The 10 Best American Restaurants In San Francisco
Updated: October 6, 2021
Looking for the best American restaurants in San Francisco? These are our top choices for gumbo and fried chicken. We analyzed millions of reviews from the top local sites to compile This list of top American restaurants. From plates of Pacific seafood to bowls of mac and cheese these are the best American venues San Francisco has to offer.
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Gary Danko
American, $$$$, Russian HillAmerican, $$$$San Francisco, Russian Hill
The best American restaurants in San Francisco
TimeOut
San Francisco’s 2019 Michelin Stars, Mapped
Eater
State Bird Provisions
American, $$$, Western AdditionAmerican, $$$San Francisco, Western AdditionThe best American restaurants in San Francisco
TimeOut
Top New American Cuisine in San Francisco/Bay Area
Gayot: The Guide to the Good Life
Spruce
American, $$$$, Presidio HeightsAmerican, $$$$San Francisco, Presidio HeightsTop New American Cuisine in San Francisco/Bay Area
Gayot: The Guide to the Good Life
Best New American Restaurants in San Francisco
Zagat
Benu
New American, $$$$, Yerba BuenaNew American, $$$$San Francisco, Yerba BuenaBest New American Restaurants in San Francisco
Zagat
The 38 Essential San Francisco Restaurants
Eater
The Progress
American, $$$, Western AdditionAmerican, $$$San Francisco, Western AdditionWhere To Find SF's Finest Hot Dogs
Eater
The 38 Essential San Francisco Restaurants
Eater
Rich Table
American, $$$, Hayes ValleyAmerican, $$$San Francisco, Hayes ValleyThe best American restaurants in San Francisco
TimeOut
The 38 Essential San Francisco Restaurants
Eater
Firefly Restaurant
American, $$$, Noe ValleyAmerican, $$$San Francisco, Noe ValleyThe best American restaurants in San Francisco
TimeOut
The 23 Best Fried Chicken Dishes in San Francisco
Eater
Park Tavern
American, $$$, Telegraph HillAmerican, $$$San Francisco, Telegraph HillThe best American restaurants in San Francisco
TimeOut
The Definitive Guide to Eating the Best Southern Food in SF
Thrillist
3rd Cousin
New American, $$$, Bernal HeightsNew American, $$$San Francisco, Bernal HeightsWhere to Eat and Drink in Bernal Heights
Eater
AL's Place
New American, $$, MissionNew American, $$San Francisco, MissionWhere to Find the Best Dungeness Crab Dishes in the Bay
Thrillist
6 Hot New Seafood Restaurants in San Francisco
Zagat
How was this list created?
We know how time consuming it can be to find the best American restaurants in San Francisco. We analyzed 28808 San Francisco restaurants on Yelp and Google, 3104661 San Francisco restaurant reviews, and 1901 lists and articles – looking closely at what Eater had to say – and applied our boam magic. These spots have been featured in Eater - Where to Eat and Drink in Bernal Heights, Eater - The 38 Essential San Francisco Restaurants and Eater - San Francisco’s 2019 Michelin Stars, Mapped. We automatically update restaurants’ availability and services, so you can find a great meal no matter what. This content is not sponsored by any restaurant or party, the restaurants shown are the real deal. These ten options are sure to delight.
Drink pairing tips
Margarita and grilled burger
When considering how to best enjoy your grilled burger, we would highlight how well a glass of Margarita complements the dish as it balances the spice and salt of the burger.
Go for Vieux Carre with heavy meat dish
For an elevated experience, pair your heavy meat dish with Vieux Carre. This combination works particularly well because this cocktail cuts through the heaviness of the dish.
The perfect complement to fried chicken
Experts suggest pairing a fried chicken with a glass of Kentucky 75, a popular cocktail.
Did you know?
chocolate chip cookies history
Ruth Graves Wakefield is widely recognized as the first person to ever make the now-famous chocolate chip cookies.
Celebrating American
Did you know that every year in July foodies in Pittsburgh, The United States celebrate their passion for American? The Picklesburgh Festivalis held annually.
Parking info
Parking can be tough around San Francisco To make the hunt for parking easier, we’ve partnered with a cutting-edge digital parking reservation system, Spothero, that enables you to book a spot in advance before you visit your chosen American spot.
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