Best Cosy Restaurants in Outer Sunset

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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MarinPeninsulaSan Francisco

Areas

Bernal HeightsCastroChinatownCivic Center / Hayes Valley / Van NessCole ValleyCow Hollow

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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221 restaurants available nearby

1. Dalida

4.7

Exceptional(1028)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Presidio

Booked 103 times today

Beautiful Modern Mediterranean restaurant by Chefs Laura and Sayat (Star Chefs and San Francisco Chronicle Rising Stars) at the Main Parade Lawn in the heart of the Presidio National Park. The restaurant's menus feature Presidio-inspired seasonal craft cocktails, a progressive wine menu, and a cuisine that balances the comfort of familiar Mediterranean flavors with California sensibilities. In cohesion with the Presidio National Park, the design features soft, natural colors; repurposed furniture items from the Presidio; and a mural and a hand-drawn wall paper by Bay Area artist Emily Parkinson. Diners can enjoy a patio with a view of Alcatraz; an intimate private dining room; a lofty main dining room surrounded by windows on two sides; a cozy bar that is a local favorite; and an open-concept kitchen counter with counter seats and high tables.

A photo of Che Fico San Francisco restaurant

2. Che Fico San Francisco

4.6

Exceptional(1960)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 71 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.

3. The Progress

4.8

Exceptional(2527)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Western Addition

Booked 66 times today

The Progress is a vehicle for a completely local production. Innovative meals are served with memorable wine & cocktails. The Greatest Dinner Party Ever.

4. Octavia

4.7

Exceptional(2665)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pacific Heights

Booked 40 times today

Octavia is the sister restaurant of Frances, helmed by award-winning Chef Owner Melissa Perello. Octavia serves dinner five nights a week in an elegant and relaxed neighborhood setting. Beautifully defined flavors and seasonally driven cuisine are the cornerstones of Octavia’s menu. Leveraging longstanding relationships with the region’s top purveyors and farms, Octavia's daily evolving selections spotlight Chef Perello's commitment to sustainability and the Bay Area’s wealth of agricultural resources.

5. Zuni Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(7942)

££££Price: Expensive

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

Booked 113 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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6. A16 - San Francisco

4.6

Exceptional(5063)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 54 times today

A16 is a cozy spot in San Francisco. Reviews rave about its warm and inviting ambiance, and the staff is described as 'hospitable'. The restaurant offers a variety of seating options, including a cozy wine bar at the front and a chef's counter. The food is praised as delicious and creative, with a special focus on wood-fired Neapolitan pizza. The Michelin rating and James Beard Award further add to the restaurant's charm and coziness.

7. Spruce

4.7

Exceptional(5476)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Presidio Heights

Booked 47 times today

Open for lunch (two courses/$65), brunch (three courses/$98), and dinner (three courses/$125), Spruce offers seasonal prix-fixe menus crafted by Chef Mark Sullivan. Each menu offers a wide range of options, as well as luxurious additions (examples: caviar, truffles) for supplemental prices. Our cuisines is complemented by an extensive wine list which holds "Wine Spectator" magazine's highest honor, a Grand Award. The bar/lounge is available for walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis. We look forward to welcoming you to Spruce soon!

8. L'Ardoise

4.8

Exceptional(3405)

££££Price: Expensive

• French • Castro

Booked 25 times today

L'Ardoise is a cozy French bistro in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood. As one reviewer put it, 'The atmosphere at L'Ardoise is cozy and inviting, with warm lighting, rustic wooden furniture, and elegant decor that exudes a sense of authenticity.' Another reviewer highlighted the 'cozy bistro setting', and noted that the restaurant creates 'a warm, friendly environment'. The consistent high ratings for ambience suggest a strong consensus among diners that L'Ardoise is indeed a cozy spot for a delightful meal.

9. La Ciccia

4.8

Exceptional(2722)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Noe Valley

Booked 13 times today

La Ciccia is a cozy, family-run restaurant located in the charming Noe Valley neighborhood. Reviews mention a 'fabulous cozy atmosphere', 'warm family-run restaurant service', and 'lovely meals in the cozy room'. The menu features authentic Sardinian cuisine, with reviews praising the 'rich and flavorful' dishes and 'wonderful pasta'. The ambiance is described as 'homey', making it a favorite among locals.

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10. Firefly Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(3050)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Noe Valley

Booked 32 times today

We serve food that, more often than not, accesses that part of our deepest soul where genuine expression can flow forth. We have always tried to give our food and service our best selves, as honest and vulnerable as we can muster. We strive to be a place where you might actually have a real connection; maybe with your server, maybe with your food or maybe with your possibly gracious host who is ACTUALLY glad you’re there. Oh, you wanted a restaurant description? Sorry. Can’t really help you there. We’re not so big on labels. Our food is hard to nail down as we are constantly evolving and entirely seasonal and personal. We’ve used “Food you eat” as a tag line on occasion and that remains accurate. We could also describe it as “Food we really want you to eat”. When you’re here, tell us what you would call it.

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Isabelle
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was amazing. The food was delicate and the italian wine, a pure delice. We will come back for sure, many thanks to the cheffe and to the team of Octavia. It was a night that we will remember. I hightly recommand it.
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OctaviaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Pacific Heights
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4.7
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GlennVIP
California Central Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Of course, he chicken was great. It was my birthday. I guess there was no treat for that
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Zuni CafePrice: Expensive• Modern European• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.7
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DVIP
Portland / Oregon •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very loud space but food, drink and service were top notch.
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The ProgressPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Western Addition
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4.8
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Anthony
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
A very nice place for a delightful lunch in one of America's most beautiful urban parks.
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DalidaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Presidio
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4.7
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OpenTable DinerVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Some of the tables around us were so noisy that we could not hear our own conversation
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Che Fico San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Panhandle / USF
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4.6