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Top Restaurants: San Francisco

Roast chicken, oysters, and Benu. 10 places, mapped and ready to build a trip around.

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SelectionTrailwind's picks, in no particular order
10Spots
1Michelin-starred
1James Beard
1849Oldest, est.
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  1. Tadich Grill

    San Francisco, CA
    Est. 1849
    Climate46–70°F

    California's oldest restaurant, running since 1849. Cioppino, sand dabs, and no reservations.

  2. La Taqueria

    San Francisco, CA
    Climate46–70°F

    The Mission burrito argument in one place: carnitas, and no rice, which regulars consider the correct way.

  3. State Bird Provisions

    San Francisco, CA
    James Beard
    Climate46–70°F

    James Beard-winning dim-sum-style small plates rolled to your table. The state bird quail is essential.

  4. Zuni Cafe

    San Francisco, CA
    Iconic
    Climate46–70°F

    The wood-oven roast chicken for two and Caesar salad: a 40-year San Francisco institution.

  5. Swan Oyster Depot

    San Francisco, CA
    Est. 1912Iconic
    Climate46–70°F

    Since 1912: a marble counter, no reservations, and the freshest raw bar in the city.

  6. Tartine Bakery

    San Francisco, CA
    Climate46–70°F

    The country bread and morning bun that sparked a national baking movement.

  7. House of Prime Rib

    San Francisco, CA
    Est. 1949Iconic
    Climate46–70°F

    Old-school prime rib carved tableside: a beloved SF ritual since 1949.

  8. Benu

    San Francisco, CA
    3★ Michelin
    Climate46–70°F

    Corey Lee's three-Michelin-star tasting menu drawing on Korean, Chinese, and French technique.

  9. Rich Table

    San Francisco, CA
    Climate46–70°F

    Sardine chips and porcini doughnuts: inventive, playful cooking in Hayes Valley.

  10. Nari

    San Francisco, CA
    Climate46–70°F

    Pim Techamuanvivit's bold modern Thai in Japantown.

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