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Elena's

4.7

Exceptional(344)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Forest Hill / West Portal

Booked 111 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!

Original Joe's Westlake

4.8

Exceptional(4756)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Daly City

Booked 89 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.

Foreign Cinema

4.8

Exceptional(8743)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • Mission District

Booked 127 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.

Award-winning

Che Fico San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(1824)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 72 times today

Che Fico, is a California Italian restaurant from Chefs David Nayfeld and Matt Brewer in San Francisco's NOPA neighborhood. The food focuses on Italian cuisine through the lens of California. It’s our vision of Northern California as if it is a region in Italy, our connection to the region, and our love for Italian culinary practices. The rustic, market-driven menu features handmade pasta, pizzas, antipasti, housemade salumi, meat, and fish plus dishes from the Jewish-Roman heritage known as “Cucina Ebraica.” The beverage program focuses heavily on both Italian and Californian wines with a cocktail program that utilizes a variety of spirits, amaros, and seasonal ingredients. Che Fico is a place to gather with friends and enjoy warm hospitality, food, and drink, through an approachable menu and convivial ambiance.

Award-winning

Spruce

4.8

Exceptional(5323)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Presidio Heights

Booked 56 times today

Open for lunch (two courses/$65), brunch (three courses/$98), and dinner (three courses/$125), Spruce offers seasonal prix-fixe menus crafted by Chef Mark Sullivan. Each menu offers a wide range of options, as well as luxurious additions (examples: caviar, truffles) for supplemental prices. Our cuisines is complemented by an extensive wine list which holds "Wine Spectator" magazine's highest honor, a Grand Award. The bar/lounge is available for walk-ins on a first-come, first-serve basis. We look forward to welcoming you to Spruce soon!

Ofena

new

4.8

Exceptional(13)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Parkside

Booked 18 times today

“Cooking, for me, is storytelling.” —Tim Humphrey, executive chef. Finalist in both “Best Italian” & “Best New Restaurant” in SFGate’s Best of the Bay. Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s Lakeside District, Ofena draws inspiration from family roots in the quaint sheep-herding village of the same name in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Chef Tim Humphrey proudly presents his ode to Italian cuisine in the form of an expertly crafted menu showcasing the bounty of California and emphasizing the flavors of Italy. Ofena takes modern Italian cuisine to the next level with a fresh, ingredient driven menu. Enjoy inventive craft cocktails in our fully stocked bar and satiate your pasta craving in our warm and intimate space. Located in the old Lakeside Cafe, we aim to continue the tradition of bringing the neighborhood together to be welcomed the Italian way - as family! Come be apart of the story at Ofena! Buon Appetito!

Nopa - San Francisco

4.7

Exceptional(3488)

Price: Expensive

• Californian • North Panhandle / USF

Booked 81 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 food created with seasonal ingredients sourced from local purveyors.

Lost and Found

4.3

Awesome(3)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Sunset District

Lost and Found is a cozy neighborhood cocktail bar located in the Sunset District. Our bar program is thoughtful and well executed with by industry veterans like Suzanne Miller and Carlo Splendorini. The concept for our bar program is based on landmarks and destinations in San Francisco that we love to get lost in. The cocktails are paired with comforting bar food utilizing ingredients that we feel our guests will find visceral and familiar.IMPORTANT: Please make sure to check our kitchen hours. No food will be served after our kitchen is closed.

Fable - SF

4.7

Exceptional(2152)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • The Castro

Booked 64 times today

Fable is the best garden patio restaurant in San Francisco. In the heart of the vibrant Castro neighborhood, our patio restaurant showcases seasonal California cuisine and the best brunch in town. Join us for dinner and brunch seven days a week in a unique, all-weather outdoor dining experience. Inside Fable, our open kitchen concept shows how fresh ingredients are used to create the finished product.

Award-winning

Delfina Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(913)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Mission District

Booked 55 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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Kelly
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Wonderful, accommodating waitstaff. Food was delicious and locally sourced. Menu varies daily depending upon availability. Great wine selection. Heated outdoor space to view the movie on the wall (no distracting sound). We would absolutely go there again!
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Foreign CinemaPrice: Expensive• Californian• Mission District
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4.8
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Maryvip
San Francisco Bay Area •67 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Had a leisurely lunch with a friend. The server was lovely, attentive but not hovering. The bussers were great refilling water and chips. The portions are ample, my friend had a steak burrito which was massive. I had the tortilla soup, loved the avocados and tortilla strips with the queso fresco. The soup was a bit salty. We ran into friends at the bar. It’s a lively and fun atmosphere.
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Elena'sPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Forest Hill / West Portal
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4.7
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Albavip
San Francisco Bay Area •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Returned for another birthday celebration because the food and service is outstanding
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Original Joe's WestlakePrice: Moderate• Italian• Daly City
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4.8
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Tanyavip
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great spot with good food and wonderful ambience but very expensive
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Che Fico San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Panhandle / USF
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4.7
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mimi
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on Sep 27, 2024
Lots of good choices on a short, varied, fresh menu. Something for everyone and easy to share.
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Nopa - San FranciscoPrice: Expensive• Californian• North Panhandle / USF
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4.7

Restaurants near San Francisco Zoo

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93 restaurants available nearby

Elena's

Original Joe's Westlake

Foreign Cinema

Che Fico San Francisco

Spruce

Ofena

Nopa - San Francisco

Lost and Found

Fable - SF

Delfina Restaurant

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