GuideUpdated July 15, 2026

4 Best Filipino Restaurants in San Francisco

The 4 best filipino restaurants in San Francisco, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.

The best filipino restaurants in San Francisco are Original Joe’s Westlake, Boulevard Cafe, California Fish Grill, and more. Start with Original Joe’s Westlake if you want the strongest overall first pick.

By Linh Tran4 ranked picksPublished July 15, 2026Updated July 15, 2026
4 Best Filipino Restaurants in San Francisco
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Author: Linh Tran
Published: July 15, 2026
Last updated: July 15, 2026

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  1. 1. Original Joe’s WestlakeView →
  2. 2. Boulevard CafeView →
  3. 3. California Fish GrillView →
  4. 4. Koi PalaceView →

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 →

Room tone

Lighting, pace, and general energy all need to support the reason someone clicked this guide.

Food fit

We favored restaurants that feel best suited for the moment, not just restaurants with broad reputation.

Useful range

The final list tries to give readers enough variation in neighborhood, price, and style to compare real options.

4 ranked picks

California Fish GrillCalifornia Fish Grill has been operating in the Daly City Serramonte Center since 1998, and the reputation that has built up around this counter-service spot is specific and consistent: wild-caught and responsibly farm-raised fish, grilled to order, at prices that land squarely in the budget-friendly tier. This is not a destination for occasion dining — it is the kind of place that diners reportedly return to on rotation, pulled back by the combination of accessible pricing, fast counter service, and a menu that takes its sourcing commitments seriously. A small enclosed patio out front rounds out the no-frills setup. The Atlantic Salmon is the dish that comes up most reliably in the conversation around this location — served with garlic butter, white rice, and balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts, it is the kind of composed plate that suggests some thought went into the accompaniments rather than treating sides as an afterthought. The Cajun Shrimp Taco Combo is known for bringing heat to a format that often plays it safe, with the shrimp reportedly holding their own rather than getting lost. For anyone navigating a table of competing preferences, the Everything Protein Bowl is designed around flexibility — multiple proteins in one bowl, which tends to be the practical answer when a group cannot agree. The Grilled Salmon Salad reads as the lighter-leaning alternative, consistently described as satisfying rather than perfunctory. Practical context worth knowing: the line moves efficiently, Serramonte parking is straightforward, and a Friday noon arrival is widely reported to test both of those advantages. If you are orienting a first visit around a single order, the Atlantic Salmon Plate and the Cajun Shrimp Taco Combo are the two dishes this location is most consistently cited for — start with either one. View restaurant →

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