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Aliment New American restaurant
Aliment, a family owned New American Restaurant in the heart of San Francisco. Just a few blocks from Union Square, we serve organic new american cuisine with excellent choices for drinks such as homemade cocktails, local Napa Wines, and home brewed Beer. We pride ourselves in our belief of keeping San Francisco fun and unique by offering a diverse menu for Small Plates, Main Plates, and even Dessert. Aliment can hold up to 100 guests for Private Parties or Larger Groups. Please go onto our website for reservations. Welcome to one of San Francisco's Best Restaruants.
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant New American restaurant
The Beach Chalet is located at the western edge of Golden Gate Park directly across the street from Ocean Beach, that showcases San Francisco’s only panoramic ocean view. Dine on fresh seafood, delicious starters and main courses cooked with the freshest seasonal ingredients. Don't forget to ask about our handcrafted Chalet beers brewed onsite by our Master Brewer.
Blind Butcher New American restaurant
Nestled in the Castro District off Eighteenth and Hartford, Blind Butcher San Francisco features an urban setting that is modern and sophisticated, yet stunningly warm and inviting. The globally inspired New American menu features hand cut prime steaks, bountiful seafood and local organic produce. From small to big bites each dish highlights an inventive flair for marrying diverse flavors with natural organic ingredients into a gastronomic delight. Our wine program offers a superb variety that inspires daring pairings at prices that encourage exploration. Our professional staff is dedicated to crafting a memorable dining experience for our guests, and they share a commitment to quality and a passion to serve you.
Fish & Farm New American restaurant
Farm to table cuisine with full bar and sports TVs
Hazie's New American restaurant
501 Hayes St
Key Klub New American restaurant
Natural Wine + Fresh Beer + Food
Nopa New American restaurant
A San Francisco Restaurant and Gathering Place
Octavia New American restaurant
Octavia is the second restaurant from award-winning Chef Melissa Perello. Octavia serves dinner five nights a week in an elegant yet relaxed neighborhood setting. Beautifully defined flavors and seasonally driven cuisine are the cornerstones of Octavia's menu. Highlighting long standing relationships with the region’s top purveyors and farms, Chef Perello and Pena’s daily evolving selections spotlight the commitment to sustainability and the Bay Area’s wealth of agricultural resources. Also unique to Octavia will be Beverage Director Iris Rowlee’s custom wine program.
Outerlands New American restaurant
Locally sourced fare served in a warm, handcrafted setting.
Parker Potrero New American restaurant
In the heart of Potrero Hill, Parker Potrero is a cozy neighborhood gem redefining New American cuisine. Our intimate space might be small, but our passion for food and community is anything but. Every dish on our menu is crafted with care, blending seasonal ingredients with bold, innovative flavors. We believe in creating an experience where guests feel at home, whether they’re savoring a quiet meal or sharing laughter with friends over a glass of wine. At Parker Potrero, it’s all about big flavors, warm hospitality, and the joy of coming together around great food.
Prospect New American restaurant
Chef Nancy Oakes' bustling restaurant & bar serves New American cuisine & cocktails in a posh space.
ROOFTOP 25 New American restaurant
As one of San Francisco’s most sought after outdoor venues, Rooftop 25 offers outdoor seating with upbeat music and a casual vibe perfect for kicking back with friends and family. Our Oakwood fired oven serves up delicious culinary offerings with something for everyone. The full bar offers frozen and specialty cocktails, wines and a great selection of ice cold local beers.
Rich Table New American restaurant
Californian fare from local ingredients, served in a salvaged-barn-wood space with an open kitchen.
Rise Over Run New American restaurant
Gaze out over sweeping views of the San Francisco skyline at Rise Over Run, our lush rooftop bar and solarium. Share a cocktail — by local legend Danny Louie — and small plates with friends around a firepit, or meander the multicultural offerings inside the greenhouse.
STEM Kitchen | Garden New American restaurant
STEM Kitchen & Garden is a farm-to-table restaurant that celebrates seasonal and local ingredients with produce harvested from the on-site garden. STEM offers an expansive outdoor patio, garden, bocce ball, fire pits, and sweeping views of San Francisco Bay.
Saison New American restaurant
We are a two Michelin starred, open wood fire restaurant under the leadership of Executive Chef Richard Lee, emphasizing the bounty of California’s evolving terroir and its incredible farmers, ranchers, and fishermen and women. Saison is driven by Lee’s dedication to purity and innovation, paired with a Grand Award-winning wine list in a dynamic space where guest and team celebrate an intimate, culture-shifting experience.
Son and Garden New American restaurant
At Son & Garden, we are serving new American fare with a whimsical twist. We offer breakfast, brunch, and dinner options. In our secret bar, you can experience an exclusive high tea service.
Spruce New American restaurant
At Spruce, the culinary team creates California-inspired cuisine that highlights the freshest and finest ingredients available from local farmers, ranchers, and artisans. The sommelier team has curated one of the most progressive wine and spirits programs in America, offering a wine list with over 3,500 selections, a vast assortment of spirits, and handcrafted classic and original cocktails.
Street Restaurant and Bar New American restaurant
Street is a contemporary, rustic neighborhood restaurant serving seasonal, New American cuisine with creative international influences. Come in for a casual, friendly environment and try our delicious and changing menu. You'll always find a great steak, fresh fish, perfect pasta, and one of the best burgers in the City. Our menu is constantly changing, but you can see what's on tonight and even order for takeout by visiting our website.
The Harlequin New American restaurant
The Harlequin is a 1920s-inspired cocktail bar, restaurant, and private event venue in downtown San Francisco, located in the heart of Yerba Buena just steps from Moscone Center and Union Square. Featuring an elevated craft cocktail program and decadent New American cuisine, it’s ideal for corporate events, private parties, happy hours, and group dining. The elegant Aviary Room offers a stylish private dining and event space for meetings, celebrations, and receptions.
The Morris New American restaurant
Cool, relaxed neighborhood staple offering inventive New American dishes & an extensive wine list.
The Richmond New American restaurant
Refined American eatery & wine bar offering up a limited, seasonal menu of Californian cuisine.
Trestle Restaurant New American restaurant
Discover Trestle Restaurant, where culinary excellence meets the warmth of home in San Francisco. Situated at 531 Jackson Street, our New American restaurant offers a seasonal prix fixe menu that's perfect for a memorable date night. Under the esteemed Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group, we bring you a Michelin Bib Gourmand accolade, earning our spot as one of the best American restaurants in San Francisco. Whether you're searching for a "restaurant near me" or simply the "best in San Francisco," Trestle's harmonious blend of high-quality, affordable dining promises an unparalleled experience. Join us for a magical evening and relish in a cozy atmosphere that epitomizes quality and compassion.
Ungrafted New American restaurant
Ungrafted is a chef-driven, neighborhood restaurant. Chef David Aviles draws inspiration from distinct taste memories and playfully balances flavors to share his own interpretations of these experiences with our guests. The wine program, complementing Chef David’s hunt for flavors, showcases balanced wines with strong personalities. Rebecca Fineman, MS, meticulously assembled the collection to satisfy all of our guests, from the newly-curious to aficionados.
Upper Cut New American restaurant
New American Sous Vide Cuisine
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