Best classic Restaurants in San Francisco

The best restaurants for classic in San Francisco, curated by TastyPals editors.

29 restaurantsAvg rating 4.4
classic in San Francisco
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Restaurant Naides
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ContemporaryNob Hillsplurge

Restaurant Naides

Restaurant Naides is a contemporary restaurant in Nob Hill in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.9
Based on 33 reviews
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ContemporaryNob Hillsplurge

Collina

Collina is a contemporary restaurant in Nob Hill in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.8
Based on 178 reviews
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ContemporaryNob Hillsplurge

House of Prime Rib

House of Prime Rib is one of the better-known contemporary spots in Nob Hill in San Francisco, which makes it a practical place to start.

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4.7
Based on 7261 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Seven Hills
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ContemporaryNob Hillsplurge

Seven Hills

Seven Hills is a contemporary restaurant in Nob Hill in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.7
Based on 915 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Bocconcino
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ItalianNorth Beachmoderate

Bocconcino

Bocconcino is a italian pick in North Beach in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.7
Based on 367 reviews
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

spicy & cloud restaurant

spicy & cloud restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.7
Based on 221 reviews
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ItalianNorth Beachmoderate

Sotto Mare

Sotto Mare is a italian pick in North Beach in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.6
Based on 5031 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for 御食园 Z & Y Peking Duck
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

御食园 Z & Y Peking Duck

御食园 Z & Y Peking Duck is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 1522 reviews
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ContemporaryNob Hillsplurge

AltoVino

AltoVino is a contemporary restaurant in Nob Hill in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 419 reviews
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ContemporaryNob Hillsplurge

Back to Back

Back to Back is a contemporary restaurant in Nob Hill in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.6
Based on 270 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Tony's Pizza Napoletana
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ItalianNorth Beachmoderate

Tony's Pizza Napoletana

Tony's Pizza Napoletana is a italian pick in North Beach in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.5
Based on 10163 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Original Joe's
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ItalianNorth Beachmoderate

Original Joe's

Original Joe's is a italian pick in North Beach in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.5
Based on 3459 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Italian Homemade Company
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ItalianNorth Beachmoderate

The Italian Homemade Company

The Italian Homemade Company is a italian pick in North Beach in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.5
Based on 3309 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Cotogna
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ItalianNorth Beachmoderate

Cotogna

Cotogna is a italian pick in North Beach in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.5
Based on 2191 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sodini's Trattoria
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ItalianNorth Beachmoderate

Sodini's Trattoria

Sodini's Trattoria is a italian pick in North Beach in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.5
Based on 926 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Top of the Mark
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ContemporaryNob Hillsplurge

Top of the Mark

Top of the Mark is a contemporary restaurant in Nob Hill in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.4
Based on 1860 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant

Hong Kong Clay Pot Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.4
Based on 1757 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for City View Restaurant
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

City View Restaurant

City View Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.4
Based on 1379 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Nob Hill Cafe
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ContemporaryNob Hillsplurge

Nob Hill Cafe

Nob Hill Cafe is a contemporary restaurant in Nob Hill in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.4
Based on 1133 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for North Beach Restaurant
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ItalianNorth Beachmoderate

North Beach Restaurant

North Beach Restaurant is a italian pick in North Beach in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.4
Based on 853 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for R & G Lounge
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

R & G Lounge

R & G Lounge is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.3
Based on 3844 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Mona Lisa Restaurant
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ItalianNorth Beachmoderate

Mona Lisa Restaurant

Mona Lisa Restaurant is a italian pick in North Beach in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.3
Based on 2392 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Mister Jiu's
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

Mister Jiu's

Mister Jiu's is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.3
Based on 1180 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Stinking Rose
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ItalianNorth Beachmoderate

The Stinking Rose

The Stinking Rose is a italian pick in North Beach in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

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4.2
Based on 4591 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for TONGA ROOM & HURRICANE BAR
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ContemporaryNob Hillsplurge

TONGA ROOM & HURRICANE BAR

TONGA ROOM & HURRICANE BAR is a contemporary restaurant in Nob Hill in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.2
Based on 2394 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Sam Wo Restaurant
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

Sam Wo Restaurant

Sam Wo Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

dumplingsdinnerclassic

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4.2
Based on 1372 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for House of Nanking
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

House of Nanking

House of Nanking is one of the better-known chinese spots in Chinatown in San Francisco, which makes it a practical place to start.

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4.1
Based on 5224 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Z & Y Restaurant
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

Z & Y Restaurant

Z & Y Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.1
Based on 3846 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Chinatown Restaurant
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ChineseChinatownmoderate

Chinatown Restaurant

Chinatown Restaurant is a chinese restaurant in Chinatown in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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3.9
Based on 1663 reviews

Common questions about classic in San Francisco

What are the best restaurants for classic in San Francisco?

The top restaurants for classic in San Francisco include Restaurant Naides, Collina, House of Prime Rib. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

What is the best classic restaurant in San Francisco?

Restaurant Naides is among the top-rated options for classic in San Francisco, with a 4.9 Google rating and 33 reviews.

TastyPals curates picks based on Google ratings, community reviews, and editorial judgment. Learn how we choose →

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