1. Octavia
9.0
1701 Octavia St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Japantown · 55 tips and reviews
Ben Barclay: Wide-ranging, well-priced wine list, great ambience, and solid menu options including the tomato soup, tagliatelle, deviled egg, and delicious bread.
The Taste Sheriff: The food was ok. Nothing blew my mind though, it was just ok. Price for 3 tiny appetizers, 2 main courses, and a bottle of wine ($50), was $210, including tip. Not coming back again.
Ale: Deviled eggs, tomato salad and tuna were absolutely delicious.
4. The Progress
8.7
1525 Fillmore St (btwn O'Farrell St & Geary Blvd), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Fillmore District · 103 tips and reviews
Jon B.: Fun family style menu, with a selection of seasonal additions to also consider. Great cocktails, and excellent service to boot.
Yve Fontilea: Everything was superb, especially the pig fries. The crunch of the raw cauliflower and fried pig ear are balanced by plenty of herbs and a fish sauce vinaigrette that's as addicting as crack.
Jim Pratt: Service was great, especially the bartenders. The pig ears and rote were outstanding. Double thumbs up.
5. Big 4 Restaurant
8.5
1075 California St (at Taylor St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Nob Hill · 56 tips and reviews
Zack🍕🍕: Live piano player, sit and have a beer in a ultra fancy setting.
Greg Baer: Best piano player in SF! He takes requests. Sit, listen and be transported back to the '30's, 40's and 50's Magical.
Henry Pham: This restaurant is all about the finer thing in life, the sense of classic oozes from every corner of the place.
7. The Garden Court
8.5
2 New Montgomery St (in The Palace Hotel), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · SoMa · 23 tips and reviews
Ryan: Hit up the Father's Day Brunch. The setting is amazing, and the food is very good as well.
Soo Wai Eng: Very good Sunday brunch!
Trishia Pascobillo: Afternoon tea for two, with champagne was lovely. Had the 100 anniversary tea...loved the florals and warm scones :) The Pear finger sandwich was my favorite.
9. The Cheesecake Factory
8.2
251 Geary St Fl 8 (btwn Powell St & Stockton St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 457 tips and reviews
Starr Violet: Highly recommend the Vietnamese tacos & the crispy corn fritters!
Windows Live Photo Gallery: From the street, enter Macy’s and go up to The Cheesecake Factory, via elevator or escalators. The restaurant has an outdoor area where you can take great overhead photos of Union Square.
Charles K: Good food and drink. Penny does not work here though ;)
11. Causwells
8.2
2346 Chestnut St (btwn Divisadero & Scott St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Marina District · 60 tips and reviews
Frank Kim: Excellent deviled eggs and brunch mimosas.
tablehopper: Their Americana burger is like your dream Big Mac: two thin patties are seriously seared, with American cheese, onion shavings, pickles, and a zippy Thousand Island-inspired sauce.
SFGate: Three types of deviled eggs are on the menu at this Chestnut Street restaurant: smoked trout, avocado mousse and classic with mustard. Read more.
13. Outerlands
8.5
4001 Judah St (at 45th Ave), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Outer Sunset · 259 tips and reviews
Ali Anderson: Perfect brunch for those craving pastry-based brunch (corn bread, Dutch pancakes, quiche)
David Rosenberg: Make the trip out here. Then put your name down and grab coffee at Trouble two doors down. Now try the bread baked fresh on site and order literally anything because its all so good. You just won SF.
Eater: The bread, made in the Tartine style, is worth the trip alone, but don't overlook chef Brett Cooper's phenomenal soups or his inspired use of farm fresh produce. [Eater 38 Member]
15. Balboa Cafe
8.4
3199 Fillmore St (at Greenwich St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Union Street · 85 tips and reviews
Michelle Steyer: Freshest grey hounds, amazing huevos rancheros, roast chicken and burger
Andrew Kass: Try the wild cougars. Off menu, but definitely in abundance and also the house speciality.
Ashley Hamik: Watch out for girls with Louboutin's.