20 Best Restaurants in San Francisco
The 20 best restaurants in San Francisco worth planning around — sorted by rating, curated by TastyPals.
Who this guide is for
This guide covers the highest-rated restaurants in San Francisco across all cuisines and neighborhoods. The dining scene is compact, opinionated, and rich with talent — the best SF restaurants feel calm and precise, grounded in the city rather than chasing trends. Use it as a starting point, then filter by cuisine or occasion when you have a specific mood in mind. Picks span San Francisco, Noe Valley and Marina.
Quick picks
On this page
- 1. Boochmania
- 2. Ingredients
- 3. Milos Meze
- 4. Cocina Mamá Cholita
- 5. KEN
- 6. Golden Sardine
- 7. Together Wine Lounge Dogpatch
- 8. Lion Kitchen
- 9. Dinner House
- 10. Falasteen
- 11. Frenchie Wine Bar
- 12. Eco Terreno Urban Tasting Room
- 13. Sriracha Thai Cuisine
- 14. Gusto Pinsa Romana
- 15. HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Chestnut
- 16. Marcella's Lasagneria
- 17. Jay’s Grill
- 18. Board and Drink
- 19. Cantina Los Mayas
- 20. Zentarou Sushi and Sake Bar
How the restaurants compare
How we chose
We looked for restaurants that feel like a strong fit for the guide topic, not just the most obvious names in the city. The shortlist favors rooms with clear mood, dependable pacing, and enough distinction to help someone decide faster. Read our full methodology →
Lighting, pace, and general energy all need to support the reason someone clicked this guide.
We favored restaurants that feel best suited for the moment, not just restaurants with broad reputation.
The final list tries to give readers enough variation in neighborhood, price, and style to compare real options.
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