Best Pre-Theater Restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

28 restaurants available nearby

1. The Post Room

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 27 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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2. STK - San Francisco

4.0

Excellent(1232)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 85 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

3. Corzetti

4.5

Awesome(329)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 36 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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4. bota tapas and paella bar

4.4

Awesome(933)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 9 times today

Bota is an authentic Spanish style tapas and paella bar located in the heart of Union Square in San Francisco. A place to go to share food, savor rustic flavors and enjoy Spanish wine in a casual, yet chic, environment. Inspired by the concept behind our name “BOTA”, a vessel to share wine with the people around you.

5. Bouche

4.7

Exceptional(1904)

Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 10 times today

Bouche is a California-French restaurant with an oft-changing seasonal menu created by the renowned Parisian Chef Jeremy Blaringhem. The beer and wine list is centered on small producers from both California and France. Our Kitchen Is Exclusively Offering seasonal Menu.A brunch service a la carte is offered Sat & Sun 11am-2.30pm in our outdoors heated parklet area only.Items on the menus are subject to change with seasonOur goal is to share our passion for food and wine in our romantic & sexy "hole in the wall" restaurant. Come and fall in love with our recipes and style of cooking served by our wonderful team wearing a big smile. Be Brave enough to order our signature dish "The adventurous". A blind dish created to challenge your palet and boundaries.Nothing Fancy... Simply expect real food, real ingredients , real people , real laughs ... a love experience.As a small family business we really appreciate your support.Bon appétit

6. Sushi Sato

4.2

Awesome(171)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Tenderloin

Booked 2 times today

Japanese Restaurant with Full Drink Bar, offering cocktails from award-winning bartenders, a wide selection of wines, sakes from house sommelier. Enjoy sashimi, sushi, exclusive sushi tastings, or immerse yourself with 7-course chef's tasting as well as a variety of a la carte dishes. +At our party-ready whiskey bar seatings, you can order the full menu from a la carte to tastings, and enjoy the award-winning bartender in action, right in front of you.++From our custom made table side, you can have the full bar beverages as well as the food menus. +++If you are ready to take a further step to the true Omakase experience, we recommend you to make a reservation at our sister restaurant at 'Sato Omakase', our limited tranquil Sushi Bar area next door, or kindly inquire within for available seatings. ***In compliance with SF's health order, we required proof of vaccination and photo ID to dine indoors.***

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7. Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar

4.0

Excellent(760)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 10 times today

Ula is a beautiful European Mediterranean restaurant and tapas bar in San Francisco. Sip your martini or quality wine with a seafood-centric menu that has a focus on raw, roasted, and grilled fish and various roasted and grilled meats, pasta, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan selections. The restaurant is maximalist art deco with fixtures that depict jellyfish, oysters, and grand maritime vessels. Just a hop from Union Square, the delightfully vintage dining room begs to be paired with a nostalgic trolley ride and a stroll through the heart of the city. Dining is available inside only (and you wouldn’t want it any other way). We look forward to serving you. From the Mediterranean with Love. All welcome.

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8. Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar

4.2

Awesome(2668)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 10 times today

Since 1995, Zingari has been recognized as the exquisite hidden gem in San Francisco Union Square. Zingari is the perfect place for you to restore and feel at home with your guests. Sip your Spritz or Negroni while you dine on Pappardelle and Ossobuco. Indulge in proper cicchetti or Italian tapas, fresh house-made pastas, and an interesting selection of raw, roasted or grilled meats and fish. The aperitivo bar and wine shop fun Italian classic cocktails and fantastic Italian wines. Private dining is an adventure and available in all of our elegant and modern dining rooms. Dining with live music is an experience available exclusively in the Artist Room. Gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan selections are available. Zingari has been recognized as one of the best restaurants for private dining in San Francisco, best restaurants with vegetarian selection in San Francisco, and best coffee wine lounges in San Francisco. From Italy with love. All welcome.

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9. Tratto - San Francisco

4.3

Awesome(822)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 14 times today

Re-Opening June 2, 2021A spirited, bar-driven restaurant serving rustic Italian fare with modern sensibilities. Tratto means the stroke of a pen or a mark in Italian, nodding to both the neighborhood’s artistic history and the name of The Marker, the boutique hotel next door. Tratto’s flavorful menu of simple, delicious and shareable dishes coupled with casual, communal-style dining creates a neighborhood bar experience inspired by the Italian tradition of “aperitivo,” or happy hour.Guests can enjoy playful twists on classic Italian cocktails, boozy Italian sodas, and beer and wine from California and Italy, including a jug of house wine from the taps.Choose from a wide selection of traditional small-plate antipasti, house-made pastas and pizzas, entrees served family-style, seasonal side dishes, and classic Italian desserts including ice creams, gelatos and sorbets.

10. Cesario's

4.6

Exceptional(1487)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 8 times today

Since 1991 Cesario’s has been serving fine Northern Italian and comfort food. We have an extensive global wine list. We are located close to the theater district and Union Square.

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Michael
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This was my first STK experience and I feel like I've found a new favorite. I LOVE the atmosphere and the menu is right up my alley. I had the blue iceberg wedge and the short rib quesadilla. We shared the brussels sprouts... all outstanding. My friend had the STK sandwich (rare) and it was the star of the table. Delicious drink menu with "virgin" options. I look forward to visiting STK here in SF again as well in other locations like Vegas in January.
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STK - San FranciscoPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Financial District / Embarcadero
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Barbaravip
San Francisco Bay Area •61 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Three of us dined here before our show at the Curran, just one block away. Started with the large sized Cesar to share. I had 2 appetizers- I eat pasta and pizza at home. So the Kampachi crudo was great as were the meatballs. Plenty of food and a chance to try more things. One friend had the chicken leg confit over polenta and she loved it. The other had the spaghetti with clams and loved hers. A very good meal, excellent service and lively atmosphere. We will definitely be back.
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CorzettiPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown / Union Square
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4.5
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Amyvip
San Francisco Bay Area •52 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 Nov 2024
Botas is a great option before the theater, food is good, we had garlic shrimp, an iberico ham dish, Brussel sprouts, patatas brava and lamb chops. Red sangria is very good, we had the crema catalan and chocolate desserts. Prices are a bit high for the portion sizes, but our waiter took good care of us. I would recommend.
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bota tapas and paella barPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Downtown / Union Square
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4.4
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Lindavip
San Francisco Bay Area •34 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Nov 2024
Enjoyed an excellent lunch in a very beautiful setting. This hotel's dining area has several different size rooms and very comfortable furniture. Great for a business lunch or group. Service was very good as well. It was our second visit - last time was for dinner - and just as good.
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The Post RoomPrice: Expensive• Californian• Downtown / Union Square
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4.4
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Paolavip
San Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 Nov 2024
Such a jewel in the neighborhood! Everything is exceptional. The missing thing is that you should also give the reward points on Open table after dining there.
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BouchePrice: Expensive• French• Downtown / Union Square
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4.7

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28 restaurants available nearby

1. The Post Room

2. STK - San Francisco

3. Corzetti

4. bota tapas and paella bar

5. Bouche

6. Sushi Sato

7. Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar

8. Zingari Ristorante + Jazz Bar

9. Tratto - San Francisco

10. Cesario's

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