Pacific Heights and Japantown Restaurants
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1. Dosa on Fillmore
$$ | Japantown | IndianAs soon as the large door swings open to this happening two-level space, diners are greeted with bright colors, a lively bar, and the smell of spices in the air. This is the second location of the popular Dosa on Valencia, but it's definitely the glamorous younger sister, with an expanded menu and much more room. The menu entices with savory fish dishes, tender chicken dum korma, and papery dosas. The restaurant handles group dining often. At lunch, indulge in the Indian street-food selections, and the famed pani puri (little crisp puffs you fill with mint and tamarind water and pop all at once into your mouth).
1700 Fillmore St., San Francisco, California, 94115, USA415-441–3672Known For
- Street food
- Papery dosas and tasty curries
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Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.– Wed. -
2. Octavia
$$$ | Lower Pacific Heights |Regardless of the time of year, Melissa Perello’s upscale restaurant is a perennial favorite for diners seeking out what California cuisine really tastes like. The warm, immaculate dining room is a perfect setting for edgier dishes like the chilled squid-ink noodles starter, along with more comforting produce-driven small plates and entrées. Imaginative desserts and a top-tier wine program round out what is one of San Francisco's definitive dining experiences.
1701 Octavia St., San Francisco, California, 94109, USA415-408–7507Known For
- Exciting preparations with peak-of-season produce
- Spicy deviled egg starter
- Truly professional service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch -
3. Sorrel
$$$$ | |After a long run as one of San Francisco’s most important dining pop-ups, Alex Hong’s refined seasonal Californian cooking can be found in one of San Francisco's most dramatic dining settings, with a skylight and floral arrangements that epitomize California “good life” architecture. That vibe is reflected in dishes like a springtime dry-aged duck with green garlic and kumquat, where Hong beautifully blends contemporary techniques and local ingredients. The tasting menu and à la carte offerings change relatively frequently, but the signature sourdough focaccia and oyster with sorrel ice are staples. Hong, an alum of Quince's esteemed kitchen, is also immensely talented at the pasta craft, and an elegant pasta or two is offered each evening.
3228 Sacramento St., San Francisco, California, 94115, USA415-525–3765Known For
- Exemplary pastas
- Beautifully composed tasting menu
- Upscale dinner party vibe
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch -
4. SPQR
$$$$ | Pacific Heights |This modern Italian favorite continues to be a special destination for chef Matthew Accarrino's inventive seasonal cooking. The five-course tasting menu includes tempting antipasti, superlative pastas like mustard capellini with guinea hen ragù, and a few hearty secondi; save space for the fantastic desserts. The Italian wine list is also full of gems and divided by region, providing a great education with your bottle. The polished yet relaxed atmosphere, with travel posters on the wall, attracts a dedicated neighborhood following of all ages. Singles and walk-in couples can sit at the two counters (one looks into the galley kitchen). Accarrino's fried chicken on Sundays is worth planning your day around. And doughnuts and coffee are served during the daytime for Fillmore's steady stream of weekend power shoppers and walkers.
1911 Fillmore St., San Francisco, California, 94115, USA415-771–7779Known For
- Chicken liver mousse antipasti
- Vintages from less-known Italian wine regions
- Fried chicken on Sundays
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No lunch Thurs. and Fri. -
5. As Quoted
$ | Presidio Heights |At this sleek Presidio Heights daytime café, the wellness-centric menu manages to be so delicious that guests often don't notice how virtuous the dishes are. Bread for the open-faced sandwiches is gluten-free and baked in-house; several items are vegetarian and/or vegan; and even the pappardelle is made of zucchini ribbons instead of wheat. The white-tiled and white-painted interior looks more like a luxury Beverly Hills boutique than an eatery.
3613 Sacramento St., San Francisco, California, 94118, USA415-914–0689Known For
- Post-yoga healthful meals
- Excellent gluten-free toasts
- Freshly made juices and smoothies
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner -
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6. b Patisserie
$ | Pacific Heights |Your search for the perfect kouign-amann (a traditional glazed, butter-enriched Breton pastry made of croissant dough) ends in this buzzy café from baking wizard Belinda Leong.
2821 California St, San Francisco, California, 94115, USA415-440–1700Known For
- Impeccable kouign-amann
- Chocolate banana almond croissant
- Dedication to seasonal offerings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner -
7. Crown & Crumpet Tea Salon
$ | Japantown |In the lobby of the New People building, this mini tea shop looks like a little girl's fantasy, with pretty flowered and polka-dotted tablecloths, fancy settings, and nods to the British royal family. Most guests opt for high tea with scones, crumpets, and finger sandwiches, or you can stop in for a sandwich or salad.
1746 Post St., San Francisco, California, 94115, USA415-771–4252Known For
- Fun and frilly tea-shop decor
- Nursery tea and craft kits for kids
- Unconventional lobby setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. No dinner -
8. Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup
$$$$ | Japantown |This ever-popular specialist in kalbijjim, a Korean braised beef short rib soup, is set in an industrial-feeling space, with serene images of mountains on the walls. Each soup is large enough to feed a small family and comes with a choice of toppings, like rice cakes or oozing cheese (melted tableside, it's an Instagram sensation). Be prepared to wait at peak times.
1620 Post St., San Francisco, California, 94115, USA415-563–1388Known For
- Korean short rib soup
- Influencer hot spot
- Lively, fun atmosphere
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9. Jane on Fillmore
$ | Pacific Heights |Stop into this bright spot for their famous avocado mash, homemade baked goods and cookies, and coffee from beans roasted in-house. Look for other Janes around the city, including on Larkin Street in the Tenderloin, on Grant Avenue in Chinatown, and Jane the Bakery on Geary Street in Japantown.
2123 Fillmore St., San Francisco, California, 94115, USAKnown For
- Addictive cheddar chive biscuits
- Excellent house-made breads
- Cute space and hipster vibe
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner -
10. Marufuku Ramen
$ | Japantown |Hakata-style tonkotsu (pork) and extra-intense chicken paitan ramen are the specialties of this modern-looking Japan Center restaurant that serves what many consider the city's finest bowl of ramen. As a result, long lines can be daunting, but tables move pretty quickly inside the bustling yet relaxed space decorated with wood design elements and dangling Edison bulbs. A few izakaya small bites, rice bowls, beer, and both Japanese and locally made sake round out the menu.
1581 Webster St., San Francisco, California, 94115, USA415-872–9786Known For
- Superb ramen
- Gyoza and pork buns
- Lively, contemporary vibe
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11. Mifune Don
$ | Japantown | JapaneseHomemade thin soba and thick udon, served either hot or cold with various toppings, are the stars of this low-key, charming restaurant with a wooden facade that looks like it was imported directly from the countryside. Seating is at wooden tables, where diners of every age can be heard slurping down big bowls of traditional Japanese combinations.
22 Peace Plaza, Suite 560, San Francisco, California, 94115, USA415-346–1993Known For
- House-made soba and udon
- Savory Japanese pancakes
- Long lines
- Bowls of noodles
- Savory Japanese pancakes (okonomiyaki)
- Bargain lunch deals
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
12. Roam Artisan Burgers
$ | Pacific Heights |All the burgers at this laid-back spot, part of a popular Bay Area mini-chain, are responsibly sourced, and the beef is 100% grass-fed. Choose a patty (beef, bison, vegetarian, elk, or turkey), then select a preset "style" or invent your own from the many creative toppings. The homemade quinoa-, brown rice-, and black bean-based vegetarian burger might be the finest of that increasingly competitive genre in San Francisco. A market salad rotates frequently as a solid option for the burger-averse. Kombucha, shakes, house-made sodas, and beer and wine are also available, as is a kids' menu.
1923 Fillmore St., San Francisco, California, 94115, USA415-800–7801Known For
- Notable vegetarian burger
- Popular with families
- The "fry-fecta" trio of fry styles for a side
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13. Sasa
$$ | Japantown |Japantown has a host of sushi options at all price points, but this longtime staple on the second floor of the Japan Center stands out for its excellent rolls, nigiri, and sashimi. The omakase menu, with eight pieces of sushi and nigiri, is a fraction of the cost of its downtown peers, but close to equal in quality and diner satisfaction. The mellow, wood-paneled space is a striking contrast to the constant chatter and mall activity outside.
22 Peace Plaza, San Francisco, California, 94115, USA628-600–6945Known For
- "mystery box" mini chirashi bowl
- Uni spoon with quail egg and ikura (cured salmon roe)
- An oasis in a busy mall
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon. -
14. Sociale
$$$ | Presidio Heights |The COVID-19 pandemic's outdoor dining requirement led San Franciscans to discover the city's premier patios—like the one at this Presidio Heights stalwart. Whether you're dining on that patio or in the elegant dining room, Italian and seasonal Californian cooking mingle together on the menu. Each night's selections mix staple dishes—game hen cooked under a brick, pici (a long, thick pasta) Bolognese—and new creations like Dungeness crab with tarragon oil and dragon fruit. The wine list showcases several excellent choices from across California and Italy, but the real strength comes from its collection of northern Italian bottles.
3665 Sacramento St., San Francisco, California, 94118, USA415-921–3200Known For
- Fantastic pastas
- Chocolate oblivion cake
- Barolo and Barbaresco wine choices
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues. and Wed. -
15. Spruce
$$$$ | Pacific Heights |This elegant restaurant caters to an older crowd who sink happily into its oversized faux-ostrich leather chairs. The tasting menu is equally refined, with ingredients often sourced from the restaurant's farm south of the city and charcuterie made in-house; celeriac velouté with brandied-chestnut mousseline and salmon with horseradish soubise reflect the contemporary Californian menu's elegant French leanings. Excellent, artistic desserts are some of the most spectacular ways to end a meal in the city. The adjacent takeaway counter serves cookies, a popular English-muffin burger, and coffee drinks.
3640 Sacramento St., San Francisco, California, 94118, USA415-931–5100Known For
- Beloved burger on an English-muffin bun
- Giant chocolate chip cookies
- Expensive Napa Valley and French wines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential
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