05/05/2023 • 5 min
Best restaurants in San Francisco
Join us as we delve into the best restaurants in San Francisco, a city infamous for its coastal culinary delights. There’s a variety of gastronomic treats on offer, such as seafood, traditional American, and a whole host of international-inspired fare.
The food scene in the ‘Golden Gate City’ is sure to have you drooling and will no doubt tantalize your tastebuds. A perfect treat for foodies visiting this iconic California city with their Hertz car hire.
Read on as we review a selection of the best places to eat in San Francisco.
Kokkari Estiatorio
200 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
A Michelin-starred gem that serves traditional Greek recipes in a rustic Mediterranean-style country inn. Kokkari Estiatorio derives its name from a Greek seaside village on the island of Samos. There is also another branch in Palo Alto in California.
Philoxenia, or the art of making a stranger a friend, is interwoven within the essence of this place with exemplary service. It also boasts an elegant ambience that oozes class.
Enjoy Greek specialties such as dolmathes – grape leaves infused with rice, dill and mint. Or, feast on spanakopita, a scrumptious pastry filled with feta cheese, leeks and dill. A must-try when visiting the area.
Anchor Oyster Bar
579 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94119
Another Michelin-starred eatery, serving seafood cuisine with family recipes passed down through generations. Based between The Castro and Eureka Valley, the simply decorated space with antique charm is an ideal place to share a romantic meal with a loved one on those big occasions.
Enjoy a crab cake entree, served with homemade tartar sauce and roasted potatoes. Add to that a side of Caesar salad with prawns and a seafood shrimp cocktail, and you’ve got yourself a delicious treat.
Surisan
505 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94133-1130
This Fisherman’s Wharf District bistro offers an infusion of old and new, mixing traditional Korean food with more modern dishes. It’s one of the best places to eat in San Francisco if you’re looking for something a little bit different.
Head chef and culinary artist Nick Yoon leads a talented team of chefs to deliver offerings. Dive into Kimchi Fried Rice and Korean barbecue, all made with locally sourced organic produce.
There is a lunchtime and dinnertime menu – though we’d recommend giving them both a try. If you’re visiting the city for business, this is the perfect place to woo your clients in between those all-important meetings.
Liholiho Yacht Club
871 Sutter St Cross Street: Leavenworth, San Francisco, CA 94109-6168
Enjoy yummy heritage driven delicacies such as swordfish katsu, ukoy and rendang curry in an environment that values diversity and care. There are no actual yachts to jump aboard, as the name suggests, but it’s still a very popular place.
Ensure you make a reservation, as it can be difficult to get a table otherwise. There’s wheelchair access, as well as gluten-free and vegetarian options. Venture over to Lower Nob Hill for this Michelin-starred gourmet charm.
Tommaso Ristorante Italiano
1042 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
Tommaso Ristorante was opened in North Beach in 1935 by the Cantalupo family, who were first-generation immigrants from Naples. They came wanting to share their passion for authentic Italian cooking with San Francisco. The Crotti family took over a while afterwards and continued the success.
You’re spoilt for choice with their menu – enjoy antipasto with prosciutto, rosemary ham, bresaola and artichoke hearts for starters, lasagna for your main and tiramisu for dessert. A delight for your tastebuds situated on Broadway, between Jackson Square and North Beach.
Chez Maman
401 Gough Street, San Francisco, 1401 18th Street San Francisco, CA 94107
Inspired by childhood memories of ‘mom’s cooking’, this neighborhood bistro has an easy going and informal atmosphere. The decor derives its inspiration from the French countryside with a mission to ‘satisfy patrons at any time of the day or evening’.
Enjoy the likes of traditional salads, burgers and crepes. When you step in, it feels like you’re stepping out of America and into Europe itself. The service is exemplary, with warm and friendly staff on hand to serve you. A comfortable eatery located near Jackson Playground.
Glazier
414 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94108-3918
Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with this restaurant dedicated entirely to desserts. There’s an overabundance of classic ice creams, such as Chocolate Craze, Banana Split and Mocha Madness. Best of all, there’s lots of non-dairy options too.
Located in Union Square, close to our nearby Hertz location on 335 Powell Street. This is a perfect spot if you’re traveling with kids. There’s also a whole host of specialty teas to top up on. A sweet delicacy in the heart of The Golden Gate City.
Lapisara Eatery
698 Post St Post Street & Jones Street, San Francisco, CA 94109-8232
A Thai-American culinary joy, this eatery is for those who want to delight their senses by indulging in mouthwatering dishes. Enjoy menu items such as home-fried chicken, served with egg fried rice and a luscious sweet and sour sauce. Or chow down on grilled salmon with jasmine rice.
Enjoy an authentic concoction of flavors embedded into every dish – whatever you choose, it’s sure to leave an impression. A place you’ll want to keep coming back to again and again.
There you have it. A run through of the best restaurants in San Francisco. Now that we’ve given you a selection of the finest offerings, why not book your Hertz car hire and head over to enjoy what some of the best places to eat in San Francisco have to offer?
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