The Best Restaurants in San Francisco

ThirstyBear

Around the corner from SFMOMA, ThirstyBear is a spacious brick-warehouse with pool tables and dartboards upstairs and the City's most outstanding house-brewed beer. The trendy warehouse ambience and brassy, industrial, South of Market setting make f... more

Thrill of the Grill

Pizza, Burgers, Cheese Steaks, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches, Salads, Middle Eastern. more

Thriller Social Club

Thriller Social Club is a huge arcade bar in the SOMA, taking over where Coin-Op once was. Thriller is a happening in its own right, with 2 levels, 3 bars and games galore. From classic games like Donkey Kong, Tron, Centipede, and Galaga, to interac... more

Tia Margarita

Tia Margarita, a family owned restaurant, established in 1963, serves classic northern Mexican fare in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Most recipes have remained constant throughout Tia Margarita's history, such as the well known carne asada, while o... more

Tikka Masala

Tikka Masala, San Francisco's finest Indian / Pakistani restaurant. We serve a variety of quality vegetarian and meat dishes, all cooked with tender loving care using our own special spices and sauces. And we pride ourselves on excellent food, great... more

Tilak

Tilak Indian cuisine features familiar items like chaats, curries, and Tandoor specialties that are crafted as authentically as possible -- preparations that you'd be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the Bay. Likewise, Chef Tilak also brings his... more

Tin Pan

Castro-liscious Asian-fusion cuisine in a metropolitan atmosphere. The food varies but the people watching is top notch. Be sure and try their El Niño strength "Wasabi Mary." Sunday brunch is a must. more

Tin Vietnamese Cuisine

Fresh, brightly flavored dishes served up at affordable prices and with family pride. more

Tita's Hale Aina

Where else in the city can you sit in a quaint, cafe like setting and enjoy Hawaiian food. It's a step back into a plate of Kalua pig & cabbage, grilled mahi mahi, and coconut pie. It's really family style: rice, macaroni salad, etc. No alcohol. R... more

Tokyo Hot Chicken San Francisco

Tokyo Hot Chicken is a pop-up from the culinary minds of Chef Michael Mina and MINA Group. Hot Chicken meets Japanese Karaage, Tokyo Hot Chicken is the best of two worlds, combining the Nashville Classic with Japanese flavors and ingredients. This un... more

Tommaso Ristorante Italiano

Walking into Tommaso's is like a descent into the romantic walkways that line Italy's canals. Meanwhile, it dishes up the best thin crusted pizza outside of Italy as well as delicious pasta dishes. - Adrienne Marie LaBonte more

Tommy's

The original tequlia bar.   In my past experiences, the food is just so-so, but the bar scene is first class.   Talk about tequila with the bartender.  Try a few brands you haven't tried before.   This is the place to do... more

Tommy's Joynt

You can’t get much more “Classic San Francisco” than Tommy’s Joynt restaurant, which has been in my family since it’s beginning. In fact, the original Tommy, Tommy Harris, a well-known local radio per... more

Ton Kiang

Ton Kiang is unsurpassed - it's as simple as that. Whether you visit in the evening and order off the menu, or go during the breakfast or lunch hours for dim sum, you're going to sample the freshest, most delicious Hakka cuisine in San Francisco - at... more

Tony's Pizza Napoletana

Since 1991 Tony Gemignani has been in the pizza industry.  He's won numerous awards including Best Pizza Margherita at the World Pizza Cup in Naples, Italy and Best Pizza Romana at the World Championship of Pizza Makers in 2011. Tony was the fir... more

Tosca Cafe

Treat yourself to a little class! Imagine yourself in the past as you step up to a beautifully polished 40's style cocktail bar and drop a quarter in the old opera juke box. Tosca Cafe serves great decaf cappuccinos and potent martinis and cosmopol... more

Town Hall

Town Hall possesses a restaurateur pedigree that would make a foodie blush with curiosity. But is this posh, casual-chic hotspot worth the hype? Yes. Town Hall offers that relaxed yet all-grown-up glamour that San Francisco does so well, and the p... more

Toy Soldier

Whether you're looking to have a quick lunch, conduct a business meeting, host a banquet or go on a first date, Toy Soldier is sure to deliver. We offer a casual & lively atmosphere sprawled across our main dining room, full bar, romantic upstairs lo... more

Trace at The W

TRACE at W San Francisco is committed to creating a thoughtful culinary experience by fusing the vibrant personality of the Bay Area with a dedication to responsible food. Our high-quality cuisine is prepared from locally sourced and sustainable ingr... more

Tratto

A Modern Trattoria with a Rustic Soul, Tratto Restaurant & Bar is located in the lobby of The Marker. The kitchen serves up a flavorful dining menu of rustic Italian cuisine in Union Square with simple, delicious, and shareable dishes. The bar progra... more

Trattoria Contadina

Stray from the tourist-heavy North Beach corridor that is Columbus Avenue, and you may happen upon a cozy establishment known as Trattoria Contadina. The modest interior gives the place a good friendly Ma-and-Pa vibe, though the white tablecloths and... more

Trattoria da Vittorio - West Portal

Vittorio, like so many other bambini, picked up on the nuances of life in the kitchen, next to his mother. Not only did she teach him about food and cooking, but she also taught him to share its nourishment with others. Those lessons have served him... more

Trestle

Awarded three stars from Michael Bauer in the SF Chronicle, a Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient since inception, and a constant resident on Eater SF's Essential 38 and Chronicle Top 100, Trestle's weekly changing menu always brings an unexpected and fu... more

Tropisueno

Fancy place looking out onto Yerba Buena Lane. So the location is great, too bad the service is weak -- sat for about 10 minutes trying to get a waiter and when he came over, we realized he had been sitting at the neighboring table drinking wine with... more

Truck

A great little spot for a drink and they have a nice little menu -- try the beer battered onion rings. :-) more

True Laurel

Amazing cocktails and drinks in the Mission District. Opened by David Barzelay (Lazy Bear) and Nicolas Torres. They also serve a complimentary menu featuring unique selections that can be classified as bar / comfort food. more

Truly Mediterranean

Truly Med serves up great tasting Mediterranean food, at inexpensive prices. The falafel roll is good but the chicken shawerma is a must! An inexpensive way to serve a party, without scrimping on taste, is with a couple of their party trays. Also, p... more

Tsunami

Tsunami is like a wave of the hip urbane. Dim lights, house music, a good looking wait staff and red vintage chairs flavor the cozy sushi and sake bar-flanked dining room. The sushi chefs opt for vintage street clothes over traditional whites, addi... more

Tu Lan

This Vietnamese joint has become a part of SF folklore. After all, where else can you dine on spring rolls and crispy noodles with shrimp and cough up less than ten dollars (including tip). Located on seedy 6th St., Tu Lan is a true local dive. If... more

Tu Mole Madre

Tu Mole Madre is a free expression chef's house. We don't have a regular menu. But we do serve a variety of mole dishes. more

Tuba

Tuba Authentic Turkish Restaurant is acclaimed for its delicious cuisine, warm ambiance, and friendly service. Everything is made from scratch with the freshest ingredients. more

Turner's Kitchen

Turner's Kitchen is famous for its French Dip and classic sandwiches as well as creative daily specials. more

Turtle Tower - Civic Center

On a bustling alley corner in the Tenderloin, Turtle Tower is easily missed- unless you happen to know its chef and owner Steven Ngihia, who appears to know everybody walking past. The best way to describe Steven's take on pho is fresh. He buys produ... more

Twisted Street Cafe

We are a family-owned eatery and coffee shop where we offer vibrant, fresh food as well as the best high-end third wave coffee in San Francisco. We proudly serve Ritual Coffee! more

Two Jacks Nik's Place

Family owned and serving authentic comfort food since 1977. OPEN MIC/SWAG SLAM! - The last Saturday of each month from 5pm - 8pm more

Two Sons' Sandwiches

At Two Sons' Sandwiches, our goal is just that: take many years of experience, add a creative twist, and provide an exceptional product. We know a great deli when we see one, and we're convinced that once you try our food and experience our service,... more

Um.Ma.

Um.Ma. Which means "mom" in Korean is to pay homage not to just Korean moms, but to all moms since we all think our mothers have the best home cooking. As for the food, chef Chris Oh, along with chef de cuisine Edwin Bayone, will be firing up classic... more

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