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

1. Frances

9.1
3870 17th St (at Pond St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Castro · 157 tips and reviews

Odile R.Odile Roujol: Beignets. Tender steaks. And super desserts

EaterEater: Melissa Perello returns with Frances, an easy-going nook with a menu to match that’s swiftly become the muse of local rags, international pubs and the James Beard Foundation. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Fantastic California cuisine, but you need to make reservations weeks in advance to get a spot!

Heirloom Café is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in San Francisco.

2. Heirloom Café

9.0
2500 Folsom St (at 21st St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 69 tips and reviews

Meredith S.Meredith Slater: Beet salad, barrata, burger. Solid dinner you'll crave again. Delicious!

Adrienne s.Adrienne st. aubin: FYI very tasty but not Italian

The Daily SipThe Daily Sip: Corkage policy that encourages digging into your cellar: $25 for wines 2003 and younger and only $10 for wines 2002 and older.

Lazy Bear is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in San Francisco.

3. Lazy Bear

9.0
3416 19th St (at San Carlos), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 84 tips and reviews

Connie C.Connie Chiu: One of my favorite dining experiences! The most amazing and unique food, with great service and beautiful plating. Expensive but perhaps worth it. Love the field guides and pencils 🤪

Alex T.Alex Ting: Please keep the location quiet, as the host would prefer!!

EaterEater: Lawyer-turned-chef David Barzelay in 09' started hosting a series of underground dinners called Lazy Bear, which quickly blew up. Lazy Bear opened as a full-scale restaurant last night. Read more.

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

4. The Morris

9.0
2501 Mariposa St (Hampshire), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 26 tips and reviews

Mike D.Mike Dalessio: Great cocktails, amazing beef rib.

John S.John Steidle: Everything was stellar here - food was delicious and the service was spot on. Ask for wine pairings with the food to get it perfect. They make a great manhattan too, I’d recommend starting with one.

Dapper D.Dapper Diner: The off the menu burger at dinner is great. Also, get a pulled Malaysian tea to finish the evening.

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

5. Quince

8.9
470 Pacific Ave (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Jackson Square · 77 tips and reviews

Jose M.Jose Martins: Number one so far. Just perfect service, food and outfit. Perhaps too much perfectionist.

TripExpertTripExpert: Chef Michael Tusk's "house-made chickpea ravioli comes in a pepper-spiced squid sauce, and his Roman-style oxtail stew is subtly seasoned with cloves and cinnamon." -Travel + Leisure on TripExpert Read more.

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Fact: Quince does not mean 15 in Italian (which, by the way, is a number larger than Joffre Borgia’s age at his wedding).

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

6. Spruce

8.9
3640 Sacramento St (btwn Spruce & Locust St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Presidio Heights · 133 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: French omelet $16. Almond cappuccino and Paparosa cocktail of rose and pomegranate liquor for brunch

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: Have a burger and fries at the bar. Why not?...it's #38 on 7x7's Big Eat Sf 2010. Read more.

EaterEater: SF has never been mistaken for a fine dining town, yet the two-year old Spruce has proved to be an absolute homerun in its ritzy Laurel Heights environs. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

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

7. The Palm Court

8.9
590 20th St, San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · 1 tip

Adam F.Adam Fuller: Delicious food in a gorgeous setting. Be sure to have a glass of wine as you stroll around the show rooms and rooftop too

Foreign Cinema is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in San Francisco.

8. Foreign Cinema

9.3
2534 Mission St (btwn 21st & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 362 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: Mmmm, brunch oysters. And brunch! And delicious brunch cocktails. All in a beautiful outdoor patio on a delightful San Francisco day.

EaterEater: Like Zuni, a onetime trailblazer inspired by the Chez Panisse mantra. And like Zuni, a fully-fledged restaurant on all levels, from food to service. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

ZAGATZAGAT: The housemade organic fruit “Pop Tarts” is a must for weekend brunch.

Rich Table is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in San Francisco.

9. Rich Table

8.8
199 Gough St (at Oak St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Lower Haight · 188 tips and reviews

Carina P.Carina Pappu: My favorite tasting menu in SF, at an incredible value

Anna F.Anna Frenkel: Bread, oysters, beets, porcini doughnuts, cauliflower, snow peas, ramps, spaghetti w/ goat cheese, salmon, steak, olive oil cake with strawberries. Oh forget it, just eat everything on the menu.

Jonathan W.Jonathan W: Get the porcini doughnuts for sure, skip the sardine chips.

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

10. Trestle

8.8
531 Jackson St (Columbus Ave), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · North Beach · 49 tips and reviews

John R.John Richards: Price for fixed tasting menu is outstanding! Food and service was excellent!

Emily L.Emily Leung: Respectably good but very loud. Soups memorable. You won't regret trying all the pasta supplements that day (share)! Can sub in as your main. Brown butter financier >>>> chocolate.

Jim P.Jim Pratt: Our starters, pasta supplements, and sea bass main were excellent. The short rib main and the choc mousse deserts were quite average. The ambiant noise actually works well with the close tables. Ymm

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

11. Nopa

9.1
560 Divisadero St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Alamo Square · 557 tips and reviews

Lauren C.Lauren Cantor: Got the Brussels sprouts, kale salad, targine, and the most amazing chocolate tart

EaterEater: It's an updated take on the Zuni formula, with the success to show. Both neighborhood standby and destination restaurant, Nopa continues to grow admirably under Chef Jossel. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

EaterEater: Grassfed beef on a brioche bun, with optional cheese. (You want the cheese.) Eater SF editor Allie Pape says, "Nopa is my favorite white-napkin burger by a mile." Bonus? It's served til 1:00AM.

Wayfare Tavern is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in San Francisco.

12. Wayfare Tavern

9.0
558 Sacramento St (at Leidesdorff St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Financial District · 319 tips and reviews

Rachelle C.Rachelle C: Fried chicken is awesome. Great popover too.

steven t.steven thorne: Tell the waiter to keep the popovers coming

EaterEater: It’s hard to have a bad time at this frisky FiDi hotspot where solid renditions of Southern and San Francisco classics meet impressive cocktails. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Zuni Café is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in San Francisco.

13. Zuni Café

8.7
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews

Leah B.Leah Bellerjeau: roast chicken, oysters, shoestring fries, cocktails and wine

EaterEater: Besides "the" chicken, Zuni's burger, Caesar salad and bloody Mary have all been called the best in the city. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Nick C.Nick Cade: This is a great place to take an out-of-town visitor to eat. Feels like SF. Tastes like SF. Located on Market street in SF.

Gary Danko is one of The 15 Best New American Restaurants in San Francisco.

14. Gary Danko

8.7
800 North Point St (at Hyde St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · 140 tips and reviews

anne j.anne j: food, wine, dessert, cheese...doesn't get any better (except @ french laundry...)

Cathy A.Cathy A.: Don't skip the cheese cart, it's fantastic!

Rohit G.Rohit Gupta: go hungry and get the chocolate soufflé. so good

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

15. Sorrel

8.3
3228 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Presidio Heights · 13 tips and reviews

ginny h.ginny h: Everything was incredible. Get the bread, the duck, the spaghettoni, lamb pasta, and the mango seasame tart.

Jiashu W.Jiashu Wang: the duck omfg

Andy W.Andy Wang: Get the bread, pasta and duck and die a happy person