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Dining Out for Thanksgiving
SAN FRANCISCO

THANKSGIVING

If laboring in the kitchen all day doesn't sound like your idea of a holiday, leave it to the professionals to prepare your Thanksgiving meal. For an all-American feast of turkey and all the trimmings, visit these restaurants in San Francisco/Bay Area. And best of all? No dishes to wash.

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Anzu California
13/20
Dining Room at Anzu, San Francisco, CA Hotel Nikko San Francisco
222 Mason St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-394-1100 | Menu
Upscale hotel restaurant offering Asian-influenced California cuisine in a contemporary environment. More...

Beach Chalet Brewpub
12/20
Dining Room at Beach Chalet, San Francisco, CA Beach Chalet
1000 Great Hwy.
San Francisco, CA 94121
415-386-8439 | Menu
The draw here is the spectacular 180-degree view of the waves crashing on Ocean Beach. More...

Bistro Boudin Seafood
13/20
Boudin at the Wharf
160 Jefferson St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-928-1849 | Menu
Sleek, modern bistro at Boudin Bakery's flagship store offers better food than most restaurants on the Wharf without exorbitant prices. More...

Bluestem Brasserie Brasserie
13/20
Dining Room at Bluestem Brasserie , San Francisco, CA One Yerba Buena Ln.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-547-1111 | Menu
Modern American brasserie with a versatile menu and outdoor seating. More...

Bob's Steak & Chop House Steakhouse
13/20
500 California St.
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-273-3085 | Menu
The well-seasoned staff and steaks make this a good choice for that real Chicago steakhouse experience. More...

Bourbon Steak Steakhouse
15/20
Dining Room at Bourbon Steak, San Francisco, CA The Westin St. Francis
335 Powell St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-397-3003 | Menu
Dinner at Michael Mina's high-end steakhouse is anything but stodgy. More...

Butterfly Embarcadero Eclectic
14/20
Dining Room at Butterfly Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA Pier 33 Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-864-8999 | Menu
For the best dining experience, stick to small plates and cocktails instead of planning a more formal, three-course dinner. More...

Campton Place Restaurant French
15/20
Dining Room at Campton Place Restaurant, San Francisco, CA Campton Place Hotel
340 Stockton St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-955-5555 | Menu
Chef Srijith Gopinathan focuses on inspired fusion fare grounded in French technique. More...

Garcon French
13/20
Dining Room at Garcon, San Francisco, CA 1101 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-401-8959 | Menu
Friendly corner bistro with a snappy interior and dishes that extend past the traditional fare. More...

Harris' Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Harris 2100 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-673-1888 | Menu
The dining room indulges diners and 21-day aged cuts are offered alongside the typical steakhouse sides. More...

House of Prime Rib Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at House of Prime Rib, San Francisco, CA 1906 Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-885-4605 | Menu
If you’re looking for a serene atmosphere, this is not the place; but if you want prime rib, it is. More...

La Scene Cafe & Bar California
13/20
Warwick Hotel San Francisco
490 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-292-6430 | Menu
Classy, sophisticated restaurant at the Warwick Hotel San Francisco. More...

LarkCreekSteak Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at LarkCreekSteak, San Francisco, CA Westfield San Francisco Centre
845 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-593-4100 | Menu
This stylish enclave from Bradley Ogden and Michael Dellar gives a Northern California makeover to the traditional, upscale steak restaurant. More...

Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar California
14/20
Dining Room at Laurel Court Restaurant & Bar, San Francisco, CA The Fairmont San Francisco
950 Mason St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-772-5260 | Menu
Located in the lobby of The Fairmont San Francisco, this restaurant serves as the centerpiece of the hotel. More...

Le Colonial Vietnamese
13/20
20 Cosmo Pl.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-931-3600 | Menu
The décor evokes the exotic civility of French colonial Southeast Asia; entrées are a celebration of interesting flavors. More...

Luna Park American
13/20
Dining Room at Luna Park, San Francisco, CA 694 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-553-8584 | Menu
Fun, flavorful comfort food in a hip, cocktail-driven restaurant on Valencia. More...

McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant Seafood
13/20
Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-929-1730 | Menu
A restaurant in Ghirardelli Square with an encyclopedic seafood menu and panoramic views of the waterfront and San Francisco Bay. More...

Millennium Restaurant California
14/20
Dining Room at Millennium Restaurant, San Francisco, CA The Hotel California
580 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-345-3900 | Menu
Vegetarian restaurant known for its gourmet menu highlighting organic ingredients. More...

Palio d'Asti Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Palio d 640 Sacramento St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-395-9800 | Menu
Sleek Italian eatery has good house-made antipasti, crisp brick-oven fired pizzas and wonderful baked eggplant Parmigiana. More...

Paragon Restaurant American
13/20
701 Second St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-537-9020 | Menu
Classy venue near SBC Park serving American brasserie fare. More...

Park Chalet American
13/20
Golden Gate Park
1000 Great Hwy.
San Francisco, CA 94121
415-386-8439 | Menu
A garden restaurant and microbrewery near the ocean at the foot of Golden Gate Park. More...

Presidio Social Club American
14/20
Dining Room at Presidio Social Club, San Francisco, CA 563 Ruger St.
San Francisco, CA 94129
415-885-1888 | Menu
Celebrate the good life at this retro bar and restaurant set in historic Presidio military barracks. More...

Le P'tit Laurent French
14/20
Dining Room at Le P 699 Chenery St.
San Francisco, CA 94131
415-334-3235 | Menu
Le P’tit Laurent offers well-prepared, old-fashioned French cooking. More...

1300 on Fillmore Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at 1300 on Fillmore , San Francisco, CA Fillmore Heritage Center
1300 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-771-7100 | Menu
Slow soul food and balanced cocktails mark this stylish dish of a restaurant and lounge, evoking 1940s jazz glamour. More...

Top of the Mark California
13/20
Dining Room at Top of the Mark, San Francisco, CA InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel
1 Nob Hill
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-616-6916 | Menu
Enjoy the view of San Francisco from this dining room at the top of the InterContinental Mark Hopkins. More...

TRACE California
14/20
Dining Room at TRACE, San Francisco, CA W San Francisco
181 3rd St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-817-7836 | Menu
Stylish restaurant designed to evoke San Francisco's famous fog and city grid. More...

Urban Tavern American
13/20
Dining Room at Urban Tavern, San Francisco, CA Hilton San Francisco
333 O'Farrell St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-923-4400 | Menu
A modern spin on the traditional pub, offering dressed-up comfort food in a sophisticated setting. More...

Velvet Room California
13/20
Dining Room at Velvet Room, San Francisco, CA Clift
495 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-929-3200 | Menu
Super sleek dining room best known for its frequent celebrity sightings and moody, dramatic space. More...


MARIN COUNTY

Boca Steak & Seafood Steakhouse
14/20
340 Ignacio Blvd.
Novato, CA 94949
415-883-0901 | Menu
One of Marin’s best-designed restaurants is also a destination for its steaks and fresh-grilled seafood with an Argentine accent. More...

Buckeye Roadhouse American
13/20
Dining Room at Buckeye Roadhouse, Mill Valley, CA 15 Shoreline Hwy.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
415-331-2600 | Menu
Creative twists on modern American comfort food attract crowds to this hunting lodge-style restaurant. More...

Insalata's Mediterranean
15/20
Dining Room at Insalata 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
415-457-7700 | Menu
Chef-owner Heidi Krahling's Mediterranean fare is some of the most exciting in Marin County. More...

Left Bank French
14/20
Dining Room at Left Bank, Larkspur, CA Blue Rock Inn
507 Magnolia Ave.
Larkspur, CA 94939
415-927-3331 | Menu
Roland Passot's elegant Left Bank delivers satisfying cuisine of the sort that a French grand-mère would cook. More...

Murray Circle California
No Rating
Dining Room at Murray Circle, Sausalito, CA Cavallo Point - The Lodge at the Golden Gate
601 Murray Cir.
Sausalito, CA 94965
415-339-4750 | Menu
California cuisine served in a contemporary, comfortable setting at Cavallo Point resort near the Golden Gate Bridge. More...

Rickey's American
13/20
Inn Marin
250 Entrada Dr.
Novato, CA 94949
415-883-9477 | Menu
Hidden inside Marin's “greenest” hotel, Rickey's offers both comfortable indoor dining and a poolside experience reminiscent of a resort. More...

The Tavern at Lark Creek American
13/20
Dining Room at The Tavern at Lark Creek, Larkspur, CA 234 Magnolia Ave.
Larkspur, CA 94939
415-924-7766 | Menu
Rustic and clubby, this remake of the Lark Creek Inn is one of Marin’s hottest destinations for American comfort food. More...

Yankee Pier Seafood
14/20
Dining Room at Yankee Pier, Larkspur, CA 286 Magnolia Ave.
Larkspur, CA 94939
415-924-7676 | Menu
Enjoy down-to-earth seafood in a friendly, informal atmosphere that makes you think of picnics and shore adventures. More...


EAST BAY

Bridges Restaurant & Bar California
14/20
44 Church St.
Danville, CA 94526
925-820-7200 | Menu
First-rate cuisine, some of it with a pronounced Asian influence. More...

The Duck Club Restaurant California
14/20
Dining Room at The Duck Club Restaurant, Lafayette, CA Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
925-283-7108 | Menu
Elegant setting and food to match. More...

Faz Danville Mediterranean
14/20
600 Hartz Ave.
Danville, CA 94526
925-838-1320 | Menu
Thoughtfully prepared Mediterranean fare is offered in a picturesque setting. More...

Faz Pleasanton Mediterranean
14/20
5121 Hopyard Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
925-460-0444 | Menu
Wood-fired meats, roasted vegetables and more. More...

FIVE Modern American
14/20
Dining Room at FIVE, Berkeley, CA Hotel Shattuck Plaza
2086 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-845-7300 | Menu
Authentically retro-chic Berkeley dining room plays host to a thoughtful farm-to-table menu. More...

Kincaid's Bayhouse Seafood
13/20
1 Franklin St.
Oakland, CA 94607
510-835-8600 | Menu
Pacific Ocean vistas accentuate a varied seafood-driven menu. More...

Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill, Oakland, CA 1520 Lakeside Dr.
Oakland, CA 94612
510-208-5253 | Menu
A prize waterfront location, historic building and vibrant atmosphere give this friendly seafood restaurant, bar and grill multifaceted appeal. More...

Lark Creek Walnut Creek American
14/20
Dining Room at Lark Creek Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA 1360 Locust St.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925-256-1234 | Menu
A warm, sophisticated Lark Creek property featuring the group's inviting farm-to-table American cuisine. More...

Montclair Bistro California
12/20
6118 Medau Pl.
Oakland, CA 94611
510-482-8282 | Menu
Old-school bistro dining in a quaint, Tudor-style home. More...

Pican Southern
13/20
Dining Room at Pican, Oakland, CA 2295 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
510-834-1000 | Menu
Sparkling Southern-style cuisine in a glamorous Oakland setting. More...

Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto Seafood
12/20
Dining Room at Spenger 1919 Fourth St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
510-845-7771 | Menu
An East Bay seafood landmark rich in history and charm. More...

Yankee Pier Lafayette Seafood
13/20
Lafayette Mercantile Building
3593 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
925-283-4100 | Menu
A family-friendly, bright and bustling seafood house with New England flair. More...

PENINSULA

Cetrella Mediterranean
14/20
Dining Room at Cetrella, Half Moon Bay, CA 845 Main St.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650-726-4090 | Menu
Charming coastal restaurant that touts a warm, inviting ambience and serves sophisticated-yet-playful cuisine. More...

LB Steak Steakhouse
13/20
898 Santa Cruz Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-321-8980
LB Steak updates classic steakhouse favorites. More...

Left Bank French
13/20
Dining Room at Left Bank, Menlo Park, CA 635 Santa Cruz Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-473-6543 | Menu
Classic French brasserie dishes make Left Bank a popular spot for lunch, dinner and an extended happy hour. More...

Quattro Restaurant & Bar Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Quattro Restaurant & Bar, East Palo Alto, CA Four Seasons Hotel
2050 University Ave.
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
650-470-2889 | Menu
East Palo Alto enclave appropriate for a power breakfast, elegant lunch or upscale dinner. More...

231 Ellsworth American
16/20
Dining Room at 231 Ellsworth, San Mateo, CA 231 S. Ellsworth Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
650-347-7231 | Menu
A handsome restaurant with a menu and wine list that could succeed amongst the big boys in any city setting. More...

Viognier California
No Rating
Dining Room at Viognier, San Mateo, CA 222 E. Fourth Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
650-685-3727 | Menu
California-style menu touched by classic French techniques informs a dining experience that is at once homey and sophisticated. More...

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