The spirit of bohemian France is reborn in San Francisco as this boisterous brasserie. The French menu lists reliable favourites, including excellent coq au...

Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani, the team behind Terra in Napa Valley, have brought their Japonesque sensibilities to this stylish and intimate dining room in...

Although located in touristy Ghirardelli Square, this fabulous French-Vietnamese restaurant could hold its own in the foodiest of neighbourhoods. The room...

Bacar is a wine-lover's Valhalla: some 100 of the 1,000 varietals are available by the glass. The 'wine wall' is the most eye-catching aspect of this...

Opened by Michael Wild in 1975, this comfortable East Bay staple is housed in a beautifully revamped Craftsman-style house. Wild is renowned for his duck...

Bistro Chapeau! is a proper little French charmer, with cosy bistro decor and friendly staff. The Provençal fare is just as comforting, with excellent trad...

This 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...

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...

Since its transformation into a fully fledged bistro, this bustling spot has become one of the most reliable in the downtown area. The classic...

It was pretty daring to locate César right next door to Chez Panisse, but it has more than held its own, despite the competition. It no doubt helps that the...

A southern California transplant (where it was once a be-seen destination among celebs), this large and bustling restaurant offers an extensive menu of...

This SoMa restaurant is a reinvention of sorts for its popular proprietor, Loretta Keller, whose penchant for Parisian hospitality has given way to a small...

The 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...

Since 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...