1
American•San Francisco•$$$$
MICHELIN ★★
Saison
Saison is a american restaurant pick in San Francisco in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
michelin stardate night
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9.2
Based on 654 reviews
Best American Restaurants in San Francisco
The best American restaurants in San Francisco, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.
7 restaurantsAvg rating 9.0$$$ – $$$$Updated June 2026
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Top American picks in San Francisco
Fast answers for diners comparing american restaurants in San Francisco. These first picks are sorted from live restaurant data and editorial fit.
2
American•San Francisco•$$$$
MICHELIN ★★
Birdsong
Birdsong is a american restaurant pick in San Francisco in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
fine diningmichelin stardate night
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9.2
Based on 467 reviews
3
Google
American•San Francisco•moderate
MICHELIN ★
State Bird Provisions
State Bird Provisions is a american restaurant pick in San Francisco in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned. King Salmon Tartare and Duck Liver Mousse & Almond Financiers also give you a decent sense of the menu.
dinnermichelin stardate night
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9.0
Based on 2451 reviews
4
Google
American•San Francisco•$
Delancey Street Restaurant
Delancey Street Restaurant is a american restaurant pick in San Francisco in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.0
Based on 1602 reviews
5
American•San Francisco•$$$$
Son and Garden
Son and Garden is a american restaurant pick in San Francisco in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.0
Based on 1344 reviews
6
American•San Francisco•$$$
The Big Four
The Big Four is a american restaurant pick in San Francisco in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
hidden gemdate night
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8.8
Based on 358 reviews
7
American•San Francisco•$$$
ROOFTOP 25
ROOFTOP 25 is a american restaurant pick in San Francisco in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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8.6
Based on 1112 reviews
Common questions about American in San Francisco
What are the best American restaurants in San Francisco?
The top American restaurants in San Francisco include Saison, Birdsong, State Bird Provisions. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.
What is the highest-rated American restaurant in San Francisco?
Saison is among the highest-rated American restaurants in San Francisco, with a 9.2 Google rating across 654 reviews.
How much does American food cost in San Francisco?
American restaurants in San Francisco range from $$$ to $$$$. Most mid-range options fall in the $ range.
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