22 of the best · San Francisco, California
The Best Restaurants in San Francisco
Four three-MICHELIN-star tables, two-star tasting menus, a seafood grill that is one of the city’s oldest restaurants, and neighbourhood favourites from North Beach to the Mission.
Our 22 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love San Francisco.
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Three MICHELIN stars (new in 2026)
Californios
Mexican fine dining on 11th Street, promoted to three MICHELIN stars in the 2026 California guide.
355 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103Explore View on map
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A San Francisco classic
Tadich Grill
A historic seafood restaurant on California Street, with a long counter and a dining room open on weekdays and Saturday evenings.
240 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111Explore View on map
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One MICHELIN star
Mister Jiu’s
Modern Chinese cooking on Waverly Place in the heart of Chinatown, with one MICHELIN star.
28 Waverly Place, San Francisco, CA 94108Explore View on map
The full list: Restaurants, A–Z
MICHELIN-starred 10
Stars in the 2026 California guide.
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Two MICHELIN stars
Acquerello
A two-MICHELIN-star Italian restaurant on Sacramento Street, below Nob Hill.
1722 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109Explore View on map
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Three MICHELIN stars
Atelier Crenn
Dominique Crenn’s three-MICHELIN-star restaurant on Fillmore Street in Cow Hollow.
3127 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123Explore View on map
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Three MICHELIN stars
Benu
A three-MICHELIN-star restaurant on Hawthorne Street in SoMa, a block from SFMOMA.
22 Hawthorne St, San Francisco, CA 94105Explore View on map
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Three MICHELIN stars (new in 2026)
Californios
Mexican fine dining on 11th Street, promoted to three MICHELIN stars in the 2026 California guide.
355 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103Explore View on map
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One MICHELIN star
Kin Khao
A one-MICHELIN-star Thai restaurant in the Parc 55 hotel, a block from Union Square.
55 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, CA 94102Explore View on map
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Two MICHELIN stars
Lazy Bear
A two-MICHELIN-star tasting-menu restaurant on 19th Street in the Mission.
3416 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110Explore View on map
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One MICHELIN star
Mister Jiu’s
Modern Chinese cooking on Waverly Place in the heart of Chinatown, with one MICHELIN star.
28 Waverly Place, San Francisco, CA 94108Explore View on map
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Three MICHELIN stars
Quince
A three-MICHELIN-star tasting-menu restaurant in Jackson Square, between the Financial District and North Beach.
470 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133Explore View on map
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Two MICHELIN stars
Saison
A two-MICHELIN-star restaurant on Townsend Street, near Oracle Park.
178 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA 94107Explore View on map
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One MICHELIN star
State Bird Provisions
A one-MICHELIN-star Californian restaurant on Fillmore Street, known for small plates.
1529 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115Explore View on map
San Francisco classics 4
Institutions.
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Fine dining by the Wharf
Gary Danko
A fine-dining restaurant at North Point and Hyde Streets, by the cable car turnaround.
800 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94109Explore View on map
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Prime rib on Van Ness
House of Prime Rib
A long-established prime rib restaurant on Van Ness Avenue.
1906 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109Explore View on map
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A San Francisco classic
Tadich Grill
A historic seafood restaurant on California Street, with a long counter and a dining room open on weekdays and Saturday evenings.
240 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111Explore View on map
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A Market Street classic
Zuni Café
A long-loved restaurant on Market Street at the edge of Hayes Valley.
1658 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102Explore View on map
Neighbourhood favourites 8
Where locals book.
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On the Embarcadero
Boulevard
A restaurant at 1 Mission Street, on the Embarcadero close to the Ferry Building.
1 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105Explore View on map
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Dinner and a film
Foreign Cinema
A Mission Street restaurant where films are projected in the courtyard during dinner.
2534 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110Explore View on map
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Oysters in the Ferry Building
Hog Island Oyster Co.
An oyster bar in the Ferry Building Marketplace, with views over the Bay.
1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94111Explore View on map
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A neighbourhood favourite
Nopa
A busy, high-ceilinged restaurant on Divisadero Street at Hayes, near Alamo Square.
560 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 94117Explore View on map
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Italian-American on Washington Square
Original Joe’s
An Italian-American restaurant on Union Street, facing Washington Square.
601 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94133Explore View on map
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A Hayes Valley favourite
Rich Table
A Californian restaurant on Gough Street in Hayes Valley.
199 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102Explore View on map
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Cioppino in North Beach
Sotto Mare
An Italian seafood restaurant on Green Street in North Beach.
552 Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94133Explore View on map
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A Financial District tavern
Wayfare Tavern
An American tavern on Pine Street in the Financial District.
201 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94104Explore View on map
Price guide per person, without drinks: $ budget, $$ moderate, $$$ upmarket, $$$$ top end. We show a symbol only where the MICHELIN Guide publishes one for the restaurant; otherwise we leave it blank rather than guess. The top tables book up weeks ahead.
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