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San Francisco Small Plates Restaurant Reviews

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Rating
 
Japanese/
Sushi/
Small Plates
12/20
 
3339 Steiner St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-567-4903
  
 The menu offers classic nigiri sushi as well as a fun list of rolls. Read GAYOT's Ace Wasabi's Rock-n-Roll Sushi Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
Gourmet Bar Food/
Small Plates
13/20
 
1725 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-666-0822
  
 Known for its cocktails, this bar and small-plates restaurant is a bit like the neighborhood it inhabits: effortlessly cool. Read GAYOT's The Alembic Restaurant Review

 
 
Eclectic/
Tapas/
Small Plates
13/20
 
3198 16th St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-621-2211
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 An affordable small plates-heavy nightspot with valet parking. Read GAYOT's Andalu Restaurant Review

 
 
Pizza/
Italian/
Small Plates
13/20
 
1199 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-695-1199
  
 Sophisticated and open late, this Italian nightspot features pizza, seasonal small plates and first-rate cocktails. Read GAYOT's Beretta Restaurant Review

 
 
Pan-Asian/
Small Plates
13/20
 
2030 Union St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-929-8855
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 Betelnut's idea to re-create a Southeast Asian beer house has been a hit from the day it opened. Read GAYOT's Betelnut Restaurant Review

 
 
Eclectic/
Pan-Asian/
Small Plates
14/20
 
Pier 33 Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-864-8999
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 For the best dining experience, stick to small plates and cocktails instead of planning a more formal, three-course dinner. Read GAYOT's Butterfly Embarcadero Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Small Plates
12/20
 
916 Kearny St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-291-1700
  
 Francis Ford Coppola is seen sipping wine at a sidewalk table so often this is sometimes referred to as his personal cafĂ©. Read GAYOT's Cafe Zoetrope Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Small Plates/
Bistro
14/20
 
1401 18th St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-824-8210
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 This tiny Potrero Hill restaurant is bustling with good-looking diners anxious to sample the small plates of French Provencal flavors. Read GAYOT's Chez Papa Bistrot 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/
Small Plates
14/20
 
500 Brannan St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-543-2222
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 With an expansive menu of small plates in a lively atmosphere, this glossy eatery will please every purse and palate. Read GAYOT's Coco500 Restaurant Review

 
 
Spanish/
Small Plates/
California
14/20
 
1320 Castro St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-285-0250
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 Linger over cava and small plates inspired by Barcelona made California cool by the inclusion of local ingredients. Read GAYOT's Contigo Restaurant Review

 
 
Wine Bar/
California/
Small Plates
12/20
 
216 Townsend St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-896-2120
  
 A pleasant, spacious wine bar south of downtown. Read GAYOT's District Restaurant Review

 
 
Fusion/
Small Plates/
Wine Bar
13/20
 
901 Cole St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-566-3063
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 Cole Valley favorite delivers with a fusion-centric small plates menu and good wines to match. Read GAYOT's Eos Restaurant & Wine Bar Review

 
 
Spanish/
Tapas/
Small Plates
12/20
 
3295 22nd St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-282-8867
  
 Busy tapas place that has some authentic and tasty offerings. Read GAYOT's Esperpento Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Small Plates
14/20
 
1300 Battery St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-982-2000
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 A romantic cross between a 30s roadside diner and a 40s big-city bar and grill. Read GAYOT's Fog City Diner Restaurant Review

 
 
Chinese/
Dim Sum/
Small Plates
12/20
 
815 Clement St.
San Francisco, CA 94118
415-831-3322
  
 This unassuming eatery is a definite find---the large, inexpensive menu is filled with Chinese-American classics, fresh dim sum and delicious daily specials. Read GAYOT's Happy Garden Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Small Plates/
California
13/20
 
3324 Steiner St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-567-9588
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 Enjoy Isa's French-style tapas menu on the roomy, bi-leveled back patio. Read GAYOT's Isa Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Small Plates
13/20
 
Kinokuniya Building
1581 Webster St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-776-5822
  
 A typical meal at this yakiniku restaurant involves diners grilling their own meats, seafood and vegetables on built-in table grills. Read GAYOT's Juban Restaurant Review

 
 
Spanish/
Tapas/
Small Plates
13/20
 
1358 Mason St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-981-5652
  
 Charming neighborhood restaurant serving Spanish tapas. Read GAYOT's LaLola Bar de Tapas Restaurant Review

 
 
Greek/
Small Plates
12/20
 
2373 Chestnut St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-933-5640
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 Customers seem to soak up the familial service and warm atmosphere like sunbathers along the Aegean. Read GAYOT's Mezes Restaurant Review

 
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