Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in San Francisco

Owned by an experienced chef who has won the World Sushi Award, KUSAKABE is a Kaiseki-style sushi restaurant that serves excellent omakase experience.Customers can watch the sushi executed elaborately by the owner and then enjoy it. Aside from food, the restaurant is well decorated in traditional Japanese style with brick wall and wood bar.

Relish the taste of authentic Japanese sushi and sake at Hinata in Fillmore district of San Francisco. The ambiance is very class and sophisticated with the traditional Japanese Omakase menu and the more exclusive Grand Omakase menu. Each course is enriched with the classic sake that highlights the flavor of the sushi and wasabi. Apart from sushi, the restaurant also offers sashimi, teriyaki, gyoza and shochu. If sake is not your preferred poison, there is also a full wine bar serving the choicest selection of the best wines.

Locals come to Acquerello on special occasions to enjoy meals that combine the best aspects of Italy and California. The incredibly artful dishes, prepared with extra care and tender love, please the palate and sate an empty stomach. The menu is prix fixe, starting with three courses. If you find it difficult to choose from among the restaurant's myriad bottles of wine, the knowledgeable wait staff is happy to suggest a selection sure to complement your food. Atmosphere is formal, so jackets are suggested for men, and sandals, sneakers and t-shirts should be avoided. This restaurant is a recipient of two Michelin stars.

In one of San Francisco's best signature styles, Chef Will Dodson presents a menu that defies categorization. Suffice it to say that the food showcases some of the best ingredients from the Bay Area, combined in a very creative and eclectic fashion that exemplifies why fusion has become such a craze. The menu changes often, but typical menu items include Andalusian Seafood Paella and Baked Salmon encrusted in brown sugar and herbs. The service is first rate, too. The cable car is accessible just aound the corner.

Nestled amid the hillsides of Cow Hollow, Atelier Crenn is Chef Dominique Crenn’s splendid culinary haven. Combining the art of poetry with gastronomy, this luxurious restaurant offers a unique dining experience. With dishes such as spiny lobster and geoduck tart, the tasting menu strikes an exemplary balance between classic flavors and molecular gastronomy. The portions of food are just right, the atmosphere is beautiful and the attention to detail is palpable. Along with world class wine pairings, the restaurant’s signature desserts, one of which is coconut and pineapple, are simply unmissable. The seamless service by the amiable wait staff only adds to the unforgettable experience of dining at Atelier Crenn. The quality and unique flavors are well worth the apparently pricey experience. Atelier Crenn is a culinary delight deserving of every praise it receives. The moment you step into the restaurant, you are transported to a world of pulchritude and artistry.

At Lazy Bear, owned and operated by David Barzelay, entrepreneur and chef, dining is an incredibly social experience. Recreating the atmosphere of an intimate dinner party, guests are welcomed to partake of good food, wine, and conversation. The atmosphere is lively and guests are encouraged to mingle and chat with each other as well as the staff. With a unique concept, each guest has to pre-purchase a ticket to the dinner event online through their ticketing system and then arrive to the 'party' for a set meal. Here, guests can enjoy a creative menu, coupled with informed discussions on food and a chance to meet other culinary enthusiasts.