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1. Original Joe's Westlake

4.8

Exceptional(4927)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Daly City

Booked 102 times today

After a two-year closure, Original Joe's, San Francisco’s quintessential Italian-American dining destination, revitalized iconic Daly City institution Joe’s of Westlake, and reintroduced it into the community as Original Joe’s Westlake. An anchor of Daly City from 1956 to 2014, Original Joe’s Westlake underwent an extensive two-year renovation, complete with a front-to-back interior remodel, including the kitchen and all dining spaces, and an exterior and landscaping overhaul. Following the Original Joe’s tradition, Westlake continues to prepare unpretentious, old-school Italian-American fare in an open kitchen for all to see. The menu is carefully crafted to reflect a past-meets-present hybrid of what Joe’s of Westlake used to be and what Original Joe’s Westlake is today.

2. Elena's

4.7

Exceptional(529)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 116 times today

Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. Reservation requests via phone or email are not available at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!

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3. Firefly Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(3016)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Noe Valley

Booked 21 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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4. Fiorella Noe Valley

4.5

Awesome(86)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Noe Valley

Booked 30 times today

Fiorella Noe Valley is now serving wood-fired pizzas, fresh pastas and a dozen spritz cocktails!

5. 3rd Cousin

4.4

Awesome(571)

Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Bernal Heights

Cozy, intimate and romantic...Chef Greg Lutes has created a unique, innovative dining destination in Bernal Heights. Renowned for his Uni Crème Brûlée as well as well as his global approach to Californian Cuisine. Take a journey of the senses with his tasting menu or sit back and create your own menu. Polished service and a extensive wine list make dining at 3rd Cousin an event to savor and remember.

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6. Dave & Buster's - Daly City

4.7

Exceptional(65)

Price: Moderate

• American • Daly City

Booked 20 times today

Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

7. Chou Chou Bistro

4.4

Awesome(2382)

Price: Moderate

• French • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 6 times today

ChouChou (pronounced "shoo-shoo") strives to bring the spirit of Paris to Forest Hill. The casually elegant bistro showcases rustic Old World cooking with a modern French twist, paired with a thoughtful wine list. Chef mina invites you to experience the warm personalized service that is ChouChou. Bon Appetit! All of our reservations are indoors both dinning room and patio are indoors.

8. Bistro Ember

4.7

Exceptional(231)

Price: Moderate

• Fusion / Eclectic • Noe Valley

Booked 9 times today

At Ember, we offer local-Californian inspired cuisine with authentic & vibrant Mediterranean influences. We believe in only working with superior, fresh, organic & local ingredients that Bay Area farmers markets have to offer. We work with the seasonal harvest in an effort to showcase each distinguishable and perfectly in-season ingredient.

9. NOVY

4.7

Exceptional(710)

Price: Moderate

• Greek • Noe Valley

Booked 25 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.

10. Memento SF

4.6

Exceptional(94)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Noe Valley

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Memento SF. A New American cuisine in San Francisco’s Noe Valley. An oasis in the center of the city, where tastes and atmosphere collide in the perfect song. We feature a small, eclectic menu that hits every note to perfection. From extraordinary takes on the familiar to the truly unexpected, experience a vibrancy bursting from every dish. More than a restaurant, Memento SF is an expression of love. A celebration of local art and music tucked in a welcoming neighborhood hotspot. The perfect place for a cocktail or cozy date night, whether it’s your first meal together or your 20th anniversary. Our featured dishes include our famous Crispy Curry Chicken and our Za'atar flat bread has become a fan favorite. Try some of our low ABV cocktails and you'll be pleasantly surprised; specifically Purple Rain which has also become a top item on our menu.

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Elena
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had the best server- he was helpful and attentive and professional. Please give him our regards. We always love the ambience !! The food was great - all our choices were Joe’s special!!
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Original Joe's WestlakePrice: Moderate• Italian• Daly City
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4.8
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Frederick
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great time with great food and service. I would highly recommend
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Fiorella Noe ValleyPrice: Moderate• Italian• Noe Valley
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4.5
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Madeline
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The ambiance was great. Obviously very popular, it was loud and busy. The service was exceptional--it was great to see so many people working, busy and providing wonderful service. The food was delicious. Good choices. The prices were high, but for the mot part, provided value so that it was worth it. Beautiful restaurant and lvely dining experience. I'd return again.
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Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
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4.7
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Laura
San Francisco Bay Area •31 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The rehabbed parklet is private and warm, with diner-controlled heaters as well as blankets, and a cheerful atmosphere. We were there on one of the coldest nights of the year and everyone was cosy. I continue to appreciate Firefly's dedication to accessibility in its approach to food and service. Everything was delicious and my guests had a lovely experience.
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Firefly RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Noe Valley
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4.9
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JasonVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 Nov 2024
Wonderful dining experience for a special birthday. We/I will be back soon. Every course was delicious and some were absolutely exceptional. I can’t wait to return.
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3rd CousinPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Bernal Heights
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4.4

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305 restaurants available nearby

1. Original Joe's Westlake

2. Elena's

3. Firefly Restaurant

4. Fiorella Noe Valley

5. 3rd Cousin

6. Dave & Buster's - Daly City

7. Chou Chou Bistro

8. Bistro Ember

9. NOVY

10. Memento SF

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