The spirit of bohemian France is reborn in San Francisco as this boisterous brasserie. The French menu lists reliable favourites, including excellent coq au...
398 Hayes StreetHiro Sone and Lissa Doumani, the team behind Terra in Napa Valley, have brought their Japonesque sensibilities to this stylish and intimate dining room in...
689 Mission StreetAlthough located in touristy Ghirardelli Square, this fabulous French-Vietnamese restaurant could hold its own in the foodiest of neighbourhoods. The room...
981 Beach StreetBistro Chapeau! is a proper little French charmer, with cosy bistro decor and friendly staff. The Provençal fare is just as comforting, with excellent trad...
1408 Clement StreetThis très French little café is always crowded with locals who queue for the fresh-made breakfast pastries and wonderful breads. Tuck into pain au chocolat...
155 South Park
Owner Stephen Decker purchased Le Barbizon café in Paris and shipped it to San Francisco one piece at a time. The result, set in an alleyway and resplendent...
7 Claude LaneSince its transformation into a fully fledged bistro, this bustling spot has become one of the most reliable in the downtown area. The classic...
352 Grant AvenueA southern California transplant (where it was once a be-seen destination among celebs), this large and bustling restaurant offers an extensive menu of...
132 the EmbarcaderoThe Dining Room has a global reputation and a waitstaff-to-diner ratio of almost 1:1. It's opulent without being over the top, although it can feel a little...
Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 600 Stockton StreetSince its start-of-the-century debut, this chic and reliable high-dollar restaurant has become established as one of the best places in the city to find a...
Hotel Palomar, 12 4th StreetA fine dining experience so memorable it's been duplicated in Las Vegas. Chef Hubert Keller's cuisine is deserving of a wider audience because of his vast...
777 Sutter StreetA quintessential local bistro, celebrating 10 years of of service, Florio is warm and welcoming, with just the right degree of refinement. Dark wood and...
1915 Fillmore StreetThis beautiful, whimsically shaped (meant to resemble an overturned champagne glass) restaurant is one of the best high-dollar special-occasion eateries in...
300 Grove Street
In the style of a Parisian boulangerie, this café serves beautiful pastries and tasty fresh-baked bread. The best spot to watch a morning unfold is from one...
2310 Polk StreetIf you want to find out why chef Roland Passot enjoys a passionate following, opt for the five-course discovery menu ($90) and sample his ever-changing...
2316 Polk Street