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Restaurants near Central Waterfront

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california/north-coast/restaurant/mission-rock-resort

Mission Rock Resort

Savor exquisite seafood dishes while enjoying breathtaking views at Mission Rock Resort in San Francisco's beautiful Mission Bay.

817 Terry A Francois Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94158
4.5 Excellent 1,927 reviews
california/north-coast/restaurant/miller-lux-restaurant

Miller & Lux Restaurant

Experience unparalleled steak dining at Miller & Lux Restaurant in San Francisco’s Mission Bay – where culinary excellence meets elegance.

700 Terry A Francois Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94158
4.4 Very Good 229 reviews
california/san-francisco/mission-district/restaurant/the-morris

The Morris

Experience innovative New American cuisine at The Morris in San Francisco's lively Mission District, where every dish tells a story.

2501 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA 94110
4.7 Excellent 541 reviews
california/north-bay/restaurant/true-laurel

True Laurel

Experience True Laurel, San Francisco's cocktail sanctuary offering innovative drinks and a cozy ambiance in the vibrant Mission District.

753 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
4.6 Excellent 689 reviews
california/san-francisco/mission-district/restaurant/foreign-cinema

Foreign Cinema

Discover Foreign Cinema: A unique dining experience blending Californian and Mediterranean flavors in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District.

2534 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
4.5 Excellent 2,914 reviews
california/san-francisco/mission-district/restaurant/lolinda

Lolinda

Experience exquisite Argentine cuisine at Lolinda in San Francisco's Mission District - where flavor meets atmosphere.

2518 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
4.6 Excellent 1,595 reviews
california/san-francisco/mission-district/restaurant/el-techo

El Techo

Experience breathtaking views and authentic Latin cuisine at El Techo, a must-visit rooftop restaurant in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District.

2516 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
4.4 Very Good 2,997 reviews
california/san-francisco/mission-district/restaurant/beretta-valencia

Beretta Valencia

Experience authentic Italian flavors at Beretta Valencia in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District - where pizza meets creativity.

1199 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
4.5 Excellent 2,396 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/blue-plate

Blue Plate

Discover Blue Plate: A culinary haven in San Francisco blending American and Mediterranean delights in a serene garden setting.

3218 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
4.6 Excellent 532 reviews
california/san-francisco/mission-district/restaurant/bottega

Bottega

Experience authentic Italian cuisine at Bottega in San Francisco's vibrant Mission District—where every meal is a celebration of flavor.

1132 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
4.4 Very Good 638 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/lazy-bear

Lazy Bear

Discover culinary artistry at Lazy Bear, San Francisco's premier fine dining destination featuring innovative New American cuisine.

3416 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
4.8 Excellent 1,011 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/prubechu

Prubechu

Experience a delightful fusion of flavors at Prubechu, where Pacific Rim cuisine meets local ingredients in San Francisco's Mission District.

2224 Mission St #A, San Francisco, CA 94110
4.6 Excellent 395 reviews
california/oakland/restaurant/mijita

Mijita

Casual Mexican tacos and burritos fuel Giants fans at Oracle Park's Mijita, blending tender carnitas, fresh salads, and stadium buzz in San Francisco's waterfront gem.

24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94017
3.4 Average 8 reviews
california/bay-area/restaurant/rooftop-25

ROOFTOP 25

Experience exquisite New American cuisine with breathtaking views at Rooftop 25 in San Francisco's vibrant China Basin.

25 Lusk St, San Francisco, CA 94107
4.3 Very Good 1,070 reviews
alaska/alaska-peninsula/restaurant/marlowe

Marlowe

Discover the delightful blend of American and French cuisine at Marlowe in San Francisco's vibrant SoMa district.

500 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107
4.4 Very Good 1,784 reviews
california/san-francisco/mission-district/restaurant/khamsa-restaurant

Khamsa Restaurant

Discover the rich flavors of Morocco at Khamsa Restaurant in San Francisco’s Mission District, offering authentic cuisine in a vibrant setting.

1503 15th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
4.3 Very Good 372 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/californios

Californios

Experience innovative Mexican cuisine at Calfornios in San Francisco—where tradition meets modern culinary artistry.

355 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
4.8 Excellent 427 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/1601-bar-kitchen

1601 Bar & Kitchen

Experience authentic Sri Lankan cuisine at 1601 Bar & Kitchen - where tradition meets modern fine dining in San Francisco's SoMa district.

1601 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
4.6 Excellent 165 reviews
california/daly-city/restaurant/bistro-ember

Bistro Ember

Discover Bistro Ember in Noe Valley: A delightful Mediterranean escape with Turkish-inspired cuisine in the heart of San Francisco.

1298 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4.7 Excellent 97 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/asiasf

AsiaSF

Discover AsiaSF: where delicious Asian fusion cuisine meets spectacular cabaret performances in the heart of San Francisco.

201 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
4.4 Very Good 498 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/la-ciccia

La Ciccia

Discover authentic Italian flavors at La Ciccia, where fresh seafood meets warm hospitality in the heart of San Francisco's Fairmount neighborhood.

291 30th St, San Francisco, CA 94131
4.7 Excellent 646 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/mathilde-french-bistro

Mathilde French Bistro

Experience authentic French cuisine at Mathilde French Bistro in San Francisco's SoMa district, where elegance meets culinary artistry.

315 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
4.6 Excellent 494 reviews
california/san-francisco/mission-district/restaurant/burma-love-mission

Burma Love - Mission

Discover the vibrant flavors of authentic Burmese cuisine at Burma Love in San Francisco's Mission District - a true culinary delight.

211 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103
4.5 Excellent 1,992 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/delancey-street-restaurant

Delancey Street Restaurant

Experience authentic American cuisine at Delancey Street Restaurant, where every meal supports community transformation along San Francisco's beautiful waterfront.

600 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94107
4.5 Excellent 1,410 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/birdsong

Birdsong

Discover Birdsong: A premier fine dining restaurant in San Francisco offering innovative American cuisine and an unforgettable culinary experience.

1085 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
4.8 Excellent 394 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/luce

LUCE

Discover culinary artistry at LUCE - a Modern European gem in San Francisco's SoMa district offering exquisite dishes and fine wines.

888 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
4.4 Very Good 322 reviews
california/san-francisco-peninsula/restaurant/benu

Benu

Experience culinary artistry at Benu, where innovative Asian-inspired dishes meet exceptional fine dining in San Francisco.

22 Hawthorne St, San Francisco, CA 94105
4.7 Excellent 643 reviews
california/san-francisco-peninsula/restaurant/the-cavalier

The Cavalier

Discover fine dining at The Cavalier in San Francisco's SoMa district - where culinary artistry meets elegant ambiance.

360 Jessie St, San Francisco, CA 94103
4.4 Very Good 981 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/kiln

Kiln

Discover Kiln: A premier fine dining destination in San Francisco offering innovative cuisine and an unforgettable atmosphere.

149 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.8 Excellent 76 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/rich-table

Rich Table

Discover Rich Table: A top-rated New American restaurant in San Francisco’s Lower Haight serving innovative dishes crafted from local ingredients.

199 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.7 Excellent 1,322 reviews
california/north-bay/restaurant/the-view-lounge

The View Lounge

Experience breathtaking views and sophisticated Californian cuisine at The View Lounge in San Francisco's vibrant SoMa district.

780 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
4.4 Very Good 2,907 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/mourad

Mourad

Experience exquisite Californian cuisine with Moroccan flair at Mourad, San Francisco's premier fine dining destination.

140 New Montgomery St #1, San Francisco, CA 94105
4.6 Excellent 1,569 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/starbelly

Starbelly

Experience fresh Californian cuisine at Starbelly in San Francisco's Castro district - where seasonal ingredients meet innovative flavors.

3583 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4.4 Very Good 1,900 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/nightbird

Nightbird

Experience exquisite Californian cuisine at Nightbird, San Francisco's premier fine dining destination known for its innovative dishes and elegant atmosphere.

330 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.7 Excellent 198 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/blind-butcher

Blind Butcher

Experience innovative New American cuisine at Blind Butcher in San Francisco's lively Castro district - where fresh ingredients meet creative flair.

4058 18th St A, San Francisco, CA 94114
4.3 Very Good 305 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/mkt-restaurant-and-bar

MKT Restaurant and Bar

Discover the culinary delights at MKT Restaurant and Bar in San Francisco—where New American cuisine meets sophisticated dining.

757 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103
4.5 Excellent 408 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/absinthe-brasserie-bar

Absinthe Brasserie & Bar

Experience exquisite French cuisine and vibrant atmosphere at Absinthe Brasserie & Bar in San Francisco's Civic Center.

398 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.4 Very Good 1,677 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/chez-maman-west

Chez Maman West

Savor authentic French cuisine at Chez Maman West in Hayes Valley - where culinary passion meets inviting ambiance.

401 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.5 Excellent 1,687 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/fable

Fable

Discover Fable in San Francisco's Castro district - where Californian flavors meet sustainability in an enchanting dining atmosphere.

558 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4.4 Very Good 877 reviews
california/san-francisco/union-square/restaurant/kin-khao

Kin Khao

Experience authentic Thai flavors at Kin Khao in San Francisco's Union Square – where tradition meets innovation in every dish.

55 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.3 Very Good 1,724 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/monsieur-benjamin

Monsieur Benjamin

Experience exquisite French cuisine at Monsieur Benjamin in Hayes Valley - where modern flavors meet timeless tradition.

451 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.4 Very Good 978 reviews
california/san-francisco/union-square/restaurant/one65-san-francisco

ONE65 San Francisco

Experience the best of French cuisine at ONE65 in San Francisco's Union Square – a delightful blend of fine dining and charming bistro atmosphere.

165 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.6 Excellent 602 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/a-mano

a Mano

Experience authentic Italian cuisine at a Mano in Hayes Valley - where fresh ingredients meet culinary creativity.

450 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.4 Very Good 1,971 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/prospect

Prospect

Discover Prospect: A premier American restaurant in San Francisco offering organic cuisine and stunning skyline views for an unforgettable dining experience.

300 Spear St, San Francisco, CA 94105
4.4 Very Good 941 reviews
california/san-francisco/union-square/restaurant/the-rotunda

The Rotunda

Experience upscale American dining at The Rotunda in San Francisco's Union Square with stunning views and an exquisite menu.

Level Four, 150 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.4 Very Good 528 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/waterbar-restaurant

Waterbar Restaurant

Discover exquisite seafood dining at Waterbar Restaurant along San Francisco's iconic Embarcadero with stunning bay views.

399 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105
4.5 Excellent 3,693 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/suppenkuche

Suppenküche

Experience authentic German cuisine at Suppenküche in San Francisco's Hayes Valley - where every dish tells a story.

525 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.5 Excellent 1,769 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/petit-crenn

Petit Crenn

Discover the artful blend of tradition and innovation at Petit Crenn, a premier French restaurant in San Francisco's Hayes Valley.

609 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.6 Excellent 580 reviews
alaska/alaska-peninsula/restaurant/epic-steak

EPIC Steak

Experience culinary excellence at EPIC Steak in San Francisco, where gourmet steaks meet stunning waterfront views for an unforgettable dining adventure.

369 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105
4.4 Very Good 2,660 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/brenda-s-french-soul-food

Brenda's French Soul Food

Experience authentic Southern cuisine at Brenda's French Soul Food in San Francisco—where every bite tells a story of rich culinary tradition.

652 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.5 Excellent 5,657 reviews
california/north-coast/restaurant/international-smoke

International Smoke

Experience the art of smoking at International Smoke - where global flavors meet exceptional dining in the heart of San Francisco.

301 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
4.2 Very Good 1,689 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/son-and-garden

Son and Garden

Discover Son and Garden: A delightful New American dining experience in San Francisco's Tenderloin with fresh flavors and seasonal menus.

700 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
4.4 Very Good 759 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/ula-restaurant-tapas-bar

Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar

Experience the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine at Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar in Union Square, San Francisco - where every meal is a celebration.

450 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.2 Very Good 303 reviews
california/san-francisco/union-square/restaurant/e-o-kitchen-and-bar

E&O Kitchen and Bar

Experience the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia at E&O Kitchen and Bar in San Francisco's Union Square – where tradition meets innovation.

314 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.3 Very Good 1,311 reviews
california/san-francisco/union-square/restaurant/sears-fine-food

Sears Fine Food

Experience the best of American comfort food and authentic Swedish cuisine at Sears Fine Food in San Francisco's vibrant Union Square.

439 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.3 Very Good 3,614 reviews
california/san-francisco/union-square/restaurant/cafe-de-la-presse

Café de la Presse

Discover authentic French cuisine at Café de la Presse in San Francisco's Union Square - your cozy bistro for brunch, lunch, and delightful desserts.

352 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.1 Very Good 1,483 reviews
california/san-francisco/union-square/restaurant/cesario-s

Cesario's

Experience the essence of Italy at Cesario's in San Francisco - where every meal is a celebration of authentic flavors and warm hospitality.

601 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102
4.2 Very Good 961 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/bouche

Bouche

Discover the essence of French fine dining at Bouche in San Francisco—where culinary artistry meets elegant ambiance.

603 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.5 Excellent 578 reviews
california/san-francisco/union-square/restaurant/roxanne-cafe

Roxanne Cafe

Discover delicious American comfort food at Roxanne Cafe in San Francisco's Union Square—where every meal is a delightful experience.

570 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.3 Very Good 1,707 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/boulevard

Boulevard

Experience unparalleled Californian-American cuisine at Boulevard, where every dish is a masterpiece crafted from local ingredients.

1 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
4.6 Excellent 1,525 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/restaurant-jeanne-d-arc

Restaurant Jeanne D'Arc

Experience authentic French cuisine at Restaurant Jeanne D'Arc in San Francisco's Union Square - where every dish tells a story.

715 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.6 Excellent 187 reviews
california/san-francisco/restaurant/sons-daughters

Sons & Daughters

Discover fine dining at Sons & Daughters in Nob Hill, San Francisco - where Californian cuisine meets elegance.

Between Mason &, 708 Bush Street, Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94108
4.6 Excellent 311 reviews

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