Best Restaurants for Groups in Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

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1. China Live

4.6

Exceptional(3719)

$$$$

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 84 times today

China Live, Eater's "Restaurant of the Year," features fresh, seasonal Chinese cuisine cooked from specialized stations that merge traditional Chinese and Western culinary equipment. Our main dining area, with views of our exhibition kitchens, plays centerpiece, appointed with chairs and tables all handcrafted in China from reclaimed Chinese elm. We also offer outside dining.

2. Back to Back

4.7

Exceptional(199)

$$$$

• Pizzeria • Nob Hill

Booked 27 times today

Back to Back is where Italian and Californian flavors collide in the heart of Nob Hill, San Francisco. Our wood-fired pizzas, inspired by Naples and New York, are crafted with locally sourced ingredients for a taste of California's bounty. Alongside shared plates and hearty pasta dishes, our curated wine list features natural and classic wines from around the world, while signature cocktails add a touch of creativity to your experience.As you dine, immerse yourself in the ambiance with music from our vinyl record collection. Join us at Back to Back for a culinary journey celebrating the fusion of tradition and innovation. Book your table today and savor the best of Californian cuisine by Chef Matt Templeton.Founded by brother and sister, both from SF ❤️.

3. The Tailor's Son

4.6

Exceptional(412)

$$$$

• Italian • Pacific Heights

Booked 52 times today

Serving up a simply straightforward (and straight-up savory) menu of Northern Italian classics like risotto, fresh pastas, crostini, antipasti, and verdure, an extensive wine list highlighting the best biodynamic and organic wines from Italy and Northern California, and world class cocktails from the bar, The Tailor's Son is a love letter to Italy woven from a different cloth.

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4. Delarosa - Yerba Buena

4.4

Awesome(104)

$$$$

• Italian • SOMA

Booked 17 times today

Delarosa is an Italian-style restaurant in downtown San Francisco. It has a free and open design with large, communal tables for many different guests to share during a meal. There is also stool seating around the edges of the restaurant near the bar area. This is a well lit restaurant with long lines of bright pendants lights hanging from the ceilings. Pizza is the main focus at Delarosa, but other Italian cuisine is also offered. During the weekdays, a lunch and dinner menu is offered with frittis, paninis, spiedinis and pasta with your choice of sauce meats and toppings. A large variety of pizza is also offered, including the delicious margherita or spicy marinara pizzas. On weekends, guests can order from the brunch menu for a lighter meal of traditional breakfast dishes, appetizers or pizzas. The bar at Delarosa serves from a selection of popular international and Italian wines.

A photo of Chotto Matte San Francisco restaurant

5. Chotto Matte San Francisco

4.6

Exceptional(208)

$$$$

• Asian • Downtown / Union Square

Booked 12 times today

Situated in Downtown San Francisco, Chotto Matte is renowned for its signature Nikkei Cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails, and electric atmosphere. Chotto Matte’s chic, contemporary interior is inspired by its Japanese & Peruvian roots, making it a unique dining experience, every time. Key highlights include Chotto’s recognizable bold design, tropical foliage and theatrical robata grill.

6. The Harlequin

4.3

Awesome(170)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • SOMA

Booked 16 times today

1920's revival cocktail bar, restaurant and lounge offers an elevated cocktail program paired with a decadent New American cuisine featuring pizza's, pastas, steaks, and burgers. Happy Hour daily from 4pm to 6pm featuring $2 oysters and discounted beer and cocktails. Located in the center of San Francisco's Yerba Buena district, steps from Moscone Center and Union Square, The Harlequin is great for groups and private / corporate events. Private dining is also available in our Aviary.

7. Alora

4.5

Awesome(361)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 19 times today

Alora is a Coastal Culinary Journey from the Mediterranean Sea to the California shores. Alora, meaning “beautiful dreamer,” is a refined yet convivial San Francisco waterfront restaurant that melds the vibrant flavors, ingredients and dishes from countries spanning the vast Mediterranean coastline with market-driven California cuisine.

8. Starbelly

4.5

Awesome(1791)

$$$$

• American • The Castro

Booked 55 times today

Starbelly is a modern, urban restaurant that serves California Comfort food in the heart of The Castro. Our garden patio and fun atmosphere make Starbelly a neighborhood favorite, serving lunch, brunch and dinner. Our craft cocktails, beer and wine lists all play well with our seasonal menu.

9. Bodega SF

4.6

Exceptional(338)

$$$$

• Vietnamese • Financial District / Embarcadero

Booked 69 times today

Bodega SF is an evolution of Matthew Ho’s family's restaurant, Bodega Bistro, which operated from 2003-2017 out of San Francisco’s Tenderloin District, serving traditional Northern Vietnamese cuisine. The brand’s success continued as Ho organized pop-up events, eventually transitioning to meal packages throughout the pandemic to meet demand. In 2022, Ho and his partners opened Bodega SF’s brick-and-mortar location, again located in the Tenderloin District, bringing high-quality Vietnamese cuisine back to the community with a modernized, casual fine dining experience. The family-style concept allows visitors to sample its variety of authentic, creative dishes.

10. Fiorella Polk

4.6

Exceptional(587)

$$$$

• Italian • Russian Hill

Booked 10 times today

Your new favorite Italian! Fiorella is a neighborhood Italian restaurant in the heart of Russian Hill. We serve wood fired pizza, pasta, antipasti & Italian vino in a casual neighborhood setting.

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Susie
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Restaurant, food, and service were all fantastic.
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China Live$$$$• Chinese• Chinatown
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4.6
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brook
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Had a great dinner here with my family. Food was top notch, service was great. Highly recommend.
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The Tailor's Son$$$$• Italian• Pacific Heights
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4.6
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HowardGold
Atlanta •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The pizza was excellent and the wait staff was attentive.
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Delarosa - Yerba Buena$$$$• Italian• SOMA
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4.4
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Tammera
San Francisco Bay Area •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Dined at 4:30PM after the Phantom and hit Happy Hour. We ordered everything on the Happy Hour menu plus the spinach salad and thai beef noodles. Everything was tasty, especially the carnitas tacos. Great cocktails and wonderful service. Will come here again in the future.
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The Harlequin$$$$• Contemporary American• SOMA
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4.3
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Patrick
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 29, 2026
I had the absolute best dinner here. The staff were amazing. The food came out so fast. And they didn’t rush us out. It was an all around great dinner. I would absolutely come again. Hits every time. 5 stars.
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Back to Back$$$$• Pizzeria• Nob Hill
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4.7

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