San Francisco American (New) Reviews

What's great in your area?

Yelp - that's real reviews from real people. And if you're looking for San Francisco American (New), you've definitely come to the right place. Explore our database of some of the finest places in San Francisco. Get the skinny on what real people are talking about.

Gary Danko
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf

800 N Point St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Nish N. writes: I finally had the chance to dine at the esteemed Gary Danko and now understand what all the fuss is about. Given its reputation for culinary excellence with a price to match, I was expected more pretense.

But upon entering, immediately, it became…

Avatar's Restaurant

2656 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94965

Keane L. writes: It felt so good to come into this place with knowledge of an unlisted special:

Keane: Do you have the pumpkin chicken enchiladas?
Ashok: *smiles* How do you know about that? Google?
Keane: Yelp.com. Are you Ashok?
Ashok: Yes... Yes, I am. *proudly walks…

Bay Wolf
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Piedmont Ave

3853 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611

Bucky K. writes: Dearest East Bay,
I am not sure how to say this so I will put it in words I think you will understand. Here we go: I'm hella* sorry I slept on you for so long. My bad yo. You on full blast now.
…

The Dining Room
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

Ritz-Carlton
603 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94108

Toro E. writes: Wow! Yelp's 5 star system cannot accurately communicate the greatness of Ron Siegel's tasting menu. Great chef + quality local ingredients = superb culinary experience.

Before going on, let me discredit myself by saying I am not a perpetual diner…

Leland Tea Company
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1416 Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Tien L. writes: After a rather disappointing brunch at Brenda's, the SO and I wandered down Polk Street, slowly dragging ourselves back up the hill. Then we remembered we wanted to try this little tea shop since we are both nuts about tea and coffee.

At first, I was…

Radio Africa & Kitchen
Neighborhood: Mission

Coffee Bar
1890 Bryant St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Fallopian Swim Team D. writes: A solid 3.5 stars. Not 5, not four, three point five.

A lot of people were talking this place up, so I convinced the female unit to try it out. Yikes! Booked solid through September 13th? Nuh-uh?! We got a table for two with only 2 hours lead time.…

Riva Cucina

800 Heinz Ave
Berkeley, CA 94710

Toni M. writes: Alan and I have had lunch here twice and it's been lovely. The first time we sat outside and admired the containers full of tomatoes and herbs and lettuces that ultimately found their way onto our plates. The second time we sat inside. Today my…

Firefly
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

4288 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94114

laura b. writes: My dad took me on a date here. Best date I've had in a long time even though my mom came along. Honestly, that is how I feel when I eat out with my parents. It's me and my dad and the precocious whiny 12 year-old who wants her steak cut into…

Fifth Floor Restaurant
Neighborhood: Union Square, SOMA

12 4th St
Hotel Palomar
San Francisco, CA 94103

Jeremy S. writes: This was my Mom's birthday weekend so my bro and I decided to splurge. We scored a reservation with just a couple days notice and I had been meaning to try Fifth Floor for a long time.

We were seated promptly in a nicely appointed, but windowless room…

Canteen
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

817 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Todd E. writes: To GET Canteen, you have to get INTO Canteen...

Let's start with the bitching...To say this place is tiny is a GROSS UNDERSTATEMENT...It's like saying one of those miniature Shriner cars is a full-sized, luxury sedan...Hell, let's be honest, a Tamale…

Zoya
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

465 Grove St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Omid T. writes: Last year, I promised that I would update my 4-star review of Zoya if, upon return visits, I found anything that would get them a fifth star.

In going over my old review, I realized that not only was it a dull play-by-play of the food, but there was…

The Peasant and the Pear

267 Hartz Ave
Danville, CA 94526

Miz Tam T. writes: After hearing and reading glowing reviews of this restaurant from many, I suggested that my folks and I try lunch here when they were going to be out this way. Many of you know that we all Yelp, so lately when we meet, we try to go somewhere "new".

I…

Bazaar Cafe
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

5927 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94121

Seong P. writes: My chai was kind of lukewarm or this place would be 5 stars because of the free wifi and a great patio area out back where dogs are allowed.

There is plenty of seating so it's nice to sit out there on a sunny day and do some work or pass out…

Chez Panisse
Neighborhood: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley

1517 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94709

Jeff D. writes: I've been eating here for 30 odd years, upstairs and down, and have only had one meal that was less than great (a Monday night downstairs meal of a slightly overcooked bunny).

Deceptively simple cuisine, prepared perfectly with sustainable and local…

Rogue Chefs

730 Main St
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

Melanie C. writes: If Rogue Chefs were in SF, it would be booked every night. Unfortunately, the short bop over 92 scares people away. Don't be scared tho, it's so worth the trip. Go after work on a weekday, or get a break from the city on the weekend.

Chef Kevin…

Universal Cafe
Neighborhood: Mission

2814 19th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

laura b. writes: The wait was retarded. I mean, it was (almost) utterly and impossibly unbearable. I wanted to cry, I wanted to scream, I wanted to murder. I may have started to gnaw on my own hand to curb my painful hunger.

Once inside, this place is cool. Very…

Isa
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

3324 Steiner St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Beau G. writes: This is my favorite restaurant in San Francisco. I always get stuck ordering too many plates because everything looks and tastes so damn good. The hamachi, scallops, potato leek soup are my favorites. I usually avoid the big meaty plates here…

Michael Mina
Neighborhood: Union Square

335 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

natasha s. writes: I can't believe I'm writing this at 11:00 p.m. when I stare at the computer all day at work. On my birthday no less. But frankly, I've never been so inspired by a dining experience, yes, an experience as I was here. Sis took me here for my…

Fierro en Guerra
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1550 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

d d. writes: Fierro en Guerra is one of the best additions to this ever-changing neighborhood. After migrating from Red Door Cafe (overpriced, mediocre food; no Wi-Fi) to Nook Cafe (unwelcoming Wi-Fi policy) to It's A Grind Cafe (GOD-awful pastries, mediocre…

Ame
Neighborhood: SOMA

689 Mission St
In the St. Regis Hotel
San Francisco, CA 94105

Toro E. writes: Ame (Japanese for rain), is my favorite Asian fusion restaurant in the city. Of the city's upscale/special occasion restaurants, Ame is one of the under-rated restaurants, seeing that I could easily find a table without a reservation on the…

John Bentley's

2915 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94061

David A. writes: Dinner Review.

I'll be honest. It isn't easy to give a critical review of a restaurant when someone else takes you there for your birthday, orders lots of wine, and pays for dinner. I'm ready to give the restaurant 100 stars even before the food…

Spruce
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights

3640 Sacramento St
San Francisco, CA 94118

A J. writes: I'll let you in on a little secret. I probably eat better than you. Want to know why? It's not because I piss diamonds in my sleep, it's not because I'm some kind of gastrosnob, know-it-all with a razor sharp palette, and it's certainly not…

Young's Ice Cream & Candy Bar

2020 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063

Kevin S. writes: Occupying a renovated old drugstore space of the same name in Redwood City's rapidly redeveloping downtown, Young's offers up fresh, delicious Loard's ice cream and a variety of toppings, together with a large selection of novelty candies and other…

The Boardroom
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

1609 Powell St
San Francisco, CA 94133

Christopher K. writes: Woody Zips is a glorious establishment filled with a delightful assortment of fine spirits and beers. The bartenders are friendly and knowledgable.

Woody Zips serves one of the finest arrays of pub fare you'll find anywhere.

Woody Zips is an upscale…

Cafe Meuse
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1400 Pacific Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109

Janney B. writes: On Bastille Day, sick of listening to my co-worker learn French on Rosetta Stone, part of me wanted to walk into Cafe Meuse wearing an American Flag and order sparkling wine and freedom fries.

But I didn't.

Instead, I restrained myself and decided…

Namu
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

439 Balboa St
San Francisco, CA 94118

Drue C. writes: My boyfriend is out of town and he is awesome and I miss him and he makes me miss him more by doing things like sending me a gorgeous bouquet of my favorite flowers with a card attached that would melt any girls heart.

So, in order to prevent myself…

CreoLa

344 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Jaime L. writes: Fuck YES people on Yelp love them! And after pining after wanting to go here for the last two years (it was more expensive than Jack and the Box, so the ex and I didn't go -_-;;;), I finally got my wish!

You want to have a great time at a restaurant?…

The Richmond
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

615 Balboa St
San Francisco, CA 94118

matthew r. writes: Being in a relationship means finding yourself at times in situations outside your sphere of familiarity; this can be both a positive and a negative. Here is an example illustrated for you. For simplicity, My sphere of familiarity will be more of a…

Street
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

2141 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Viola P. writes: For my 100th review (yay!) I would like to celebrate some of the best fried chicken ever! And it's skinless, which is nuts, because normally fried chicken skin is awesome. What? You know it is, don't lie and pretend you're all fat free, blah blah…

Neumanali

742 B St
Hayward, CA 94541

.elin f. writes: Real china and white tablecloth restaurants are far and few in downtown Hayward. Hence Neumanali is a hidden gem. It's located in an old Victorian across from city hall and has two separate dining areas - the main room downstairs and an upstairs area…

Cafe Andree
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill

562 Sutter St
Hotel Rex
San Francisco, CA 94102

Gourmet G. writes: This intimate cafe off the lobby of the Hotel Rex feels more like a private library than a public dining room and is ideal for theatergoers looking for a place to grab a light bite before the show. The constantly changing menu offers both small plate…

The Rotunda Restaurant
Neighborhood: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin

150 Stockton St
Neiman Marcus
San Francisco, CA 94108

Genevieve Y. writes: Date & Time: Tuesday May 27, 2008 @ 11:00 am & Various Lunches
Location: 4th Floor of Neiman Marcus
Company: Michael today. Though I've been here numerous times w/ Mommy. Also Denise M. & Claudia.
Crowd: Ladies who Lunch & A Few Lone Businessmen…

Campton Place Restaurant
Neighborhood: Union Square

340 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94108

Ed to the M. writes: I just had my mid-year review for work. Yes, the work that I complain about all the time in these here reviews as of recent, the work that has kept me in the office until 3 in the morning, the work that seems like the nice shiny ladder-climbing…

The Blue Plate
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights

3218 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Ed to the M. writes: I get it. I get the concept. Warm. Comforting. The sign beckons - EAT. This is supposed to be homey. The menu - nouveau American comfort food. The old Victorian. The open exposed kitchen. It all screams "Be fun and lighthearted and casual…

The Alembic
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

1725 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

megan w. writes: I have been accused, on occasion, of being a shrew. Well, realistically, it's more of an observation, since I am generally a total asshole, with the occasional benevolent interlude. But while I do enjoy belittling children at every opportunity, there…

Angelica's Bistro

863 Main St
Redwood City, CA 94061

Mary M. writes: What is a good word for Multiple Personality Disorder? Because that's the word I'd use to describe Angelica's Bistro. MPD but in a good way.

The front room is a huge open space with antiques for sale and tables for dining. I grew up in a charming…

The Hobnob

1313 Park St
Alameda, CA 94501

Steven G. writes: I was really torn about this one as far as scoring goes...

1) Because it was a suggested place by one of our fellow and respected Brigaders.

2) The menu looked too darn good to pass up even though it was tapas or so they alluded.

3) Service could've…

Foreign Cinema
Neighborhood: Mission

2534 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Mary F. writes: Current market trends combined with data collected from the field support the following:

100% | ^
| …

Be heard! If you want to share your reviews of San Francisco's American (New), please login/register and post your review.

Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7