We are about to share everything we know about the best restaurants in San Francisco with you today. Hopefully you will be able to figure out where to eat some great food near you by the time you are finished reading.
We think it is probably best for us to niche down when it comes to the best San Francisco restaurants. That means there will be separate lists for many of the most popular varieties of food like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, other Asian varieties, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Contents
- 1 Best Italian Restaurants Near You
- 2 Best Steak Houses
- 3 Mexican Restaurants Near You
- 4 Chinese & Asian Food
- 5 Where To Eat Sushi
- 6 Best Indian Restaurants
- 7 Delicious BBQ
- 8 French Restaurants
- 9 Greek & Mediterranean
- 10 Seafood Restaurants
- 11 Where To Eat Pizza
- 12 Burgers & Fries
- 13 Best Buffets Near You
- 14 Vegan Restaurants
- 15 More Healthy Food Options
- 16 Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 17 Bakeries & Desserts
- 18 Donuts
- 19 Ice Cream Shops
- 20 Cafes
- 21 Smoothies & Juices
- 22 Cocktail Bars
- 23 Breweries & Sports Bars
- 24 Enjoy Eating at the Best San Francisco Restaurants
Breakfast and brunch spots will also get their own sections as will bakeries, desserts spots, donuts and ice cream shops. We will even be discussing drinks with the best cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars in your area.
Make sure to check out the map at the end so that you can figure out where all of the best local places to eat can be found. You will also find links to these restaurants official home pages or social media to make it easier to order delivery and take out online or look through their menus to make sure they have what you want to eat before you head over.
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Best Italian Restaurants Near You
When you want to enjoy delicious Italian food visit:
- Cotogna at 490 Pacific Ave
- La Ciccia at 291 30th St
- Perbacco at 230 California St
- Vespucci Ristorante Italiano at 147 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo
- Vino Santo at 2030 Broadway, Redwood City
- Terún at 448 California Ave, Palo Alto
- Xenia Bistro at 115 Alamo Plaza # A, Alamo
- Via del Corso at 1788 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
Best Steak Houses
Some of the best steak houses in your area would be:
- Harris’ Restaurant at 2100 Van Ness Ave
- Osso Steakhouse at 1177 California St
- Alexander’s Steakhouse at 448 Brannan St
- Porterhouse at 164 S B St, San Mateo
- Mistral Restaurant and Bar at 370-6 Bridge Pkwy, Redwood City
- The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse at 4269 W El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Mexican Restaurants Near You
Whether you want burritos, tacos, nachos or something else tasty the best Mexican food in town can be found at:
- Loló at 974 Valencia St
- El Buen Comer 3435 Mission St
- Californios at 355 11th St
- La Fonda de San Mateo at 2310 S El Camino Real, San Mateo
- LA FONDA RESTAURANT AND BAR at 820 Veterans Blvd Suite B, Redwood City
- Reposado at 236 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto
- El Talpense Mexican Restaurant at 1841 Euclid Ave, Berkeley
- Tacubaya at 1782 Fourth St, Berkeley
Chinese & Asian Food
Head to one of these restaurants to enjoy Chinese and other Asian food:
- China Live at 644 Broadway
- Sam Wo Restaurant at 713 Clay St
- R & G Lounge at 631 Kearny St
- Little China Kitchen at 215 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo
- Crouching Tiger Restaurant & Bar at 2640 &, 2644 Broadway
- Tai Pan at 560 Waverley St, Palo Alto
- Great China at 2190 Bancroft Wy, Berkeley
Where To Eat Sushi
There are some great spots for sushi in your area like:
- Ryoko’s Japanese Restaurant & Bar at 619 Taylor St
- Saru Sushi Bar at 3856 24th St,
- Akiko’s Sushi Bar at 542A Mason St
- Sushi Sam’s Edomata at 218 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo
- Hotaru Restaurant at 33 E 3rd Ave #4010, San Mateo
- Sushi Shin at 312 Arguello St, Redwood City
- Fuki Sushi at 4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
- Kamado Sushi at 1400 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
Best Indian Restaurants
We think the best San Francisco Indian restaurants are:
- Amber India Restaurant at 25 Yerba Buena Ln
- ROOH SF at 333 Brannan St #150
- Curry Leaf 943 Columbus Ave
- Tabla Indian Restaurant at 450 S Norfolk St, San Mateo
- Broadway Masala at 2397 Broadway, Redwood City
- Darbar Indian Cuisine at 129 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto
- Munch India at 3015 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
Delicious BBQ
Whether you are after ribs, brisket, or pulled pork get great BBQ at one of these spots:
- Hardwood Bar & Smokery at between Brannan, 680 8th St, Townsend St 170
- Memphis Minnie’s BBQ Joint at 576 Haight St
- Pete’s Bar-B-Que at 2399 Mission St
- Baby Blues BBQ at 3149 Mission St
- Smokin’ Warehouse Barbecue at 3336 Sacramento St
- MB’s Place at 21 Borel Ave, San Mateo
- Espetus San Mateo at 710 S B St, San Mateo
- Redwood City Barbeque at 640 Woodside Rd, Redwood City
- Capelo’s Barbecue at 2655 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City
- MacArthur Park at 27 Univ Ave, Palo Alto
- KC’S BBQ at 1235 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley
- Everett & Jones Barbeque at 1955 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in the area are:
- Mathilde French Bistro at 315 5th St
- ONE65 San Francisco at 165 O’Farrell St
- Chapeau at 126 Clement St
- Zola + BarZola at 565 +, 585 Bryant St, Palo Alto
- La Boheme at 415 California Ave, Palo Alto
- Grégoire Restaurant at 2109 Cedar St, Berkeley
- La Crêpe à moi at 1854 Euclid Ave, Berkeley
Greek & Mediterranean
Our favorite Greek & Mediterranean meals can be found at:
- Gyro King at 25 Grove St
- Kokkari Estiatorio at 200 Jackson St
- NOVY Restaurant at 4000 24th St
- Nick The Greek at 1324 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo
- Hella Mediterranean at 855 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City
- Kali Greek Kitchen at 451 California Ave, Palo Alto
- TAVERNA at 800 Emerson St, Palo Alto
- Troy at 1843 Solano Ave, Berkeley
Seafood Restaurants
Many would consider the best San Francisco seafood restaurants to be:
- Fog Harbor Fish House at 39 pier
- Pier Market Seafood Restaurant at 39 Pier 39
- Sotto Mare at 552 Green St
- The Fish Market at 1855 S Norfolk St, San Mateo
- Pioneer Seafoods at 459 Seaport Ct, F Dock, Redwood City
- The Sea by Alexander’s Steakhouse at 4269 W El Camino Real, Palo Alto
- Muelle 37 at 511 N Alamo Rd, Alamo
- Bag O’Crab at 2124 Center St, Berkeley
Where To Eat Pizza
You can definitely get a great slice at one of these pizza places near you:
- Giorgio’s Pizzeria at 151 Clement St
- Tony’s Pizza Napoletana at 1570 Stockton St
- Little Star Pizza Divisadero at 846 Divisadero St
- North Beach Pizza at 240 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo
- Pronto Pizza at 2560 El Camino Real, Redwood City
- Howie’s Artisan Pizza at 855 El Camino Real #60, Palo Alto
- Peter Piper Pizza at 1043 W Expy 83, Alamo
- Emilia’s Pizzeria at 2995 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
Of course there is more great pizza at many of the top Italian restaurants in the city.
Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t love a good burger and fries:
- Hi-Way Burger & Fry at 3853 24th St
- Super Duper Burgers at 783 Mission St
- Gott’s Roadside at The Embarcadero S
- Jeffrey’s Hamburgers at 42 S B St, San Mateo
- The Patty Shack at 909 Main St, Redwood City
- Kirk’s SteakBurgers at 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
- Tower Burger Co. at 505 W Business Hwy 83 #1, Alamo
- Super Duper Burgers at 2355 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley
Best Buffets Near You
These good buffets in your area are where you can really load up:
- The Oak Room Restaurant at 335 Powell St
- Star India at 3721 Geary Blvd #3208
Vegan Restaurants
The best local vegetarian and vegan restaurants in San Francisco are:
- Judahlicious at 3906 Judah St
- Enjoy Vegetarian at 839 Kearny St
- Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar & Izakaya at 370 14th St
- Golden Era at 395 Golden Gate Ave
- Nourish Café at 189 6th Ave
- Vegan Picnic at 1323 Polk St
- The Vegan Lasagna Garden at 2070 Broadway, Redwood City
- Wildseed at 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
- The Butcher’s Son Vegan Delicatessen & Bakery at 1954 Univ Ave, Berkeley
More Healthy Food Options
More good healthy food choices can be found at:
- Plant Cafe Organic at 250 Montgomery St #101
- Kitava at 2011 Mission St
- Greens at 2 Marina Blvd Bldg A
- Beloved Natural Café at 3338 24th St
- Ananda Fuara at 1298 Market St
- As Quoted at 3613 Sacramento St
- True Food Kitchen at 180 El Camino Real #1140, Palo Alto
- Sweetgreen at 1 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo
- Falafel & Things at 2766 Bay Rd, Redwood City
- Razan’s Organic Kitchen at 2119 Kittredge St, Berkeley
- Summer Kitchen + Bakeshop at 2944 College Ave, Berkeley
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
Start the day off right at one of these breakfast and brunch spots:
- Home Plate at 2150 Lombard St
- Eight am at 1323 Columbus Ave
- Early to Rise at 1098 Jackson St
- Neal’s Coffee Shop at 114 De Anza Blvd, San Mateo
- Apple Fritter at 1901 S Norfolk St, San Mateo
- Homeskillet at 820 A Veterans Blvd, Redwood City
- Stacks at 314 El Camino Real, Redwood City
- Sweet Maple at 150 Univ Ave, Palo Alto
- Alamo Café at 1 Alamo Square Dr, Alamo
- La Note at 2377 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
- Cafe M at 1799 Fourth St #F, Berkeley
Bakeries & Desserts
Indulge in delicious breads and yummy desserts at these San Francisco bakeries:
- Arizmendi Bakery at 1331 9th Ave
- Arsicault Bakery at 397 Arguello Blvd
- Jane The Bakery at 1881 Geary Blvd
- Tartine Bakery at 600 Guerrero St
- Stella Pastry at 446 Columbus Ave
- Craftsman and Wolves at 746 Valencia St
- Sheng Kee at 2964 S Norfolk St, San Mateo
- Dianda at 117 De Anza Blvd, San Mateo
- Cocola Bakery at 2810 Bay Rd, Redwood City
- Mademoiselle Colette at 2401 Broadway, Redwood City
- Douce France at 855 El Camino Real #104, Palo Alto
- Fournée Bakery at 2912 Domingo Ave, Berkeley
- Acme Bread at 1601 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley
Donuts
These donut shops can give you a morning sugar rush:
- Dynamo Donut & Coffee at 2760 24th St
- Twisted Donuts & Coffee at 1243 Noriega St
- Uncle Benny’s Donut & Bagel at 2049 Irving St
- Johnny Doughnuts at 392 Fulton St
- Bob’s Donut at 1621 Polk St
- Apple Fritter at 1901 S Norfolk St, San Mateo
- Chuck’s Donuts at 801 Woodside Rd, Redwood City
- Happy Donuts at 3916 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
- Great Donuts at 115 Alamo Plaza B, Alamo
- Dream Fluff Donuts at 2637 Ashby Ave, Berkeley
- Rainbow Donuts at 2025 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley
Ice Cream Shops
Some of the best ice cream shops near you would be:
- Bi-Rite Creamery at 3692 18th St
- Humphry Slocombe at 2790A Harrison St
- Smitten Ice Cream at 904 Valencia St
- Mitchell’s Ice Cream at 688 San Jose Ave
- Polly Ann at 3138 Noriega St
- Philmore Creamery at 1840 Fillmore St
- Happy Yogurt at 503 33rd Ave
- Loving Cup at 2356 Polk St
- Easy Breezy at 718 Irving St
- Yoppi at 865 Market St
- Icicles at 222 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo
- Tin Pot Creamery at 3081 S Delaware St B, San Mateo
- Yumi Yogurt at3955 S El Camino Real, San Mateo
- Monarca Ice Cream at 3196 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City
- SF Gelateria at 2621 Broadway, Redwood City
- Froyola Premium at 2206 Broadway, Redwood City
- Corner Yogurt at1501 Woodside Rd, Redwood City
- Scoops at 203 Univ Ave #1712, Palo Alto
- Salt & Straw at 250 Univ Ave #110, Palo Alto
- CREAM at 2399 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley
- iScream at 1819 Solano Ave, Berkeley
- Pinkberry at 680 Stanford Shopping Center #14, Palo Alto
- MYO Frozen Yogurt at 3215 Danville Blvd, Alamo
- Yogurt Park at 2433 Durant Ave A, Berkeley
- Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt at 1862 Euclid Ave, Berkeley
Cafes
There are plenty of good cafes around where you can get a quality cup of coffee:
- Mazarine Coffee at 720 Market St
- BeanStalk Café at 724 Bush St
- Gallery Café at 1200 Mason St
- 3 Bees Coffee at 224 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo
- Blue Bottle at 3081 S Delaware St, San Mateo
- Cafe La Tartine at 830 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City
- Coupa Café at 695 Main St, Redwood City
- Cafe Venetia at 419 Univ Ave, Palo Alto
- Peet’s Coffee at 215 Alamo Plaza #E, Alamo
- 1951 Coffee Company at 2410 Channing Wy, Berkeley
Smoothies & Juices
Head to a smoothie or juice bar for a nice healthy drink:
- Project Juice at 790 Valencia St
- Juice Portal at 166 W Portal Ave
- Sidewalk Juice at 3287 21st St
- Juice Shop at 432 Octavia St
- Deja Vu Organic Juice Bar at 314 S B St, San Mateo
- Pressed at 660 Stanford Shopping Center # 230, Palo Alto
- Earthbar at 1911 Fourth St #101, Berkeley
- Juice Appeal at 150 Berkeley Sq, Berkeley
Cocktail Bars
You can probably have a lot of fun at a cocktail bar:
- Press Club at 20 Yerba Buena Ln
- Blush at 476 Castro St
- Birba at 458 Grove St
- Mortar & Pestle Bar at 129 S B St, San Mateo
- The Barrel at 246 S B St, San Mateo
- 840 Wine Bar at h 840 Brewster Ave, Redwood City
- Nighthawk at 2033 Broadway, Redwood City
- Calave at 299 California Ave #115, Palo Alto
- Wine Room at 520 Ramona St, Palo Alto
Breweries & Sports Bars
Watch the big game or sample some new brews at one of these breweries or sports bars:
- Cellarmaker Brewing at 1150 Howard St
- Trademark at 1123 Folsom St
- Standard Deviant Brewing at 280 14th St
- 3rd Ave Sports Bar & Grill at 77 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo
- Fieldwork Brewing at 3030 S Delaware St, San Mateo
- Ghostwood at 1757 E Bayshore Rd, Redwood City
- The Old Pro at 541 Ramona St, Palo Alto
- Scotty’s Bar at 548 Emerson St, Palo Alto
In case you were interested you can look through some of our other posts on:
- The Best Places To Eat In Oakland
- The Best Places To Eat In San Jose
- The Best Places To Eat In Sacramento
- The Best Places To Eat In Portland
Enjoy Eating at the Best San Francisco Restaurants
You probably are already hungry after reading about all of those great places to eat. We told you about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional choices for healthy food.
You even read about breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we even got into cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Remember that most of these places will have online delivery or will allow you to place take-out orders online via the links we shared.
It would be cool if you could help us out by correcting anything we may have gotten wrong or sharing your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in San Francisco!