2025 Best American Restaurants in San Francisco/Bay Area

The Best American Cuisine Restaurants in San Francisco/Bay Area

A large part of a country's identity is food, and this certainly applies to the United States. There's a lot more to the American culinary culture than hamburgers, as chefs have found plenty of freedom within the realm of American cuisine.

Some restaurants present sophisticated takes on classic American comfort food, while other New American restaurants incoroprate influences from across the globe. Whatever your craving, you'll find something satisfying at these Best Restaurants for American Cuisine in San Francisco/Bay Area, presented in alphabetical order.

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Birdsong
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Enjoy tasting menus of chef Christopher Bleidorn's "heritage cuisine." See More
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Boulevard
16/20
A high-energy room, an extremely well-trained staff, and a sensational seasonal menu grab diners' attention. See More

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Nopa

California, American, Mediterranean
Nopa
14/20
Nopa boasts first-rate cocktails, unique wines, and a vibrant Mediterranean-influenced menu. See More

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Outerlands
14/20
Outerlands is so named because it’s on the outer edge of San Francisco's foggy Sunset District. See More
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Sons & Daughters
14/20
Creative tasting menus in a sleek but cozy dining room in Nob Hill. See More
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Spruce
16/20
Contemporary American cuisine is given an imaginative makeover and complemented by a 2,500-bottle wine list and chic environs. See More

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State Bird Provisions
14/20
A California take on dim sum offers casual, seasonal variety with small plates wheeled between the tables. See More
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Town Hall
15/20
Town Hall shines as a destination for New American cuisine. See More

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