Financial District Restaurants

Working Girls' Cafe

Address: 259 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Working Girls' Cafe
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Working Girls’ Café in the Financial District offers delectable sandwiches and tasty salads to hungry San Franciscans on a time crunch. Standard morning café fare is available, from bagels, muffins, and pastries to more hearty options such as breakfast sandwiches made with egg, cheese, and bacon or ham, topped with bagel, croissant, or sourdough. When lunchtime rolls around, Working Girls’ Café has a simple yet extensive menu. Sandwiches include Italian, Tri-tip, Veggie, Spicy Thai, Red Snapper, and Prosciutto with Mozzarella, just to name a few. Salads such as the Cobb, Seasonal Mixed Greens, Greek, and Chipotle BBQ Chicken are all …

Globe

Address: 290 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94111
Globe
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At Globe in the Financial District, they offer exquisite new American cuisine to hungry patrons from lunch until the wee hours of the night. The menu features delicious fare that will make any diner’s stomach growl for a taste, such as Pan Roasted Halibut complemented with artichokes, zucchini and cannellini beans and the Grilled Bone-in 28oz. New York Steak for two with grilled onions and potato gratin. Guests can satiate their appetites with Globe’s house made pizzas as well, like Gamboni Mushrooms with White Truffle Oil and Lamb Sausage and Kalamata Olives. Calming and soothing, Globe’s atmosphere will create a …

Pomodoro Pizza

Address: 240 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
Pomodoro Pizza
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At Pomodoro Pizza in the Financial District, their goal is to create a casual Pizzeria that delivers the entire experience at a reasonable price. Each pizza is handmade with the freshest ingredients. Try their specialty Pomodoro Pizza—pesto, feta, sundried tomatoes, and mushrooms covered with Mozzarella cheese. However, the choices do not stop there. The menu has pasta creations made with fresh pasta and sauce made in their kitchen daily. The dining room conveniently serves a great amount of customers and promotes a casual atmosphere where guests can unwind and relax.

Coi

Address: 373 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133
Coi
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Although Coi’s décor exudes a soothing calm in shades of earthy minimalism, its cuisine is a jolt of culinary electricity. Chef Daniel Patterson’s tasting menus take diners on a sensuous adventure reflective of his diverse culinary background, which includes a stint at the infamous El Bulli. A meal at Coi is an exercise in the revelry of the unexpected: a starter might include the application of essential oils to the wrist, while a dessert might be couched in smoked yogurt. The result is an experience that embodies the doe-eyed wonder of childhood with the poise and refinement of haute cuisine.

Perbacco

Address: 230 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
Perbacco
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As Executive Chef and Owner Staffan Terje says, "You don’t choose who you fall in love with." To that same affect, diners may not have a choice but to swoon over the elegant experience a visit to Perbacco promises. A romantic ambiance is achieved through the restaurant’s showcase of exposed brick walls, high ceilings, and opulent accents of marble. Chef Terje’s menu delights the palate just as the décor treats the eyes, and presents a truly authentic selection of Italian dishes. For example, the Coniglio Al Civet, or Devil’s Gulch Rabbit, is rich and rustic in a spiced red wine …

Chiaroscuro Ristorante

Address: 550 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
Chiaroscuro Ristorante
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Classic Roman Italian cuisine is balanced against the modern and sleek setting of Chiaroscuro Ristorante’s dining space, and reflects an artistic appreciation for contrasting visual elements that bring life to otherwise two-dimensional spaces. Chef Alessandro Campitelli ensures that his dishes are anything but flat by combining flavorful and fresh ingredients to compose specialties like the Tagliolini All’Amatriciana, homemade pasta mixed with caramelized onions, imported guanciale tomatoes, and romano cheese, and the Abbacchio Alla Griglia, grilled Australian lamb served with a polenta soufflé topped with a baked egg and gorgonzola cheese.

E'Tutto Qua

Address: 270 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
E'Tutto Qua
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While traditional, classic, Italian cuisine has been a hit with diners all over the world for centuries, the owners and chefs at È Tutto Qua strive to infuse cutting edge recipes and techniques from Rome into their menu. Located in the heart of North Beach, È Tutto Qua does an excellent job keeping up with the latest trends in Italy, but the focus is always on quality ingredients and superb service. Meats and fish arrive fresh daily, pasta is made in-house from scratch, and many ingredients aren't added to your dish until right before it heads to your table. Knowing …

Silks

Address: 222 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
Silks
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Follow the famed explorer, Marco Polo, as he partakes on his epic adventure, and taste your way through the Pacific Rim with Silk’s uniquely inspired menu. The dining space is dressed in rich tones of cinnamon, nutmeg, and persimmon, and celebrates one of Polo’s greatest discoveries: silk. West Coast elements flirt with iconic Pacific Rim flavors to tantalize patrons’ taste buds, and lure them back in time to a smooth find.

Bocadillos

Address: 710 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
Bocadillos
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With this cozy yet lively eatery in the Financial District, Executive Chef and Owner Gerard Hirigoyen brings his native Basque cuisine to the San Francisco restaurant scene. Come during lunch to enjoy a pair of bocadillos (small sandwiches) that come in such mouth-watering varieties as Chorizo with Walnut Spread and Catalan Sausage. At night, a traditional tapas-style menu takes over, featuring classic Northern Spanish small plates. The restaurant also boasts a lengthy wine list with a focus on Spanish wines. The seating at Bocadillos is mostly at large communal tables or at the bar, making it a great place to …

Wayfare Tavern

Address: 558 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
Wayfare Tavern
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Acclaimed Food Network Chef Tyler Florence recently opened this new hip venue in the heart of San Francisco, where Old World class meets New World style. The restaurant, which recently opened, is already hopping and speeding along with San Francisco’s financial district. Wayfare Tavern showcases a one-of–a-kind menu complete with decadent desserts, daily specials, and succulent entrees that pay homage to American classics as well as the Barbary Coast. The décor is chic and upscale, almost bachelor pad-like with its wood floors, dark leather booths, and pool table in the parlor on the upper level. The Tavern also serves crafty …

Tadich Grill

Address: 240 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
Tadich Grill
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San Francisco has a rich history of serving fresh and delicious seafood, but no seafood restaurant has more history than the Tadich Grill. As the oldest continuously running restaurant in San Francisco, the Tadich Grill has had plenty of time to develop a time-tested method for pleasing its customers. Opened as a coffee stand in 1849, the restaurant is not only one of the oldest restaurants in town, but also the first to cook its fresh, local seafood in a mesquite charcoal broiler, adding a delicious smoky flavor. Customers often wait in long lines to enjoy the popular oysters and …

5A5 Steak Lounge

Address: 244 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
5A5 Steak Lounge
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Located in the Financial District is 5A5 Steak Lounge, a modern take on the traditional steakhouse. They have seamlessly blended the atmosphere of a vibrant cocktail lounge with the culinary traditions of “steak and potatoes.” The restaurant serves some the world’s best cuts of beef and features contemporary sides and modern appetizers. The décor and ambience allow the restaurant to be an attractive meeting place for friends, business associates, or romantic partners. 5A5 caters to those looking for premium ingredients, preparation, and service. Patrons can enjoy an upbeat dining experience with music provided by live DJs.

Chez Fayala

Address: 200 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
Chez Fayala
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A Financial District lunchtime favorite, Chez Fayala has a wide breadth of options for those in search of a mid-day bite to eat. The menu includes an ample number of options to please nearly any palate. There are nearly a dozen sandwiches on offer, all of which are served with the choice of either organic mixed greens or Caesar salad. If you crave something on the lighter side, there are seven entrée salads to choose from, as well as a pay-by-the-pound salad bar. Also featured are daily specials, providing a fresh variety of dishes from Chicken Linguine with Hazelnut Pesto …

China Fun Express

Address: 211 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
China Fun Express
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Located in the heart of the Financial District, China Fun Express offers a arrangement of Chinese cuisine that is equally delicious and timely. China Fun offers delicious plate combinations where guests can mix and match from different Chinese dishes. Ample indoor seating allowing diners to take refuge during when the SF winds are blowing heavily through the District's skyscrapers. China Fun Express is a ideal place to visit for lunch or a quick bit to eat after a long day in the office.

Good Eats Cafe

Address: 200 Pine Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
Good Eats Cafe
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At the Good Eats Cafe, diners can delve into traditional hearty breakfast and lunch selection. Choices range from Breakfast Burritos to amazing hot sandwiches such as Hot Pastrami & Swiss and BLT Apple Wood Sandwich. For a light lunch goers, try one of Good Eats wraps or salads. Their chefs only use the freshest ingredients to create their delicious entrees. Relax in their quaint indoor dining area or take your food to-go. In addition, Good Eats Cafe offers delivery service for many of the districts in Downtown SF.

Jamba Juice

Address: 250 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
Jamba Juice
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A fruit smoothie is the perfect pick-me-up while strolling through the streets of downtown San Francisco. The Jamba Juice on New Montgomery Street in the South of Market (SoMa) district is a great stop for a smoothie and a snack. This juice bar, which began only serving smoothies, has expanded over the years to offering small bites, tasty flatbreads, cold-cut sandwiches, and hot breakfast wraps. Jamba Juice offers one free boost to their customers. These boost additions contain different combinations of vitamins and nutrients to help revitalize the body. With an added energy or immunity boost, patrons of SoMa’s Jamba …

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

Address: 312 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue on Kearny St serves up authentic Hawaiian cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Chefs create delicious, made when ordered dishes that customers will enjoy. Authentic dishes grace the menu like the Hawaiian Plate: A generous amount of Kalua Pork with a side of rice and macaroni salad. Each L&L restaurant showcases a atmosphere that looks like it was stripped directly from Hawaii's beach side restaurants. It's loud colored walls and beach décor allows guests a taste of Hawaiian culture.

Lee's Deli

Address: 235 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
Lee's Deli
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Since 1983, Lee’s Deli has made it a point to offer a variety of wholesome, fresh-to-order entrees at a low price to San Franciscans looking to satiate their hunger. Breakfast offerings include bagels and pastries with a choice of spread, and breakfast sandwiches with different types of protein. In addition, Lee’s Deli offers the Breakfast Buffet featuring standards such as oatmeal, scrambled eggs, hash browns, and breakfast meats priced per pound. Sandwiches range from more than twenty standard cold cut and salad sandwiches to a half-dozen Hot Sandwiches. Lee’s also serves burgers, hot dogs and wraps. There is a featured …

Barbacco

Address: 220 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
Barbacco
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While some elegant Italian restaurants in San Francisco have excellently prepared dishes, they often miss out on the communal and social aspects of Italian cuisine. At Barbacco, guests can enjoy delicious, traditional Italian dishes in an intimate atmosphere more conducive to friends and family. Barbacco is located on California Street next door to its sister restaurant, Perbacco. While Barbacco adheres to the same high standard of quality as Perbacco, its trattoria atmosphere is ideal for a casual meal with friends or a night out without the pressures and rules of fine dining. Even the menu allows for groups to share …

Bob's Steak and Chop House

Address: 500 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94104-1001
Bob's Steak and Chop House
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Located in the restored Omni San Francisco, Bob’s Steak and Chop House offers patrons a great steakhouse experience. Bob’s provides traditional American cuisine combining that with an elegant and lively atmosphere for diners visiting San Francisco for a vacation getaway or locals enjoying the day in the city. The stars of the show on their menu are their Prime Steaks. Aged for 28 days and broiled to perfection, these decadent steaks are paired with a choice of baked potato, mashed potatoes, or skillet fried potatoes. While enjoying their food, guests are treated to a spectacular view of the Financial District …