The Slanted Door

Executive Chef Charles Phan ensures that every ingredient used to create his modern Vietnamese dishes is procured from their original locale. He studies the traditional techniques and brings them back to The Slanted Door’s kitchen, located in the heart of the Mission District. The traditional techniques along with Phan’s contemporary training and fresh ingredients, results […]

Waterbar

With one of the best views in the city, Waterbar treats guests to their menu amidst the backdrop of the Bay Bridge and Treasure Island. Designed by one of San Francisco’s top restaurateurs, Pat Kuleto, Waterbar is centered around several eye-catching, cylindrical aquarium tanks, and features a massive selection of raw bar options. There is […]

The French Laundry

In case you’re visiting Northern California from far, far away and have yet to hear, the Napa Valley just north of the city has curated a world-class culinary collection, led by perhaps the best restaurant in all of America: The French Laundry. This restaurant has an exclusive relationship with the nearby Jacobsen Farm to ensure […]

Sons & Daughters

Sons and Daughters is a casual, fine-dining restaurant located just off the main tourist path of downtown. The restaurant lives in a small storefront, so seating is at a premium and showing up without a reservation is likely to lead to a long wait in the parlor below the dining room. Should you make this […]

Quince

Located in a “historically landmarked brick and timber building” in the Jackson Square area of San Francisco, Quince serves up Italian and French fare featuring local, seasonal ingredients. Proprietor and Chef Michael Tusk was recently recognized with the James Beard Award for Best Chef (Pacific); infusing his love of Italian cuisine with the flavors that […]

Saison

Saison’s menu is the epitome of the term. Saison, French for season, has dishes that are constantly changing and evolving with the seasons. The chefs honor the very best of each season, and offer one multi-course menu each night which exemplifies their hard work. The menu is changed on a daily basis to create meals […]

La Mar

La Mar is one of the newer restaurants on the San Francisco waterfront-dining scene. It marked the cebichería’s first foray into the American market, and they have been greeted with open arms. Their menu features a plethora of Peruvian dishes to pair with authentic ports. Speaking of ports, La Mar is conveniently located on the […]

Gary Danko

Probably the most-awarded restaurant in the city, Gary Danko is known for its excellence in service as well its gastronomical delights. The wait staff is recruited from eateries all over the city, ensuring that the service is as professionally-delivered as the food. Danko uses the trendiest ingredients and delivers them in unique combinations, whether they […]

Epic Roasthouse

While the name is gaudy and as cliché as it gets, Epic Roasthouse does manage to live up to their choice of adjective. A traditional steak house and then some, Chef Jan Birnbaum mans the wood-fired grill and wood-burning oven in the exhibition kitchen to the delight of diners. The Roasthouse has an incredible view […]

Boulevard

In a town known as a foodie heaven, it’s rather difficult to stand out. Even more of a challenge is to remain relevant once you reach the top, yet Chef Nancy Oakes has kept Boulevard at the top of Bay Area dining lists since 1993. Game birds and seafood are the highlights on this American […]

Aubergine

Winning awards from Forbes, Zagat and Food & Wine, Aubergine is located within L’Aubergine Carmel, only blocks from the Californian seaside. Executive Chef Justin Cogley and Executive Pastry Chef Ron Mendoza prepare fresh local food, using ingredients found in the region and around the world. With only two menu choices the selection can change daily, […]