Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

27 restaurants available nearby

1. The Progress

4.9

Exceptional(2448)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Western Addition

Booked 35 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.

2. Foreign Cinema

4.8

Exceptional(8790)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Mission

Booked 110 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.

3. Dalida

4.7

Exceptional(815)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Presidio

Booked 95 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.

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4. Nopa - San Francisco

4.6

Exceptional(3516)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 68 times today

Nopa is a San Francisco gathering place north of the Panhandle, serving urban rustic food and specializing in organic wood-fired cuisine. We serve simple dishes created with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.

5. Octavia

4.8

Exceptional(2610)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pacific Heights

Booked 16 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.

6. Wayfare Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(7776)

Price: Moderate

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 78 times today

Chef Tyler Florence brings his passion for high quality and style to San Francisco with his new flagship restaurant, Wayfare Tavern. A classic San Francisco Tavern featuring authentic American dishes inspired by local cuisine at the turn of the 20th century, the menu ranges from classic comforts to rustic delicacies. The beverage menu features locally-sourced wines including a selection of Florence's own label, quality draft beers and organic root beer as well as classic Victorian-era cocktails.All three floors of the restaurant have been designed keeping historical accuracy in mind making Wayfare Tavern reminiscent of a Victorian parlor and an Edwardian men's club, where anything goes from black-tie to blue jeans. Pull up a stool to the Chef's Counter at the open kitchen and look on as Chef prepares your lunch or head to the Library and Billiard Room for a game of pool. Wayfare Tavern is a truly unparalleled dining experience translated from a century ago. Photo: John Lee.

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7. Angler San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(234)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 49 times today

Angler is a seafood-focused Saison Hospitality Group restaurant with one Michelin star on the Embarcadero waterfront, featuring views of our expansive wood burning hearth and the San Francisco Bay, where each dish is touched by fire and intended to be shared.Our sourcing is deliberate and our menus closely follow the seasons of Northern California. Chef de Cuisine, Joe Hou

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8. Alexander's Steakhouse - SF

4.7

Exceptional(2502)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • SOMA

Booked 10 times today

We strive to provide our guests with a dining experience revealing world-class cuisine and elegant service in an iconic and intimate San Francisco setting. Alexander's Steakhouse in San Francisco offers a fine dining interpretation of a Modern American Steakhouse with hints of Japanese influences throughout our menu. Featuring classic cuts such as Ribeye, Bone-In New York and Filet Mignon, to sustainable seafood, our signature Hamachi Shot and one of the largest variety of Wagyu Steak in the U.S. We also highlight dry-aged steaks and offer the finest and most luxurious products available including two tasting menus and an award-winning wine list designed by Wine Director Maxwell Klassen. A full bar featuring some of the most unique specialty cocktails is a great way to begin your evening here at Alexander's Steakhouse.

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9. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(8463)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 94 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.

10. Fable - SF

4.7

Exceptional(2173)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • Castro

Booked 35 times today

Fable is the best garden patio restaurant in San Francisco. In the heart of the vibrant Castro neighborhood, our patio restaurant showcases seasonal California cuisine and the best brunch in town. Join us for dinner and brunch seven days a week in a unique, all-weather outdoor dining experience. Inside Fable, our open kitchen concept shows how fresh ingredients are used to create the finished product.

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Jinx
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This meal was our Thanksgiving Family Holiday that Dalida made so fun and special. Sitting at the lounge table in comfortable couches is so fun and hip! The food was delicious! The service is amazing with attentive, professional, and educational servers. Thank you so much for making such a memorable Holiday experience!
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DalidaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Presidio
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4.7
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Brandon
Toronto / Ontario •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The ambiance was great, however there was a noticeable delay between our starters and entrees coming out. We ordered oysters - which were fresh, baked cheese and warmed olives, and the focaccia was deliciously herby. Swordfish, duck, and two steak frites were ordered as mains, all arrived together however the fries were dry and cold (as compared to the steak on the same plate). Overall the food and drinks were delicious.
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Foreign CinemaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Mission
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4.8
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alanvip
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
One of the best restaurants in San Francisco!! Just Great food, service and atmosphere
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Nopa - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Californian• North Panhandle / USF
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4.6
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Davidvip
San Francisco Bay Area •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful food and service. Would be nice to dine such lovely food in an atmosphere where one can have an enjoyable conversation with fellow diners rather than having to yell over the relentless piped music. The food speaks for itself. The music dimities ones enjoyment.
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The ProgressPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Western Addition
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4.9
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Lucy
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Nov 2024
Food was absolutely incredible, service impeccable, restaurant soo beautiful!
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OctaviaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Pacific Heights
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4.8

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27 restaurants available nearby

1. The Progress

2. Foreign Cinema

3. Dalida

4. Nopa - San Francisco

5. Octavia

6. Wayfare Tavern

7. Angler San Francisco

8. Alexander's Steakhouse - SF

9. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco

10. Fable - SF

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