American Restaurants

Fresca on Fillmore Street is innovating Peruvian cuisine as we speak. They aim to offer a traditional rendition of Peruvian gourmet cuisine with an innovating gastronomic approach. Their dishes still give offer a Peruvian tasting experience, however head chefs and couple Julio and Zoila Calvo-Perez infuse Asian and Californian flavors as well. Fresca’s sheik inner design will allow guest to eat in a beautiful atmosphere. Their granite top bar/eating area complements their rustic colored walls and scheme. Fresca pushes the boundaries on Peruvian cuisine and allows guests to see traditional Peruvian dishes with new flavor combinations and textures.

In this day and age, it's hard to find a friendly neighborhood bar with a great selection of beer and traditional pub food, as well as some modern favorites. It's even more difficult to find an establishment that provides all of these things and brews its own award-winning beer; welcome to Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery. Located on the corner of Haight and Masonic, Magnolia provides an authentic pub experience with a healthy helping of superior quality, gourmet dishes, and exotic beer. The brew at Magnolia consistently takes home medals from some of the country's most prestigious competitions, and earns the …

Visitors to The Grove in Lower Pacific Heights have found a place that serves delicious food in a fun, accommodating atmosphere that provides friendly service. Located on Fillmore Street, The Grove puts a uniquely tasty spin on a variety of popular cafe dishes made with fresh and delicious ingredients. Diners can enjoy either a hearty breakfast platter or grab a tasty breakfast sandwich to go, complete with a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice or a Bloody Mary in a pilsner glass. Lunch provides the opportunity for a delicious hot or cold sandwich on fresh bread, or the chance to …

Visitors to The Grove have found a place that serves delicious food in a fun, accommodating atmosphere that provides friendly service. The Grove puts a uniquely tasty spin on a variety of popular cafe dishes made with fresh and delicious ingredients. Diners can enjoy either a hearty breakfast platter or grab a tasty breakfast sandwich to go, complete with a glass of fresh squeezed orange juice or a Bloody Mary in a pilsner glass. Lunch provides the opportunity for a delicious hot or cold sandwich on fresh bread, or the chance to order a salad to-go and take it back …

Few Taverns in the United States offer the charming decor, friendly atmosphere, and menu combining Old World dishes with modern favorites as The Tipsy Pig on Chestnut Street. The tavern's interior evokes the nostalgic feel of Old World social houses, and the rich wood accents, brick walls, coffered ceilings, and faux study decor give the place a comfortable yet refined atmosphere. The spacious and fully furnished patio (complete with heat lamps) provides an excellent spot for large groups of friends and a breath of crisp, fresh air. The menu at The Tipsy Pig features classic dishes that have been given …

Located at the front of Pier 39, Chowder’s offers seafood cuisine for the fraction of the cost without skipping out on the quality. Made fresh all day, Chowder offers a wide variety of seafood entrees like Fish and Chips, deep fried to perfection and White or Red Clam Chowder with fresh celery, onions, potatoes and crispy bacon. So the next time you stop by Pier 39, look out for Scoop the Pelican- Chowder’s mascot, to show you the way to Chowder’s front door and delicious seafood cuisine.

Established in 1927, Sabella and La Torre is one of the few original Fisherman’s Wharf restaurants still in existence today. They serve exquisite seafood platters like Grilled Garlic Prawns and Fettuccini with Bay Shrimp, straight from the ocean to your plate. They also have a quick stand outside the restaurant serving Clam Chowder and Half Shelled Oyster for the people on the go. Its cozy and quaint dining space has the unique feel of bygone San Francisco traditions. Stop by and have a taste of tradition at Sabella and La Torre.

The talented family behind such restaurants as Pier Market and Fog Harbor have also created a restaurant more casual in nature, but still excellent in taste, atmosphere, and service. Wipeout Bar & Grill brings a little of Southern California up north with a unique surf shack vibe and an eclectic menu of dishes inspired by Californian, Asian, Mexican, and American cuisine. While the variety may seem a little overwhelming, it provides diners with an excellent selection of food ranging from burritos to pizzas, rice bowls, tacos, and much, much more. Wipeout Bar and Grill utilizes some of the freshest local …

Soluna Café and Lounge is located a short walk from the Golden Gate Theater and the Bill Graham Auditorium. Offering a weekday happy hour from 2:30pm until 9pm, there is plenty of bar fare and drinks on special. Lunch is available during the week, and the dinner menu, which expands upon the lunch offerings, is diverse with its selections from Organic Mixed Greens Salad and Mac & Cheese to Creekstone Farms All-Natural Center Cut Rib-Eye with House Steak Sauce. Soluna Café & Lounge utilizes organic, all-natural or sustainable ingredients in all of its dishes. If you are looking for a …

ShowDogs is an emporium of sausages and other fine foods situated in the heart of San Francisco's thriving theater district. ShowDogs offers a completely unique and urbane menu that focuses on artisanal food consistent with the Bay Area's demand for quality and sustainable ingredients in a warm and inviting space.

An upscale American tavern, Park Tavern was created to by the team behind the popular Marlowe restaurant in SOMA. Park Tavern is hybrid establishment with an indoor/outdoor cafe, providing fine dining cuisine in a tavern-ish environment that is polished and contemporary. They offer delicious dinner and bar fare, ranging from shareable plates in raw, smoked, or fried forms, to soups, salads, appetizers, and mains. Their open kitchen gives diners a live show in the culinary arts. Bartenders perform amazing acts by creating classic, crafted cocktails with good spirits and fresh ingredients at their open bar. For large groups, Park Tavern …

There's a reason way Morty's Deli has some many returning customers: it only takes one visit and you are addicted. Morty's offers comfort food sandwiches, burgers, and salads that replicas the deli's on the East coast. With their award-wining chili, slammin Reuben, or the addictive mac and cheese, customers flock back to Morty's to grab anyone of their tasty dishes. The dining room promotes to guest to take a load off in their cozy and quaint atmosphere while diving into one of Morty's stacked sandwiches or burgers.

The Pub at Ghirardelli Square offers all the flare of New Orleans on the west coast. The Pub’s is a two story, open area establishment with booth seating and Mahoney wood décor. Guests are offered favorite barbeque dishes from all around the USA like St. Louis Style Ribs and Texas Style Beef Brisket. Also on the menu are New Orleans dishes with unique flavor combinations like The Evil Bob’s Jambalaya and Chili Mac and Cheese. The Pub’s creates hand-crafted cocktails and specialty drinks that showcase their knowledge of flavor combinations.

Boudin at Fisherman’s Wharf is a household name, creating the most famous sourdough French bread. With that, Boudin’s creates burgers, sandwiches, and soups for guest at their Fisherman’s Wharf location. Guests can savor their fresh sourdough bread with a cup of their famous Clam Chowder or at breakfast; pair that up with one of their tasty scramble plates. Guests have a choice to eat inside their large facility while fresh bread is baked constantly, or on their outdoor patio soaking in the sun on Fisherman’s Wharf.

Castagola’s is one of the few establishments that have been open since the Gold Rush. Located on Fisherman’s Wharf, Castagnola’s Restaurant offers diners fine Italian cuisine, seafood, and chops house specialties. Diners can indulge in fine entrees like The Hendrix Hen Chicken Marsala and The Old Blues Eyes Aged New York Strip Steak while viewing boats dock and send off into the horizon. Have Castagola’s pair your dish with one of their finest wines. Castagola’s has a wide selection of premium wines from Napa Valley and Italy. Castagola’s provides guest with a fine dining experience and a incredible view of …

If classic Rock ‘n’ Roll is your scene, see it, hear it, heck, even buy it, at Hard Rock Café! Live entertainment and fun events are always going on, and pictures of rock stars and other memorabilia decorate the brightly covered walls. Located at the entrance of Pier 39, this rockin’ American restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner; serving burgers, sandwiches, and steaks, as well as appetizers like Hard Rock Nachos and the Jumbo Combo. After lunch or dinner, you can go to their retail store and purchase some exclusive hard rock souvenirs. The next …

Known to be an oasis for workers and daily commuters alike, Bread and Cocoa is a place to re-fuel both mind and body to counteract the daily grind the city of San Francisco can produce. Located near Union Square and the Financial District, Bread and Cocoa is an all-day café that focuses on providing a healthy meal or a snack for patrons. They offer organic espresso drinks, teas, and juices that other establishments do not. Also Bread and Cocoa offers old fashioned, handmade soups, salads, and sandwiches that showcase all natural ingredients from local farms and purveyors.

The Parlor is the hippest venue on the San Francisco Northern Waterfront. The Parlor’s timeless interior with their brick wall décor and exposed steel beams resemble warehouses in the San Francisco’s Industrial Age. The Parlor offers guests contemporary and classic cocktails served with a wide range of hard to find premium liquor and craft beers from local and Belgian breweries. Every weekend, The Parlor invites guests to dance the night away with guest DJ’s and special performances from local and world renowned artists. For a night out on the town, The Parlor can cater to all your needs, creating a …

Giordano Bros personal mantra is pretty much this: Eat. Watch. Listen. Giordano Bros offer patrons a simple menu that only consists of creative all-in-one sandwiches, a healthy portion of a chosen protein served on Italian bread topped with provolone cheese and fresh-cut fries. Yes, Giordano Bros puts fresh-cut fries on their sandwiches. Giordano Bros is first and foremost a place to go to watch sports. They atmosphere is a great place to sit with friends and watch the Giants and the 49’ers pummel their opponents. Also when there is a night with no sports games to broadcast, Giordano Bros has …

Martuni’s is one of the few lounges in San Francisco to offers great and affordable cocktails mixed with live music for guest sing and dance to. Martuni’s is known for their great mixed cocktails. Their bartenders take pride and effort to make guest the best concoctions with top quality liquor. Their self-titled best seller martini, The Martuni, is a mixer of Bombay Sapphire Gin with dry vermouth with an added lemon twist or olive. Also, Martuni’s piano bar is a great place for friends to gather around, listen to great live music, and possible take the mic to sing along …