Best Restaurants for People Watching in Noe Valley

31 restaurants available nearby

1. NOVY

4.7

Exceptional(694)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Noe Valley

Booked 13 times today

We do our best to make as many tables available for reservations, but we also keep some seats in our bar area available for walk-ins SO if you don't see a table available, please call in and we will do our best to save you a spot! NOVY is a Greek restaurant in the San Francisco Noe Valley district. We are a family-run and woman-owned Greek restaurant. NOVY is our nickname for Noe Valley. We are a neighborhood restaurant serving Greek food alongside fresh California favorites. All of our beer and wine is on tap to do our part in eliminating waste. NOVY strives to provide a personal and delicious dining experience in a polished setting.

2. Foreign Cinema

4.8

Exceptional(8787)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Mission

Booked 97 times today

Foreign Cinema is a one of a kind, nationally acclaimed restaurant combining independent films with California-Mediterranean cooking. Enjoy an airy yet chic setting, complete with indoor dining room with a fireplace, outdoor courtyard with 35mm film screening starting at dusk, mezzanine, gallery curated by Modernism West & full bar in the main dining room. Foreign Cinema has something for everyone including their DJ/live music bar, Laszlo. Enjoy special happy hours, uniquely craft cocktails, zero proof selections, full Foreign Cinema dinner menu, and lively music to end your evening.We are currently booking for Outdoor Patio & Indoor/Standard seating 60 days in advance. A ‘standard seating’ reservation is indoor dining. Reservations for 10+ may be booked through private dining department - contact janine@foreigncinema.com for more information.

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3. Little Original Joe's -- Marina

4.8

Exceptional(48)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 16 times today

Welcome to Little Original Joe's -- an Italian-American neighborhood eatery featuring pizza, pasta, and parmigiana in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood! Limited reservations are available for up to 6 guests -- we look forward to seeing you soon!

4. El Techo

4.6

Exceptional(395)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Mission

Booked 16 times today

El Techo is the heated and covered open-air rooftop restaurant above Lolinda. Offering sweeping city views, pan-Latin American casual cuisine, and crafty classic cocktails, we are the perfect venue for your celebration or as a compliment to your dinner at the Mission's finest steakhouse. Fun food, festive cocktails "del Sol" and the best rooftop skyline in SF.

5. Blind Butcher

4.5

Awesome(486)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Castro

Booked 31 times today

Nestled in the Castro District off Eighteenth and Hartford, Blind Butcher San Francisco features an urban setting that is modern and sophisticated, yet stunningly warm and inviting. The globally inspired New American menu features hand cut prime steaks, bountiful seafood and local organic produce. From small to big bites each dish highlights an inventive flair for marrying diverse flavors with natural organic ingredients into a gastronomic delight. Our wine program offers a superb variety that inspires daring pairings at prices that encourage exploration. Our professional staff is dedicated to crafting a memorable dining experience for our guests, and they share a commitment to quality and a passion to serve you.

6. Starlite

4.4

Awesome(145)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 25 times today

Starlite is a historic San Francisco cocktail bar with nearly a century of vibrant stories. Renowned for hosting lively parties and attracting iconic figures like Alan Ginsberg, Starlite invites guests to the Beacon Grand’s 21st-floor, featuring refreshed interiors by San Francisco designer Alice Crumeyrolle. The atmosphere is set with rich velvet fabrics and a jewel-tone palette inspired by the Art Deco Era, paying homage to the city’s icons. Crafted by Scott Baird of Trick Dog fame, the cocktails are both playful and meticulously made. Michelin-award-winning chef Johnny Spero curates a menu that celebrates San Francisco’s culinary artistry, drawing inspiration from international fare. Enhancing the experience are nightly, all-vinyl DJ sets by music director Nina Tarr.

7. Cultivar

4.8

Exceptional(237)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 2 times today

Mo-Sat: Food until 9pm, Wine until 10pm Sun: Food until 8:45pm Wine until 9pmSat/Sun: Brunch: 11am-3pm Cultivar San Francisco is an wine-centric farm to table restaurant by Cultivar Wine. The menu is inspired by locally-sourced seasonal ingredients including from our culinary garden at Caspar Estate. The menu complements hand-crafted wines from our Cultivar Winery and boutique wines from California and beyond. Cultivar Wine club flights are available. Cultivar Wine Club members get 20% off their Cultivar wine and Cultivar food. Join our Cultivar Wine Club!Our back patio has a fireplace, heaters and festive lighting, perfect setting for a private dinner or a celebration. Sidewalk tables on Chestnut have heaters, great for people watching and guests with dogs. Seasonal dishes and Cultivar Wines available for take out and to go.Our location is near the Lyon St. entrance to the Presidio, near the Palace of Fine Arts and in the Marina District of San Francisco.

8. Bon Delire

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4.6

Exceptional(68)

Price: Expensive

• French • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 40 times today

Bon Délire’s chic yet approachable atmosphere draws inspiration from the cafés, lounges, and bistros of Paris. The interior boasts a sculpted horseshoe-shaped wooden bar, plush banquettes, and vibrant, European-imported furnishings that invite intimate dining and lounging. Guests can enjoy indoor seating with views of the Bay Bridge, or relax at the outdoor cafe-style seating, framed by planter boxes and umbrellas, perfect for people-watching along the Embarcadero.At night, the space comes alive with flickering projections of vintage French films and a relaxed, nostalgic soundtrack of throwback French and American tunes, making Bon Délire a sophisticated yet cozy setting for private and semi-private events.

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9. COQUETA - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(3342)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 28 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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10. Flores - Union Street

4.6

Exceptional(562)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio

Booked 35 times today

Flores is San Francisco’s Mexican restaurant serving traditional Mexican food and contemporary cocktails. At Flores, we stay true to our roots, finding inspiration in Mexico’s food, landscape and culture. We’re serious about our food, but we’re even more serious about having fun.5% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.

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Rebecca
San Francisco Bay Area •13 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Always good food and always good, friendly service.
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NOVYPrice: Moderate• Greek• Noe Valley
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4.7
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Donald
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined today
I had not been in many years…but I remembered the food was great…and it still is. We were two…she had a salad, a soup and a chicken dish…she loved them all….I had the scallops scrudo…tender and mild for those who eat raw shellfish….the pork chop was outstanding, my drink was the last kiss…wonderful. Thank you to our primary server Maria for her guidance. Everyone was attentive…not overbearing. A beautiful dinner was had.
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Foreign CinemaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Mission
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4.8
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Birkevip
San Francisco Bay Area •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
What a great night! We loved everything about this restaurant. Best calamari we have ever had. The burrata and pasta amazing - waygu meatballs were overcooked. Drinks great and the ambiance was so festive. Felt like being at a party!
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Blind ButcherPrice: Expensive• Californian• Castro
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4.5
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Rosa
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Awesome in all aspects we weren’t rushed which I a plus
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Little Original Joe's -- MarinaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Marina / Cow Hollow / Presidio
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4.8
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isai
Los Angeles •1 review
4.0
Dined on 15 Nov 2024
Price was perfect besides the mice that started running
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El TechoPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Mission
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4.6

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. NOVY

2. Foreign Cinema

3. Little Original Joe's -- Marina

4. El Techo

5. Blind Butcher

6. Starlite

7. Cultivar

8. Bon Delire

9. COQUETA - San Francisco

10. Flores - Union Street

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