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Top 10 American Restaurants in San Francisco


A large part of a country's identity is food, and this certainly applies to the United States. Does “... as American as apple pie” ring a bell? There's a lot more to the culinary culture than hamburgers, as chefs have found plenty of freedom within the realm of American food. Some restaurants stick to the basics, while others gussy up comfort food dishes like mac and cheese with pancetta and Asiago cheese. Whatever your craving, you'll find something satisfying at these top 10 restaurants for American fare in San Francisco/Bay Area, presented in alphabetical order.

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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...



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San Francisco Top 10 Restaurant Lists

Discover the top restaurants in the San Francisco/Bay Area for various cuisines and categories like sushi, steakhouses, happy hours, romantic dining and even gourmet food trucks. Find the best restaurants in SF here!

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THE BEST BURGERS IN TOWN

Where to find the best burgers across the U.S.Hungry for a hamburger? From simple patties with a pickle to gourmet takes by top toques, we've compiled lists of the Top 10 Burgers in cities across the USA, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco.