Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in San Francisco

Kagawa-Ya Udon is a sleek Japanese bistro dishing out Japanese and Hawaiian specialties. Fans of Japanese cuisines can relish Udon, Onigiri, Tempura, a variety of curries and much more. They are popular for their Udon dish, which is prepared by aging it for 19 hours, it is then pressed, rolled and sliced to perfection. Foodies can come in and enjoy a bowl of delicious Udon. Besides regular drinks they also serve Hawaiian beverages like Hawaiian sodas, coffee and tea.

This churrascaria, or Brazilian steakhouse, serves food Rodizio style; continually presenting different cuts of meat until the patrons are finished eating. The word espetus means skewer - which is inspired by the cooking techniques of Brazilian Gauchos in the 1800s. The meats are sliced at the table and include options like pork sausages, slow-roasted Brazilian herb chicken, and top sirloin. They also have an extensive salad bar with traditional Brazilian side dishes. The meals are served all-you-can-eat style; just turn the chip on your table to the green side to be served, and to the red side when you are done.

The freshly-grilled fish dishes draw enthusiastic crowds here nightly, so make your reservations early. Located across the street from the Performing Arts Center, Hayes Street Grill's menu changes according to the catch of the day, but all of the fish choices, which come with a variety of sauces and salsas, are wonderful. For an appetizer, try the legendary crab cakes. A good dessert choice is the Creme Brulee, which is smooth, creamy and delicious. Whatever you order, it will be served up with style by the personable and efficient wait staff.

Don't let the loud interiors, gaudy rooms and bright neon lights of this place mislead you. It's a whole lot of fun to hang out here. Sink your teeth into pastries, truffles and other delicious goodies and drinks that emphasize the season's treats! Gratify your palate with specialty cocktails like ‘Mangopolitan' and other top notch liquor brands. The ambiance is mellow with lit candles and velvet couches that encourage a cozy tête-à-tête. Keep your wallet loaded if you want to spend a lovely evening here with a few friends and don't be afraid to bend the rules. Please see the website for further information.

Cadillac Bar and Grill is a casual Mexican eatery situated in vibrant SoMa. The ambiance is lively and the staff personable, which makes for a great night out on the town. The restaurant highlights real Mexican dishes packed with flavor that pair well with their specialty hand-shaken margaritas made with fresh ingredients. Savor aperitivos like queso flameado or chicken panchos, followed by signature puffy tacos filled with ingredients like turkey chorizo, slow-braised pork or grilled steak. Seafood enthusiasts can opt for the grilled red snapper with Veracruzano sauce or the mesquite-grilled prawns. Excellent happy hours between 3p and 6p from Monday to Friday means this place is always abuzz with energy; it's a great place to unwind with friends after a long day.

While the mythical and much-hyped liqueur after which this establishment is named is not served here, many equally potent concoctions are. Specialty drinks, such as the Perfect Pear and the Ginger Rogers, seem to contain pure alcohol, and even a standard margarita packs an unbelievable wallop. If you're looking for something to help mitigate the effects of a strong drink, then ditch the regular bar peanuts for Absinthe's bar snacks. This bar offers bread with a smooth fig spread, croque monsieur and more. The menu changes daily, but any antipasto platter of cured meats is sure to please, as will the particularly rich duck confit. You can enjoy your meal in the main room or at a cafe-style table on the sidewalk, but if you're looking for a quieter spot, book a table in the private dining room.