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Best Restaurants in SF

San Francisco features numerous Michelin-starred restaurants alongside longstanding award winners and specialized dining rooms.

By San Francisco Things-to-do Desk · Published July 18, 2026

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San Francisco has more MICHELIN-starred establishments than any North American city outside New York, according to OpenTable data from July 7, 2026. The city offers meals from classic prime rib to innovative tasting menus at these spots.

Michelin-Starred Value and Chinese Dining

The New York Times in 2025 identified 7 Adams at 3 S Street as a top value, where a Michelin-starred five-course meal costs $87. The same report named Four Kings as a consistently top US dining choice for Chinese cuisine.

Specialized Categories from Chef Recommendations

A 2025 chef's guide lists Cotogna for the best Italian food with pastas and wood-fired meats. It names Angler for the best seafood using line-caught fish prepared over open fire. House of Prime Rib receives recognition for the best classic San Francisco experience.

Award-Winning Longtime Establishments

Zuni Café at 838 Divisadero St opened in 1979 and received a James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Restaurant in 2003 plus Outstanding Service in 2018. Spruce at 3228 Sacramento St holds Esquire's Best New Restaurant in America title and Wine Spectator's Grand Award. Za Pizza, Burma Superstar, and Pacific Catch appear among top delivery options.

These details draw from reports dated 2025 and July 2026. Diners can review current reservations and menus through OpenTable listings for the listed addresses and categories.

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