San Francisco Restaurant Guide
San Francisco Restaurant Reviews
Welcome to our San Francisco restaurant reviews guide where you'll find top restaurants off the beaten path, both locally owned and chain. In fact, some of the best restaurants in the San Francisco just might be the little mom and pop operations flying under the radar. For some of the best picks in San Francisco, you've come to the right place.
Our San Francisco restaurant reviews guide can help you make sense of the thousands of options out there. Happy eating!
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THE FOOD AT THIS PLACE ROCKS! ITS A CHINESE BUFFET LINE JUST LIKE PANDA EXPRESS AND IS EXTREMELY BUSY AT LUNCH TIME. TRY THE FOOD AND YOU WILL KNOW WHY! THE AMBIENCE AND THE INTERIOR DECORATING REALLY HAVE SOMETHING TO BE DESIRED, BUT GET IT TO GO AND GO EAT IN THE PARK!
I had heard that this was the number one Italian restaurant in the city. I have since corrected those who misinformed me. The service of the entire staff that we encountered, from hostess to floor manager, was so bad that we did not stick around for the food. I had never before experienced such a...
Fantastico! Molto grazie to the nice Italian guys who served my food. Save room for dessert.
I wholeheartedly agree with the previous review. The food here is superb, especially the fish cooked "en papillote" (in parchment with fresh herbs and sliced vegetables). Also try the lobster bisque...very nice. But perhaps the best part of HSSH is the staff. Henry is an exceptionally warm and invit...
This well-positioned restaurant focuses on freshness by using California seasonal vegetables in their cuisine and fruits in the desserts. Enjoy comfort foods like the perennial favorite the onion-ringed stacked roasted chicken on a bed of smooth mashed potatoes or the soy-glazed halibut. Avoid the f...
When I honeymooned in San Francisco last year, my husband and I found this little cafe a few blocks from our hotel. We were so impressed, that we ate there every morning at 9:30 sharp over the next 7 days. The blueberry pancakes are made with fresh blueberries right in the mix...and the omelets ar...
I love this restaurant. Fish baked in paper is the specialty. If you love light and airy fish cooked to perfection then consider Hyde Street. It's all about the food. And Henry is a great host. Call ahead, it's always busy.
I just love the location of this restaurant. Right on the bay, with full view of the Bay Bridge and Treasure Island. The food was excellent and the ambiance romantic and cozy. Great place to go with a date or even have a business lunch or dinner.
The food was very good, a little pricy, but worth it. The service was the best. The waiters were attentive and friendly. The decor is gorgeous and the view is nice. I'd definitely recommend the Empress to friends visiting the area.
This place was amazing. Great food, the best Wine list I have seen anywhere and very cool ambience.
Great location, the food is very tasty. Tell a friend for a nice evening out.
I think Blondies is great. Fun for the whole family. Great food, nice people, and great atmosphere.
I've been here a few times. The food is pretty good but the wait (for the food) is looong. I think all of the times I went there me and my friends had to wait for like 20 minutes. And the women's bathroom can be very unclean.
I think the restaurant is pretty nice. The only reason that I gave them 2 stars on cleanliness is because of the women's rest room. But outside in the dinning area is fine.
Over all a great place, David the bartender is great, he served us sake martinis--very good choice. Sushi is good, steaks are great, crab martini-creative and tasty
We eat in this restaurant about once a week. Why? The service is perfect. The waiters are polished, professional, completely trustworthy to take care of our needs just at the right time, and they are personable and warm human beings. It is like they are all the owners. The dining room has so ma...
I had heard from a number of people that this use to be very good. We decided to try it. Bad idea. The place looks great with huge leather sofas, the service is nice...... but the food was horrible. The sauces unedible. One of the worst places I have eaten in SF and highly overpriced.
Wonderful food and wonderful view! Whenever a friend is going to San Francisco we highly recommend the Empress of China!
The food is fantastic here. I had fish stuffed with onions and pine nuts and covered in a tamarind-garlic-ginger sauce then again topped with the cruchiest fried onions. And then on top of that there was a mound full of roasted pine nuts. The entertainment was out of this world. Both Noora and S...
My friend suggested this Korean BBQ place in the Richmond. He said it was the best in the City. He may be right. The restaurant is on a quiet corner in a residential area. The service at this family-run business was quick and unobtrusive. We had the Kalbi beef. The meat was tender and flavorful, unl...
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