Best Family Style Restaurants in South San Francisco

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1. China Live

4.7

Exceptional(3229)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 115 times today

China Live, Eater's "Restaurant of the Year," features fresh, seasonal Chinese cuisine cooked from specialized stations that merge traditional Chinese and Western culinary equipment. Our main dining area, with views of our exhibition kitchens, plays centerpiece, appointed with chairs and tables all handcrafted in China from reclaimed Chinese elm. We also offer outside dining.

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2. State Bird Provisions

4.7

Exceptional(3251)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Western Addition

Booked 145 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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3. Kokkari Estiatorio

4.9

Exceptional(9162)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 235 times today

Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.

4. Miller & Lux

4.7

Exceptional(1182)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Mission Bay / South Beach

Booked 41 times today

Tyler Florence’s new modern American Steakhouse Miller & Lux at the Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors, delivers a refined and comfortable restaurant experience through a sophisticated lens. The highest-quality steaks with impeccable flavor from the best ranches in America; a robust raw bar; fresh sustainable seafood; and farm direct vegetables – all perfectly complemented by a globally curated wine list – combine to inspire the next chapter in Tyler Florence’s mark on innovative American cuisine. Miller & Lux is the new frontier, showcasing Tyler’s spin on unique steakhouse fare and his passion for classic American luxury.

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5. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

3.9

Excellent(2015)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Nob Hill

Booked 12 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.

6. Octavia

4.7

Exceptional(2624)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pacific Heights

Booked 39 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.

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7. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(8514)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 104 times today

Inspired by the thousands of cebicherias found throughout Peru, La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, was created as an attempt to globalize and enshrine one of the best guarded treasures of Peruvian cuisine: cebiche, Peruvian seafood and the scenery created to enjoy them, the Peruvian style cebicheria.

8. The Post Room

4.1

Excellent(183)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 14 times today

In the heart of San Francisco’s Union Square, a new Mediterranean-inspired bar and lounge called The Post Room is nestled inside the historic Beacon Grand and overlooking the hotel’s grand lobby, the vibrant social venue will serve breakfast through supper every day, with brunch served on weekends and complemented by a dazzling live music program.

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9. The Empress by Boon

4.5

Awesome(1384)

Price: Very Expensive

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 24 times today

Empress by Boon is San Francisco’s newest, must-visit epicurean destination, offering a seasonal menu in modern Cantonese gastronomy. Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon applies traditional techniques to fresh, local ingredients to produce distinctive contemporary dishes infused with Cantonese flavors. The spacious restaurant occupies the former location of Chinatown’s celebrated Empress of China with striking city views. Reimagined by Chef Boon and team, the Empress was brought back to its former glory by embracing modern design elements while incorporating restored original features, creating a welcoming atmosphere that pays homage to the history of the beloved location.

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10. COQUETA - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(3381)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 70 times today

Brought to you by Award Winning Chef Michael Chiarello and located at Pier 5 on the bustling San Francisco Waterfront, Coqueta is inspired by the cuisines of Spain. Chef Chiarello feels that Spain’s signature ‘small plates’ coupled with the social vibrancy of their dining scene is the perfect combination for San Francisco, which has its own deep-rooted history with the country. Focusing on regional dishes from Madrid, Catalonia, the Basque Country and beyond, the menu will feature Chiarello's interpretation of traditional Spanish cuisine and, as has always been his tradition, will highlight the bounty of fresh, local ingredients from land and sea.Coqueta means “flirt” or “infatuation” in Spanish, and represents Michael Chiarello and his team’s exploration and interpretation of Spanish Cuisine, wine and inspired cocktails, while highlighting the bounty of Northern California.

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Eva
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Great staff and good food and wine . We were will definitely return.
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China LivePrice: Moderate• Chinese• Chinatown
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4.7
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jenniferVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •44 reviews
4.0
Dined today
Wonderful service and creative and delicious dim sum styled offerings. Our only complaint relates to the portion sizes, especially the vegetable dishes. The brussel sprout plate had approximately six brussel sprouts and another dish had five tiny bites. Surprisingly, the meat dishes were more generous, though obviously more expensive. A bit more generosity in the vegetable department would be appreciated.
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State Bird ProvisionsPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Western Addition
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4.7
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Gary
Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The food and service were excellent. I will definitely be back.
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Kokkari EstiatorioPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.9
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MeghanVIP
New York City •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had an amazing, elevated experience at Miller and Lux. The steak was beyond perfect, cooked to perfection, and the service was impeccable.
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Miller & LuxPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Mission Bay / South Beach
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4.7
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Candace
Los Angeles •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I've been staying at the Fairmont for the past 20+ years at this time of year and I always make an evening of the Tonga Room. Nothing like it in the world (that I know of) with tiki interior, a rain storm every so often with thunder and lightning, fab service from Bash my waiter, delicious food and super entertainment from the band, The Island Groove. What a great evening!!
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Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Asian• Nob Hill
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3.9

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60 restaurants available nearby

1. China Live

2. State Bird Provisions

3. Kokkari Estiatorio

4. Miller & Lux

5. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar - Fairmont San Francisco

6. Octavia

7. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

8. The Post Room

9. The Empress by Boon

10. COQUETA - San Francisco

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