Octavia is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Francisco.

1. Octavia

9.0
1701 Octavia St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Japantown · 55 tips and reviews

Ben B.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 SheriffThe 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.

AleAle: Deviled eggs, tomato salad and tuna were absolutely delicious.

Mersea is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Francisco.

2. Mersea

8.9
699 Avenue of Palms, San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Treasure Island · 10 tips and reviews

Tyee D.Tyee D: Dungeonous crab, fish and chips and glass of rose in a lovely setting with amazing views.

Greg V.Greg Varnum: Amazing view of the Bay Bridge and Downtown San Francisco. Check it out from your seat inside reused shipping containers or seating outdoors.

Ros H.Ros Hodgekiss: Beautiful views of the city and plenty of room for friends.

Blue Plate is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Francisco.

3. Blue Plate

8.9
3218 Mission Street (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Bernal Heights · 90 tips and reviews

Miho S.Miho Stern: Pasta, artichoke soup and meatloaf!

ZAGATZAGAT: Try the mac ‘n’ cheese and the meatloaf for a true comfort food experience.

Maurina V.Maurina Venturelli: Have dinner here

The Progress is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Francisco.

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.Jon B.: Fun family style menu, with a selection of seasonal additions to also consider. Great cocktails, and excellent service to boot.

Yve F.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 P.Jim Pratt: Service was great, especially the bartenders. The pig ears and rote were outstanding. Double thumbs up.

Big 4 Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Francisco.

5. Big 4 Restaurant

8.5
1075 California St (at Taylor St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Nob Hill · 56 tips and reviews

Zack🍕🍕Zack🍕🍕: Live piano player, sit and have a beer in a ultra fancy setting.

Greg B.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 P.Henry Pham: This restaurant is all about the finer thing in life, the sense of classic oozes from every corner of the place.

Firefly Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Francisco.

6. Firefly Restaurant

8.6
4288 24th St (btwn Diamond & Douglass), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Noe Valley · 46 tips and reviews

Melissa M.Melissa Mandelbaum: The seafood curry coconut dish... 👌🏻

Caroline M.Caroline McCarthy: This tip is simple as hell: Just go here and eat here. End of story.

Vic Z.Vic Zaud: $35 prix fix for appetizer, entree and dessert Su-Th.

The Garden Court is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Francisco.

7. The Garden Court

8.5
2 New Montgomery St (in The Palace Hotel), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · SoMa · 23 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: Hit up the Father's Day Brunch. The setting is amazing, and the food is very good as well.

Soo Wai E.Soo Wai Eng: Very good Sunday brunch!

Trishia P.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.

Garibaldi's is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Francisco.

8. Garibaldi's

8.6
347 Presidio Ave (btwn Clay & Sacramento St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Presidio Heights · 23 tips and reviews

Joseph U.Joseph Urban: try the chicken milanese. one of the top dishes in San fran. can feed 2. great cocktails, too.

BenBen: Burrata just do it

Mark C.Mark Chu Cheong: Chicken Milanese if ur about to get the electric chair

The Cheesecake Factory is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Francisco.

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 V.Starr Violet: Highly recommend the Vietnamese tacos & the crispy corn fritters!

Windows Live Photo GalleryWindows 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.Charles K: Good food and drink. Penny does not work here though ;)

Box Kitchen is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Francisco.

10. Box Kitchen

8.6
431 Natoma St (at Mary St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · SoMa · 83 tips and reviews

__: Delicious box burger and potato skins! Reasons priced!

Niels J.Niels Joubert: They now take credit card!

c b.c b: delicious burger

Causwells is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Francisco.

11. Causwells

8.2
2346 Chestnut St (btwn Divisadero & Scott St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Marina District · 60 tips and reviews

Frank K.Frank Kim: Excellent deviled eggs and brunch mimosas.

tablehoppertablehopper: 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.

SFGateSFGate: Three types of deviled eggs are on the menu at this Chestnut Street restaurant: smoked trout, avocado mousse and classic with mustard. Read more.

Hillstone is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Francisco.

12. Hillstone

8.6
1800 Montgomery St (btwn Bay St & Francisco St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 165 tips and reviews

Tony A.Tony Adam: I really enjoyed the Hawaiian Rib Eye, was actually a REALLY tasty steak!

@DavidCruiseSF@DavidCruiseSF: Warning: Beware of Cougars

Jen L.Jen Lawrence: The cheese burgers are sooooo tasty!

Outerlands is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Francisco.

13. Outerlands

8.5
4001 Judah St (at 45th Ave), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Outer Sunset · 259 tips and reviews

Ali A.Ali Anderson: Perfect brunch for those craving pastry-based brunch (corn bread, Dutch pancakes, quiche)

David R.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.

EaterEater: 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]

I Forgot It's Wednesday is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Francisco.

14. I Forgot It's Wednesday

8.2
New York City, NY
American Restaurant · Lower Pacific Heights · 1 tip

Jori B.Jori Bell: Delicious meal by Matt and Jenny. Great meal and experience for your money!

Balboa Cafe is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in San Francisco.

15. Balboa Cafe

8.4
3199 Fillmore St (at Greenwich St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Union Street · 85 tips and reviews

Michelle S.Michelle Steyer: Freshest grey hounds, amazing huevos rancheros, roast chicken and burger

Andrew K.Andrew Kass: Try the wild cougars. Off menu, but definitely in abundance and also the house speciality.

Ashley H.Ashley Hamik: Watch out for girls with Louboutin's.