Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Forest Hill / West Portal

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Bernal HeightsCastroChinatownCivic Center / Hayes Valley / Van NessDowntown / Union SquareFinancial District / Embarcadero

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77 restaurants available nearby

1. Nightbird

4.7

Exceptional(853)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 7 times today

Nightbird offers a 12 Course , from chef, owner and James Beard Nominated, Kim Alter. It is an elegant boutique restaurant in the heart of San Francisco (Hayes Valley) embracing California's freshest, seasonal, local ingredients. the price of the menu is $195/person with a 16% service charge, 6% Heathy SF, and tax. Please understand we have 10 tables in our dining room, for that reason we do have the policy below.Cancellation policy: If cancelled after the 48 hour window, we charge the card on file $195 per person.For parties over 4 people, one weeks notice is needed for a cancellation. If cancelled after the 5 working day window, we charge the card on file $195 per person.

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2. Alexander's Steakhouse - SF

4.6

Exceptional(2516)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 15 times today

Located on the third floor of ONE65, 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.

3. Dalida

4.7

Exceptional(1020)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Presidio

Booked 82 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.

4. The Progress

4.8

Exceptional(2527)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Western Addition

Booked 45 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.

5. Spruce

4.7

Exceptional(5480)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Presidio Heights

Booked 56 times today

Open for lunch (two courses/$65), brunch (three courses/$98), and dinner (three courses/$125), Spruce offers seasonal prix-fixe menus crafted by Chef Mark Sullivan. Each menu offers a wide range of options, as well as luxurious additions (examples: caviar, truffles) for supplemental prices. Our cuisines is complemented by an extensive wine list which holds "Wine Spectator" magazine's highest honor, a Grand Award. The bar/lounge is available for walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis. We look forward to welcoming you to Spruce soon!

6. Saison

4.9

Exceptional(39)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• American • SOMA

Booked 7 times today

Saison is a two Michelin-starred, open wood fire restaurant under the leadership of Executive Chef Richard Lee, emphasizing the bounty of California’s evolving terroir and its incredible farmers, ranchers, and fishermen and women. Saison is driven by Lee’s dedication to purity and innovation, paired with a Grand Award-winning wine list in a dynamic space where guest and team celebrate an intimate, culture-shifting experience. Chef Lee builds upon Saison’s formidable foundation as the original fine dining establishment in the U.S. to use open hearth cooking, crafting nuanced flavors with intention that are inspired by the culinary diversity of Northern California.Saison has one of the country’s largest and most remarkable selections of Old and New World wine, with a special emphasis on Burgundy, originally established by Saison Hospitality co-founder and Saison Winery winemaker Mark Bright and now curated by Beverage Director and Assistant General Manager Molly Greene.

7. 54 Mint

4.6

Exceptional(3442)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • SOMA

Booked 21 times today

54 Mint is a hidden gem in the heart of downtown San Francisco across from the old US Mint Building. We offer authentic Roman cuisine prepared only with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Our pastas, bread and desserts are made fresh in house on a daily basis. Our bar offers an extended variety of Italian wines, craft cocktails and high-end imported and local spirits.

8. Frances

4.8

Exceptional(3681)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Californian • Castro

Booked 24 times today

At Frances, chef Melissa Perello’s seasonal menu reflects modern California sensibilities and focuses on ingredients from local markets, farms and producers in a casual, neighborhood setting. Named after Chef Perello’s grandmother, Frances is an ode to refined but comfortable sensibilities in both food and decor. Whether it’s the technique-rich, yet simple approach to food, or the open, familiar atmosphere and stellar service, Frances' honest, focused approach has resonated with customers and critics alike.

9. Octavia

4.7

Exceptional(2663)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pacific Heights

Booked 30 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.

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10. Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1587)

££££Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Castro

Booked 16 times today

Take a trip to Spain without your passport! Established in 2011, Canela's Spanish and California cuisine has been drawing in locals and visitors alike. Crafted with a mix of ingredients and wines imported from Spain as well as California's bounty, Canela's mix of tapas and paella is made to please. Mat Schuster, Canela’s executive chef, has dedicated his life to creating sophisticated and unforgettable flavors with you in mind. Honored to be awarded a Certified Restaurant from Spain by the Spanish Trade Commission, we offer over 75 bottles of unique wine from Spain, some that you will only find here. Whether you want to have a formal dinner, casual tapas, small plates, paella, glass of wine, and homemade dessert, come to Canela and be assured that you will find what you are looking for.

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JohnVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Wonderful food, great service in an elegant setting!
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SprucePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Presidio Heights
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined today
We were spoiled at the counter seating!! What a production and fun energy with all the chefs in the kitchen. The food was SPECTACULAR!!! Thank you
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Alexander's Steakhouse - SFPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Union Square
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4.6
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DVIP
Portland / Oregon •21 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Very loud space but food, drink and service were top notch.
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The ProgressPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Western Addition
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4.8
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Thida
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Our second visit and the food did not disappoint. The service was excellent. The atmosphere is lively which made it a little difficult to have conversations across the table. We were at a high top and the bar stools need to have the straps tightened for better comfort of guests, especially those of us who may be vertically challenged. All in all a great spot for a special occasion meal.
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DalidaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Presidio
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4.7
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foodfun40
San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent - coming back after a few years! Always great food, elegant service and beautiful space. Enjoyed meeting the chef once more. Happy to see this pace doing so well.
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NightbirdPrice: Very Expensive• Californian• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.7