405 restaurants found where service was rated "Not Rated"
5A5 Steak Lounge
Address: 244 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
Located in the Financial District is 5A5 Steak Lounge, a modern take on the traditional steakhouse. They have seamlessly blended the atmosphere of a vibrant cocktail lounge with the culinary traditions of “steak and potatoes.” The restaurant serves some the world’s best cuts of beef and features contemporary sides and modern appetizers. The décor and ambience allow the restaurant to be an attractive meeting place for friends, business associates, or romantic partners. 5A5 caters to those looking for premium ingredients, preparation, and service. Patrons can enjoy an upbeat dining experience with music provided by live DJs.
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The Village Pub
Address: 2697 Woodside Road, Woodside, CA 94062
The Village Pub not only serves the appetite for food, but it also hopes to satisfy the entire being. Whether you’re looking to tread new ground, or you’re simply hoping to be greeted by the familiar, The Village Pub has the menu and character to keep you intrigued. Executive Chef Mark Sullivan constructs his contemporary American cuisine by drawing from classic French and Mediterranean traditions, and locally cultivated ingredients. The dinner menu highlights dishes like the Shaved Foie Gras Torchon, while the pub menu offers lighter fare – the Pork and Garlic Sausage is made in-house. The truly staggering wine list is quite intriguing, as well.
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La Ciccia
Address: 291 30th Street, San Francisco, CA 94131
Taste another side of Italy at La Ciccia, where the flavors of the island of Sardinia take center stage. Husband and wife team, Massimiliano Conti and Lorella Degan, introduce patrons to the tastes of their home land, and retain authentic cooking styles and ingredients. The Fregua cun Cozzasa e Zaffaranu is a fregula with mussels in a tomato sauce with San Gavino saffron, and the Pezza de Angioni cun Tuvara is a seared lamb tenderloin with mushrooms. Over a quarter of the Italian-centric wine list is devoted exclusively to Sardinia labels, and the earthy tones of the drink selections only compliment the complexities of the cuisine.
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Cafe Gibraltar
Address: 425 Avenue Alhambra, El Granada, CA 94019
This gem of the San Mateo coast sparkles with the numerous honors and awards it has enjoyed throughout the years. Fresh, authentic, and intriguing Mediterranean fare is served up in an equally fresh and intriguing dining space. Rich earth tones bath the walls, and flowing panels drape down from the ceiling to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Similarly, the menu entices patrons with culinary delights that span the entire Mediterranean region. The Tunisian Kaskasu Bi’l Lahm is a slow-braised Victory Ranch lamb sholder, and the Manti is a Turkish dish of house-made dumplings. There is much to explore and savor on this jet-setting menu.
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Chapeau!
Address: 126 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
Without the exclamation point, Chapeau! would be a restaurant named after a hat. With it, however, it is the equivalent of an exclamation of surprise and pleasure, which is also the experience of many who have dined at this French restaurant. Pristine white tablecloths and crystal clear wine glasses welcome guests upon entering. A long list of menus allows diners flexibility when ordering. An a la carte menu is available on its own, or as building blocks for the Create Your Own menus that can include either three or four courses of your choosing. Entrees include traditional French dishes such as the Cassoulet de Toulouse, a combination of Lamb Shoulder, Duck Leg Confit, and Toulouse Sausage, and French-American fusion dishes like the Pan Seared Duck Breast. A list of Sorbets, Napoleons, and Ice Creams serve to finish up any meal, so grab your chapeau and head to this French restaurant for tasty French cuisine.
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Frascati
Address: 1901 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
With its yellow walls and bright interior, Frascati fosters a sense of joy within its doors. Multiple levels allow a more open and welcoming dining room with plenty of space for diners to enjoy the Mediterranean inspired coastal cuisines available at this restaurant. In the spirit of appreciating the seasons, Frascati’s menu changes seasonally, with an emphasis placed upon paying homage to the freshest ingredients. Guests can still enjoy the staple ingredient of many popular dishes; however, they come paired with the vegetable superstars of the season. Because of an ever-changing dinner menu, many wines are only available seasonally as well. Frascati matches up dishes and wines together with care in order to find the best-tasting complements. Many unique dishes grace the menu of this veteran restaurant, such as the Grilled Octopus Salad and the Foie Gras Torchon. Family-owned and operated, this joyful restaurant will brighten up even the cloudiest of San Francisco days.
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Allegro Romano
Address: 1701 Jones Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
With a graduate from a culinary school in Rome as the owner and chef, Allegro Romano is a restaurant where modern décor meets traditional flavors.With time-honored classics such as Bruschetta alla Romana, grilled Italian bread served with garlic and tomatoes, and Homemade Lobster Ravioli gracing the menu of this restaurant, diners’ taste buds will be taken on a culinary adventure through Italian cuisines. This pasta heavy menu affords a number of meatless dishes for the vegetarian to enjoy. Allegro Romano boasts that it is out of the way of many tourist heavy areas in San Francisco, resulting in an oasis of genuinely good food enjoyed in a quiet, friendly atmosphere. In addition to the crisp, white tablecloths and tasteful place settings, patrons of Allegro Romano might also catch sight of a few celebrities that frequent this restaurant for the superior dishes and service.
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L'Ardoise Bistro
Address: 151 Noe Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
A quaint, red storefront welcomes guests into the cozy space that is L’Ardoise Bistro. This restaurant takes its name from the French word meaning “chalkboard,” so it is only natural that one of the key features of this restaurant is a large chalkboard upon which the nightly specials are written. Diners can opt to sit in the general dining area amidst dark wood tables or up at the bar. This bar houses a vast selection of wines, which servers gladly recommend to their diners. The menu includes many traditional French dishes such as the Charcuterie Plate and the Cheese Selection of the Day for starters, and the Pan Seared Black Angus Filet Mignon as an entrée. Many of the main dishes change daily, and are often reflected upon the chalkboard. This charming French bistro will have diners leaving with a strong sense of community and satisfaction.
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Frances
Address: 3870 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Frances, located in the Castro district, serves up fresh French cuisine with a hint of California influence. A cozy interior filled with small wooden tables close together in a bistro-like style welcomes new and old guests alike. Frances uses only fresh ingredients and strives to support local farmers. Because of this, the menu is constantly changing. Diners can expect a menu in the a la carte style, however many options may be different from the week or even the day before. Some of the special dishes of this restaurant include the satisfying Applewood Smoked Bacon Beignets and the Red Snapper. Dessert is not to be skipped at such an authentic French restaurant, and includes such options as the Rome Beauty Apple Galette. Their wine list ranges from Light Whites to Meaty Reds, and encompasses many different flavors that provide complements to the food of Frances.
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Silver Dragon
Address: 835 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94607
For generations, people have been coming to Silver Dragon to indulge in their authentic Chinese cuisine, making this establishment a tradition for most. Located in Oakland Chinatown, Silver Dragon serves guests from sizes of a dinner of four to large parties from weddings, banquets, and corporate events, serving them favorites like Peking Duck with steamed blossom rolls and Lobster with Braised Noodle. Silver Dragon has been open since 1956, offering tasty Chinese dishes and they plan to continue for generations.
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Ad Hoc
Address: 6476 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599
Ad Hoc, meaning “for this purpose” in Latin, originally started out as a temporary restaurant with the purpose of serving customers while the permanent restaurant was being built. With the positive feedback from the community, the owners decided to keep Ad Hoc just the way it was. Now the restaurant is serving up American cuisine in Yountville, California. The inventive dinner menu changes daily and usually consists of three courses. Loyal customers rave about many of their regular dishes, which include Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Barbecue. These dishes have become so revered by the public that Ad Hoc even offers them for lunch to-go on certain days of the week in their annex to the restaurant: Addendum. The interior of Ad Hoc is modern and modest, so whether taking lunch to-go or enjoying a quiet dinner with a friend, let Ad Hoc handle the menu and your hunger.
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Crab House At Pier 39
Address: Pier 39, Suite 203 C, San Francisco, CA 94133
Crab lovers have probably tasted every crab cake and cracked crab under the sun; but what about Crab Fondue or Crab Enchiladas? At the Crab House at Pier 39, diners will find fresh, juicy crab used in some of the most inventive and delicious dishes they've ever experienced, as well as excellent interpretations of classic favorites. The quality dishes that Crab House at Pier 39 serves begin with quality crab harvested from the Pacific Ocean. The restaurant only uses Dungeness crabs weighing at least two pounds, meaning the meat used in menu items is very plump and the crab legs are extra filling. The chefs at the restaurant have created a menu that represents nearly every tasty way possible to cook these hearty crabs, and have thought of new ingredients and dishes to combine them with. Visitors can enjoy Crab chowder, an open face Crab Melt, and Crab Alfredo, as well as a number of seafood dishes featuring quality oysters, lobster, fish, and much more. Be sure to try the restaurant's signature dish, the Killer Crab roasted in their secret garlic sauce and served in a variety of sizes for any number of people. The Crab House at Pier 39 has become an ocean front favorite for it's beautiful views, excellent service, and—of course—killer crab.
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Saison
Address: 2124 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Saison, meaning season in French, strives to serve up the best flavors of the season: a practice for which this Michelin starred restaurant has been acclaimed. The food isn’t the only thing that patrons rave about, however. The hip and swanky décor elevates the status of this restaurant, while fireplaces used for cooking expertly crafted dishes allow Saison to glow with homey warmth. With an open kitchen, guests can keep an eye on how their meal is being created. A lucky few can even opt for the Chef’s Table, which also comes with a prix fixe menu equipped with plenty of courses. This option allows guests to get the star treatment while sampling the best that Saison has to offer. Whether sitting at the Chef’s Table, or at a table of your own, Saison brings the freshest ingredients to life with their innovative cooking techniques and flavorful pairings.
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Chez Panisse
Address: 1517 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709
When Chez Panisse was conceived in 1971, it was the most atypical of restaurants in America, designing its menu daily based on the freshest seasonal and local ingredients. Though this unique approach to food has since gained momentum, Chez Panisse is still one of the most influential proponents of the move towards a more sustainable approach to food. With Alice Waters at the helm, Chez Panisse stays true to its initial vision, serving one fixed price menu daily, based on what is freshest at the moment. Still in its birthplace in a converted house in liberal-minded Berkeley, Chez Panisse retains a feeling of hominess, offering diners welcoming service and superb French-inspired cuisine.
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Bouchon
Address: 6534 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599
Bouchon of Yountville comes from the family of Thomas Keller Restaurants and strives to bring the French tradition of cozy, family owned bistros to the area. A dark, intimate interior starts diners off on their quest for traditional French cuisine as they are given a menu that consists of classic dishes. A list of Fruits de Mer, Caviar, and other Hors D’Oeuvres guide guests through a beginning course, leading up to the stars of the meal: Les Plats Principaux. This section of the menu features the French bistro classic, Steak Frites, as well as traditional entrees like Croque Madame and Canard al’Orange. Side dishes have their own menu, resulting in a true build-your-own style of dining. Bouchon also offers patrons an affordable and varied wine list that includes wines from both the United States and France, granting diners a unique French dining experience, no passport necessary.
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Kiss Seafood
Address: 1700 Laguna Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
The interior of Kiss Seafood is characterized by clean white walls and delicate floral decorations. Upon entering, diners have the choice of sitting in the dining room or at the bar, where they can watch experienced sushi chefs prepare their meal. While this restaurant has many sushi and sashimi dishes to offer hungry patrons, its name makes it clear even to newcomers that their true specialty is seafood. As an appetizer, diners can try the Mushi-Uni and Japanese Green Shira-Ae, steamed sea urchin and green vegetables, or the Tai and Tofu Kabura-Mushi, a small dish featuring tai-snapper fish and tofu. Guests in search of a variety of dishes can look to a special section of the menu highlighting Chef’s specials. These specials include some of the Chef’s favorite sushi and sashimi rolls. Whether here for the sushi, sashimi, or just fresh seafood, the offerings at this restaurant will make guests want to Kiss the chef.
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Bistro Central Parc
Address: 560 Central Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117
Bistro Central Parc of the NOPA neighborhood in San Francisco offers diners a unique atmosphere reminiscent of a French bistro in which to enjoy fine French dining. With a setting of quaint wooden tables and chairs, this restaurant strives to host a cozy, comfortable atmosphere for its guests. This restaurant offers guests varied dinner and brunch menus. Brunch guests can choose from a list of Omelets, Specialites du Petit Matin, and other French dishes, including Escargots Bourguignon and Moules Marinieres. This menu comes conveniently in a la carte style, placing no restrictions on the diner’s appetite. The dinner menu, a la carte as well, offers diners selections such as Beef Bourguignon and Bouillabaisse, a seafood specialty from southern France. Daily specials are often available. Whether going for brunch or dinner, Bistro Central Parc serves up classic French dishes in addition to their timeless French bistro atmosphere.
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Redd
Address: 6480 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599
Elegant, modern décor and ethnically inspired cuisine combine to create Redd of Napa Valley. The interior of this contemporary restaurant consists of a large dining room as well as one that is a bit more intimate. An outdoor patio allows guests to appreciate the seasons near some of Napa’s most picturesque vineyards. Some of the signature lunch and dinner dishes are Japanese inspired, such as the Sashimi of Hamachi on Sticky Rice, while others are more of a traditional American dish such as the Glazed Pork Belly. The brunch menu is equally diverse, with dishes such as the Huevos Rancheros and Steamed Pork Buns. Redd also offers diners a bar menu for those who just want to stop by for specialty drinks and small dishes, such as the Pork and Shrimp Pots Stickers. Because this restaurant is stationed amidst Napa’s vineyards, diners can always expect a wide variety of wines. Redd is a restaurant that comes equipped with great views and unique dishes.
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John's Grill
Address: 63 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Established in 1908, John’s Grill is a landmark restaurant that offers guests great streaks, fresh seafood, salads, and pasta for an honest price. Located in the heart of Union Square, John’s Grill attracts people of all kinds, even celebrities, because of their American cuisine and cocktails. John’s Grill interior is classic rendition on how restaurant looked in the past. The restaurant’s interior is decorated with original period furniture. Their dark oak panels are covered with photos of famous guests and pieces of art in the 1900’s. For large parties, John’s Grill has a private dining room that can accommodate up to 60 guests for dinner parties and special events.
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Izakaya Sozai
Address: 1500 Irving Street, San Francisco, CA 94122
Sozai Restaurant and Sake Lounge is an authentic Japanese Izakaya, or alehouse. Opened in 2007, Sozai is a unique place to enjoy drinks while sharing traditional Japanese tapas with friends. Diners share small yet deliciously prepared dishes while sipping handcrafted sake. Partners Gil Payne and Mira Takahashi, have achieved a chic, modern lounge atmosphere while remaining true to traditional Japanese minimalism. The open kitchen and friendly service create a warm and inviting dining experience without sacrificing style. With the assistance of Master Sake Sommelier Beau Timken, Sozai boasts an extensive sake menu that has been carefully selected and attentively paired with certain menu items.
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