Highest-rated restaurants in San Francisco by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations鈥�67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots鈥攂oth new and long-standing鈥攖o try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in San Francisco, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Akari Japanese Bistro

- Rating: 4.9/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1155 Folsom St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Japanese
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#29. ChiliCali

- Rating: 4.9/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1566 Carroll Ave. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants, Caterers, Indonesian
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#28. Social Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 804 Bryant St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Cuban, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#27. Noodle in a Haystack

- Rating: 4.9/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 4601 Geary Blvd. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Ramen, New American
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#26. Basil the Bold

- Rating: 4.9/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 1661 Tennessee St. Ste 2J San Francisco, California
- Categories: Thai, Vegan, Caterers
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#25. Antigua Guatemala Restaurant

- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2732 24th St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#24. Ox & Tiger

- Rating: 4.9/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 552 Jones St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Filipino, Japanese
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#23. Aedan Koji Kitchen

- Rating: 4.9/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 613 York St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Japanese, Specialty Food
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#22. Shampa's Pies

- Rating: 4.9/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: San Francisco, California
- Categories: Desserts, Food Stands
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#21. Kiwa Kitchen

- Rating: 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 615 Cortland Ave. Shared Space Lunch San Francisco, California
- Categories: Japanese, Asian Fusion
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#20. Tahona Mercado

- Rating: 4.9/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 1168 Leavenworth St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Mexican
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#19. Amami Sushi Bistro Geary

- Rating: 4.9/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 5740 Geary Blvd. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
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#18. Dolores Deluxe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 3500 22nd St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Grocery, Sandwiches
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#17. Cr锚pe Hearts

- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 United Nations Plz San Francisco, California
- Categories: Caterers, Food Trucks, Vegan
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#16. Sewa Indian and Nepalese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.9/5 (92 reviews)
- Address: 815 Clement St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Indian, Himalayan/Nepalese
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#15. Teruaki

- Rating: 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 6903 Geary Blvd. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
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#14. MayaFlor

- Rating: 4.9/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 1494 California St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Mexican, Sandwiches
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#13. Sarita's Grill & Beer

- Rating: 4.9/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 995 Valencia St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Salvadoran, Beer Bar, Seafood
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#12. KEN

- Rating: 4.9/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 252 Divisadero St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#11. Elena

- Rating: 4.9/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 347 Columbus Ave. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Mediterranean
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#10. San Francisco Magic Theater At The Marrakech

- Rating: 5.0/5 (1548 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 419 O'Farrell St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Comedy Clubs, Magicians, Dinner Theater
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#9. Willow On the Green

- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1327 9th Ave. Ste B Soares & Sinclair San Francisco, California
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Cheese Tasting Classes, British
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#8. Boochmania

- Rating: 5.0/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 685 Harrison St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Kombucha, Mediterranean, fast food
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#7. Cafe Gonzalez

- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1600 Guerrero St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#6. Kombu

- Rating: 5.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 764 Harrison St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Beer Bar
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#5. SHOWA Le Gourmet Tonkatsu

- Rating: 5.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Address: 1550 Howard St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Japanese
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#4. Dumpling Dinner Party

- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 555 Fulton St. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Cooking Classes, Chinese, Team Building Activities
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#3. Burke & Black

- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 380 Golden Gate Ave. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Caterers, Wine Bars, Sandwiches
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#2. The Check-In Lounge

- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 201 Ocean Ave. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
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#1. Rome's kitchen

- Rating: 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1195 Evans Ave. San Francisco, California
- Categories: Food Trucks, Italian, Soul Food
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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