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1. Kokkari Estiatorio
4.9
Exceptional(9175)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 170 times today
Kokkari (pronounced “Ko-Kar-ee”) is a small fishing village located on the islands of Samos in the Aegean Sea, whose name is derived from the small onions that were once produced in the nearby fields. Its fertile soil and Mediterranean climate translated into an abundance of fresh produce as well as treasured seafood and game. Legend tells that Kokkari is the site where Orion, a mighty hunter and a young man of gigantic stature and great beauty, fell in love with the daughter of the king of Chios. For the love of her, Orion forged the island for wild game and seafood to prepare elaborate banquets in celebration of their love. Today, we hope you will enjoy your own celebration as you dine at Kokkari Estiatorio on food “fit for the Gods” prepared with an Aegean palate and the style of innovative California fare.
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2. Bon Delire
4.6
Exceptional(133)
Price: Expensive
• French • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 60 times today
Bon Délire’s chic yet approachable atmosphere draws inspiration from the cafés, lounges, and bistros of Paris. The interior boasts a sculpted horseshoe-shaped wooden bar, plush banquettes, and vibrant, European-imported furnishings that invite intimate dining and lounging. Guests can enjoy indoor seating with views of the Bay Bridge, or relax at the outdoor cafe-style seating, framed by planter boxes and umbrellas, perfect for people-watching along the Embarcadero.At night, the space comes alive with flickering projections of vintage French films and a relaxed, nostalgic soundtrack of throwback French and American tunes, making Bon Délire a sophisticated yet cozy setting for private and semi-private events.
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3. COQUETA - San Francisco
4.8
Exceptional(3385)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 67 times today
Brought to you by Award Winning Chef Michael Chiarello and located at Pier 5 on the bustling San Francisco Waterfront, Coqueta is inspired by the cuisines of Spain. Chef Chiarello feels that Spain’s signature ‘small plates’ coupled with the social vibrancy of their dining scene is the perfect combination for San Francisco, which has its own deep-rooted history with the country. Focusing on regional dishes from Madrid, Catalonia, the Basque Country and beyond, the menu will feature Chiarello's interpretation of traditional Spanish cuisine and, as has always been his tradition, will highlight the bounty of fresh, local ingredients from land and sea.Coqueta means “flirt” or “infatuation” in Spanish, and represents Michael Chiarello and his team’s exploration and interpretation of Spanish Cuisine, wine and inspired cocktails, while highlighting the bounty of Northern California.
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4. The Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(3666)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 18 times today
ZAGAT 2015"Breathtaking Bay Bridge views from every table, both indoors and from the "tented patio", makes this Embarcadero seafooder a wonderful place to relax and absorb the beautiful setting, while the Californian fare is deemed well executed."
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5. Alora
4.6
Exceptional(187)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 37 times today
Alora is a Coastal Culinary Journey from the Mediterranean Sea to the California shores. Alora, meaning “beautiful dreamer,” is a refined yet convivial San Francisco waterfront restaurant that melds the vibrant flavors, ingredients and dishes from countries spanning the vast Mediterranean coastline with market-driven California cuisine.
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6. Pier 23 Cafe
4.2
Awesome(1295)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 1 time today
Pier 23 Cafe Restaurant & Bar, a historic wharf restaurant and bar, continues to serves fresh seafood and good drinks to locals and visitors alike.Family owned for nearly 35 years, Pier 23 Cafe takes an innovative approach to San Francisco’s traditional seafood dishes. It’s a tried and true establishment that captures the essence of the City and its waterfront history in food, service, and picturesque waterside setting.Soak up the California sun and the beautiful San Francisco Bay views from our Beer Garden & Waterside patio or city views of Telegraph Hill and the Embarcadero from our sidewalk tables.
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7. Indie Wine & Beer Bar
4.9
Exceptional(61)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • North Beach
Booked 1 time today
Our brand new Indie Wine & Beer Bar is open with 70 outdoor seats and a spacious indoor tasting bar, lounge and event space. We offer private outdoor events and wine tasting classes as well as small socially distanced space inside, as regulations permit.We have 8,000 square feet of collector wine storage with temperature controlled wine storage spaces in our brand new state-of-the-art location. We have a few remaining available storage spaces with case capacities from 10 to 600 cases so please email us at info@sfwinecenter.com if you are interested in storing wine with us and enjoying all the amenities that come with Wine Storage Membership.
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8. Original Joe's - San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(4245)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • North Beach
Booked 123 times today
Original Joe’s is the quintessential, classic San Francisco dining experience. A fabric of the City for over 80 years, it is located in the heart of the historic and majestic North Beach, a mecca for natives, tourists, and culinary aficionados alike.Original Joe’s is the oldest of all existing Joe’s restaurants in the country and is the innovator of what is now nationally known as the “Joe’s Concept”. With its signature red leather booths, legendary smooth cocktails, and renowned Italian American menu, Joe’s has come to signify its own Northern Californian category of food and symbolizes classic Italian American comfort food at its finest.
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9. Boulevard
4.7
Exceptional(9118)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 74 times today
Chefs Nancy Oakes, Chef Dana Younkin and our entire team, look forward to welcoming you to a refreshed and reimagined Boulevard! The dining room features a 3 course prix fixe menu with a multitude of choices. For the more spontaneous sorts; our bar, lounge and chef's counter is available on a walk-in basis and limited reservations. An a la carte menu is offered in these areas. For private events and larger groups, please check our our website.
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10. La Mar Cocina Peruana San Francisco
4.7
Exceptional(8521)
Price: Expensive
• Peruvian • Financial District / Embarcadero
Booked 134 times today
Inspired by the thousands of cebicherias found throughout Peru, La Mar Cebicheri­a Peruana, was created as an attempt to globalize and enshrine one of the best guarded treasures of Peruvian cuisine: cebiche, Peruvian seafood and the scenery created to enjoy them, the Peruvian style cebicheria.

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