Best Authentic Restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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A photo of The Garden Court - Luxury Collection restaurant

1. The Garden Court - Luxury Collection

3.9

Excellent(2489)

££££Price: Expensive

• Californian • SOMA

Booked 34 times today

Featuring innovative intercontinental cuisine, the famed Garden Court offers a superb dining experience in a glorious setting. This historic landmark serves Breakfast daily, 2 Course Prix Fixe Lunch Monday-Thursday and an enchanting Afternoon Tea on Friday and Saturday. The Garden Court features a stained glass dome, Italian marble columns, Austrian crystal chandeliers and is noted on San Francisco’s Historic Register as Landmark #18. Our Executive Chef invites you to try our signature crab salad lightly dressed in our own Green Goddess Dressing, a true Palace original created in 1923.

2. Cafe Tiramisu

4.9

Exceptional(1574)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 4 times today

We are offering our food and services in a new way, one that safely creates jobs for our employees, and still provides that quintessential experience only Cafe Tiramisu can. At Café Tiramisu our pasta, and salads as a takeaway experience with authenticity, carefully selected ingredients for maximum taste and freshness to provide healthier options for all of our customers to satisfy vegan, and vegetarian options! ready to be collected or delivered to you. Remember to save room for one (or more) of our dessert options.

3. Le Central

4.7

Exceptional(2165)

££££Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 24 times today

Opened in 1974, Le Central has been serving traditional French cuisine for five decades, boasting the honor of being San Francisco’s most historic French bistro. Located on the edge of the Financial District, Union Square, and Chinatown in a rare one story brick building adorned with its iconic pink neon sign and crowned by a vintage “Tabac” sign. Step into this charming restaurant and be transported to a Parisian brasserie. With exposed brick walls, original imported brass bar, stained glass features, and cozy banquettes topped with brass railings. The atmosphere invites you to unwind and enjoy delicious French fare and exceptional wines and cocktails in an upscale, yet casual environment. Enjoy French classics like steak-frites, escargot, onion soup, and our world famous Cassoulet. Le Central’s cuisine is comforting yet sumptuous. Le Central is the downtown stop for locals and visitors looking for a taste of “La Belle Vie”!!!

4. Bouche

4.6

Exceptional(1937)

££££Price: Expensive

• French • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 12 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

5. Hed Very Thai

4.6

Exceptional(116)

££££Price: Moderate

• Thai • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 20 times today

Hed is a genuine Thai restaurant in the heart of San Francisco. It offers a unique dining experience with a set menu featuring a variety of dishes in one meal. The restaurant's attention to quality ingredients and complimentary flavors has been highly praised. Reviewers have highlighted the authenticity of the Thai food, noting the unique flavors and the way the dishes are presented. The restaurant's concept of serving a range of dishes in one set has been particularly appreciated.

6. FANG

4.4

Awesome(2784)

££££Price: Moderate

• Chinese • SOMA

Booked 40 times today

Fang is the sister restaurant of wildly popular restaurant, House of Nanking. Fang embodies both modern and authentic Chinese cuisines in a fine dining setting serving traditional Chinese fare, dim sum, as well as "off the menu" innovative dishes for the adventurous. Chef Peter Fang believes that good-tasting food is universal and should not be bound by how dishes were made in the past. With Chef Peter’s trademark inventiveness and eye for quality, the menu evolves and changes based on seasonally fresh ingredients from the same local Chinatown markets Peter has visited for decades. For fresh seasonal Chinese food in an elegant and modern setting, visit Fang.

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7. Delarosa - Yerba Buena

4.4

Awesome(50)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • SOMA

Booked 30 times today

Delarosa is an Italian-style restaurant in downtown San Francisco. It has a free and open design with large, communal tables for many different guests to share during a meal. There is also stool seating around the edges of the restaurant near the bar area. This is a well lit restaurant with long lines of bright pendants lights hanging from the ceilings. Pizza is the main focus at Delarosa, but other Italian cuisine is also offered. During the weekdays, a lunch and dinner menu is offered with frittis, paninis, spiedinis and pasta with your choice of sauce meats and toppings. A large variety of pizza is also offered, including the delicious margherita or spicy marinara pizzas. On weekends, guests can order from the brunch menu for a lighter meal of traditional breakfast dishes, appetizers or pizzas. The bar at Delarosa serves from a selection of popular international and Italian wines.

8. Le Parc Bistrobar

4.9

Exceptional(239)

££££Price: Moderate

• French • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 11 times today

Le Parc Bistrobar is a delightful French restaurant in Union Square, San Francisco, nestled within the Galleria Park Hotel. Led by the renowned 2-star Michelin Chef Bruno Chemel, this bistro offers a culinary escapade that perfectly complements the city's refined tastes. The menu at Le Parc Bistrobar is a tribute to classic French cuisine, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients that bring out the rich, traditional flavors in every dish. The lounge bar provides a wide variety of wines and cocktails to enhance the gourmet experience.

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9. Amber India - San Francisco

4.5

Awesome(2895)

££££Price: Expensive

• Indian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 21 times today

At Amber India in downtown San Francisco, we blend the rich traditions of North Indian cuisine with a modern dining experience. Our menu features favorites like butter chicken, aromatic biryanis, and tandoori specialties, all crafted with authentic spices and techniques. Whether you prefer vegetarian dishes or hearty meats, there's something for everyone.Our three-story restaurant, with vaulted ceilings and a lively LED light show behind the bar, offers a sophisticated yet inviting atmosphere. We can host up to 140 guests, with a private dining room for gatherings of up to 25. Located near Union Square, Amber India is ideal for a casual meal or special celebration.For over 20 years, we’ve been a beloved part of the Bay Area dining scene, known for our flavorful food, excellent service, and warm hospitality. Join us for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch to experience what makes Amber India a local favorite.

10. Cafe de la Presse

4.6

Exceptional(1919)

££££Price: Moderate

• French • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 8 times today

For centuries, cafes the world over have provided patrons with entertainment that draws on all walks of life. In these gathering places of art, politics, fashion, and everyday events, cafe-goers partake in a unique convergence of eclectic culture and traditional cuisine. Parisian-inspired Cafe de la Presse continues the trend with international literature, classic fare, and the age-old pastime of dining, relaxing, and conversing in a vibrant atmosphere.

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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
The ledge on the wall that juts out into the seating space is my only beef. It was uncomfortable. Otherwise, great.
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Le CentralPrice: Expensive• French• Downtown / Union Square
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4.7
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adam
London •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent evening. The pre fix menu was ideal. Will come again.
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BouchePrice: Expensive• French• Downtown / Union Square
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4.6
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SusanVIP
Greater Boston •57 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The garden court setting is elegant and just stunning. The continental breakfast is fantastic with a generous array of choices.
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The Garden Court - Luxury CollectionPrice: Expensive• Californian• SOMA
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3.9
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amandaVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
café tiramisu is like a hidden gem in San Francisco, not only is the service amazing, the ambience is beautiful with amazing food to top it all off. I cannot state enough how happy I was with my meal, highly recommend the lobster appetizer, the flavors were absolutely incredible, and for such high value it’s very reasonably priced. if you’re in San Francisco, I would not miss Café tiramisu. Thank you Giuseppe for your hospitality and amazing cuisine!
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Cafe TiramisuPrice: Expensive• Italian• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.9
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Debbie
San Francisco Bay Area •19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Feb 2025
Yum! We had a late lunch and loved every bit of it. If you don’t prefer spicy food, be sure to ask for no spice. Though, if you go to Thai food you should expect spice! We loved the tasting format, the service and engaging conversation with the waitperson.
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Hed Very ThaiPrice: Moderate• Thai• Financial District / Embarcadero
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4.6