The best Paella in San Francisco | Sluurpy updated in April

Aj Froman

Phongthon Tharachai

"Amazing service, decor, and food/cocktails. Top notch fine dining in the city. The paella was so delicious. And the sangria and salad was excellent..."

Josh M

"Excellent Spanish food. The food is on the pricier side, but the quality holds up. The large plates can be shared, and the small plates are fun to..."

Shivam Trivedi

"Absolutely delicious! So hard to pick my favorite dish but the single bread with tomato and jamon was unbelievable. Also the Brussels sprouts were..."

Karen Rosenthal

"Delicious! Recommend any of the paella, charcuterie, and custom gin..."

Pamela Vong

"They have a variety of paellas. On the drier side more than on the wet (not good not bad, just depends on you preference). A lot of paella..."

Rodel Pontanares

"Food is out of this world delishious... high quality ingredients shows...bar staff are one of a kind ...I enjoy the fact that I can ask them what's..."

jeff Bissell

"The food and drinks are superb! Service impeccable. Don't miss it if you are in San Francisco! One of my favorite..."

Colleen Goss

Cliff House

88/100 (14109 ratings)

"The Cliffhouse was the perfect place for our son's proposal!! The staff, the food, and the views made the evening absolutely..."

Venita Lovin Jones

"We enjoyed a wonderful lunch here while visiting from the other coast. The view was absolutely beautiful. The food was fresh, delicious and well..."

Gerry Patton

"What an awesome time. We had cocktails upstairs in the Zinc Lounge, Sara our server was really nice and gave us great service. We went downstairs..."

Bob Kovacs

"The Cliff House holds a beautiful memory for my husband Scott and I. He proposed to me here while having a romantic dinner 33 years ago...."

Lorelie Carvey

"Great place with wonderful view and relax , enjoy dining..."

Kelly Chu

"Can't beat the amazing views and the fabulous food! Cocktails, service and the menu make for a great..."

Nicole Celaya

"Every time we’re in SF, this is a must, love the..."

Pat Crossfield

"Must stop in San Francisco Best breakfast � and view lots of history..."

Tom Emmerson

"Really good place, amazing view and the food is delicious, after eat go for a walk thru the..."

Tan Morrales E

"This place is amazing to sit by the ocean and enjoy a meal. The food was great as..."

Tabitha Olson

"Mind Blowing Food, Wine and dessert and much more. I can't wait to go..."

Chris Rojas

"Amazing view and great lunch! We'll be back in 2018......"

Stephan Beling

"Friday lunch with a view! Celebrated a friend’s birthday with a lunch at Sutro’s. We started with the ahi tuna tartare to share and our entrees..."

Debbie N

"Went to the Sunday Champagne brunch. View was spectacular! Parking was a little challenging. We ended up parking at the beach and walking uphill,..."

Sophia Nisha

"Great service, a spectacular view, and a world class treat! Here at Sutro's we dined and watched the sun go down over the Pacific Ocean. The food was..."

Brendan Raher

"Beautiful bright decor with unbeatable view of the ocean. Food was good, only standout was the Dungeness crab Benedict (I asked for scrabbled eggs..."

Kitty Li

"The restaurant was permanently closed. No food is available. However, Google map showing that it is opened for togo and..."

SIMBA PARK

"Wow-!! We felt like a drink and some apps so we hit the Cliff House. Obviously it pretty touristy but damn-! You can't beat that view. We had crab..."

Jason Moreno

"A long walk on the beach led us to an unplanned meal here. Despite t-shirts, shorts and sand we were made very welcome in the bistro. Excellent view..."

Tim Bates

"We had an amazing view for a birthday celebration at Sutro's. We made reservations at 5:30 on a Sunday and were lucky enough to be seated right next..."

Amy Boles

"If you’re looking for a fine Saturday or Sunday brunch with a splendid view. This is the place! The pop up bread they serve complimentary is truly..."

Alexander Martinez

"Location is excellent but I'd recommend going when it's still light out if you want to appreciate the stunning location. The food was amazing having..."

Robert Dalton

"This restaurant is great. Been here few times. Always great to make a reservation in advance or the wait time is pretty long. The food is pretty..."

Alifiya Kutiyanawalla

"Wonderfully kitch and with views to die, for we loved our brunch-time experience despite not having a reservation. They also make a mean Bloody Mary,..."

David Win

"I took my wife here for a random date and have to say it was totally worth it. Everything we ordered was excellent. We started off with the crab..."

Brandon Garner

"My sister made a reservation here for my parents 36th Anniversary, perfect place to celebrate this special occasion, 5 stars all around, i can’t..."

Kevin Davila

"Enjoyed lunch in the bistro today and wow the view was incredible and the food was also excellent. I enjoyed fish and chips. Fish was crispy and..."

Adam Munoz

"Beautiful, posh, ocean-view restaurant. Their service was great, and the food was impeccable. Their menu offers creative and simple options, and..."

Clara Baggett

"Excellent Christmas Day lunch (albeit without turkey). My friend had the crab-cakes then a large well-cooked slab of halibut. I had the tuna tartare..."

Daz Wilkin

"Sunday champagne brunch tried at Cliff House. Great views, although not so much from the champagne brunch area. The Bistro or Sutro's seem to have a..."

Cintia Tavella

"Situated on the edge of the cliff right across the top hill of ocean beach in the heart of beautiful San Francisco, this place is going to blow your..."

Pawash Priyank

Coqueta

86/100 (8800 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Classic tapas style restaurant with paella. We ordered the vegetarian paella because that’s recommended on the menu, but am not very impressed...."

Karen Zheng

"Perfect location for a team lunch. We ordered a variety of food and were able to try lots of things. The cocktails and NA drinks were very fresh and..."

Alissa Orr

"This was my second visit to Coqueta. This is by far one of the must try restaurants on the Embarcadero. This time it was for a large party...."

Arnold Chan

"Coqueta, next to the beautiful Pier 7, is a wonderful place. They have truly breathed in the Spanish tapas culinary art and make the best attempt at..."

Wook Chung

"Fantastic place for small plates right down on the Embarcadero. The food was prepared perfectly and the drinks were awesome. Everything was..."

john STETAK

"Coqueta in San Francisco, oh my, it's the most seductive dining destination by the water! This place is a flirt's paradise with its indoor,..."

Wes Harris

"The service is always high quality here, and the food is delicious. I really enjoyed the tomahawk steak the last time I went. Their paella was good,..."

Lucas Meaux

"We loved our experience here at Coqueta. We went on a Sunday for dinner and the parking was surprisingly free (unsure if it was because of Labor Day..."

Gladys De los Santos

"We enjoyed a most spectacular lunch, dining outdoors with absolutely phenomenal and attentive service. I look forward to..."

Erin Parcher-Wartes

"Enjoyed a wonderful birthday celebration at Coqueta on Sunday evening. Would highly recommend this tapas experience to anyone looking for delicious..."

Kolleen O. Machado

Limon

86/100 (4952 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious food, definitely get all the Ceviche! Note the space is a little tight so great for making new friends. The service is super kind and quick..."

Tiara Jená

"This place was recommended by a friend who lived in SF for 8 years, and it is seriously worth the hype. The atmosphere was great, the food was..."

JoJo

"This is definitely my favorite restaurant in San Francisco! There is nothing combination ceviche and Lomo saltado could not fix in your life. If you..."

Aysenur AKKAS

"First time at any Limon branch. We got a reservation for 7 people on a Saturday. Ordered a lot of food and some of their drinks. Most notable were..."

Elizabeth Cortez

"This is one of those special places. The food is great, the service is great, the atmosphere intimate and cozy, You have to try this place. This is..."

Jim Elayan

"This was a great find in San Francisco, we wanted something different from our normal food choices and had never eaten at a Peruvian restaurant..."

Andrew Erskine

"I mean, so many people recommended this place to me that I had no doubt it was amazing, and it did not let me down! Thankfully we were a large group,..."

Olga Shestopalova

"We went there for a quick bite and it was a nice surprise, the ceviches (Trio Ganador) were great, tasty and spicy, and so was the Saltado de Pollo...."

Oscar Vallejo

"Now this was definitely a gem. Peruvian food is now one of my top..."

B Louis

"Ceviche is delicious and the pollo ala brasa tastes just like in Peru. Chicha morada has pineapple which is a welcome update. Perfect for family..."

Elcee Vargas

"Beautiful food and decent service. I wish there were a few more menu options and some vegetarian options as well. But everything was..."

Robin Antler

"Every dish we ordered is great and authentic (according to a friend who went to Peru before), except the crispy chicken is not as good as I expected...."

Jackie Z

"One of the best Peruvian restaurants in San Francisco. The food tastes amazing. A lot of choices with fish, shrimp, calamari, beef and chicken. The..."

Mehrnoosh Kh

"Dinner was after 7pm on a Sunday. The lengua was on the tough side. The Octopus was outstanding! I want my own next time. My party of four shared all..."

Sylvia Barker

"Went to dinner here before a show. The food and drinks were delicious. I had the rotisserie chicken with a choice of two sides. The service was..."

Laura S

"Before you fly out from SFO to Peru, 13 hours flight and $700 later, why don’t you enjoy first at Limón!? No doubt you will enjoy the hospitality,..."

Stacy Moore

"Great restaurant. Food five stars. Service top. Just try to get a table on the first floor and not downstairs. Downstairs is a little bit cold and..."

Mostafa “Mo” Akbari-Hochberg

Mochica Peruvian Kitchen & Bar

86/100 (2928 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Mochica deftly earned a place on my list of favorite restaurants in San Francisco. The service is wonderful and the restaurant itself is cozy, but..."

A.C. Antonelli

"Have been to this location many times over when I lived in the neighborhood. Many years ago. They have very good dishes and a somewhat impressive..."

David Couturier

"It was too cold for me to be outside, and we didnt have a reservation because of the last minute plans. Food was good. Everyone liked their plates...."

Patricia D

"The service was the best with Melvin. He is so honest and genuine. I’ve been in different states and restaurants and I must say that Melvin has..."

Yvohe Cammarata

"Had a great experience here catching up with friends in town. Their food was delicious. I’m not one for pork belly or heavy meats, and even I..."

Julia Wu

"It was so delicious. I took the aguadito de pollo in cilantro broth. The chicken was tender, the veggies crispytender. There were more veggies than..."

sylvie shand

"Ceviches were amazing. The octopus was delicious. Service excellent. On the pricey side but worth the..."

C.

"Amazing dinner at Mochica. The pork belly with rice was the best meal I had during my one week vacation in San Francisco! Cool place, great terrasse,..."

Martin Labarre

"My hair stylist lives in this neighborhood, he highly recommended me to try. Thanks for his advice! Some special dishes that you can find here (so..."

Edith Ho

"Food was really fantastic here! We loved everything, not a complaint at all. The cebiche is one of the best I've had. Service was very attentive..."

Jaqui Walters

Limon

84/100 (3987 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Still the best restaurant, work happy hour and dinner, and date spot in all of the Mission. I personally pick it as number one in the city. The Seco..."

Totoro

"I loved this place. My friends took me here for my birthday. The staff were kind enough to sing Happy birthday for me. Our server was very nice and..."

Faranak Vn

"I come to this place with an expectation that the roast chicken would be unprecedented because of the hype. Well, the roast chicken is indeed good..."

Tee Ponsukcharoen

"Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Overall: A good staple to come to in the mission. Would I come back: Yeah I would The extended..."

Spencer Q

"Our dinner here at Limon was excellent! Flavors on point. Our server was Star & Pancho, friendly and attentive. Chef Rolando and manager Ramez were..."

Tonda Brittain

"The meat was at the perfect point! The chocolate dessert was a delicious match with just enough sugar. And the service was super efficient and..."

arturo elias

"Very authentic Peruvian with nice plating. All seafood are pretty spot on. We went on a Monday evening where there were open seatings. But the..."

Olivia Ouyang

"The el pirata and the lomo saltado were good and had great presentation! Service was fast and very friendly! I thought the music was too loud and it..."

Jessica Shah

"Ceviche was great! Good portion to share. Was a little underwhelmed with the octopus. Really tiny compared to the price and not that tasty. I’d see..."

David Murguia

"Really good atmosphere and service. Food is really based on personal preference. The ceviche is tasty but not outstanding (maybe it's because i don't..."

Shuhao Liu

"I came here with a large group (10-15 of us) and it was such a great space! We started with the empanadas and ceviche for appetizers along with some..."

Andrew John

"Delicious food . But is you go with a date! Is hard to hear or communicate with other person. Too loud atmosphere. Is like a been a..."

Yamilette Campos

"Dining solo can be tough wanting to try as many dishes as possible. Ceviche is a must when at Peruvian restaurants. Chose fish only ceviche & a pisco..."

Joanne Kok

"Authentic & good tasting Peruvian food. Fried chicken with yuca fries was my dish & liked it. Met a friend here for dinner for the first time &..."

Gina G-Nunez

"I enjoyed dining here but not enough to say I absolutely loved it. The 1/2 chicken we ordered was a little dry, and the side order of Jasmine rice..."

Danielle Veluz

"Nice place with delicious Trio Ceviche 🥰 I also had lycheemelon cocktail and it was a good refreshing cocktail perfect for my ceviche. I'm just..."

Jana Varela

"Some of the best food I have ever had! In town for work and my husband and I had dinner here. Full of flavor and spices, the drinks are amazing and..."

cristina mckenzie

Fresca

"Great little spot to have a delicious meal! The atmosphere is pleasant, the service is fast and friendly and the food was mouth watering. Really cute..."

Borair Elyacy

"It's delicious and the food is Instagram pretty level. One of my favorite restaurant in West Portal. Service is excellent. Highly..."

Margie Wu

"What a surprise! I never knew that this restaurant existed! Ive been eating on West Portal for 15 years and going to Peets (3 doors down) and the..."

Miguel Antonio C

"Outdoor seating, great service and delicious food. I’ve been here twice, one for brunch and once for dinner. I had the pork, my friend had the beef..."

Wilson Tsang

"Phenomenal food, thank you chefs! The girl who served us was great, prompt. We ate at a few other restaurants on our business trip to SF but came..."

Austin Russell

"Love the menu - so many options. For a light meal - try the samplers of causas or ceviche. Super friendly and attentive..."

Monica Morse

"The best Peruvian food that I’ve tried in Northern California. I am Peruvian and the food reminds me of Peru. Good job Franco's Latin Table...."

Tatiana Burns

"Enjoyed the fresh and tasty Peruvian food and sangria. Portions are good size and really liked the many seafood dishes (fish dish I had kept the..."

Tom Lee

"Such great food here! I liked almost everything I tried. Starters were ceviche with a side of fried plantains, beef empanadas, and crab cream-stuffed..."

Christine Mamuad

"The staff is very good in customer service and the food is delicious. The lomo saltado is my favorite and recommended by waiter Bryan Paredes. Thank..."

Mareling Michelle Balladares

"Outdoor seating is available along Portola - in direct sunlight which will be good when it starts to get cooler, and they offer umbrellas next to the..."

Aileen Corpuz

"Food is good but not good as I expected. They used to have a delicious vegetarian specialty (the quinoa dish) and when I went last time they told me..."

Sandra Suárez

"Great menu with lots of variety without being unmanagably long. We were served by the very gracious and enthusiastic owner. We went with small-plates..."

Stuart Meighan

"Very nice restaurant and service We love ceviches and decided to try it here. The price and portion and the options of ceviches are amazing. Very..."

Paris Snow

Isa

83/100 (4030 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Came here to celebrate my 6-Year wedding anniversary with my wife. We had such a great time. Service was amazing, and the food was even more so. The..."

Carlos Miguel Rama

"I came here with friends to celebrate my birthday, and everything was splendid. Sam was willing to answer to all my questions regarding the event..."

kojently

"This is my old time favorite dating spot for a very long time. They changed the ownership and the atmosphere still good. However, food quality..."

Jean Tsou

"Amazing French Cuisine. The server is friendly, the food is so delicious, fresh and tasty. They were flexible and substituted the veggies for me..."

Hanan Hamad

"I loved the vibe of this place. Don't skip it based on its small entrance. They have a large seating area at the back with nice outdoor lights and..."

Kanika Shah (Alice)

"Finding this place was a highlight of my trip. Incredible service and ambiance. And the food was exquisite. The “limited time only” beef short..."

Diana McKeown

"I went to Isa for SF Restaurant week. They had a 4 course set menu. First, let's talk about the place and the ambiance. The restaurant is in a nice..."

ayush kalani

"Came here for SF restaurant week. Overall very nice experience and our server was really great and fun to talk to. I was a huge fan of their duck and..."

Jade Chen

"With so many places to eat in San Francisco, I have to say this was one of my favorites. The food was really good, ambiance was on fleek, granted we..."

KC C

"A wonderful French cuisine restaurant serving wonderful food. I had a great experience trying out some interesting twists on some classic dishes. The..."

David Lee

Beso

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place to meetup with friends or have a casual date. Up to 3 can share the seafood paella. Dish takes a while but worth it. Nice size portions,..."

Bijan Saenic

"This is the first that i begin my vegetarian Adventure. Very cool atmosphere it was very good food. I think it's a great place to take dates. But..."

Damion Hooks

"Great food ! Authentique Spanish cuisine. The waiters are patient, helpful, efficient and overall adorable..."

Eline Zhang

"I love this place and it has awesome dishes. Chicken and Churros is one of my favorites. The prices are very reasonable and also the portions. Can't..."

Jocelyn Behrens

"Pretty good food and friendly staff, but 2 pots of the French press coffee had a lot of grounds in them, probably defective..."

John G

"Delicioso! First time here and I very much enjoyed every plate. My family and I ordered a couple appetizers as well as a meat & seafood paella, did..."

Ms Juliette

"Came here for a quick brunch with a girlfriend. Service was impeccable and they were very accommodating of our weird requests. We got the asparagus..."

Sherry Li

"Came here for Restaurant Week. Ambiance is warm and inviting, exposed brick and timber gave it a cozy rustic feel. Servers were attentive and very..."

Marie M

"This is the type of place that reminds you why SF is so cool! Amazing food, seriously I want to try every single dish. Amazing vibe, the staff is..."

Adrian Sanchez

"What a great tapas place. The servers are great, especially Miguel. He's from Spain and will give you all the info on ther dishes to Spanish culture...."

Rich Bigtree

"Great share plates! Good wine! The owner is very friendly and welcoming and the gorgeous waiters are all excellent! But VERY noisy. You have to yell..."

Rob Seide

"Awesome! Try one of the Paellas (we had the one with lobster broth), and you won't be disappointed. Very tasty. Only issues are the sky high prices..."

Dev Park

"Food was delicious. Staff was very friendly, welcoming and attentive. This place offers bottomless mimosa where they bring an actual bottle of..."

Stefanie Koerner

"Great service start to end. Small plates with very nicely balanced flavor. Charcuterie was very delish and high quality. The pork belly was amazing..."

Christopher Hughes

"Excellent food! Large variety of tapas and the happy hour menu is reasonably priced. I really enjoyed every dish! Everything was seasoned..."

Jonathan Hau

Barcino

83/100 (1012 ratings)

"EXCELLENT times are awaiting you at Birba. Featuring 2 patios, an intimate interior, and a personable staff, this is a cute rest stop to sip and..."

Ellis Ott

"The patio is confortable and cute. The drinks and food were great. I would happily go back for more. They also sell wine bottles and imported Italian..."

Arthur Molines

"This is an amazing wine bar with great bites and an outstanding patio! Definitely..."

Bryan Ison

"This place has an adorable patio in the back. It’s shielded from the wind, which, in SF, is a non-trivial matter. I thought the wine selection was..."

Emilio Reyes Le Blanc

"My wife found this place while we were wandering around Hayes Valley looking for a happy hour. Really fun, interesting menu with delicious vegetarian..."

Oren Williams

"What a lovely little wine bar. It’s only a block away from Hayes. They have a nice selection of wine. There is seating up front at the parklet and..."

Kay Bee

"Had: Joh Babt Schafer Riesling Trocken 2021, Deviled Egg,..."

Stephanie Young-Eun Jung

"This place is a rad little spot. They're soo nice! and their selection of wines are full of so many gem's you've never heard of. Their staff is..."

Harrison McArtor

"I’ve lived abroad and the wine selection is extraordinary! These wines bring back wonderful memories! The food selection is unique and delicious...."

Jennie Jackson

"Fun little spot to stop in for a drink and light meal! The back patio was beautiful and all of the staff members were so friendly and knowledgeable!..."

Kirk Ingham

"The ambiance is very nice and the drink menu is great. However, I would not recommend coming here for dinner. The food items in the menu are mostly..."

Armen Forget

"Nice wine bar with a great atmosphere in their backyard. Great selection of wines and their food to accompany the wine was..."

Luis Alejandro Crespo Falco

"Absolutely love this place! The wine selection is delightful and their cheese and charcuterie plate one of the best in SF. The service is always very..."

Marisa Abel

"I chose the patio at Birba to host my 50th birthday party and couldn’t be happier with the experience. The food and service was all top notch, my..."

Hannah Sowd

"Delicious varieties of wine and excellent appetizers. I visited Birba for an event and then as very happy with the atmosphere, selection and their..."

Kara Fuller

"Best girl dinner ever. Loved the vibes, servers, food, and wine. What a lovely..."

Danielle Bredicean

"Favorite wine bar in the Bay area. Very cute cozy place🤎 Warm vibe. They have beautiful terrace..."

SoYu Kim

"Nice patio at the back with multiple selections of wine, some beer and cocktails..."

Lucía S

Alegrias Food From Spain

83/100 (1634 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Dinner

Mid-range

"From the atmosphere to the food and service, everything was absolutely suberb!!!!! The shrimp in the spicy sauce was my fiance 's favorite. They even..."

Brandie Lee

"Paella is worth the wait! The rabbit was to die for. I'm not a fan of seafood but there are so many options I didn't have to compromise! My favorite..."

Rachel Ann Millar

"My family and I have been coming here for the past 17 years. Simply the best authentic Spanish food in SF and the Bay Area! The owner and staff are..."

Mark Serrano

"Probably the best tapas I've ever had, and the wine list rocked. If you've never had a carmenere (red wine) before, you must try a glass here. Hats..."

Monica Pinon

"Great food, paella, tapas, tortilla espanola, grilled cattlefish, anchovies, mussels are all delicious. Excellent service, cozy..."

Clarita Pimentel Hoganas

"It's a must go if you visit San Francisco. Great atmosphere, service and..."

Philip Griffin

"Everything was delicious and tasted just like it does in Spain. Best sangria we ever..."

Antonia Pereira Tognetti

"Cliente leal por los últimos 10 años...�Loyal client for the last ten years. Love this..."

Jesús Alfredo Campos

"Fabulosa Paella Valenciana, tapas, buenos vinos y deliciosos postres. El restaurante tiene un ambiente muy romántico y..."

Adriana Cavitt

"Great Tapas! There were 7 of us and we all found lots of things we loved, there was lots of sharing. The service was excellent..."

Julie North

"Excelente. Hermoso lugar, la mejor comida de San Francisco, una atención inigualable y sus dueños, un encanto de personas. Excelentes platos y el..."

Gise Suarez

"La paella, empanadas de carne, gambas al ajillo estuvieron exquisitas todo..."

Maria Barahona-Mapy

"I love this place, it was delicious. The paella was delicious, excellent wine and service. Can't wait to go..."

Elma Hayde Cota

"Best Paella � their customer service is..."

Margarita Alcantar Holmes

"El mejor resto de San Francisco y la mejor atención!! La comida de primera!!..."

Carolina Montes

"Our friends have been here many times and wanted to go again before moving out of SF. I don’t always love Tapas but have to agree it’s pretty..."

Alicia DiGiammarino

"Much bigger than meets the eye. The decor is cutesy. Food is pretty good. The empanadillas de carne were our..."

Jaqui Walters

"Nice tapas restaurant. Service is good and wines are great. Portion size is not very large for its paella but flavor is good. It also serves many..."

Xici L

"I went here last night with my coworkers and this was the first time any of us had been at this restaurant. They treated us extremely well and were..."

Brena Andring

"The best paella in SF. I studied abroad in Valencia and outside of Valencia, this is the best paella I’ve had. Would definitely recommend this..."

Tim Wang

"One of the best restaurants in the Marina. Flamenco music, paella, and relaxing vibes make this a very unique..."

Edwin Sellers

"This place was so good. Due to the pandemic we were the only reservation that night nonetheless the service was exceptional. Ordered pretty much all..."

Richard Garcia

"The food and atmosphere felt very authentic. It was as if I was transported to Spain for an evening. Home style vibes with genuine flavors. We were..."

Amy Dahlberg

"Good food, great ambience, kind staff and a lovely dinner experience sums up our time at Alegrias. There is ample street parking, make reservations..."

Ashley Phillips

"If you want to feel like you’re having dinner in someone’s wonderfully decorated dining room this is the place for you. The staff is incredibly..."

Vika Arand

Canela Bistro & Wine Bar

82/100 (2410 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I came here with a group of 10 and this place was great for a group dinner - the table was pre heated and the table was outside at a private..."

Jenny Xu

"Visited to celebrate my mom's birthday. We made a reservation on a Sunday at 6:30pm via Opentable for their paella and tapas pre-fixe menu, which..."

Michelle Barnes

"It was our first time here, and it did not disappoint! We left the food choices up to our server, as we wanted to try some things outside our comfort..."

Ruthie Thomas

"We had a fantastic experience at Canela’s. We decided to come here for a SF Resturant Week experience and were able to get a dinner reservation on..."

Tristan San Luis

"I came here for restaurant week for the $75 dinner, and it was absolutely amazing. The restaurant is beautiful inside, and much bigger than expected...."

Jess M

"This was a mixed bag for us. The chicken skewers and the Tempranillo were arguably the best tapa and the best wine we had ever had (and we love..."

Alicia Brown

"I love this place. Food is delicious, service pretty good, lovely atmosphere . However it is a bit..."

Claire Hennessy

"This now our favorite Spanish tapas/wine bar. We went there for my wife's birthday. We didn't have reservation, but the super friendly waitstaff went..."

Michael Wu PhD

"My aunt and I had a very lovely meal at Canela. Our table was seated outside, safely distanced from other guests. The staff that waited on us were..."

Amanda Root

"This place is an absolute gem and I’m embarrassed that it took me 10 years to visit. 1. The octopus is fantastic 2. The seafood paella is excellent..."

David Kanter

"I love it here. The atmosphere is absolutely amazing and the customer service is stellar. The recommendations made by the staff are spot on and just..."

Asi Afuhaamango

"I have walked by this place so many times for years and never realized what an absolute gem it is until now. We just stumbled in, drawn by the..."

Christine Mamuad

"We just went for cocktails! 🍹 Are the best! I love the transcendent pride, we were full when we went there but for sure we will come back for some..."

Ximena Joshi

"Made reservations on a Friday night for that same Friday night, party of six. The server was very personable and gave us recommendations on the..."

Stephanie Wu

"The food is absolutely delicious and the owner made me feel right at home. He paced the courses perfectly. The croquettes and chocolate olive oil..."

Eric Tu

"Everything was delicious and really well portioned. Sangria was amazing. Service was great too. Highly..."

Lorenzo Gentile

"A wonderful place for yummy tapas! Portion sizes are excellent and everything is well-flavored. Highly recommend for..."

Victoria Galvan

Piqueos

82/100 (2564 ratings)

"Rare to give an establishment 5/5, but this place is college's best kept secret. Upon walking in, you're greeted by a host/bar tender, entertainment..."

N

"My daughter was in town and went there. The next day I asked her what kind of food she'd like. She wanted to go..."

Billie M

"A stellar Peruvian restaurant with some of the most amazing tastes I've experienced in a long time. The pickled yams, the mushrooms on top of the..."

Frank A. Brash

"Loved both the food and service. Menu has several authentic Peruvian dishes and cocktails were well made too. Service was very good as well. Overall..."

Deepa Shiv

"All the dishes we ordered were very delicious. The meat portion was huge and all the flavors were well balanced. Cocktails were tasting too. Plus the..."

Ami Zou

"This quaint little place on Cortland has the coziest vibe! The inside is like a small home dining room, and the outside parklet they have made..."

Lauren Accurso

"Nice, not crowded. We sat outdoors. Food was fresh and DELICIOUS!! Staff was attentive and helpful. Choices were great. 2 of us, we shared dishes*..."

B.B. Olive

"Exquisite tastes and aromas in every detail! I wish we had taken photos but we were so happy to eat. Courteous service with pleasant and well..."

Ingrid M

"This was our first dining experience in SF after pandemic restrictions lifted and we have been back several times since. There are more expensive..."

Peter Stone

"I was taken here for a late birthday dinner. We went on a Wednesday. It happened to be a slower night for them. We ordered sangria to start off with..."

Alejandro Carrillo

"We chose this restaurant randomly as we walked through the neighborhood. The staff was warm and welcoming and the food was delicious. The pulpito..."

Kenrick Thomas

"Great atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. Always fire music! There were not that many pescatarian/vegetarian options though. The staff is so..."

Alice Garner

"Every bite of the pork belly anticucho melted in my mouth, bringing the joys of wellcooked saturated fats. The lomo saltado was perfectly prepared:..."

Umayr Hassan

"Simple, quiet, relaxing, and offering perfect food... Piqueo's is a hidden gem of the SF restaurant scene. I'm not sure why I'm only leaving a review..."

Dario Presezzi

"5 stars!! We sat outside near the heat lamps and without even asking, were brought blankets for our legs. The drink was on spot perfect. I wanted..."

vicky morrell

"Good authentic Peruvian food. Selection of land and seafood dishes. The quinoa crusted shrimp outstanding! Service a little..."

Paul Chan

"Wonderful evening out with my husband. We sat outside on a chilly night on 2/25/23 (coats and heaters kept us plenty warm). This was our first time..."

Bernadette Castagnola

"All appetizer and side items we had were wonderful! Good Sangria. Didn't see any main entree dishes for..."

Serena Mysore

"The fish, in particular chevice de pescado, is excellent and goes very well with plantain crisps. Enjoy the sangria with your dinner and take a look..."

Angelo Rauseo

Gitane

Accepts American Express

"My wife's cousin took us to this hidden gem and we couldn't have had a more enjoyable meal. The service was spot on and the food was out of this..."

David Harden

"Last night we had one of the best dinners we have ever had anywhere. The paella was out of this world and I'm difficult to please. Everything was..."

Janet Stewart Veta

"One of the best restaurants downtown such a hidden secret and gem always go every year for my birthday never a disappointment the food is always..."

William Ducati Brown

"The best food I've had in SF in a long time. Chef Michael Reyes soignewest has mastered his art here. Terrific wine pairing menu, unique food,..."

Doug Klein

"Great Vive!! And great food! Hard to find but worth it. I found this place by accident about 16 years ago, and loved..."

Jesse Guerrero

"Magnificent food, charming and knowledgeable staff, and lovely decor which is cosy and elegant. There is an element of surprise too, as you pass..."

James Plater

"I loved the hospitality, interior decor and most of all the delicious..."

Juan Gomez

"The BEST surprise pre-wedding meal EVER!... EXCELLENT experience and..."

Gabe Winn

"Great Night! Magnificent Food!!!.. When i get back to SF i will be at Gitane!! no doubt bout it!!..."

Karloz Bolaños

"Gracious caring staff that accommodated our requests! Happy Birthday to my love..."

Dixon RH

"the food is great and the interior decor is amazing! the atmosphere is perfect for a romantic date, as well as they're outside..."

Oscar Antonio Samarron

"Wonderful G&T , sangría and..."

Angelica Altamira

"We enjoyed our meal here... Great service and nice selection on the menu for restricted diets, which they were able to accommodate. Good wine..."

Mark B

"Confession - I have never eaten at the restaurant but the bar here is a gem. Rarely crowded, intimate space, friendly staff, and they make some of..."

Howard Sewell

"Wow, what a gem. Hidden in a tiny little street that you usually would avoid, this place features covered and heated outdoor seating as well as a..."

Jonas Gebhardt

"What's there not to love? Ambiance is perfect for an intimate dinner. Nice variety of appetizers ( the bonbons are amazing) and main dishes ( tasty..."

Kimberly Johnson

"Absolutely love the decor and space. Its very intimate and sexy. Our waiter was good and attentive. The food was very good but some things were over..."

Jennifer Lee Donaker

"This was a great place to go during our mom/daughter San Francisco trip. We got there a bit early so there was no wait for our reservation. The food..."

Renee Pasman

"I had been wanting to go inside and experience Gitane but it's so popular that took me a while. Finally last night I had a great dinner here. Try to..."

Adrian Sanchez

"This place is totally fun. Food is on point. Great wine and Sherry list. I had the Moroccan salmon, salt cod relleno, and Brussels sprouts. All were..."

Joseph Volk

"Sooooooo good. At the time of my visit, I had the sweet meats as my appetizer, and the lamb as my main course. Absolutely amazing! And the wine menu..."

Shirell B.

"I ate here last night and loved It! The piquillo stuffed peppers and trout entree were fabulous. The cocktail mixed for me by bar manager Greg..."

Peter Preciado

"I planned a surprise 30th birthday trip for my wife to San Francisco, and Gitane was our favorite part of the entire vacation! I cannot say enough..."

F. William DeVore, IV

"I didn't think I would find another restaurant in Claude Lane that I would love as much as Cafe Claude but Gitane definitely lives up to the hype! ..."

Leah Edun

"I don't drink gin too much so I wasn't sure I was going to love this bar. Man was I wrong! It's a beautiful space and they really impressed me with..."

Amanda Astey

"I may be a little biast because this is the night I was proposed too! We had a 7 course meal.amd every single dish was nothing short of outstanding...."

Jessica Sale (Jess Sale)

"4+ for service; 3 for food. Walk into this hidden lane with nice selection of food and wine. Best dishes are rabbit loin and jamon Serrano and the..."

Hotung

"Very interesting and sexy ambiance and it looks more like a bar than restaurant. We came for dinner and heard good things about it. Dishes are very..."

Claudia Fung

B44

81/100 (2680 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"In town for a conference and wanted some wine and tapas. B44 truly hit the spot!!! Excellent bites and some great wine choices. We really enjoyed the..."

Shannon Albeke

"My friend and I were walking through Belden place looking for a place for dinner and decided to try this spot out. The restaurant itself is nice,..."

Humera Shaikh

"3.5 stars. The food was pretty good, but nothing overly special for the price. was recommended the brisket cannelloni and it was just ok. Brisket had..."

A Guidry

"Ambience feels rather Spanish. A selection of Tapas and other dishes, service a bit slow. Quality is fine but not overly exciting. Best choices for..."

Nathalie Nebelius

"My husband and I had a 6:30 reservation, but we missed it as our prior engagement ran late. We got there an hour later and thankfully they had one..."

Tilly Lewis

"We had a wonderful evening at this bistro. The service was very friendly and it had a fun and funky ambiance. I lived in Spain for a few years and..."

Teddi Carbonneau

"Was a lovely dinner in an interestingly decorated place that is dual identity. Catalan/Spanish food and French food. The desserts are all in the..."

A K

"My family joined me for my retirement dinner at 6pm on a Monday evening. The atmosphere was relaxed and we had no trouble hearing each other in..."

John Brawn

"This hidden gem is a delight. Pedro and Manuel complemented each other as an excellent serving team. The shrimp tapas were amazing, as well as the..."

Deborah

"Loved this place! You can order from the Spanish inspired menu or the French menu of their sister restaurant. All dishes were great, though we..."

Chelle Davis

"They offered the best paella I've ever tried! And the baby octopus and French onion soup were great too! The waiter and waitress were nice, however..."

Rong Rong

"Excellent food, drinks, service, value. The mussels are consistently great. Everything done with an opinion, never boring or bland. Very nice heated..."

Andrew Becker

"Their tapas are well executed and can easily cost a whole lot more in other SF restaurants. Surprisedly, their french dishes were a bit off, maybe..."

S W

"Good Spanish/Catalan food. Been a while since I've had paella and I thought it was quite good..."

Bikram

"The service here is good, we wanna try squid fideua 🦑 (which is off menu) they made it for us, and it’s soooo good!! 😀👍..."

Ying Jiang

Esperpento

81/100 (1402 ratings)

"I ordered a grilled salmon, which was pretty good. The mushrooms soup was really good too. I thought the cabbage that came with it was cooked, but it..."

Claudio Pubill

"It was my first time trying Spain food. I tried squid ink seafood paella and mariscada. I like marriscada than another one but both were..."

Sohyun Park

"Delicious food! Ate pescatarian and loved the meal! We at the grilled artichokes, the red snapper strips, and the potato/onion/egg pancake thing. All..."

Josh Raikin

"When we want to visit another country, the first thing that comes to mind is to enjoy its culinary gastronomy. I have had the opportunity to visit..."

Lita

"Service was great. Food was tasty and reasonably..."

Frank Huang

"Awesome food and service. Really liked the paella here and the bread with sauce provided for free. The decor could improve but then again it kinda..."

Subhayu Chakravorty

"After my fabulous trip to Spain I wondered if I could find good paella. I found it courtesy of my Northern California Camino group! We capped off a..."

B V

"I don’t even want to leave a review because I don’t want anyone else knowing about this secret gem. This is just always a 10/10 for price to..."

amy simendinger

"It's been too long since I've eaten @ esperpe to. Great service, great food and comfortable..."

Jacqueline Tona

"I have been to many restaurants around the world but nothing feels like Esperpento. There is something really special about this place, the food, the..."

Yasmin Sameni

Cha Cha Cha

81/100 (3063 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Loved this spot. Service and food were awesome. The decor was fun. Odd mixture of Chinese and Mexican but just loved..."

Francine Henderson

"Your Sangria and tapas are enough of a motivation for me to buy an airline ticket and come back "home" to San Francisco for a..."

Mitra Forati

"LOVE this place! Looking forward l visiting next..."

Rebecca Reed

"The food was delicious, the fried bananas with black beans were unique but full of flavor. The paella mix was fresh as was the fish in it. The..."

Alex W

"The food was great, I had the cheese quesadillas. The ambience looks amazing and the server was nice. It's near the amoeba music store so a good..."

Debi Majumdar

"Stopped and shopped in Haight Ashbury for Burning Man, and we found this Caribbean fusion restaurant located in the heart of this thriving SF..."

april zheng

"Great place! Great service, excellent food with very nice portions, and very reasonable price! I had the vaca house dish - steak with beans and..."

Global Explorer

"Cha Cha Cha never disappoints! From the Shrimp and chicken wings to Sangria that’s all you need. Oh yea, and keep the bread coming too. When dining..."

Keena Middleton

"Love the atmosphere! Went there recently because the restaurant I wanted to go to was closed on the day. I am so glad I got to try Cha Cha..."

Eranga Lakmal

"Stopped in while visiting San Francisco. We were blown away at how good this place is. We had ceviche, calamari and the pork with yucca and ajo..."

Nicole VanWie

"Cha Cha Cha is a vibrant and lively restaurant that truly captures the spirit of the Caribbean. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted with..."

Andrew

"The decor is a vibe in itself. We got the big pitcher of Sangria, great choice! We also got the amazing Cajun garlic shrimp which has a sauce you can..."

De'Von Walker

"Helpful staff. Very good food. I love the decor and love sitting near the window in the bar and watching Haight Street life go..."

Mary Franklin

"Update July 2023: had the BBQ pork quesadilla which was tangy and good. The Jalapeño margarita was not so good. Service was impersonal and slow. Had..."

Anil Pannikkat

"Friend of mines from Sacramento took me here while I was visiting the Bay Area. She said it's one of her spots in Frisco and it lived up to the hype...."

Ed Stevens (Skelle Top)

"First time here! Expectations were high since a couple of people hyped it up. We were able to squeeze in 8 people and all of us had a fun time. The..."

Edison Huang

"every time i come to san francisco- this is a necessary stop. give me some sangria. give me some cajun shrimp. and give me all the bread… that’s..."

Lexy Popa

"Calamari was amazing great dipping options. Drinks tasty and..."

Kurt “Kurt Magic” Gilbertson

"TL;DR: This is an excellent Latin themed small plates restaurant with cocktails and ample seating. Highly recommended to visit. Awesome portions,..."

Brendan

"Fast and cordial service, food had some very good items like the empanadas and the sangria. Music is good and had a really authentic Latin..."

Lucía S

"Very nice atmosphere. Went on a local’s recommendation. Ordered a glass of sangria and the prawn Cajun shrimps. Both very tasty. They also give..."

Ceyda Z

"Fun Cuban inspired bar and restaurant with rustic colorful feel. Food is legit - you can watch the tasty creations being made after ordering...."

Patrick Wynn

La Mar Cebicheria Peruana

80/100 (5317 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Loved everything about this restaurant! If you love seafood and ceviche this is the place for you! They have an excellent menu and the food tasted..."

Jemellee Quijano San Miguel

"Tonight was our first night in San Fran (visiting from New Zealand) and we can honestly say it was made an even better, entertaining night because of..."

Brii Eggleton

"Excellent Service. Serving staff went above and beyond... and the food! Oh, my! We pretty much ordered the whole menu, and shared everything at the..."

Barbara Espinosa

"This place make you feel the culture of another country while still keeping to the traditional SF culture. The cevecie is some of the best I have..."

Rick Grepo

"Lovely place with a fun menu that will bring you back. All the food was great. If you want to spend a lot you can, of course. But you can also get..."

Christine Kirk

"The food is delicious bud poor service we pay high dollars for the food and the ambiance bud service is not good I go there very often bud I’m..."

Alex Bernard

"The food and service was great! Would definitely recommend to friends and family! (If that doesn't help, I would like to mention we're Peruvian! So..."

Natalie Gavelan

"The food was awesome. The service was quick and friendly. Go enjoy great food and..."

Ramon Espinoza

"One of my favorite places to eat at! I have been here a few times with different sets of friends because I always love an excuse to eat here! I have..."

Nishtha Choudhary

"Fantastic. Some dishes were better than others. 1st course of tasting menu and ceviche sampler were our favorite. The tasting menu dessert was a..."

Elizabeth Dickens

"The food here is delicious and the staff are very attentive. They explained everything on the menu beforehand which was really nice. Loved the..."

Justin Gu

"We found this spot when looking at a list of restaurants that were participating in Restaurant Week and we loved it! The interior design has an..."

Amy H.

"My first experience with Peruvian food surpassed all expectations. Our group of four ordered a variety of dishes: two hot appetizers, one cold..."

Jan Tse

"Every holiday we finish our Christmas shopping with a meal here. Its wonderful. The food is so good, perfectly authentic, fresh, well seasoned and..."

Rita Ortiz

"Best meal we ever had. Flowers Chardonnay was perfect pairing for Ceviche sampler. Empanadas were delicious. Dungeness 🦀 paella special was ......"

Sidney Yules

"Excellent service, amazing flavors and reasonably priced. The "chips" can be used for every dish! We waited only 15 minutes at the bar before we sat..."

Christos Bletsios

"If you like sea food this is a must go in San Francisco. Atmosphere is incredible and the food, fantastic. It is expensive but it worth. The only..."

Fabricio Sanchez

"Good restaurant, expensive :) (like everything in SF). Food is good, however, the same restaurants but overseas (yes, it’s a chain) were way..."

DemanDeSoleil

Hayes Street Grill

78/100 (5676 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have eaten at the Hayes Street Grill for years. I've enjoyed the food sometimes, sometimes not so much. The staff is always courteous and..."

Laura Peters

"$$$ Had a reservation and were promptly seated. Quick service for drinks and decently quick for starters and entrées. Liked everything I ate but the..."

Bay Walker

"If you're looking for something that has a little history in the area, this is the place to go! Food and service were excellent as..."

Janiece Lorey

"Such good food. Love the old Town vibe. Ever paper checks hand written. Small menu. Everything was great, minus the absurdly overpriced scoop of ice..."

Patrick Maffio

"We picked this restaurant due to its close proximity to the New Conservatory Theater. We made on-line reservations and we were immediately seated..."

PG Brickhouse

"A SF staple, especially before the symphony, which is evident in the crowd that dines there. Always good food, attentive servers. A warm familiar..."

Ines Farris

"Every dish was a amazing from start to finish! Scallop, Sole, Calamari were cooked to perfection. The dessert tastes like..."

Hsu-Hsin Chen

"Our food was fantastic, especially the salads and oysters to start. Our server was a sweetheart. We’ll come back next time we’re in..."

Emily Overstreet

"I ordered the fillet of sole which was perfectly cooked. The Acme bread was wonderful. It was the best meal I’ve had in recent memory. The cannoli..."

Judith Rosenberg

"The food is always wonderful. As is the staff. We love this restaurant, one of our..."

Ginger Withers

"This is one of the first places I visited upon arriving in The Bay Area. Little has changed. We even have some of the same waiters. First and..."

Richard Albert (Richard Albert)

"Amazing as always. I had the scallops and two glasses of wine. We sat by the bar and rather enjoyed our..."

Lorenzo D'Aniello

"This place was to die for. The service was amazing. The oysters were so good we ordered another round. The greens were so good I dont know why anyone..."

sassy tink

"The food isn't bad, and service is fast - like, alarmingly fast... dishes arrive within 2 minutes of being ordered. But way, way overpriced. $33 - or..."

Tom Tytunovich

"Traditional, old SanFrancisco atmosphere, service, and classic seafood right in the heart of new alternative cuisine..."

Ron Buckhammer

Fresca

78/100 (1567 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really enjoyed this place, as it hit all the right notes: awesome ceviches, good service, nice, chill ambiance. Lamb meatballs in foie gras cream..."

Christine Mamuad

"Generous, tasty portions. I like how there wasn't too much sauce in the lomo..."

Kim E

"Nice dining experience with decent food and good servers, though they were a little slow about getting my cheek. Slightly more upscale Peruvian food..."

Lena Wu

"I had the ceviche sampler platter and tuna, both of which were excellent. I've only eaten here once, but I could observe that great care was taken in..."

Matthew Coss

"I can't believe it took me 4 years to visit this place. We tried the samplers that are offered on menu, but, the absolute standout was the..."

Beatriz Lacerda de Sousa

"Fresca is one of my favorites. The best pork chop I've ever had was here. Also, I love their sangria and tiger prawns. You can't go wrong with the..."

Julia Karr

"While I've only been to Fresca once, I have to give them a shoutout for excellent service. This place is packed all the time, so you can expect the..."

Grace L

"If you want good ceviche, this is a great place to go! They have at least 8 different types of ceviche. You can have a sampler plate and try 4..."

Marissa Mayer

"I have been coming here for years (more frequently since I returned from a long in Peru), and I have always been impressed with Fresca's food and..."

Marc G

"5 people - 5 stars! Definitely will come back. I've been coming to this location (and the original) and the flavors are still great. Surprised that..."

Richard Gil

"Huge fan of this place. If you're looking for to-die-for Cerviche and awesome tasting Sangria then you're in the right place. I highly recommend..."

James Bostock

"Don't get me wrong, the food is very good, the service just dampens the whole experience. Slow, unorganized wait staff. The few times I have been..."

Chelsea Zamudio

"Great food, great service and a nice break from all the hipster spots. This place has been here for years and the food never disappoints. Anything..."

Nicole Cahill

Patio Espanol

"We had a dinner and dance party here. The venue was big enough to accommodate about 300 guests. Their coffee was very good and the their tiramisu..."

Ruby C Wight

"Great value buffet included wine and coffee. No so many kinds of food but still cheap..."

Iku Masataira

"Plenty of parking. Plenty of space to spread out. Not too noisy. Very bright. Food is old tradition. Great servers. Take your time ordering...."

Sf Bluejade

"Very good place for a large anniversary party that we had. I would highly recommend it for such occasions. Good food for so many people (160). New..."

golden mccormick

"Food was good. Reasonable price. Big portion. Nice n clean with good service. I ordered today special , main course combination deep fried seafood..."

Pauline Chow

"The Paella is one of the best I've tasted. We also had the Combination New York Steak with grilled onions and Prawns. Steak was tender and flavorful...."

Gerri Taylor

"Calamari with garlic and red pepper served with lemon..."

Jo S

"too much rice not seafood. for the price. I could have made it myself. next time I'll order the steak dishes. otherwise our cute waitress did a good..."

Laurie Santa Elena Poligrates

"Great food especially for the price. Good service, relaxed and slower like Spain (make sure you are not in a hurry when you come) and friendly like..."

Connie

"The price was well worth my food. I was served a lot to my suprise and the food was full of flavor! If your looking for somewhere to celebrate..."

Marisabel Gil

"Food was very good, but it is very Cultural food, So not everyone will enjoy it, Spanish food, lots if Rice , seafood, sausage, but it is very..."

Yvette Vigil

"This is probably the most authentic Spanish food you will find outside of Spain. Come prepared to spend a couple hours eating as you would do in..."

Geoff Berg

"Had a great time at the New Year's..."

LuzMaria Castro

"El Patio is the best place to have the perfect wedding, quinceañeras, and any kind of event. The food is very delicious and the service is..."

Brim & Jenny

"Patio Espanol is a hidden gem, a secret that hides in plain sight! We went there for their Sunday brunch and they delivered on all grounds ; a..."

Suvrajit Saha

Bask

77/100 (1520 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Dinner

Mid-range

"Great food. Shrimp was cooked really good. Lamb's marination was very good. Mushroom was amazing. octopus was flavourful. Will definitely go..."

Haydar Celik

"My husband and I went here for a Friday night dinner. We did reserve online on the same day. I think we were lucky since most folks were probably out..."

Angelica SF

"We happened to find this gem quite serendipitously. First up- they have an actual Spanish Mourvedre. If that's not awesome enough they have a section..."

Gagan Saksena

"We ordered 3 dishes - Mushrooms (5/5), Patatas Bravas (4/5, Potato dish), Plant based meatball (2/5, Didn’t like the taste and texture), Spicy..."

Aman Gupta

"Amazing food, amazing service and a beautiful and caring owner! We were in a quick trip to SF to relax and are self professed foodies. I was..."

Erika Watson

"Delicious food, grilled octopus is must try. Spanish style fried chicken surprised me. Paella Royale is too salty for..."

Tony Yeung

"Great place for a group so you can try lots of the tapas! Good food, and efficient service as..."

Kelly Joslin

"What an absolutely pleasant surprise this was. After a certain joint whose paella went down, we had been hunting for a replacement for over a year..."

Hari Narayan

"Fantastic meal on a beautiful Saturday evening. We shared a number of tapas amongst the 4 of us and everything was delicious, from the charcuterie..."

Martin Guillet

"Gambas Al ajillo were amazing!! Salads were very eclectic and the salmon was perfectly cooked. Good people too! Next time, the..."

Linda Huie

"Wow wow wow!!!! This place was the best find in San Francisco. The environment was amazing... Loved the jam Serrano lamps. The service was top..."

Carlos Rey

"I finally stopped at Bask for dinner and I read not disappointed. I can't wait to go back and try other items on the menu. I started with the squid..."

Dusty Whitesell

"Absolutely no regrets coming to Bask! Great tapas place in the heart of San Francisco. The staff was incredible and lots to choose from the menu. You..."

Kaolhi Ly

"Best Spanish in San Francisco! Paella is great with the sea foods from the Bay Area. And the stake was soft and tasty once you put it in your..."

Y Abe

"DELICIOUS! Literally everything we ordered was devoured and we thought we over ordered! The ham and cheese croquettes were a tie for my favorite with..."

Megan McDonald

"Good tapas and wine selections. Attentive service. Boquerenos was delicious. Enjoyed the cheese plate, patatas bravas (even accommodated having the..."

Estrellita

Palomino

77/100 (3947 ratings)

"Lovely family restaurant serving Italian food. Came here for dinner and while the menu was limited for Christmas period, the choices were excellent...."

Isabelle Tran

"I love that they have all day happy hour! It's a great bargain. Also, this particular location gets bonus points for their patio view of the bay..."

Ty Lim

"Love this place! Right by the Embarcadero in the heart of financial district, next to Google SF office, the sign board outside makes it hard to..."

Surbhi Verma

"Best pizza place ever. They have fire oven baked thin crust pizzas, fresh toppings and delicious cocktails. Me and my friends love to come here. The..."

Gurnoor Dutt

"Our waiter Jason was terrific. The food was good, well designed and executed. The Brussels sprouts appetizer was great as was the..."

Kevin Osborn

"With a Plant based diet, it’s hard to find places with a lot of options but they are very accommodating to making custom dishes. Wonderful..."

Styves Exantus

"The service is slow outside , but it has a great view of the bay bridge at night . Great outdoor seating in sanfrancisco. The food is good, but they..."

Navjot Singh

"The place was really nice. We we're seated next to the kitchen. It was nice to see the cooks bustling around instead of hiding in a closed kitchen...."

S Richard Cota

"Great place for a happy hour, especially with an outdoor seating and backdrop of bay bridge. Their house burger is definitely you would want to try..."

Prax Chandra

"Service is slow, but the food is great. Good happy hour 3 to close at the bar. Burger was excellent and same with the super thin crust pepperoni..."

Joe Rose

"If you like pasta and thin crust pizza, this place is for you. Service was good when we went for a team dinner. They had ovens to bake the pizzas..."

Ling Lin

"I liked the ambiance, the view, convenience and the happy hour. Not only happy hour with drinks but with some meals. I will come back with friends...."

Jorge Nieves

"Good food and happy hour specials with vegetarian friendly options. The outdoor seating and the tables by the window offer lovely unobstructed views..."

sahithya baskaran

"Delicious food. Friendly and helpful staff. Pizza was..."

Abhi _

"Great food and happy..."

Lillian W

"Friendly staff, good burger and cocktail, and a great view on Bay Bridge from the..."

Martin Brenner

"Service was decent started off a little slow took forever (8 minutes) for a server to greet me, outdoors host self seating. Once greeted my server..."

Reggie Bryant

Fresca

76/100 (1320 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have been to all their locations. Amazing food, ambience and what can I say about the Pisco Sours ? But the best thing has always been the..."

Arturo C. Duran

"We've been dining at Fresca on West Portal for 14 years and the new Irving location features a similar, well thought out, diverse and delicious menu...."

Erika Singer Burke

"I love this place because the food and service are very good. Also great ambience for groups. Luciana the manager is very attentive and..."

Cote Jose

"Exquisito su lomo saltado.. su aji de gallina y la mejor atencion de su manager..."

Jorge Cardenas

"This place is amazing! Great food and wonderful service! One of my top places to go in the..."

Anna Massey

"Super, incredibly tasty food and wonderful..."

Siobhan Guthrie

"Best Peruvian restart ever! I love all the great flavors of the ceviches and food it's just..."

Danny Medina

"the best food in the..."

Masaki Uyema

"Great service, very..."

Kevin Grady

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Mitch Larrivee

"Very good food; pisco sour just decent; service not good at all ( the hipster guy with a mustache was horrible; the girl did..."

Francisco Ángeles

"When we visit our friends in the city, they like to bring us here. What a great place for a special meal. The service and food are exceptional. I..."

Sharlene Washington

"LOVE THEY'RE PISCO SOURS. Everything else is amazing, especially the small plates and civiche. 10/10 I plan on eating here..."

genevieve salazar

"Had a pisco sour it was fantastic. Cerviche was very good to. I ahi tuna coconut milk and..."

V Fes

"Tasty Peruvian food! The anticucho platter was excellent. The tequenos were awesome..."

Catherine Vasquez

"The fried fish around a pile of seafood and shellfish, along with the paella is..."

Steve Muse

"Wow! I do believe this was my first experience of an authentic Peruvian restaurant and this was a good one to start with. The food was spectacular...."

JOHN Bromhal

"Great neighborhood place. Fresh food, attentive service, nice & clean..."

Alma T.

"The atmosphere, service, and food were great. Seems like a good place to bring a small group of friends. The prices were quite a bit higher than we..."

Grant Oakley

"I had one of the best meals I've had in a long long time at Fresca. The drinks were custom made to our liking and outrageously good. Service was..."

Jill Parker

"I love Fresca. One of the best Peruvian Restaurants in San Francisco. The service is always excellent. I love Noe Valley location.. if you go there..."

Gabriela Quintino

"Best Veggie fish I've ever had! Super tasty "veggie quinoa chaufa " wonderful , homemade comforting dishes! Lost to choose from, and very fresh..."

wayn jackson

"Great happy hour with one of the best pisco sour's I've had since coming back from Peru. Ceviche and empanadas were delicious of the happy hour menu..."

JULIE HOLMES

"The food and service are normally good. Today the wait was a little too long. We had a dish called Lomo saltado. The dish itself is $26 Plus we had..."

Michael Cato

"I am Peruvian so I know what Peruvian cuisine is and this place hit it! Awesome food. When we first were sat though we waited more than 10 minutes..."

Verna Brautigam

"enjoyed my meal there with a couple friends the ceviche was excellent very fresh their Pisco sours are also phenomenal I recommend this cool little..."

DjSoMoS

"The food was great. The service was stellar.Asked the waiter what to order and was given perfect tips. My wife,son and I shared a fish,beef and..."

Roger Borchardt

Cesario's

76/100 (3540 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I love this quaint Italian restaurant. It’s just steps away from the JW Marriott where we stay when in San Fran. The owner always steps out to say..."

Nona Damore

"We googled great restaurants near our hotel and Cesario’s popped up. So glad we tried it out. After travelling all night from NZ we were stoked,..."

Jo Malcolm

"The food here is so fresh and very tasty 😋 I loved ❤️ The calamari it was tender and not overly seasoned. And even though the place was small..."

Christine Sumner

"Service and good food. Large freshly cooked portions and fast service at a good price. Can't understand why others don't rate it higher. We have..."

Steve N Lisa Kerr

"We googled Italian restaurants and this little gem popped up. Had a great meal; calamari, spaghetti bolognese, a shell pasta with shrimp pasta sauce..."

K Del Grande

"Incredible! From the atmosphere to the service to the food, everything was incredible! I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants..."

Ralph Salisny

"Nice little find just by our hotel. Small restaurant but was very busy. Super food, great service with friendly staff. Definitely worth looking for..."

Helen Taylor

"A true Italian restaurant..even down to the cappuccino . Great service... Everything was wonderful. Now on the list of my favorite..."

Annette Mansker-Reeb

"We walked into Cesario's, a small intimate Italian restaurant , last night without a reservation. The maitre'd was so nice and arranged a table for..."

Jackie ONeil

"Amazing little Italian restaurant food was phenomenal service was excellent highly..."

John Railsback

"Ottimo ristorantino a due passi da Union Square. Consiglio di prenotare perché è sempre molto frequentato. Pasta cotta alla Italiana e..."

Marco Camozzi

"The food was great and the service was superb! I would definitely come back and recommend to a..."

Elena Ohlin

"It's a lovely little place, cozy and elegant, and the servers were quick and on the ball. We had lasagna and chicken parmesan with pasta and it was..."

Michelle Mitton

"Authentic Italian gem in union square. We had our thanksgiving dinner here and it was a cozy and charming atmosphere. The food was excellent, ..."

Randy

"I had the turkey panini and the lobster ravioli and both were delicious. The bruschetta was a miss, the bread was hard & cold. You can get better..."

1John 2:27

"We love Italian food especially spaghetti carbonara and I must this was probably the best spaghetti carbonara I’ve ever had! Granted I got it..."

Dustin Campbell

"We had a wonderful dinner a few moments ago. Our Uber driver recommended the location in the afternoon and he was absolutely right. There are only a..."

tobykubi

"Good value for money in the centre of San Francisco. I ordered the lobster ravioli and my friend the caprese salad. Regular pasta dishes like penne..."

Elvira P

"Cesario's is a culinary treasure nestled in the heart of San Francisco. This family-owned Italian restaurant exudes a warm and inviting ambiance,..."

Karl Tony

"We visited here for lunch with few friends. We were able to secure table without reservation. We ordered several items like Tuscan chicken, panini,..."

Jayasimha Nuggehalli

"Had an early dinner and ordered a plate of calamari, a chicken marsala and a chicken tuscan. They were a tad bit expensive but the quality and..."

Subhayu Chakravorty

"We visited this quaint little restaurant while on vacation in SF. The sitting is a bit tight, but that was true of everywhere we dinned in the city...."

Richard Klein

"A nice little Italian restaurant with good drinks and great food. I had the lasagna and it was really good, but not a hot as I would have liked......"

Chad Musselman

"What a fantastic quaint Italian restaurant. The entire time we were there the place was packed with a line outside. Service could have been a little..."

Curt Warren

"My friend and I just arrived in San Francisco (her first time) to celebrate a significant birthday and are staying at the Hotel Emblem. We spotted..."

Debbie Ridpath Ohi

"This is a quaint, little spot downtown. Didn’t have a reservation on a Friday night and the older gentleman told us when to come back. He was..."

Anita Johnson

"Very authentic and wonderful Italian meal served to us by a very polite and we'll trained waiter. Atmosphere felt like stepping into little Italy...."

Kris Cross

"This was a cute little place. Popped in after my flight and was ready to eat. The waitress, Eve, was fantastic, very sweet and accomodating. Wasn't..."

Danielle G

Thirstybear Brewing Company

75/100 (2828 ratings)

"The beer was pretty good and there were quite a few options. We tried every beer they had on tap and a couple stood out for sure. The tapas we..."

Corey Strock

"Wow what a surprise to your taste buds!!!! After a long day of work this is the perfect place for food, fun and friends. Atmosphere was live, food..."

1DarkSkin Queen

"The beer flight was a good starter. I would give the hamburger 3 stars, the grilled chicken sando 4 stars. The potatoes are ok but not very..."

Dina Morrison

"The beer is decent, but the service is excellent. The bartenders were very passionate when explaining how their brewery works and what each beer was...."

Sagar Bhatt

"Great location, outstanding cask ale and superb tapas. All delivered with top notch service. The waiter evevn drew me a map to to the closest bus..."

Christian Mercado

"Small but nice selection of different beers on tap. Tapas are really tasty and the thirsty burger is so delicious. Service personal was always..."

Sebastian Schulze

"Went for a business lunch and really enjoyed it. Caesar salad with added chicken was delicious. The deviled eggs could have used a bit more zip. ..."

Scott Matherly

"Hip beer and tapas joint. Food is expensive, but expected in San Francisco. Loved the flatbread! Worth checking out, especially on Sundays when the..."

Jeremy Laurin

"Great selection of brews on draft. Had the Howard Street IPA for 8$ a pint along with the Thirsty Burger which was absolutely fantastic ($16) and..."

Julian Rittmayer

"So the organic brewery thing sounds like a gimmick, but the beer here is great! I got the flight (which was really decently priced) and tried..."

Allen Helton

Picaro Tapas Restaurant

75/100 (2461 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We ate here with several folks from the area. The locals like it here and you will too. The food is tasty and the service is good. They even have..."

Vineeta Dhingra

"Picaro is located in the most iconic location.. The mission district of San Fransisco ! I loved this location the moment we came out of car. The..."

Gitcraker

"Great drink specials (pitchers of sangria) till 7pm. The paellas were ok (lacked a bit of seasoning and tomato flavour). The salsa brava with bread..."

Belinda Chan

"Food was delish, personally I didn't love the paella but everything else was to die for! The tapas were amazing and full of flavor. Dessert was also..."

Jennifer Davidson

"Great atmosphere and good Spanish food. I recommend, especially for big groups. Few restaurants accommodate big..."

Vicky

"This place is definitely now my go-to for Spanish food. It is busily fun environment. We didn't ordered alcohol but we are enjoying the party/..."

Tee Ponsukcharoen

"Came on a Saturday night for dinner, made reservations the morning of. We split 5 tapas, a paella, and 2 pitchers of sangria (plus copious amounts of..."

Neal

"Overall it's a good place. Sangrias were decent and food was overall good. That being said, some food was little bland like paella and carne asada...."

Ivo Marevic

"Came here on a Saturday right around happy hour. Got seated immediately. Service was fast, didn’t have to wait too long for the food to come. The..."

Jane M

"The food was pretty good and it’s a perfect place to bring a big group for a bday party. We went here for our friend’s bday and the food came out..."

N N

"We got the seafood paella (for 2, shared among 3 but it was more than enough), garlic shrimp, and calamari. All were delicious. But the best part was..."

Mint Katavetin

"great happy hour spot serving $14 sangria pitchers until 7pm (even on a saturday!). the rest of the food was mid but well worth it for the happy..."

Andrea Santos

Bota Tapas & Paella Bar

73/100 (1456 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Mark Sadausky

"best breakfast we found in frisco! the service was awsome and super..."

Aatz Osr Adams

"Excellent service and great food a true Spanish Tapas location. The paellas were all cooked to order. We watched from our high top table. Have to..."

Paul Shea

"Seriously the best restaurant meal I've had in ages. The service and atmosphere are also top..."

Rachel B. Clark

"I have eayen there several times and each dish i tried was deee-lish. Service was..."

Richard Siemers

"Absolutely incredible! We were able to get seated right away even without reservations. The seafood paella was super delicious! The service was also..."

Jason Furlan

"My favorites were the mussels, chicken and the seafood paella. Nice, relaxed, fun..."

Linda Pascual Kranzke

"The food was delicious! Everyone needs to order the surf and turf paella 🥘 and the shrimp when they..."

Lauren Rowe

"Delicious food!! Great service!! We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching them cook! Arugula and pear salad with pine nuts was amazing! Meat paella..."

Melissa Ryerse

"Delicious spicy Brüssel sprouts and..."

Clarke Anderson

"Great..."

Raffy Conlu

"After living in Spain for a year, it’s been hard to find actual good Spanish food in the US, this place was phenomenal and meet those expectations...."

Allison Brightfield

"I recently had a fantastic dining experience at Bota Tapas & Paella Bar with a group of two. Our waiter welcomed us with a warm smile and introduced..."

Alice Hou

"Having lived in Spain for several months, it is always a challenge to find excellent Spanish food stateside. Bota, however, exceeded all..."

Loves Traveling

"Place was amazing! Food was phenomenal, atmosphere was great our waiter(Che I think her name was)was super nice and gave us the perfect amount of..."

leo nardo

"Nice ambiance and great staff. I was greatly disappointed with the paella maybe because I got the meat one. Chorizo should not be in the paella as..."

Danielle Delafuente

"It's a rare treat when you find a hotel thar actually cares about their lobby bar/restaurants. I mean, you get it. Their concern lays with the rooms,..."

Sir Kent

"Bota has a very hip and cute ambiance. You can choose to sit at a high top table or standard. We ordered the Jamon Serrano charcuterie board, pulpo,..."

Asi Afuhaamango

"Simply the best place to eat prior to a concert at the Fox Theater. Right across the street from the Fox, gourmet Spanish cuisine. We had 2 amazing..."

David B. Karpf, MD

"Fresh complex flavors. The best seat in the house is at the bar overlooking the open kitchen. The chef's and supporting team display an exceptional..."

Clarence Davis Jr.

"Tapas were delicious. In my opinion, the best were the oysters. The wine suggested by the waiter was very good. Paellas were a little bit too dry and..."

Łukasz Koniecki

"We randomly found this place by walking around and was pleasantly surprised the quality food as well as service. Octopus and paella was all pretty..."

Leah Park

"Stopped in for lunch and am glad I did. Service was pretty bad but in a good way. They were very disorganized then again they had just opened. The..."

Stephen G

"We stopped off here as a quick wine and Tappas stop before a night out. So fun! We enjoyed the wine and we can highly-recommend the shoshito..."

Steven Ludwig

"Paella and tapas eatery outside Union Square. One of the better squid ink paella’s I’ve had in the city. The tapas are a good size and very..."

Mario Dos Campollo

"Absolutely phenomenal food! From start to finish, every item we ordered from the tapas menu was perfection! Highly recommend! I had no idea "lemon..."

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