Best hidden gem Restaurants in San Francisco

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

22 restaurantsAvg rating 4.6
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Dinner House
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Dinner House

Dinner House is a global restaurant in Oakland 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 74 reviews
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Cantina Los Mayas

Cantina Los Mayas is a asian restaurant in Richmond District 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 260 reviews
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The Richmond

The Richmond is a asian restaurant in Richmond District 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 188 reviews
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Bao Bao Dumpling

Bao Bao Dumpling is a asian restaurant in Richmond District 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 135 reviews
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Chapeau

Chapeau is a asian restaurant in Richmond District 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 778 reviews
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Parche

Parche is a global restaurant in Oakland 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 569 reviews
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ACRE Kitchen and Bar

ACRE Kitchen and Bar is a global restaurant in Oakland 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 417 reviews
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Pomet

Pomet is a global restaurant in Oakland 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 247 reviews
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Lokma

Lokma is a asian restaurant in Richmond District 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 1446 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Bella Trattoria
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Bella Trattoria

Bella Trattoria is a asian restaurant in Richmond District 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 1067 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Wood Tavern
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Wood Tavern

Wood Tavern is a global restaurant in Oakland 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 857 reviews
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The Wolf

The Wolf is a global restaurant in Oakland 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 712 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Pearl 6101
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Pearl 6101

Pearl 6101 is a asian restaurant in Richmond District 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 647 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Bombera
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Bombera

Bombera is a global restaurant in Oakland 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 549 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Almond and Oak
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Almond and Oak

Almond and Oak is a global restaurant in Oakland 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 329 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Dumpling King
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Dumpling King

Dumpling King is a asian restaurant in Richmond District 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 130 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant
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The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant

The Fat Lady Bar & Restaurant is a global restaurant in Oakland in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.5
Based on 1377 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Fiorella Clement
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Fiorella Clement

Fiorella Clement is a asian restaurant in Richmond District in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.5
Based on 725 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Lily
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Lily

Lily is a asian restaurant in Richmond District in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.5
Based on 458 reviews
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Kitchen Istanbul

Kitchen Istanbul is a asian restaurant in Richmond District in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

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4.5
Based on 454 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar
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Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar

Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar is a global restaurant in Oakland 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 2633 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Dragon Beaux
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Dragon Beaux

Dragon Beaux is a asian restaurant in Richmond District 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 2072 reviews

Common questions about hidden gem in San Francisco

What are the best restaurants for hidden gem in San Francisco?

The top restaurants for hidden gem in San Francisco include Dinner House, Cantina Los Mayas, The Richmond. TastyPals curates these picks based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

What is the best hidden gem restaurant in San Francisco?

Dinner House is among the top-rated options for hidden gem in San Francisco, with a 4.9 Google rating and 74 reviews.

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