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Top Californian restaurant in San Francisco

Discover top-rated californian restaurant, landmarks, and practical traveler recommendations in San Francisco.

11 Listed places
4.6 average across 11 rated listings
Powell St
No admission fee; food and drinks charged separately at current menu prices. – $$$
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Powell St

Boulevard

Famous for: Nancy Oakesโ€™ seasonal American cooking and richly decorated dining rooms inside San Franciscoโ€™s historic Audiffred Building.

Dine at Boulevard in San Franciscoโ€™s historic Audiffred Building, with Nancy Oakesโ€™ seasonal American cooking near the Ferry Building and waterfront.

Anniversary couples Culinary travelers Architecture enthusiasts

Californios

Famous for: Two-Michelin-star Mexican tasting menus built on heirloom masa and seasonal California produce, paired with small-batch wines

Two-Michelin-star Mexican tasting menu by chef Val M. Cantu at 355 11th St in SoMa, San Francisco, with small-batch wines. Open Tueโ€“Sat…

Foodies Couples Special Occasion Diners

Mourad

Famous for: Former Moroccan-Californian fine dining by Mourad Lahlou, remembered for shared dishes and Olle Lundbergโ€™s dramatic interiors.

Mourad closed in October 2024. Explore its Moroccan-Californian legacy, Pacific Telephone Building setting, and nearby San Francisco museum district.

Culinary-history enthusiasts Architecture enthusiasts Former patrons

Octavia

Famous for: Chef Melissa Perello's seasonal, farm-driven New American cooking served in an elegant Lower Pacific Heights corner dining room.

Melissa Perello's seasonal New American restaurant in Lower Pacific Heights, with farm-driven plates from $6โ€“$24, open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday.

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Rich Table

Famous for: Seasonal Californian cooking from Evan and Sarah Rich, famed for sardine chips, porcini doughnuts and handmade pastas

Chefs Evan and Sarah Rich's Hayes Valley restaurant, known for sardine chips, porcini doughnuts and seasonal pastas. Open Tueโ€“Sat 5โ€“10:30 PM.

Foodies Couples Locavores

Sons & Daughters

Powell St
Famous for: Two-Michelin-star seasonal California tasting menus by Chef Harrison Beard, with Green Starโ€“recognized sustainable local sourcing

Two-Michelin-star, Green Star tasting-menu restaurant at 2875 18th St, San Francisco, led by Chef Harrison Beard with seasonal, farm-driven courses.

Foodies Couples Special Occasion Diners

State Bird Provisions

Famous for: Inventive seasonal American small plates served dim sum style from carts, led by its signature crispy fried quail

James Beard-winning Fillmore Street restaurant serving seasonal American small plates dim sum style from carts, famous for its crispy fried California quail.

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Planning guide

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What are the top californian restaurant to visit in San Francisco?

The sampled records cover 11 californian restaurant in San Francisco, with an average recorded rating of 4.6 out of 5 among rated entries. Browse the place pages and check current details with each venue.

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