The 5 Best Tapas Restaurants In San Francisco

Updated: May 2, 2022

Who doesn’t love a bite-size flavorsome tapa? These San Francisco Eateries make you feel like you're in Spain. We surveyed the top review sites and analyzed millions of reviews for the best tapas in San Francisco. Why not go bar hopping and sample all the cheese, olives, and cured meats on offer at these tapas destinations!

Find the perfect place

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Gayot: The Guide to the Good Life
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Infatuation

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Eater
The best Spanish restaurants in San Francisco
TimeOut

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TimeOut
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The Best Mexican Restaurants In San Francisco
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Thrillist
10Best - Unforgettable Views of San Francisco (with a Side of Restaurant)
USA Today

Why these restaurants?

Selecting the right restaurant can be really difficult, especially when you would like to find a new one. The restaurants in this list rose to the top after we analyzed the Yelp and Google ratings for 28808 restaurants in San Francisco, 3104661 restaurant reviews, and exactly 1901 lists and articles from experts at USA Today, Thrillist and Infatuation and more. All with some boam magic. We cross-referenced with top lists, like USA Today - 10Best - Unforgettable Views of San Francisco (with a Side of Restaurant), Thrillist - This New Bar Has the Very Best Views in SF and Infatuation - Where To Eat And Drink In The Mission. We automatically update restaurants’ availability and services, so you can find a great meal as the industry adapts to COVID-19. Our site gets no payment from the restaurants we show, so you can trust what you see. These ten options are sure to delight.

FAQ

Abrazo, Verjus, and Canela Bistro & Wine Bar are the highest-rated tapas spots for a pick-up order in San Francisco.

Bellota, Abrazo, and Verjus are the highest-rated tapas spots for dinner in San Francisco.

Bellota, Abrazo, and Verjus are the highest-rated tapas spots for lunch in San Francisco.

Bellota, Abrazo, and Verjus have outdoor seating and tapas in San Francisco.

Abrazo, Canela Bistro & Wine Bar, and Barnzu Korean Pub are the highest-rated tapas spots for take-out in San Francisco.

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