Restaurants near Cow Palace

126 restaurants available nearby

1. Elena's

4.7

Exceptional(534)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 195 times today

Welcome to Elena's -- a place where a family’s love for authentic Mexican food is celebrated and combined with California-inspired elements and signature Mexican-American dishes. We offer reservations for up to 8 guests via OpenTable. At the time of your reservation, we kindly request the entire party be present to be seated. Tables will be held for up to 10 minutes after the reservation time. For parties that arrive later, the table will be released but we will do our best to accommodate the reservation with the next available table. Reservation requests via phone or email are not available at this time. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Elena’s!

2. Foreign Cinema

4.7

Exceptional(8849)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Mission District

Booked 128 times today

Foreign Cinema is a one of a kind, nationally acclaimed restaurant combining independent films with California-Mediterranean cooking. Enjoy an airy yet chic setting, complete with indoor dining room with a fireplace, outdoor courtyard with 35mm film screening starting at dusk, mezzanine, gallery curated by Modernism West & full bar in the main dining room. Foreign Cinema has something for everyone including their DJ/live music bar, Laszlo. Enjoy special happy hours, uniquely craft cocktails, zero proof selections, full Foreign Cinema dinner menu, and lively music to end your evening.We are currently booking for Outdoor Patio & Indoor/Standard seating 60 days in advance. A ‘standard seating’ reservation is indoor dining. Reservations for 10+ may be booked through private dining department - contact janine@foreigncinema.com for more information.

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3. Original Joe's Westlake

4.8

Exceptional(4929)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Daly City

Booked 123 times today

After a two-year closure, Original Joe's, San Francisco’s quintessential Italian-American dining destination, revitalized iconic Daly City institution Joe’s of Westlake, and reintroduced it into the community as Original Joe’s Westlake. An anchor of Daly City from 1956 to 2014, Original Joe’s Westlake underwent an extensive two-year renovation, complete with a front-to-back interior remodel, including the kitchen and all dining spaces, and an exterior and landscaping overhaul. Following the Original Joe’s tradition, Westlake continues to prepare unpretentious, old-school Italian-American fare in an open kitchen for all to see. The menu is carefully crafted to reflect a past-meets-present hybrid of what Joe’s of Westlake used to be and what Original Joe’s Westlake is today.

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4. The Palm Court at RH San Francisco

4.8

Exceptional(1808)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Potrero Hill / Dogpatch

Booked 67 times today

The Palm Court is located in RH San Francisco's Gallery at the Historic Bethlehem Steel Building. Recalling the distinctive glamour of San Francisco's Gilded Age, the stunning statement space is sheathed in Italian Calacatta gold marble and features a cascading center fountain, towering Medjool date palms and glimmering chandeliers. Adjacent to the restaurant, two luminous wine bars offer exceptional wines and Champagnes from around the world.For group dining inquiries, please email: sfhospitality@rh.com

5. Zuni Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(7886)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness

Booked 117 times today

Zuni Café opened in San Francisco, California on February 15, 1979. Our daily changing menus are inspired by seasonal organic ingredients and incorporate traditional French and Italian cuisine. As Zuni continues to evolve, in its own distinctive and delicious way, it strives to remain the way it’s always been: at the same time rustic and cosmopolitan, audacious and familiar, intimate and convivial.RESERVATIONS ARE TAKEN UP TO 4 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.TABLES ARE RESERVED FOR A 2 HOUR TIME LIMIT.

6. La Connessa

4.7

Exceptional(338)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Mission Bay / South Beach

Booked 55 times today

## La Connessa: A Modern Italian Gem in San Francisco Step into La Connessa and be transported to a world of culinary delight. This modern Italian trattoria, nestled in the heart of Potrero Hill, offers a vibrant atmosphere and a menu that celebrates the best of Italian cuisine with a contemporary twist. The space is a feast for the eyes, boasting a stunning slate blue and metallic gold palette, an expansive illuminated bar, and exceptional art deco design. High ceilings and a beautiful, elevated vibe create a perfect setting for both special occasions and casual meals. The menu, crafted with the finest hand-selected ingredients, features a range of classic dishes reimagined with modern influences. From expertly blistered wood-fired pizzas to hearty secondi selections, including hand-made pastas, bistecca, and local seafood, La Connessa promises an unforgettable dining experience. Start your journey with delectable antipasti like roasted jimmy nardello peppers and roasted artichokes. Then, indulge in the signature Spaghettino al Limone, a symphony of flavors with fresh lemon, garlic, and parmesan. For a truly special occasion, savor the succulent bistecca, grilled to perfection and served with seasonal vegetables. No Italian meal is complete without a touch

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7. Delfina Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1006)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mission District

Booked 66 times today

Delfina is a bustling, James Beard Award-winning neighborhood trattoria in San Francisco’s Mission District. Owned by Anne and Craig Stoll.

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8. Nopa - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(3555)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 130 times today

Nopa is a San Francisco gathering place north of the Panhandle, serving urban rustic food and specializing in organic wood-fired cuisine. We serve simple dishes created with seasonal ingredients sourced from local farms and purveyors.

9. La Ciccia

4.7

Exceptional(2717)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Noe Valley

Booked 25 times today

We are currently open for both Indoor and Outdoor dining. - San Francisco can get very chilly at night. Please do not forget your jacket.La Ciccia is a cozy and intimate restaurant located on the edge of Noe Valley. The chef is committed to use the freshest and the most authentic ingredients from Sardinia resulting in pungent, lively, flavorful food. The all Italian wine list, 150 labels selection represent every Region with more than a quarter devote to Sardinia in order to pair the traditional earthy flavors as well seafood influence of Sardinia cuisine. La Ciccia is a tribute to Sardinia an experience not to be missed.

10. Niku Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(826)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • SOMA

Booked 48 times today

Located in San Francisco’s Design District, Niku Steakhouse is a meat-focused restaurant, highlighting an in-house dry aging program, exclusive cuts of coveted Japanese A5 wagyu with an emphasis on wood fired cooking. Niku, by the Omakase Restaurant Group, hosts a dining room oriented around a roaring custom binchotan charcoal and wood-fired grill, where guests watch as Executive Chef Dustin Falcon (Lazy Bear, The French Laundry) and his team prepare steaks to perfection. At Niku, there is a true marriage of American and Japanese sensibilities. Falcon’s cooking is driven by the terroir of Northern California — which finds its way onto the menu through foraged ingredients and products from local farmers — met with the highest quality domestic and A5 Japanese Beef.

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Blue
Alabama •5 reviews
5.0
Dined today
It was great. All of it. Food, service, atmosphere, everything.
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Zuni CafePrice: Expensive• Modern European• Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
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4.7
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Jean
Tahoe / Reno Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful food and staff. But music piped in outrageously loud. Everyone yelling at each other so they can hear each other over music. We were in back room on the John Daly side.
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Original Joe's WestlakePrice: Moderate• Italian• Daly City
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4.8
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Megan
Miami - Dade •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The enchiladas and guacamole were delicious! Would definitely go back.
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Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
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4.7
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Molly
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The friendliest restaurant in town! Really took care of us. We were seated in the parklet and were totally comfortable and well cared for. Delicious food from start to finish! Shout out to the starters. They make their own butter. And save room for dessert. We didn't but had it anyways and wouldn't change a thing.
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Nopa - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Californian• North Panhandle / USF
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4.7
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carmen
San Francisco Bay Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Foreign Cinema is by far one of the best restaurants in San Francisco and throughout the years they have maintained the same quality level. The food is beautifully presented and the innovative flavors are a pleasant surprise to the palate. They have something for everyone. The crew is very well experienced and their recommendations for wine pairing is always right on. Don’t be surprised if they bring complementary dishes. We have been dining at Foreign Cinema since they open and we will continue visiting them.
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Foreign CinemaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Mission District
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4.7

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126 restaurants available nearby

1. Elena's

2. Foreign Cinema

3. Original Joe's Westlake

4. The Palm Court at RH San Francisco

5. Zuni Cafe

6. La Connessa

7. Delfina Restaurant

8. Nopa - San Francisco

9. La Ciccia

10. Niku Steakhouse

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