The best Steak Tartare in San Francisco | Sluurpy updated in April

"Had an awesome time at this restaurant in a sweet SF neighborhood with killer views! The French onion soup was next-level, and those mussels? So..."

Mark Kittleson

Bix

83/100 (7095 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great classy place. Top of the line service and presentation. I dined here with a great group of friends on July 23, 2024, and I had a great time...."

Amir Emami

"Can we give six stars? This place is a San Francisco institution. If you're in town for a few days you should make it a point to stop by here. Have..."

Iben Rodriguez

"If you’re looking for a classic dining experience set in a mid century ambiance, maybe even “new york-ish”…this is it! And i meant that in..."

Jordan

"Impecable! A must when in S Fco. Located on an alley off of Montgomery away from the 'beaten path'. Staff is attentive, courteous, and friendly. A..."

Luis Lluberas

"Love this place. Server was amazing. Food was fantastic. Loved the bone marrow..."

Troy Deutsch

"It was enjoyable and swanky. The food was delightfully satisfying. The greeters gave us a bit of attitude at the door: as if we were not quite cool..."

lilliam alfaro

"Great vibe in this classic with a gilded age atmosphere. Warm old school service. Food offerings are very basic (think grill) but a nice place for..."

王浩禾

"This was a wonderful supper club and the 4 guests loved everything about the restaurant. The service was top notch and the menu and the food..."

Tony Sutphin

"Just had dessert and an after dinner drink. We sat in the alley, as we didn't have a reservation, and that was the only place available. It was on..."

Robin Adler

"I haven't been to Bix for almost 20 years. Saw them on Open Table and thought I'd try them out again. Boy, did we have a great meal. Had a nice..."

Ken Wong

"Exactly what I thought a perfect night in San Francisco would look like. Great cocktails (I had the cat’s paw), great live jazz music and great..."

Caterina Ciacatani

"Awesome place to sit at the bar, have some drinks and order some snacks. They give you a little bowl of Chex mix which is nice. Their rolls are..."

Britt

"Consistently excellent service and great food. The menu isn't huge, but I've never had a bad dish. The atmosphere is fantastic - off an alley with..."

Jen Geiger Longman

"We couldn't find a place open late close to our hotel, so we ended up here and I am so glad we choose this place. Amazing atmopshere, amazing food,..."

Stephanie

"Dinner was fantastic- diverse menu with flavorful options. Good wine recommendations and the server was very attentive. Sat in the second story..."

Cynthia Sener

"Ambiance is beautiful, the bar is amazing with so many bottles of liquor it is absolutely beautiful. My drink was very nice, Long Island ice tea...."

Heba Fahmy

"My friend and I sat at the bar, which was energetic and fun to observe all the happenings. Our bartender was Moises, who was lovely and kind. He..."

Shelley Costantini

"If your looking for someplace off of the beaten path while in San Francisco step inside Bix for an extraordinary dining experience!! Attentive staff,..."

J D

"Lovely establishment with a long history. If you want to have conversations, sit upstairs bc the band is downstairs and it can be loud. The bar is..."

ShareRoll D

Cafe Claude

82/100 (3325 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Came here for my wife's birthday. I had never been but I've always known about it. The pommes frites were wonderful, of course. I don't have a point..."

Anthony Curoso

"Although we waited even though we had a reservation my friend and I made the best of it. In the meantime we were served some sparkling kava wine to..."

Martha Benavides

"Excellent in every way. The bar manager made our night so lovely by great service and fantastic recommendations on both wine and food. Escargots..."

Nilu Rafsanjani

"Friendly wait staff and delicious food. My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary at Cafe Claude. They graced us with champagne to toast our..."

Don Hubert

"Recently had a lovely dinner here, we had a lovely evening, such an authentic French restaurant, even the staff are French. Bill for 3 was around..."

Ang e La

"Wonderful atmosphere, great service. There is no pressure to rush as we drank our wine and listened to a very nice jazz quartet. The food was..."

Richard Wolfe

"We had the 5 course prix fixed dinner on New Years eve Saturday night and it was amazing to say the least ! Filet mignon was so tender and and moist..."

Richard G. Habib

"Having received a recommendation from a friend for Café Calude I thought I’d give it a try when I was passing by. Wow! I was not disappointed. The..."

John Ilincic

"Wonderful! Food was delicious! Service was exquisite! Highly..."

Kim Brown

"Café Claude is Très Très Chic! First of all our bartender/server, sorry I forgot your name. 😊😊😊. -hostess was so nice. Very welcoming..."

Thomas Martin Sumner

"Great food great service mmm that steak and frites and bifte tartar to die..."

Razvan Olariu

"My warmest welcome to a San Francisco cafe of such high class ever! From Esteban to Arianna and the delicious food made it a wonderful..."

Ri'chard R Haymore

"Loved the ambiance! As a single diner, I like to find places like Cafe Claude in my travels for business. I will be..."

Lisa Berggren Vessels

"Came across this place by chance and had a fantastic lunch- so good in fact that when the bill arrived and there was a leaflet about jazz on..."

Peter Kitson

"Had an amazing meal, and I enjoyed eating off my wife's and friends plates! Bon appetit!..."

Lloyd Vassell

"Great spot to wine taste with friends & family. Chic and fresh decor. I have been to several events here: a going away party, an engagement, a dress..."

Lydia Brock

"Delicious food but the wait time for the food to come out was insanely long. We came during a weekday and we thought we were lucky to get a table for..."

karen chiu

"Nice restaurant with outdoor seating and overlooking a major and very popular road. Looks like an Asian but you can also enjoy French delicacies..."

SanyaOdare

"We were in downtown SF and picked this place for lunch because it was a sunny day and the restaurant had outside seating. We ended up not eating..."

Andreea Șerban Francu

"Great find for French dining in San Francisco. The escargot was prepared to perfection. The foie gras was perfectly balanced with a berry compote. ..."

Thomas Novelli

"Cafe Claude was wonderful. The staff was wonderful. The ambience was wonderful and eclectic. The food, ooo la la! The morrow bitter on a perfect..."

Ron Goodwin

Absinthe Brasserie & Bar

82/100 (11096 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My first time was for my 21st birthday and my 23rd birthday with my boyfriend (now husband). Nine years later reminds me of my first time. I love the..."

Erica Heacox

"Had an amazing meal, and awesome service. Oysters were fresh.The caviar canapés were outstanding. Highly recommend this restaurant. And a shout out..."

Dina Lueth

"Stopped in for a quick Lunch with my Stepdaughter and came away pleased. A fairly diverse menu with an emphasis on French cuisine has something for..."

Dave Glasgow

"The grilled octopus was sublime, perfect char, enough spice, creamy ink risotto. The French onion soup was everything you would want rich and savory..."

Brian Colfer

"Josh was our bartender! He was awesome! Had a great meal and had a fantastic couple improv whiskey creations from him!..."

Alexis Andrews

"I held my 40th birthday at Absinthe in the private room and everything was beautiful and wonderful. Thank..."

Claire MacEwen

"one of the best coq au vin I have had, cozy environment, very reasonable price. We will be back for..."

Miaomiao Shen

"I love it been many times now the menu is fab its the best to hang out the meals are fab I think staff are so lovey I may live in the UK but san..."

Steven Bole

"After a REALLY bad day, the staff and ambiance made our night EXCEPTIONAL! Thank you so much to our server Caitlin, and Gretchen, and the entire crew..."

Jodi Brook Starling-Hamby

"Amazing place! We were treated like royalty after attending a reception for the Irish Prime Minister. We WILL be back! Thank you so much for your..."

Kymberli Weed Brady

"Lovely French restaurant in the heart of Hayes Valley. Ambiance is very chic and lively. Service is attentive and watchful. Our waiter was..."

Virginia Huffman

"Cozy beautiful seating. The food was expensive yet super delicious. I also love that they had a vegetarian option in each category. I'll highly..."

Snigdha Agarwal

"A little piece of Paris in our own city. Food and service and atmosphere were absolutely excellent. The cocktails were delicious too. This will be..."

Susie S

"So glad we finally tried Absinthe. We just walked in without reservation in a Saturday noon time, get a great seat right away. The food is amazing..."

Margie Wu

"This French food restaurant serves delectably flavorful brunch. There aren't that many choices for the brunch menu, but everyone that we tried is..."

Michael Wu PhD

"A good place to have a meal in the city. The quiche was tasty and the accompanying salad had a light dressing. The burger was moist with loads of..."

Ryan Chua

"I had the autumn Manhatten it was incredibly refreshing and smooth and reminded me of how subtle and special a perfect cocktail can be . It was very..."

jay vyas

"Absinthe is a lovely place to have a quiet lunch or romantic dinner. The service and hospitality are excellent; atmosphere is very nice; food and..."

John Baldridge

"My favorite San Francisco restaurant. Hayes Valley has completely changed in the last decade, Absinthe remains a destination. Incredible..."

John Ragsdale

"Beautiful atmosphere, great food. The duck breast on lentils was delicious. The crab salad refreshing and tasty. A bit expensive but worth it. Decent..."

R Katia Bellomo

Le Central

Wheelchair Accessible

"It was so good to be back to France! The flavors, the taste, the atmosphere, the way their dishes were prepared was just a perfect souvenir from..."

arnaud alcaraz

"Loved this place. Very authentic French food, warm cozy atmosphere, nice bar area. Plan to return again..."

Tim Polk

"Quintessential SF power restaurant. Great environment and superb fare. Some of the best French food in the..."

Greg Saunders

"Amazing food, amazing service! We visited during Restaurant Week April 2023 and had their 3 course meal with french onion soup, cassoulet, and the..."

Grace Berte

"First time visiting, and we were very satisfied . Our waiter was great and the food was amazing. The Cassoulet was outstanding, and the duck was..."

Roman Valles

"We were hungry on a slow Tuesday night and after being turned away from another French place that closed early, Maria welcomed us in and took..."

Beryl Jewelry Design - fka sweetBella

"We arrived late and they only had a few tables left eating but they graciously seated us. our waitress Maria was amazing. so kind and welcoming..."

Joe Sassaman

"To be honest, I expected more, but overall a good restaurant, delicious food, courteous and attentive..."

Reuven Denkberg

"Small french restaurant within easy walking distance from several hotels. We stopped in our first night in SF. The group had the crab and oysters for..."

Richard Klein

"My husband and I finally got a chance to try this restaurant after the pandemic and we were so glad we did! They just reopened and you can definitely..."

Linda Ly

"French food at its best - in the heart of San Francisco Even though it was early on Friday evening the restaurant was bustling with customers when..."

Haydn Blackey

"We ordered the rainbow trout and the petrale sole with a butter sauce. Perfectly presented and very delicious. Top notch service. Highly..."

Carol Ader

"Dinner was excellent! The fillet minion perfectly prepared and actually rare. The escargot was very nice and the wine fantastic. Olivier was an..."

Vixen Beauty

"The best meal I had in the USA so far! This one is in the top league even for restaurants in france. The food lookes gorgeous and tastes very good!..."

Rainer Winkler

"Classic spot for a business lunch. The cassoulet was on point and the sausage inside was especially tasty. Service is friendly and very French. A..."

C W

Wayfare Tavern

80/100 (12263 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great tavern atmosphere, inviting and cozy but upscale enough so that it feels special. We had lunch for 4 and had made reservations a few days..."

Andrew Shen

"12/21/23. Great restaurant in the Financial District. Food, wine and cocktails are top notch. The only minus for our party of 5 was that we had..."

Brian C.

"My group of 7 had an awesome time at Wayfare. The food was delicious, the oysters were fresh and wholesome, and their burger was awesome. No..."

Wook Chung

"I had made a reservation for my husband’s birthday and they gave us a good table. We tried salad, organic fried chicken and donuts and all these..."

Büşra Aplak

"Went with a friend for dinner as part of SF Restaurant Week. Loved the food, everything was great quality. The service was not great. We had to..."

John Howard

"This place is quite the experience, the staff is considerably nicer than any other restaurant and it was even surprising when they ask about your day..."

Nayef Muhiar

"Cozy place to have dinner. The food needs a little more seasoning. Had a burger and mac and cheese and both needed more salt/pepper. The term for the..."

Pedro Colón

"Homemade lemonade with mint. Gnocchi with a squash puree base. Plus they give you a fluffy roll with some yummy butter to start. The meal sounds..."

Duane Brown

"Service was impeccable here, very attentive and professional. Cute cozy set up. The food is of high quality and their expresso martini was so yum! We..."

Brian Mattantipon

"We stumbled across this amazing restaurant walking around the city. The service and food was phenomenal! They vibes and aesthetic is unmatched. I..."

Ashley Acker

"The gold standard of high end dining. Nothing comes out of the kitchen that isn’t perfect. The service is ultra polished and the atmosphere of the..."

Gnome Chomsky

"Wow, this place was fantastic. Great food, large portions. I didn't have reservations for a late lunch about 2pm. I was sat kitchen side up at the..."

G MS

"We sat at the kitchen bar. Ginger was our server. We ordered a half dozen oysters, the NY Strip special, and the beef short rib. The service was..."

Eric Snow

"This place was amazing. Little more on the pricey side but worth it. Even got to meet the owner who we saw helping his team. Always nice to see. We..."

Damien Jones

"OVERALL: 5/5 Food: 5/5 - Outstanding Service: 5/5 - Excellent Ambiance: 5/5 - warm and cozy This has become our Holiday season favorite. Stopped..."

Amina Ahsan Haque

"The place was amazing! I ordered the Tavern Burger and it was cooked perfectly. I substituted the fries for the Sour Cream & Onion Tater Tots,..."

Rick Sanchez

"We braved the rain to make the trek to Wayfare Tavern for the famous Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Tavern Burger. Both were good, as were the luscious..."

Nathan Kam

"They seem to have mastered the timing of having a business lunch. Fuss-free menu with a great wine selection which gets you in and out within an..."

Bevan Smith

Rn74

"Had the Thanksgiving menu and it was absolutely delicious. Staff were friendly and our waiter was a funny and engaging guy. It was busy, probably due..."

Michelle Garcia

"RN74 is a mix between a dining car on a train hurtling through the French countryside + NYC West Village wine bar. Classy and upscale but friendly,..."

Austin S. Lin

"Was part of the Michael minna test kitchen concept turned into full blown restaurant. Most patrons come here for the nibbles and great wine..."

Michael Luong

"The cocktails are better than average, but it's the wines that provide the lure. The wine list is of acceptable breadth, but considerable depth. I..."

Rajiv Bhan

"It's always a grand time here. I love the decor and who doesn't love that it is a Michael Minna restaurant! I've been here twice for a work lunch. I..."

Jennifer Angeles

"This is my new favorite restaurant in SF. Great service, excellent food, and very good wine list. I love the market board for wines. The prime rib..."

Debbie Jaffe

"Really good but really expensive. I had the best lamb burger (a special that day) that I've ever had. However, I do have to eat very healthy and..."

Steven Kolden

"The first thing that grabbed me when walking in the door is the intimate, bistro atmosphere. Once seated it becomes instantly apparent that the staff..."

Mike

"So I just moved here from Boston, but I still work for the same company. Occasionally, people from work will come out to SF and visit. This was the..."

russ sweetser

"Excellent place for happy hour in the heart of the financial district. Their food is incredible and the service is quite charming. Heads up, they're..."

Chris Garnica

"The venue for this restaurant is beautiful. I absolutely love the seats made from train leather and the 'last bottle' railroad ticker. RN74 is a..."

Hailey Crowel

"Nice NYEve/special dinner spot -- location was close to fireworks and they offered a very nice prix fixe dinner -- there were a few standouts on the..."

Suzanne Frey

"Great care is put into every dish and everyone on staff is very helpful and knowledgeable when it comes to food and wine. If you're like me, you'll..."

David Pellegrino

"This is a great location for a happy hour or office party if you are looking for something a bit nicer than the average bar. They have an area by..."

Anita G.

"Great place and awesome and extensive wine list. The food varied the two different nights I was a guest, but both really not bad. Just a little..."

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