San Francisco, California Hotels and City Guide

San Francisco - Restaurants

Dining - Local Cuisine & Customs in San Francisco

You can expect to find high quality on your plate wherever you might go in San Francisco. This is all thanks to the diverse culture that the city houses. From European to Asian to old-fashioned American, your palate won’t know what to do with the numerous entrées you can introduce it to. Not only will your tastes get a chance to expand, but whatever sort of stretch you decide to put on your wallet is entirely up to you. You can find everything from prestigious, high-priced restaurants to quality, moderately-priced eateries. You can relax at tiny family-owned cafes or upscale French bistros, choose a sandwich at Italian delis or snatch up some fast-paced Chinese fare.

More than almost any other city, San Francisco is a paradise for both vegetarians and vegans alike. Catering to animal-friendly foods, you can enjoy a delicious veggie burger or uniquely styled salads that aren’t made of just bowls of lettuce. Organic foods and shops tout safe and fresh items, straight from mother Earth. Sushi bars can be found on practically every corner; check out the Richmond district for some of the best sushi in town.

Due to its close proximity to the ocean, seafood comes in fresh daily. Fisherman’s Wharf offers creamy clam chowder and crabs that can be cooked to order. Chinese and Japanese cuisine can be especially good because of such straight-from-the-ocean resources.

If you’re more into Italian, stop by North Beach for meals that taste like they came straight from the motherland. The Mission showcases zesty and mouth-watering Mexican and Latin American foods within numerous restaurants serving up sizzling plates of meats, sauces, beans, veggies, and more.

Want a simple snack or something small to relax with? San Francisco is the birthplace of sourdough bread, so it won’t be hard to find a bakery ready to bring you a loaf of freshly baked bread. Wash it down with a carefully selected wine. Because of the city’s close proximity to the Napa and Sonoma Valley, you’ll be able to find reasonably priced bottles of delectable wine. Take an afternoon to sip a glass, nibble on some bread, and enjoy the sunshine as it glistens on the bay.

San Francisco Restaurants

Park Grill

Park Hyatt, 333 Battery Street, San Francisco, California 94111
Tel: +1 415 392 1234 Fax: +1 415 421 2433

Equinox Revolving Rooftop Restaurant

Hyatt Regency San Francisco, 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, California 94111
Tel: +1 415 788 1234 Fax: +1 415 398 2567

Grand Views

Grand Hyatt San Francisco, 345 Stockton Street, San Francisco, California 94108
Tel: +1 415 398 1234 Fax: +1 415 392 2536

Scalini

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, 1333 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame, California 94010
Tel: +1 650 347 1234 Fax: +1 650 347 5948

The Dining Room

The Ritz-Carlton, 600 Stockton Street, San Francisco, California 94108
Tel: +1 415 773 6198

Fleur De Lys

777 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California 94109
Tel: +1 415 673 7779

Aqua

252 California Street, San Francisco, California 94111
Tel: +1 415 956 9662

Tommy Toy's

655 Montgomery Street , San Francisco, California 94111
Tel: +1 415 397 4888

Masa's

648 Bush Street, San Francisco, California 94108
Tel: +1 415 989 7154

Postrio

545 Post Street, San Francisco, California 94102
Tel: +1 415 776 7825

Mccormick & Kuleto's

900 Northpoint, San Francisco, California 94109
Tel: +1 415 929 1765

La Folie

2316 Polk Street at Green Street, San Francisco, California 94109
Tel: +1 415 776 5577

Fringale Restaurant

570 Fourth Street, San Francisco, California 94107
Tel: +1 415 543 0573

Farallon

Campton Place

340 Stockton Street, San Francisco, California 94108
Tel: +1 415 955 5555

Charles Nob Hill

1250 Jones Street, San Francisco, California 94109
Tel: +1 415 771 5400

Harris'

2100 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California 94109
Tel: +1 415 673 1888

Hawthorne Lane

22 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, California 94105
Tel: +1 415 777 9779

Rose Pistola

532 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, California 94133
Tel: +1 415 399 0499

Stars

150 Redwood Alley at Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California
Tel: +1 415 861 7827

Jardiniere

300 Grove Street, San Francisco, California 94102
Tel: +1 415 861 5555

Tipping at Restaurants in San Francisco

Leaving a tip is not an option while you’re anywhere in the US, and San Francisco is little different. The employees receive minimal compensation, and they rely on your gratuity to make ends meet. If your service is very poor, you may exclude the tip, but in general, a minimum of 15% of the total bill should be left. If you have had stellar service, leave twenty percent of the final bill. Keep in mind that if you have a large party, a tip may be included with your check automatically.

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