San Francisco - Pacific Heights - Restaurants

1740 Buchanan St., San Francisco 94115
415-346-7132

Tanpopo

Named for one of the ultimate foodie movies, churns out possibly the best Japanese-style ramen outside of, well, Japan. Odd space with a half-moon shaped bar is perpetually crammed with locals and ... read more

1701 Octavia St., San Francisco 94109
415-775-8500

Quince

Fancy-pants darling of the food critics, with grandparents dining room décor. Only 15 tables and smoking reputation, so good luck getting a reservation. Inspired Italian cooking from chef Michael T... read more

3665 Sacramento St., San Francisco 94118
1-510-606-8637

Sociale

When the moon hits your eye like a plate of fried olives, that’s Sociale. Uber-romantic courtyard (heated, even), golden-hued dining room, hearty country fare. Tender braised short ribs atop perfec... read more

1923 Fillmore St., San Francisco 94115
415-346-6788

Osaka Japanese Restaurant

Is the Green River Roll an homage to Creedence? Eh, who cares. All the usual sushi suspects at this neighborhood favorite know for its friendly and speedy service, plus some creative combos (Vegita... read more

2210 Fillmore St., San Francisco
415-921-2956

La Méditerranée

Amidst a sea of pricey and pretentious Fillmore Street cafes La Med's one of the best dinner deals in town. Greatest hits: Mediterranean Meza plate, tender chicken pomegranate platter, hand-rolled ... read more

2049 Fillmore St., San Francisco 94115
415-346-8668

Elite Café

The Big Easy does Fillmore since 1981. Boisterous old bookie joint still retains its original cred and laissez-les-bons-temps-rouler attitude, even after a recent makeover. Nice long bar to slurp o... read more

2877 California St., San Francisco 94115
415-621-4819

Eliza’s

There's always a line for a reason: It's the best neo-Chinese food in the city. Consistency and quality come with fresh ingredients prepared well. If only the rushed-to-fucking-rude service was as ... read more

347 Presidio Ave., San Francisco 94115
415-563-8841

Garibaldis

Solid neighborhood favorite for upper-crust scions, politicos, and Hillary Clinton look-alikes. Good energy, excellent service, quasi romantic. Burberry headbands, Tod’s driving mocs, Lacoste polos... read more

2114 Fillmore St., San Francisco 94115
415-447-2668

Fresca

Horrendous tribal-mask sign, tremendous Nouveau Peruvian fare. Start with the ahi ceviche and swoon over the skillet-roasted halibut con risotto y espinaca. Not-sure-it-fits-but-we're-sure-glad-it’... read more

1800 Divisadero St., San Francisco 94115
415-931-1773

Godzilla Sushi

Simple sushi on the cheap. Young Kirin/Nigori-swilling crowd, chaos-managing chefs, ice cold Kirin, sexy tatted waitresses, roll-you-out-the-door portions. Don’t count on best sashimi ever and disr... read more

2506 Fillmore St., San Francisco
415-346-5288

Jackson Fillmore

Jacks. On Fillmore. Get it? Cozy, minimalist Southern Italian red-sauce mecca since 1985 with mean seafood fra diavolo. Bare-bones décor that you pay for, in that paper-placemats-and-counter-seatin... read more

1915 Fillmore St., San Francisco 94115
415-775-4300

Florio

Solid neighborhood spot with aspirations of grandeur. Handsome, golden, and aglow with polished woods and Pac Heights gilded youth. East Coast old money with subtle accents, as in cashmere crewneck... read more

500 Presidio Ave., San Francisco 94115
415-441-5669

Ella’s

Hurry up and wait. Fanatical citywide breakfast obsession, namely crisped chicken hash (see also fresh-baked sticky buns and chicken potpie), means hour-long outside waits on weekends. Stroller Naz... read more

1911 Fillmore St., San Francisco
415-441-8044

Chez Nous

Gone in 60 seconds. Plates so small they belong in Gulliver’s Travels. Irrepressible Gallic baker-turned-businessman Pascal Rigo behind scrumptious morsels of French-Med cuisine. Luscious lamb chop... read more