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1. Frances
4.9
Exceptional(3657)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Castro
Booked 21 times today
At Frances, chef Melissa Perello’s seasonal menu reflects modern California sensibilities and focuses on ingredients from local markets, farms and producers in a casual, neighborhood setting. Named after Chef Perello’s grandmother, Frances is an ode to refined but comfortable sensibilities in both food and decor. Whether it’s the technique-rich, yet simple approach to food, or the open, familiar atmosphere and stellar service, Frances' honest, focused approach has resonated with customers and critics alike.
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2. Starbelly
4.5
Awesome(1578)
Price: Moderate
• American • Castro
Booked 41 times today
Starbelly is a modern, urban restaurant that serves California Comfort food in the heart of The Castro. Our garden patio and fun atmosphere make Starbelly a neighborhood favorite, serving lunch, brunch and dinner. Our craft cocktails, beer and wine lists all play well with our seasonal menu.
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3. Canela Bistro & Wine Bar
4.8
Exceptional(1568)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Castro
Booked 8 times today
Take a trip to Spain without your passport! Established in 2011, Canela's Spanish and California cuisine has been drawing in locals and visitors alike. Crafted with a mix of ingredients and wines imported from Spain as well as California's bounty, Canela's mix of tapas and paella is made to please. Mat Schuster, Canela’s executive chef, has dedicated his life to creating sophisticated and unforgettable flavors with you in mind. Honored to be awarded a Certified Restaurant from Spain by the Spanish Trade Commission, we offer over 75 bottles of unique wine from Spain, some that you will only find here. Whether you want to have a formal dinner, casual tapas, small plates, paella, glass of wine, and homemade dessert, come to Canela and be assured that you will find what you are looking for.
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4. Fable - SF
4.7
Exceptional(2187)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Castro
Booked 39 times today
Fable is the best garden patio restaurant in San Francisco. In the heart of the vibrant Castro neighborhood, our patio restaurant showcases seasonal California cuisine and the best brunch in town. Join us for dinner and brunch seven days a week in a unique, all-weather outdoor dining experience. Inside Fable, our open kitchen concept shows how fresh ingredients are used to create the finished product.
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5. L'Ardoise
4.9
Exceptional(3369)
Price: Expensive
• French • Castro
Booked 19 times today
French Bistro serving traditional and authentic fare in a cozy atmosphere.
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6. Catch French Bistro
4.3
Awesome(73)
Price: Expensive
• French • Daly City
Booked 7 times today
Welcome to our new French restaurant,where we specialise in exquisite seafood dishes and feature live piano music every weekend.Our Charming venue is located at 2362 market street,San francisco,CA,94114,offering a warm and elegant atmosphere perfect for an unforgettable dining experience.
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7. La Mediterranee
4.6
Exceptional(12)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Castro
Consistently voted “Best Middle Eastern” and “Best Mediterranean” in the San Francisco Bay Area.Since 1981, La Méditerranée Noe, situated in the heart of the Castro District, has been serving award winning dishes to locals and visitors alike. Mid-East and Mediterranean cuisine is inspired by Armenian and Lebanese family recipes. Each dish is made using only the finest spices and freshest ingredients, and our catering platters are perfect for get-togethers of all kinds. Serving affordable lunch specials, Happy Hour, and dinner specials, our cozy café is always welcoming. Locals love to catch a sunny table at our sidewalk seating for our weekend brunch! With good food at reasonable prices, and service that is always friendly, La Mediterranee Noe is proud to be a bright spot in the community!
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8. Willkommen
4.8
Exceptional(136)
Price: Moderate
• Beer Garden • Castro
Booked 2 times today
Willkommen is an indoor Biergarten and casual dining Sausage Haus created by Black Hammer Brewing and Rosamunde Sausage Grill. The sun-dappled interior features 20-foot ceilings, full-height windows, a lush living wall, 14-foot Japanese maple trees, a mural and 40-foot LED sculpture by local artists, a professional sound system, three 4K TVs, and extensive communal seating.Note: Automatic 20% gratuity on parties of 6 or more.
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9. Che Fico San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(1883)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • North Panhandle / USF
Booked 79 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.
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10. State Bird Provisions
4.7
Exceptional(3241)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Western Addition
Booked 78 times today
State Bird Provisions started as a recipe for serving quail, it has slowly evolved into a restaurant without any programmed elements.

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  • PattiVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •27 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The entree menu is very limited . The food was very good and attractively presented, but only 2 choices
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    FrancesPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Castro
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    4.9
  • GraceVIP
    Houston •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    RUN to eat here. The best meal I’ve had in SF after 7 years. Better than Quince, Rich Table, Osito, Earnest, Saison. I’m not even kidding and yes, I know those are different cusisines. The food is divine. Authentic French food and service (if they liked Americans).
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    L'ArdoisePrice: Expensive• French• Castro
    •
    4.9
  • FrankVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Absolutely loved our dinner with friends. Cocktails, wine and all the tapas were delicious. Service by Jessica was extraordinary.
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    Canela Bistro & Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Castro
    •
    4.8
  • JayVIP
    Phoenix / Arizona •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Really nice experience. Great food and super attentive service. We're on the covered patio, so a little less buzzy than the dining room, so easy to catch up with friends. Highly recommended.
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    StarbellyPrice: Moderate• American• Castro
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    4.5
  • LisaVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •50 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Outstanding. Warm and friendly staff. On the ball. From the front of the house to the bussers. But it’s always been that way. My meal was perfection. Steak and eggs, cooked exactly to my specifications. Honestly, the menu is so good it’s hard to decide what to get. Atmosphere is like no where in the city. Rain or shine, dining in a garden, with heaters, is just delightful. Please don’t change Fable. You have my heart (and my tastebuds). 🫶🏻
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    Fable - SFPrice: Moderate• Californian• Castro
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    4.7

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