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 Restaurant
 
Rating
 
Italian/
Contemporary
15/20
 
1722 Sacramento St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-567-5432 | Menu
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 Visit Acquerello for a rich representation of Italy's finest cuisine. Read GAYOT's Acquerello Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Contemporary
13/20
 
52 Belden Pl.
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-986-8887 | Menu
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 This Belden Place restaurant will wow you with its sophisticated flavors. Read GAYOT's Belden Taverna Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Contemporary
No Rating
 
22 Hawthorne St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-685-4860 | Menu
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 Chef Corey Lee offers progressive American cuisine at his debut venture. Read GAYOT's Benu Restaurant Review

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

 
 
California/
Small Plates/
Contemporary
No Rating
 
2001 Chestnut St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-351-0175
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 Cool lounge vibe and sophisticated design by Michael Brennan complement the creative cuisine. Read GAYOT's Circa Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
Contemporary/
Eclectic
17/20
 
373 Broadway
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-393-9000 | Menu | Photo
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 Innovative, exhilarating, meticulously rendered food in a solemn setting. Read GAYOT's Coi Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
Molecular
16/20
 
2224 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-355-1500 | Menu
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 Former Bar Tartine chef Jason Fox's inventive and relatively affordable tasting menu has a warm, welcoming home in the Mission. Read GAYOT's Commonwealth Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
Wine Bar
13/20
 
101 Cyril Magnin St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-982-7874 | Menu
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 Relaxed restaurant and lounge with a focus on wine and the food that pairs well with it. Read GAYOT's First Crush Restaurant, Wine Bar & Lounge Review

 
 
French/
Contemporary
15/20
 
777 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-673-7779 | Menu
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 Chef Hubert Keller's prized restaurant serves elegant tasting menus inspired by France and California. Read GAYOT's Fleur de Lys Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
Contemporary
No Rating
 
3870 17th St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-621-3870 | Menu
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 Chef-owner Melissa Perello offers California cuisine in the Castro District. Read GAYOT's Frances Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary17/20
 
800 North Point St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-749-2060 | Menu | Photo | Video
  
 Anticipate sophisticated, accessible food and a formal comportment. Read GAYOT's Gary Danko Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican/
Contemporary
12/20
 
501 Broadway
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-982-5299 | Menu
  
 Cool cavernous cantina features a health-conscious Mexican menu created by rock n' roll chef Kerry Simon. Read GAYOT's Impala Restaurant Review

 
 
Greek/
Contemporary
15/20
 
200 Jackson St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-981-0983 | Menu
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 Kokkari offers meticulously prepared, authentic Greek cuisine. Read GAYOT's Kokkari Restaurant Review

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

 
 
California/
Contemporary
14/20
 
330 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-974-5599 | Menu
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 This snug South of Market restaurant buzzes with the sound of locals enjoying comfort food. Read GAYOT's Marlowe Restaurant Review

 
 
Chinese/
Contemporary
13/20
 
2234 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-863-2800
  
 Be prepared to stand in line at this hip Mission restaurant-within-a-restaurant offering Sichuan-inspired Chinese fare. Read GAYOT's Mission Chinese Food Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
Contemporary/
Wine Bar
13/20
 
3330 Steiner St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-345-1377 | Menu
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 Learn the wonders of wine in a fun, unpretentious setting while nibbling on internationally-influenced California cuisine. Read GAYOT's Nectar Wine Lounge Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Contemporary/
California
16/20
 
1 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-777-5577 | Menu
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 This upscale San Francisco cornerstone thrives with a cheerful energy and memorable American cuisine. Read GAYOT's One Market Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
American
No Rating
 
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
600 Stockton St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-296-7465
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 Chef Ron Siegel prepares simple American contemporary cuisine at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. Read GAYOT's Parallel 37 Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
California
16/20
 
Infinity Towers
300 Spear St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-247-7770 | Menu
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 Nancy Oakes's venture offers sophisticated contemporary fare on the first floor of a luxury condominium tower. Read GAYOT's Prospect Restaurant Review

 
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