Best Authentic Restaurants in Forest Hill / West Portal

183 restaurants available nearby

1. Elena's

4.7

Exceptional(495)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 172 times today

Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. Reservation requests via phone or email are not available at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!

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2. Roti Indian Bistro - San Francisco

4.9

Exceptional(1455)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 7 times today

ROTI Indian Bistro marries casual, contemporary styling to classic Indian cuisine. The chefs take diners on a culinary tour of India, offering a taste of the North in the Tandoori meat dishes and hints of the South in the vegetarian curries. Fresh breads are available from the tandoor, a mesquite- fired clay oven unique to Indian cooking. Traditional freshly house roasted Indian spices to create a diverse fresh, menu. ROTI prides itself on the dining experience - at this popular new addition to the vibrant West Portal neighborhood, refined customer service from the attentive staff and fabulous food have established a higher standard of dining for the area.

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3. Clay Oven Indian Restaurant - West Portal

4.0

Excellent(94)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Forest Hill / West Portal

Welcome to Clay Oven Indian Restaurant. We are located in West Portal and Saint Francis woods. We offer a mix of modern style with traditional roots. From our handmade paintings of rich colors representing the incredible Indian culture to our fabulous interior and stylish décor. Come listen to our romantic music and dine on our copper dishes on which we prepare delicious authentic Indian dishes using a centuries old traditional Clay Oven method of cooking that allows us to quickly char roast meats, poultry, and seafood at up to 1000 degrees. The Tandoori oven also bakes traditional nan breads crisp or chewy. All entrees are individually prepared to your specified taste and seasoning. We can easily accommodate 72 people for both lunch and dinner service. Come and experience our refined customer service and the highest standard of dining brought to you by our attentive staff and our fabulous food.

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4. Che Fico San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(1889)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 77 times today

Che Fico, is a California Italian restaurant from Chefs David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer in San Francisco's NOPA neighborhood. The food focuses on Italian cuisine through the lens of California. It’s our vision of Northern California as if it is a region in Italy, our connection to the region, and our love for Italian culinary practices. The rustic, market-driven menu features handmade pasta, pizzas, antipasti, housemade salumi, meat, and fish plus dishes from the Jewish-Roman heritage known as “Cucina Ebraica.” The beverage program focuses heavily on both Italian and Californian wines with a cocktail program that utilizes a variety of spirits, amaros, and seasonal ingredients. Che Fico is a place to gather with friends and enjoy warm hospitality, food, and drink, through an approachable menu and convivial ambiance.

5. The Parthenon

4.5

Awesome(69)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 40 times today

Welcome to The Parthenon, your gateway to the authentic flavors of Greece nestled in the heart of San Francisco. As a Mediterranean Wine Bar and Mezes, we offer a rich tapestry of Greek culinary delights that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed Greek islands.Our menu is a celebration of traditional Greek cuisine, with a contemporary twist.Pair your meal with a selection from our Mediterranean Wine Bar, and don't forget to save room for our delectable sides, including Greek Fries and Garlic Fries.

6. Zuni Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(7857)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 134 times today

Zuni Café opened in San Francisco, California on February 15, 1979. Our daily changing menus are inspired by seasonal organic ingredients and incorporate traditional French and Italian cuisine. As Zuni continues to evolve, in its own distinctive and delicious way, it strives to remain the way it’s always been: at the same time rustic and cosmopolitan, audacious and familiar, intimate and convivial.RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.

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7. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

3.9

Excellent(2009)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Nob Hill

Booked 28 times today

A visit to San Francisco is not complete without experiencing Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar. The Tonga Room offers exceptional Polynesian Cuisine in a tropical setting that includes thunder and rainstorms. It is the perfect escape after a busy day of meetings or shopping along Union Square. Be sure to try the Mai Tai, voted the City's best by Conde Nast Traveler.Dinner is seated on a first-come first-served basis for all parties under 10. Hurricane Bar guests are welcomed on a first-come first-served basis.The Island Groove performs a live set starting at 7:00 pm. A $15 per person cover charge applies to all guests seated in the restaurant or bar during the entertainment, regardless of the time they arrive.If you would like to make a reservation for 10 or more people to the Tonga Room, please give us a call at 415-772-5000 or email us at tongaroom@fairmont.com.

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8. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

4.0

Excellent(2470)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • SOMA

Booked 9 times today

Featuring innovative intercontinental cuisine, the famed Garden Court offers a superb dining experience in a glorious setting. This historic landmark serves Breakfast daily, 2 Course Prix Fixe Lunch Monday-Thursday and an enchanting Afternoon Tea on Friday and Saturday. The Garden Court features a stained glass dome, Italian marble columns, Austrian crystal chandeliers and is noted on San Francisco’s Historic Register as Landmark #18. Our Executive Chef invites you to try our signature crab salad lightly dressed in our own Green Goddess Dressing, a true Palace original created in 1923.

9. 54 Mint

4.7

Exceptional(3410)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • SOMA

Booked 23 times today

54 Mint is a hidden gem in the heart of downtown San Francisco across from the old US Mint Building. We offer authentic Roman cuisine prepared only with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Our pastas, bread and desserts are made fresh in house on a daily basis. Our bar offers an extended variety of Italian wines, craft cocktails and high-end imported and local spirits.

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10. A16 - San Francisco

4.6

Exceptional(5038)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 56 times today

Takeout or Delivery available at a16pizza.com from noon to 9 pm.Please note - standard tables are located in our main dining room and covered atrium room. High top tables are in our intimate, cozy wine bar towards the front of the restaurant. You can reserve the chef's counter as well. Walk-in reservations welcome. A16 is a Michelin rated and James Beard Award Winning restaurant bringing the delicious and hospitable traditions of lively Campania to San Francisco. The chic, rustic/modernist venue is named after the motorway that transverses the South of Italy. Executive Chef Yosuke Machida carefully selects local, organic produce and meats to prepare a daily menu specializing in wood oven-fired Neapolitan pizza, braised meatballs, vibrant salads, pasta and local meats and seafood dishes. Owner Shelley Lindgren works closely with a well-versed, hospitable service team to bring one of the SF Bay Area's celebrated wine and food destinations.

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Kay
Manchester/Greater Manchester •9 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very fun place to celebrate a birthday for a good buddy. Service was terrific and chips are the most amazing ever!!
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Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
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4.7
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ChrisVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Amazing food and service. Great food options and the staff is awesome
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Roti Indian Bistro - San FranciscoPrice: Moderate• Indian• Forest Hill / West Portal
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4.9
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Kathy
San Francisco Bay Area •37 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The people who run this restaurant are so accommodating and eager to please. Food is very good with lots of options from which to choose. I love their pita bread and the house-made condiment that comes with it. The dolmas are excellent. The location is really convenient to Union Square and to the SF Playhouse. Be sure to try one of the desserts.
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The ParthenonPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Downtown / Union Square
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4.5
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Lindsay
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Service, quality, flavor: all impeccable. The gardiniera was so perfectly balanced, fresh and interesting with celery, radish, and fennel. I knew it would be great, but was even better than that. My table mate who doesn’t generally care for anything pickled was blown away. The chicories were gorgeous, colorful, and delicious. The tagliatelle was absolutely stunning both texturally and depth of flavor. Tiramisu and chocolate budino are exquisite, truly. Save room for dessert. I loved the NA passion fruit cocktail and sparkling blanc de blanc. Such a treat to have something n thoughtful and delicious for folks who aren’t drinking. It’s a beautiful dining room. I sat on the banquet on the south wall and felt like I was under a spotlite. A little less overhead light intensity would take it from a 9 to a 10.
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Che Fico San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Panhandle / USF
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4.7
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UnicornFoodie
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Mar 2023
The Clay Oven has been a favorite of mine for many years. Whether I order take out, dine in, or delivery, the food is always hot and delicious. I recommend this place to everyone, it's a restaurant that you have to try.
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Clay Oven Indian Restaurant - West PortalPrice: Moderate• Indian• Forest Hill / West Portal
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183 restaurants available nearby

1. Elena's

2. Roti Indian Bistro - San Francisco

3. Clay Oven Indian Restaurant - West Portal

4. Che Fico San Francisco

5. The Parthenon

6. Zuni Cafe

7. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

8. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

9. 54 Mint

10. A16 - San Francisco

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