A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Swan Oyster Depot. Polk Gulch / Nob Hill · Seafood / raw bar — A San Francisco institution since 1912 and a James Beard American Classic. This no-frills marble counter serves pristine raw oysters, Dungeness crab, and…
Nopa. NoPa (North of the Panhandle) · California wood-fired bistro — Celebrating its 20th year in 2026 and still one of the hardest tables in the city. Nopa's open kitchen turns out flatbreads, pasta, and…
House of Prime Rib. 1906 Van Ness Ave · 4.6★ (7,447 reviews)
Brenda's French Soul Food. 652 Polk St · 4.5★ (6,372 reviews)
Hook Fish Co. 4542 Irving St · 4.6★ (2,834 reviews)
Rich Table. 199 Gough St · 4.7★ (1,622 reviews)
Suppenküche. 525 Laguna St · 4.5★ (1,993 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
Tartine Bakery. Mission Dolores · Artisan bakery / café — The cult country bread — naturally leavened and baked in the late afternoon — has made this bakery famous worldwide. Pastries and morning buns sell out…
Boudin Bakery. 160 Jefferson St · 4.4★ (18,561 reviews)
Californios. SoMa (South of Market) · Modern Mexican (California-inflected) — In 2026 Californios became the world's first Three-Michelin-Star Mexican restaurant, earning its third star at the MICHELIN Guide…
Benu. SoMa · Korean-influenced contemporary — Corey Lee's three-Michelin-star tasting room is one of the most acclaimed restaurants in the United States, weaving Korean heritage with French technique and…
Atelier Crenn. Marina District · Poetic French-California — Chef Dominique Crenn's two-Michelin-star flagship presents cuisine as poetry — each course is tied to a line of verse, and the seasonal tasting menu…
State Bird Provisions. Fillmore / Western Addition · Contemporary California (dim sum-style) — One Michelin star. Chef-owners Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski serve seasonal California small plates from rolling carts in…
Lazy Bear. Mission District · Modern American (communal dinner party) — Two Michelin stars. Lazy Bear stages dinner as a high-energy, communal dinner party around long tables — guests mingle while a parade of…
Yank Sing. Embarcadero / Rincon Center · Cantonese dim sum — A third-generation family-owned institution since 1958 and a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Over 100 rotating dim sum dishes arrive by traditional pushcart;…
Gary Danko. Fisherman's Wharf / Russian Hill · Contemporary American fine dining — A perennial Michelin one-star and James Beard Award winner, Gary Danko offers a refined prix-fixe experience (three to five…
Scoma's Restaurant. 1965 Al Scoma Way · 4.6★ (7,162 reviews)