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Back to Back

ContemporaryNob Hillsplurge

Back to Back is one of the best contemporary restaurants in San Francisco for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Nob Hill.

Back to Back is the rare restaurant where the backstory isn't just marketing copy — it's load-bearing.

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Rating (Google) 9.2
270 reviews
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9.2
Rating
Based on 270 reviews
Best used for
dinner and upscale
Price and pace
splurge
Neighborhood
Nob Hill · 1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
Price
splurge
Google rating
9.2 from 270 reviews
Phone
(415) 795-3403
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What to order

Signature dishes at Back to Back

That's Hot, Honey (pepperoni pizza)
Burratata (butternut squash puree, mozzarella, pickled red onion, burrata, dill, Fresno chili)
Sir Mix a Lox (smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, onion — Sunday brunch)
Why go

What makes Back to Back worth the move

Back to Back is a clean first click in Nob Hill in San Francisco when you want a contemporary option you can trust. That's Hot, Honey (pepperoni pizza) and Burratata (butternut squash puree, mozzarella, pickled red onion, burrata, dill, Fresno chili) also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 270 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
9.2 from 270 Google reviews
Best used for
dinner and upscale
Style
Contemporary in Nob Hill
Spend
splurge

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.2 from 270 reviews
Price point: splurge
Popular dishes: That's Hot, Honey (pepperoni pizza), Burratata (butternut squash puree, mozzarella, pickled red onion, burrata, dill, Fresno chili), Sir Mix a Lox (smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, onion — Sunday brunch)
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What diners are saying

0 diner reviews · reviewed by Marcus Chen for Back to Back

Google snapshot
9.2 from 270 reviews
TastyPals notes
Editorial review by Marcus Chen
No diner notes for Back to Back yet.

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For now, Back to Back holds a 9.2 rating across 270 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
Phone
(415) 795-3403
Price
splurge
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
9.2 (270 reviews)
Cuisine
Contemporary
Neighborhood
Nob Hill

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Back to Back serve?

Back to Back is a Contemporary restaurant located in Nob Hill, San Francisco. Back to Back is the rare restaurant where the backstory isn't just marketing copy — it's load-bearing.

What is Back to Back best for?

Back to Back is best for upscale, dinner, classic. Back to Back is a clean first click in Nob Hill in San Francisco when you want a contemporary option you can trust. That's Hot, Honey (pepperoni pizza) and Burratata (butternut squash puree, mozzarella, pickled red onion, burrata, dill, Fresno chili) also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 270 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Back to Back?

Back to Back is in the splurge price range (splurge). Google rating: 9.2 from 270 reviews

What should I order at Back to Back?

Start with That's Hot, Honey (pepperoni pizza), Burratata (butternut squash puree, mozzarella, pickled red onion, burrata, dill, Fresno chili) and Sir Mix a Lox (smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, onion — Sunday brunch). These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Back to Back worth visiting?

Back to Back holds a 9.2 Google rating from 270 reviews. Back to Back is a clean first click in Nob Hill in San Francisco when you want a contemporary option you can trust. That's Hot, Honey (pepperoni pizza) and Burratata (butternut squash puree, mozzarella, pickled red onion, burrata, dill, Fresno chili) also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 270 Google reviews.

Where is Back to Back located?

Back to Back is located at 1257 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Does Back to Back take reservations?

Yes, Back to Back accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

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