Top rated American restaurants in San Francisco

Experience the best that San Francisco has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 185 places from American restaurant category.

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Kiss My Seoul
Korean restaurant
👍👍 This Korean restaurant serves up delicious and authentic food that's perfect for takeout. I was really impressed with the quality and flavor of the dishes I tried. Everything I had was legit and tasted like it was made by real Korean chef. The menu had a great variety of options, and the prices were...
4.90 (116 reviews)
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Birdsong
American restaurant
Cozy, upscale stop with a chef's tasting menu highlights Pacific Northwest & wood-fire cooking.
$$$$
4.80 (384 reviews)
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House of Prime Rib
English restaurant
Old-school, English-style restaurant serving acclaimed prime rib & martinis since the 1940s.
$$$ $
4.70 (5.8K reviews)
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Frances
American restaurant
Compact restaurant with hard-to-get tables serving short menu of market-driven Californian cuisine.
$$$$
4.70 (642 reviews)
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Pacific Cafe
Seafood restaurant
Casual classic since the '70s with simple preparations of fresh seafood & no-reservations policy.
$$ $$
4.70 (609 reviews)
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Benu
Fine dining restaurant
Minimalist SoMa spot featuring innovative, ultrapricey American cuisine and renowned tasting menu.
$$$$
4.70 (601 reviews)
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PoBoys Kitchen
Cajun restaurant
👍👍 Outstanding Cajun food. The fish po’boy was perfect. Crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, super flavorful. The service was great and the restaurant is cozy too. I foresee my yearly po’boy consumption increasing dramatically now.
$$ $$
4.70 (282 reviews)
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Nightbird
Fine dining restaurant
Highbrow Californian tasting menu from an upscale bistro with an adjacent cocktail lounge.
$$$$
4.70 (190 reviews)
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Castro Indian Restaurant & Bar
Modern Indian restaurant
👍👍 One of my favorite Indian restaurants in San Francisco!! The food is very delicious, the plating is beautiful, the decorations and ambiance are very good. The cocktails are also amazing. They have the best mango lassi as well.
$$ $$
4.70 (134 reviews)
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ZOE Cocktail Bar & Bites
Cocktail bar
👍👍 Just discovered a brand new bar in SF last weekend! The atmosphere is modern and fun. Such a vibe and great energy when you walk in. The staff members are extremely welcoming and attentive. Cocktail menu are creative and very tasty! Definitely will be coming back with friends to try out the rest of...
4.70 (33 reviews)
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The Buena Vista
Bar
Opened in 1916, this corner spot serves its signature Irish coffee alongside American staples.
$$ $$
4.60 (6.6K reviews)
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Sweet Maple
Brunch restaurant
Local spot for homemade morning/lunch fare like signature brown-sugar-glazed “millionaire’s bacon.”
$$ $$
4.60 (3.7K reviews)
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State Bird Provisions
American restaurant
Urban-rustic storefront setting for a changing menu of American small plates served dim-sum style.
$$$ $
4.60 (1.9K reviews)
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Gary Danko
Fine dining restaurant
Renowned chef Gary Danko's fixed-price menus of American cuisine in an elegant but unstuffy setting.
$$$$
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
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Beep's Burgers
Hamburger restaurant
Eatery grilling burgers & other fast-food fare in retro-style quarters featuring a drive-up window.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
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Boulevard
American restaurant
Refined American fare from renowned chef Nancy Oakes at a chic Embarcadero spot boasting bay views.
$$$$
4.60 (1.5K reviews)
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Delancey Street Restaurant
American restaurant
Eclectic bistro & training school for Delancey Street Foundation residents rebuilding their lives.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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Harris' Restaurant - The San Francisco Steakhouse
Steak house
Acclaimed dry-aged steaks served in a posh, wood-paneled dining room, plus live jazz in the bar.
$$$$
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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Trestle Restaurant
New American restaurant
Restaurant offering 3-course fixed-price meals in a quaint space with modern flair.
$$ $$
4.60 (971 reviews)
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Pork Store Cafe
Breakfast restaurant
American comfort food (including regional choices) for breakfast & lunch in a tiny, no-frills space.
$ $$$
4.60 (934 reviews)
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