Best Authentic Restaurants in Searchland

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1. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

4.0

Excellent(2470)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • SOMA

Booked 15 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.

2. 54 Mint

4.7

Exceptional(3411)

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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3. O' by Claude Le Tohic

4.8

Exceptional(469)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 6 times today

Located on the 5th floor of ONE65 San Francisco, O' is Chef Claude Le Tohic's inaugural solo venture after earning Meilleur Ouvrier de France, winning the James Beard Award for Best Chef in America and carrying the coveted 3-Michelin star rating at Joël Robuchon Las Vegas. Luxurious but not pretentious, O’ offers modern French cuisine with elegant and attentive service. O' offers a 5-course Tasting Menu for $210, and a 9-course Grand Tasting Menu for $295. Optional wine pairings are available, along with a wine list of 1000+ selections from the USA and France. Please note that 20% service charge (which includes gratuity) and 1% San Francisco Health Mandate is added onto every check.Though dinner attire is always encouraged, we ask our guests to abide by "smart casual" dress code; no shorts, t-shirts, or sandals.

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4. Historic John's Grill

4.7

Exceptional(7428)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 64 times today

John's Grill has been a San Francisco tradition since 1908. This historic restaurant is one of the city's oldest and most famous and is a favorite of celebrities who enjoy great steaks, expertly prepared fresh seafood with excellent service and a one of a kind atmosphere. John's Grill was a setting in author Dashiell Hammett, The Maltese Falcon.

5. Corzetti

4.4

Awesome(371)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 35 times today

Step off the bustling streets of Union Square and into a glamorous, coastal Italian getaway. Corzetti is a Ligurian restaurant and bar that evokes summers spent on the Italian Riviera where life moves at a slower pace, and seaside restaurants serve up menus influenced by the day’s catch and peak-season produce from the region.Chef Tali Missirlian's focus on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and handmade pasta reflects our commitment to sustainability and quality. You'll find fresh seafood-forward dishes on our menu including pizza, pasta and more, which pair perfectly with creative cocktails from our bar and an extensive list of Italian wines. Come in for lunch, happy hour, or a quick dinner before a show. Host birthday parties and get togethers in our private dining room. From our cozy and intimate atmosphere to our knowledgeable and attentive service, Corzetti invites you to savor the essence of Liguria's relaxed seaside culture in the heart of the city.

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6. ABSteak by Chef Akira Back - San Francisco

4.4

Awesome(29)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • SOMA

Booked 15 times today

Korean steakhouse with dry-aged meats, expertly crafted cocktails and world-class service where the heart and soul of authentic Korean flavors seamlessly intertwine with the essence of a fine steakhouse.

7. Bodega SF

4.7

Exceptional(55)

Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 41 times today

Bodega SF is an evolution of Matthew Ho’s family's restaurant, Bodega Bistro, which operated from 2003-2017 out of San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, serving traditional Northern Vietnamese cuisine. The brand’s success continued as Ho organized pop-up events, eventually transitioning to meal packages throughout the pandemic to meet demand. In 2022, Ho and his partners opened Bodega SF’s brick-and-mortar location, again located in the Tenderloin District, bringing high-quality Vietnamese cuisine back to the community with a modernized, casual fine dining experience. The family-style concept allows visitors to sample its variety of authentic, creative dishes.

8. FANG

4.4

Awesome(2757)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • SOMA

Booked 18 times today

Fang is the sister restaurant of wildly popular restaurant, House of Nanking. Fang embodies both modern and authentic Chinese cuisines in a fine dining setting serving traditional Chinese fare, dim sum, as well as "off the menu" innovative dishes for the adventurous. Chef Peter Fang believes that good-tasting food is universal and should not be bound by how dishes were made in the past. With Chef Peter’s trademark inventiveness and eye for quality, the menu evolves and changes based on seasonally fresh ingredients from the same local Chinatown markets Peter has visited for decades. For fresh seasonal Chinese food in an elegant and modern setting, visit Fang.

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9. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Francisco, CA | South of Market (SoMa)

4.4

Awesome(286)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • SOMA

Booked 25 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other! Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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10. Amber India - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(2891)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 19 times today

At Amber India in downtown San Francisco, we blend the rich traditions of North Indian cuisine with a modern dining experience. Our menu features favorites like butter chicken, aromatic biryanis, and tandoori specialties, all crafted with authentic spices and techniques. Whether you prefer vegetarian dishes or hearty meats, there's something for everyone.Our three-story restaurant, with vaulted ceilings and a lively LED light show behind the bar, offers a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere. We can host up to 140 guests, with a private dining room for gatherings of up to 25. Located near Union Square, Amber India is ideal for a casual meal or special celebration.For over 20 years, we’ve been a beloved part of the Bay Area dining scene, known for our flavorful food, excellent service, and warm hospitality. Join us for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch to experience what makes Amber India a local favorite.

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didierVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Clearly one of the best restaurants in the Bay Area. We had the 9-course tasting menu, chef Claude’s signature. Usually for such menus there’s always one or two less interesting. Not here, no miss, everything was exquisite. Very polite and knowledgeable service staff. Quiet. Really a fantastic experience.
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O' by Claude Le TohicPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary French• Downtown / Union Square
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4.8
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deanne
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing food. Lovely atmosphere and excellent service
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54 MintPrice: Expensive• Italian• SOMA
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4.7
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Warren
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Very good food, drinks, and service! It’s much better than two years ago! Will come back again!
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The Garden Court - Luxury CollectionPrice: Expensive• Californian• SOMA
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LisaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •60 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Dec 2024
Lunch after a matinee is one of our Holiday traditions- this year it was just perfect. The restaurant was packed with diners waiting for tables lined up at the bar, so thank goodness we had a reservation (on a Monday at 3:00PM- who knew?). Once past that minor inconvenience, everything was absolutely wonderful. We shared the Tortelloni appetizer and even though I am an accomplished Italian home cook, it was the best we have ever had. Then we shared the Jack LaLane salad - partly because we grew up with him on TV and the nostalgia was undeniable- and it was perfect. It had a respectable amount of seafood and avocado and was very large. My husband said his Manhatten was excellent. We left vowing to come back soon and often.
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Historic John's GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Union Square
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4.7
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RobertVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Dec 2024
The food and service were both outstanding. Will definitely be back!
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CorzettiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Union Square
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4.4

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1. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

2. 54 Mint

3. O' by Claude Le Tohic

4. Historic John's Grill

5. Corzetti

6. ABSteak by Chef Akira Back - San Francisco

7. Bodega SF

8. FANG

9. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - San Francisco, CA | South of Market (SoMa)

10. Amber India - San Francisco

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