Highly Recommended 14 Dinner Restaurants Near San Francisco, California

Edward Hernandez Very lively but not sold out on Saturday night. Food came out very fast and was very good and they accommodated some requests for the food to be adjusted slightly. $12 glasses of good wine is actually a bargain in that neighborhood.

Anjera C Love this place. I can never go wrong the the RTR bowl with chimichurri sauce. Great value for a meal in the city. Depending on the day I might split up the bowl in two meals. We also got the seasonal squash which is our favorite. It’s sweet savory and really well done. My partner got the salad which was also great. They also have a green apple seasonal sorbet right now that is phenomenal! Its not overly sweet and has a nice tartness to it. Overall can’t go wrong with the food here!

Debbie Manriquez We enjoyed the friendly service. Food was good. Love the clam chowder in the sourdough bread bowl. Everyone seemed pleased. The view is incredible. They have happy hour menu at the bar. Drinks were not that good. We still enjoyed our meal. We have been here many times over the years and will continue to come back .

James Wang Affordable and delicious Korean food with fast service, great taste, and good portions. Their Korean seafood pancake was really tasty, and their dolsot bibimbap had fresh ingredients. They provide fresh kimchi as part of their banchan and offer free refills. The dining space inside is rather tight with ~10 tables, but they also have a few 2-person outdoor dining tables. There is a paper waitlist on the back of the door.

Joshua Yuan They have a large outdoor patio in the back. Food didnt take a long time. It was really good. The soft shell crab was good but decently spicy. Overall this was a really solid Korean restaurant I could for sure come back.

nikita patel Waited 2 hours to get seated and it was so worth it. Most incredible slices of meat we’ve ever had. The ‘menu was very straight forward and we loved the ambiance of the restaurant. We got the strawberry shortcake for dessert too. 10/10 perfect place for a special occasion

Archie Simtoco We wanted to try an American Diner right before new years eve so we tried this place which was just around the corner from our hotel. The place did not disappoint. My son had the Pinecrest breakfast and he said it was the best. I had the patty melt and it was a perfect diner experience for us.

Karen Cooke A must try if you’re in SF. Perfect for a romantic date night or to catch up with friends. For starters we ordered the octopus appetizer and dip trio. For mains we got the whole fish and rack of lamb. Dessert we had the baklava and Greek coffee. Everything was amazing and can’t wait for my next time back.

Pavan Chowdary Kanagala We waited about an hour on a Saturday evening, but as always, it was well worth it. The food here is fantastic—my top picks are the Lamb Ramen, Enoki Spicy Chips, and the Miso Butter Ramen. Each dish is packed with flavor and never disappoints. Also, if you enjoy sake, their Mensho sake is incredibly smooth and pairs perfectly with the meal. Definitely a spot I’ll keep coming back to!

DYJ1948 They’ve expanded the restaurant and took over the space next door. Basically there’s no waiting like it used to be. We were there around 1:30 pm on a Monday and was immediately seated (for two)! No waiting at all. Service was friendly and very very quick! Probably about 4-5 minutes after our order we got our food which was deceptively served in small bowls. But there was a lot of food and noodles. The broth was sublime as expected, the noodles perfectly al dente (small thin) with really tender pieces of pork. It was delicious and service was excellent but it was sooo noisy inside? It was hard to talk but for this incredible ramen, it’s worth it!!

Kevin Drost Hook Fish Co. is a cool little counter-style spot with outdoor seating and a fun, lively vibe. I got the fish and chips with black cod—you can choose any of their fish to be battered, which is awesome. The batter was super crispy, seasoned perfectly, and the fish just melted in my mouth. They also have a habanero carrot salsa that you have to try—it adds a sweet heat that takes the fish to the next level. Overall, really great spot for fresh seafood. I loved the fish and chips and definitely want to come back to try their fish burrito—it looked amazing

Vrutika Premani Tried pizzas, risotto and the butternut squash dip! It had the perfect texture, and perfect sweetness!

Tiffany Haynes Highly recommend. Was a great neighborhood, the restaurant was warm and inviting. We had a corporate team dinner and everything was delicious from the wine to the appetizers (the ricotta meatballs were a hit!) to the entrees. My favorite was the Brentwood corn ravioli. Will definitely be returning.

Avantika Naik I went here for a birthday dinner and it was a great pick! It was a little fancier than I anticipated, but I think that made it nice. I recommend making a reservation or at least getting on the waitlist since there is a bit of a wait. There are clean bathrooms, and the ambiance is really nice. The bar area is huge and well decorated, but we sat at the booth section. i really enjoyed the service, our waiters were efficient and fun. They really made sure to keep things going. The food also came out super duper fast! We got the shan noodles, which they mixed up for us table side. I did also like their sparkling water. I would come here again for another special day, but I might also try their other sister locations.