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Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area
Zachary's Chicago Pizza is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

1. Zachary's Chicago Pizza

9.0
5801 College Ave (at Oak Grove Ave), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Rockridge · 152 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: This location is the original. The pizza here tastes better than actual Chicago Deep Dish, imo. This is more of a gourmet pizza though.

Burma Superstar is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

2. Burma Superstar

9.0
4721 Telegraph Ave (btw 47th & 48th), Oakland, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Temescal · 156 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Tea leaf salad really is as good as they say it is.

Sushi Ran is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

3. Sushi Ran

9.1
107 Caledonia St (at Pine St), Sausalito, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 115 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Need a reservation, but this place has the best sushi in the Bay Area

Espressamente Illy Cafe is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

4. Espressamente Illy Cafe

7.3
123 Battery St (at California St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Financial District · 32 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Very good coffee

San Tung Chinese Restaurant is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

5. San Tung Chinese Restaurant

7.6
1031 Irving St (btwn 11th & 12th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Inner Sunset · 253 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Dried chicken wings and noodles with black bean sauce. I personally prefer it more Korean-style, but this was pretty good and worth a visit

Koi Palace is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

6. Koi Palace

8.5
365 Gellert Blvd (at Hickey Blvd), Daly City, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Serramonte · 143 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Hands down, best dim sum in the Bay Area

Yank Sing is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

7. Yank Sing

8.6
101 Spear St (inside Rincon Center), San Francisco, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Financial District · 229 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: This is "high-end" dim sum. It seems less authentic, but much higher in quality and cleanliness. Occasionally, you'll see someone famous here.

Quince is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

8. Quince

8.9
470 Pacific Ave (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Jackson Square · 78 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: VERY delicious Italian restaurant. This is def fine dining so it's not cheap. Reservations should be made well in advance. Ask for experimental wine pairings. You'll be amazed!

Michael Mina is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

9. Michael Mina

8.2
252 California St (at Battery), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Financial District · 78 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Amazing food. I think this is Michael Mina's best restaurant. Great service, great atmosphere and everything is cooked well. Not the cheapest, but lunch deal is not bad.

Luce is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

10. Luce

7.0
888 Howard St (at 5th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · SoMa · 38 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Salmon Eggs Benedict for brunch is amazing! Don't order their bloody marys. It's good, but not amazing. Their brunch items are delicious.

Alexander's Steakhouse is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

11. Alexander's Steakhouse

8.4
19379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA
Steakhouse · Vallco Park South · 84 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: This location is the original and is better than the one in SF. Some of the menu items are cheaper than the SF one also. Porterhouse is delicious.

Cotogna is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

12. Cotogna

9.3
490 Pacific Ave (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Jackson Square · 235 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Cheaper than Quince, but similar in quality. Great for lunch! Awesome casual Italian food. I'd definitely return.

Salt House is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

13. Salt House

545 Mission St (btwn 1st & 2nd), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · SoMa · 89 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Great spot for lunch. Urban atmosphere and very tasty food

One Market Restaurant is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

14. One Market Restaurant

7.6
1 Market St (at Steuart St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Financial District · 53 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Very yummy and cooked to perfection. The kitchen looks like an assembly line and is open for everyone to see. Great food. Great for lunch meetings. There's a reason why it has a Michelin star.

Colibrí Mexican Bistro is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

15. Colibrí Mexican Bistro

7.2
438 Geary St (btwn Mason & Taylor), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 146 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: The food is decent, but it's worth the trip just for the churros dessert and the cocktails. AMAZING!

Orenchi Ramen is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

16. Orenchi Ramen

3540 Homestead Rd (at Lawrence Expy), Santa Clara, CA
Ramen Restaurant · 190 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Best ramen in the Bay Area. Always long lines. Plenty of parking.

Le Cheval is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

17. Le Cheval

1007 Clay St (btw 10th & 11th St.), Oakland, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · City Center · 53 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Great modern style Vietnamese. Great meat dishes.

Delarosa is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

18. Delarosa

8.9
2175 Chestnut St (Pierce St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Marina District · 224 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Marinara and Funghi pizza were amazing! The other items on the menu were just okay

Prospect is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

19. Prospect

8.0
300 Spear St (at Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Rincon Hill · 129 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Pretty good food and drinks

Ozumo is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

20. Ozumo

8.8
161 Steuart St (btwn Howard & Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Financial District · 148 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: The restaurant has a nice view. The sushi is of high quality, but definitely not the best. Sushi Ran is better, but if you don't have time to hike it up to Marin County, this is more local

Kitsho Sushi is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

21. Kitsho Sushi

19541 Richwood Dr (at Miller Ave), Cupertino, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Great sushi and non-sushi Japanese dishes. My Japanese friend takes all her Japanese clients here when they are in town. I recommend the Chawan Mushi for an appetizer

R&G Lounge is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

22. R&G Lounge

8.5
631 Kearny St (at Clay St), San Francisco, CA
Cantonese Restaurant · Chinatown · 274 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Best salt and pepper crab in the Bay Area!! Yummy!

Gary Danko is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

23. Gary Danko

8.6
800 N Point St (at Hyde St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · 141 tips and reviews
Ben Tre is one of Best Eateries in SF/Bay Area.

24. Ben Tre

8.1
219 El Camino Real (btwn La Cruz & Victoria Ave), Millbrae, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews