2. Twenty Five Lusk
8.0
25 Lusk St (off Townsend St, btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · SoMa · 154 tips and reviews
Neeharika Bhartiya: Very elite (pretentious) feel on weekday nights with the dark, formal decor and candles / mood lighting
Liang Shi: Classy place for happy hour in SOMA.
Frances James: I've only been for drinks, which were good. Food is upscale, expensive, supposed to be good
4. Mourad
8.9
140 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA
Moroccan Restaurant · SoMa · 84 tips and reviews
herm pugay: A new upscale Moroccan restaurant similar to Aziza. Try the duck liver with pistachio, cocoa, turnip and satsuma or the basteeya with duck, almond and golden raisin. $$$$
Kuo-yu Liang: Very fancy setup with a Moroccan fusion menu. Food is pretty good but astonishingly expensive.
Henna Abbas Merchant: The tasting menu was amazing. If you're in the mood for something a little lighter I recommend the cod. Loved the drink menu and wine selection!
5. Dirty Habit
7.8
12 4th St Fl 5, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 85 tips and reviews
Dapper Diner: Keep it classy with a little trashy and order the off the menu Red Bull and Sherry.
SFist: This spot is perfect for birthdays, after-work cocktails, or just an easy refuge from the chaos of Union Square. A terrific and lengthy cocktail list is complemented by ultra classy bar bites. Read more.
David R: Great outdoor patio (but no view). Upscale bar with prices to match. Good for dinner or after work drinks.
6. Benu
7.9
22 Hawthorne St (at Howard St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · SoMa · 93 tips and reviews
Siv: The tasting menu with the wine pairing was amazing! Definitely a great spot for a classy and fun birthday dinner. Best way to kick off a new year!
The Feast: Everything about this new temple to fine dining is part of a larger theatrical experience, from the custom-designed utensils, plates, and bowls to the intricately-plated food. Read more.
Eater: Benu has made Eater's Essential American Restaurants List for the second time in a row, which secures it as the one must-try fine dining restaurant in SF. Read more.
8. Amber
7.6
25 Yerba Buena Ln (at Market St) (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
North Indian Restaurant · SoMa · 199 tips and reviews
Stephen Tse: fancy and best indian food and cocktail
Megan Masters: Fancy Indian food is like going to dodgy French- unnecessary, confusing, and totally American.
SFGate: One of the Bay Area's most elegant restaurants for Indian cuisine. They serve up a plethora of of appetizing Indian dishes with a San Franciscan flare. Try the butter chicken and enjoy! Read more.
9. Local Edition
8.5
691 Market St (at 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 267 tips and reviews
Emily Kim: Truly a fan of this marriage of modern day speakeasy to sexy chic. Classic classy. #fan
Minjae Lee: classy establishment -- make sure to try their version of an old fashioned!
Kylie: A speakeasy style bar that's literally underground. With live music, hand-crafted cocktails, and hushed, dark vibe, this is a great place for a swanky date!
Daniel Schierbeck: You'll get fantastic steaks at this upscale place. If you're lucky they'll have actual Kobe beef.
Spencer Schoeben: I don't eat steak, yet this steakhouse made it on my list of amazing restaurants. Yes, it's that amazing. They give you cotton candy after your meal. The lobster is delicious. Also the asparagus side.
The Tastes that Make the City: The hamachi shooters are the best hamachi in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: Fine art pairs perfectly with fine dining! The MICHELIN Red Guide mobile app is $0.99 for a limited time only! http://bit.ly/BayAreaapp Read more.
Julie Avra: Audio guide is too fancy. Richard Serra space is fascinating- can see them from above in all their enormity
Laurence B: The whole museum is lovely. After their renovation, they have lots of space for exciting temporary exhibitions. The rooftop sculpture garden is a great way to take a mid-visit respite.
14. District
8.5
216 Townsend St (btwn Ritch & 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · SoMa · 110 tips and reviews
Mish B: Love the high ceilings and classy ambience! Def coming back from some of that fries and aioli..And dollar oyster happy hour!
Sarah Harrison: The seared scallops are amazing. Little delicious roe eggs explode in your mouth, all on a delicious fresh flavor sauce of oranges and squash maybe, a hint of spice, flavor explosion! So fresh.
megan: If 'Cheers' had been set in SF, this would have been the bar. Classic local's spot w/ better-than-you'd-expect food. Opt for a whole bottle and just try not to order the fries, I dare you.
15. San Francisco Centre
7.3
865 Market St (btwn 4th & 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Shopping Mall · SoMa · 226 tips and reviews
Shannon Clark: enjoy the seriously good and high end food court - tasty Thai, tripe, sushi, seafood and much more. One of my favorite downtown lunch options
Cherry Lynn: Love the spiral escalators. Thumbs up to the "upscale" food court on the lower level- it was nice eating food using silverware and plates.
Zehra Ahsan: Shop early in the day before the tourists wrap up sightseeing and the middle/high schoolers get out of class. Food court is high end for a mall, but opt out and get a bite to eat in the tenderloin.