly one of the best restaurants in the Bay Area. We had the 9-course tasting menu, chef Claude’s signature. Usually for such menus there’s always one or two less interesting. Not here, no miss, everything was exquisite. Very polite and knowledgeable service staff. Quiet. Really a fantastic experience.

Saison

4.9

4.9 (19)

$50 and over

American

SOMA

About the restaurant

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.

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Xuanru

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Amazing dining experience! Chef Lee perfectly embedded some Asian elements into the dish and it makes this mean more special. Spend my anniversary dinner here and the they really care what you need. From the stater to main dish to dessert, this is very few Michelin restaurants that I think every part is almost perfect.

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Experience

Saison Bar

Experience

Valentine's Day Experience

Yakiniku Shodai

4.8

4.8 (68)

$50 and over

Japanese Speciality

Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

About the restaurant

Yakiniku Shodai hopes to bring in an extraordinary yakiniku dining experience to the San Francisco Bay Area. Begins with the high quality selections of Japanese Wagyu, comparable Michelin star level of attentive service, and skillful hands of our talented chefs. Together, we confidently present the most exquisit taste of meat and make every meal at Yakiniku Shodai a truly extraordinary dining experience.
Our owner/ chef Andy, originated from Taipei, Taiwan, has over 20 collective years experience in the restaurant industry.

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James

Dined 4 days ago

Our server was unpleasant and cold. Food was good but high priced. They add 25% to the final bill. Not bad but no rush to return.

Alexander's Steakhouse - SF

4.7

4.7 (2512)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

SOMA

About the restaurant

We strive to provide our guests with a dining experience revealing world-class cuisine and elegant service in an iconic and intimate San Francisco setting.

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 including two tasting menus and an award-winning wine list designed by Wine Director Maxwell Klassen. A full bar featuring some of the most unique specialty cocktails is a great way to begin your evening here at Alexander's Steakhouse.

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Sonya

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

Great food and service—overall, an excellent dining experience!

Spruce

4.7

4.7 (5427)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Presidio Heights

About the restaurant

Open for lunch (two courses/$65), brunch (three courses/$98), and dinner (three courses/$125), Spruce offers seasonal prix-fixe menus crafted by Chef Mark Sullivan. Each menu offers a wide range of options, as well as luxurious additions (examples: caviar, truffles) for supplemental prices. Our cuisines is complemented by an extensive wine list which holds "Wine Spectator" magazine's highest honor, a Grand Award. The bar/lounge is available for walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis. We look forward to welcoming you to Spruce soon!

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Chris

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful food. As with most Michelin restaurants, the portions are a bit small

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Maine Lobster Spaghetti

Prospect

4.5

4.5 (2720)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

SOMA

About the restaurant

Prospect is from the team behind San Francisco's acclaimed Boulevard. Partners Nancy Oakes (James Beard award-winning chef/owner of Boulevard), Pam Mazzola and Kathy King, have created a restaurant that pays tribute to contemporary American cuisine. Whether it's a cocktail and a bite at the bar, a casual meal at the communal table, guests will receive exceptional hospitable service. A warm modern space in the heart of SOMA, Prospect has become an anchor for the community.
A separate dining room is available for private events.

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BillVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Innovative, seasonal menu with perfect execution and outstanding hospitality.

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Experience

Oyster Fest - Every Wednesday in the Bar 4-6pm

Saison Cellar & Wine Bar

4.5

4.5 (33)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

SOMA

About the restaurant

Saison Wine Bar invites wine lovers or anyone thirsty to enjoy a very personal list curated by Mark Bright and our team of Sommeliers, complemented by French wine bar fare. The vast wine collection - available by the glass, flight, or bottle - leans heavily into France while highlighting extraordinary global producers and our neighbors in Northern California. We showcase benchmark as well as niche labels, with deep verticals and highly allocated bottles. Our menu is designed for groups large and small to snack and savor, from traditional Croque Monsieurs or Pâté en Croûte, to our Signature Caviar Service and robust Charcuterie and Cheese program featuring imports and local artisans. The richly textured, classic "Saison blue" space offers banquettes, booths, and bar seating. We host winemaker events regularly. We are proudly part of Saison Hospitality - only a few minute walk from two Michelin-starred Saison! Our team is always here to taste, chat, or simply cheers. You're next!

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SharonVIP

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

Delicious food and great wine. I would definitely come back

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