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641 Main St., San Francisco 94574
707-963-0700

Go Fish

Despite taking its name from a children's card game, Cindy Pawlcyn's seafooder could be mistaken for a more serious place than it is. The mash-up between a classic oyster bar and a sushi joint toys... read more

6476 Washington St., San Francisco 94599
707-944-2487

Ad Hoc

All worries about the "eat-what-they-serve-ya" menu should be thrown out the window when the "they" is Thomas Keller and Co. The four-course menu full of stick-to-your-ribs (and at times outright d... read more

373 Broadway, San Francisco 94133
415-393-9000

Coi

Pronounced “kwa,” no relation to LA and NYC’s Koi, except that it’s equally as exceptional. Founder Daniel Patterson has garnered a grip of for accolades for his dare-we-say... read more

3049 20th St., San Francisco 94110
415-648-1047

Atlas Cafe

If there is any sun peeking through the SF fog, it shines over the sprawling outdoor porch and its trendy relaxed hipster fixtures at Atlas. No venti, machi-whateverati in this spot. Don’t co... read more

231 Center St., San Francisco 95448
707-431-0100

Barndiva

Barndiva has had a couple of false starts over the years, but has hit its stride, churning out exquisitely tasty morsels prepared with ingredients from local purveyors. The restaurant seeks to cele... read more

2050 University Ave., San Francisco 94303
650-470-2889

Quattro

Centerpiece restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel has a design that has to be seen to be believed - windows on three sides, with streaming sunshine during the day and dramatically illuminated at nig... read more

140 S Murphy Ave., San Francisco 94086
408-737-8003

Tarragon

One of the more refined denizens of Murphy Avenue strip of restaurants, but not stuffy at all and even a bit romantic on quiet weeknights. Expansive interior defined by long wood bar and exposed br... read more

15466 Los Gatos Blvd., San Francisco 95032
408-358-0175

Crimson

Don't let strange strip mall mapping deter you. Chef Diane Rose's specializing in comfort food's creative side might not garner major accolades, but stays stocked full of hot young things on weeke... read more

150 University Ave., San Francisco 94301
650-329-9644

Junnoon

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689 Mission St., San Francisco 94105
415-284-4040

Ame

SF’s most refined hotel deserves a restaurant of this stature, with a sensual, smart aesthetic flowing seamlessly from the St. Regis lobby. Strictly a business crowd at lunch, but warms up at... read more

6480 Washington St., San Francisco 94599
707-944-2222

Redd

Doing the California thing of wearing your influences on your plate, chef Richard Reddington tosses cuisine from Asia, Europe and Latin America in a blender with exquisite and exciting results. The... read more

1009 Guerrero St. , San Francisco 94110
415-282-0400

Kiji Sushi

Easily a top-10 SF sushi spot, beloved by locals and still relatively undiscovered. Bright, leafy front room belies a dark, sexy back room. Wildly fresh, colorful cuts, and beautifully simple prese... read more

530 Bryant St., San Francisco 94301
650-325-8376

Vero

Name means "true" - the aim here to recreate authentic Italian cuisine with locally grown, organic, sustainable ingredients. Still relatively undiscovered, might not set the culinary world on fire ... read more

325 Sharon Park Dr. # A2, San Francisco 94025
650-234-1084

Kaygetsu

Kaiseki is an ancient Japanese culinary concept slowly dawning on American diners, due to sublime restaurants in NYC, LA and this wonderful gem. A multi-course meal with ingredients determined by f... read more

842 Valencia St., San Francisco 94110
(415) 282-8283

Range

Couture California Cuisine in the bull’s eye of the Valencia Strip with all the vestments: sumptuous local organic produce, clever cocktails, impeccable wait staff and exorbitant price. For t... read more

516 University Ave., San Francisco 94301
650-289-0719

Shokolaat

Known to many a Palo Alto chocolate addict for their European style chocolates and pastries - all created with organic sugar, flour, and dairy from St. Anthony's farm in Sonoma. Turns out they also... read more

335 Healdsburg Ave., San Francisco 95448
707-431-7213

Healdsburg Charcuterie

Decked out in all manner of porcine artwork, this cafe is a porcine palace and the place to insulate yourself with a bit of rillette or confit. Sandwiches, salads, and burgers (do try the lamb burg... read more

587 St. Helena Hwy., San Francisco 94574
707-967-0550

Press

If not for the mouth-watering smells wafting from the cherrywood-fired grill and rotisserie, from the outside, you might not even realize that Press is a restaurant. Behind the corrugated stee... read more

29 North St., San Francisco 95448
707-433-3311

Cyrus

Chef Douglas Keane has made quite a name for himself in just a few years in wine country; his restaurant is often mentioned in the same breath as the famed French Laundry. The eight-course tasting ... read more

445 Balboa St., San Francisco 94118
415-933-7100

Sushi Bistro

Much fawned-over after a Michelin nod, really blew-the-f-up after it appeared in an iPhone ad. Beloved for outrageous, explosively-flavorful, original sushi creations utilizing the flavors of Japan... read more

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