Dine Out for America

3154 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

450 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

504 Broadway St, San Francisco, CA 94133 (map)

101 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

Fun, flirtatious restaurant and wine bar with distinctive Californian appeal.

1300 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111 (map)

570 Fourth St, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map)

800 N Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

1521 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

Classic French bistro serves reliable favorites amidst an enchanting, intimate backdrop.

200 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94111 (map)

1 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94105 (map)

Upscale California cuisine, elegant decor and superb waterfront views make this restaurant an Embarcadero favorite.

640 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94111 (map)

40 Belden Pl, San Francisco, CA 94104 (map)

Parisian-like elegance, alfresco dining at this charming French seafood bistro.

3127 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

92 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122 (map)

Eclectic global noodles at student-friendly prices on Judah.

2100 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116 (map)

Park-side trattoria dishes out Tuscan pastas and seafood entrees; wine list offers Californian and Italian wines.

558 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94111 (map)

Solid Cal-French cuisine, celebrity owners and a stunning wine list keep this gem on the city's A-list.

374 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94104 (map)

A San Francisco landmark since 1867!

432 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

Just off Union Square, this grand bistro revitalizes its old reputation for good food and fun with a new menu from "Top Chef" alum Jen Biesty.

3317 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

20 Cosmo Place, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

The California-style Vietnamese cuisine and opulent French-Colonial setting make this a popular downtown destination.

2323 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

Dip into fondue at this Alpine hideaway on busy Van Ness.

3108 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 (map)

2141 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

This sleek addition to Upper Polk serves sophisticated bistro favorites in a room filled with jazz, Palm Pilot jockeys and cocktails.

687 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

580 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

495 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

Fusion for the next generation at this swanky NYC-L.A. import located inside the Clift Hotel.

288 Noe St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)

2140 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

855 China Basin St, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map)

Outside dining, live music and classic American fare at this casual China Basin eatery.

324 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

A classic seafood restaurant in the heart of Hayes Valley.

2223 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)

California cuisine with a multicultural streak draws the buff and the beautiful to this Castro hot spot.

2953 Baker St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

2030 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

215 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114 (map)

2351 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)

340 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108 (map)

Upscale hotel bar offers top-shelf drinks, bistro fare and cozy sophistication in Union Square.

501 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

1240 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122 (map)

2323 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

401 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

3218 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)

Both down-home and sophisticated, this bastion of comfort food offers a Mission twist on California cuisine.

1 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105 (map)

44 Belden Pl, San Francisco, CA 94104 (map)

Tasty and authentic Catalan-style fare amid Belden Place's French bistros.

121 Spear St, San Francisco, CA 94105 (map)

Exceptional American cuisine with a California streak lives up to its posh surroundings.

1408 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118 (map)

132 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105 (map)

683 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131 (map)

399 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

126 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118 (map)

600 Stockton St, San Francisco, CA 94108 (map)

3621 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)

2316 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

545 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

22 Belden Pl, San Francisco, CA 94104 (map)

2125 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115 (map)

Old World charm and distinctive Italian dishes at a quaint Pacific Heights hideaway.

2455 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133 (map)

2100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

In-house dry aging and an old-boys' club setting guarantee diners a juicy rib eye to remember.

2237 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

This Polk Gulch seafood house offers eclectic California twists on traditional dishes.

129 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

A Union Square trattoria known for its high-energy atmosphere and finger food.

1906 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

Massive slices of roast beef and an old-fashioned atmosphere have made this historic restaurant a meat-lover's mecca.

3324 Steiner St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

2400 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

221 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

532 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 (map)

1901 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

108 S Park St, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map)

2298 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

891 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

448 Brannan St., San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

This splashy SOMA eatery means business, with a wine list some 1,000 bottles strong.

410 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)

803 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94117 (map)

Homey Western Addition joint serving fish at bargain prices.

3853 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611 (map)

This longtime Oakland favorite serves Mediterranean cuisine with a French-California accent.

1517 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 (map)

635 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025 (map)

Simple, honest brasserie staples at this Menlo Park fave.

2 Stanford Shopping Ctr, Palo Alto, CA 94304 (map)

A popular destination for reliable Italian eats in Palo Alto.

3607 Alameda de las Pulgas, Menlo Park, CA 94025 (map)

A notable chef, market-fresh food and welcoming service make this cozy South Bay restaurant a destination.

630 Ramona St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (map)

Best Happy Hour in Palo Alto and Beer Pong

231 South Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 (map)

A chic addition to the San Mateo dining scene.

1140 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford, CA 94573 (map)

7399 Saint Helena Hwy, Napa, CA 94558 (map)

500 Main St, Napa, CA 94559 (map)

This hip hidden gem serves creative internationally-inflected American cuisine.

1327 Railroad Ave., St. Helena, CA 94574 (map)

6510 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599 (map)

286 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, CA 94939 (map)

234 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, CA 94939 (map)

6534 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599 (map)