2024 Best Classic Restaurants in San Francisco/Bay Area
Iconic Restaurants in San Francisco/Bay Area
The dining scene is full of restaurants attempting to cash in on the latest culinary trends, and often closing just as quickly as they open. But many landmark restaurants are steeped in history and have served meals to our parents (or even grandparents). They might range from classic lunch counters to white-tablecloth establishments.Enjoy a meal at GAYOT's Best Classic Restaurants in San Francisco/Bay Area, some of which are still trendy and à la mode after all these years. These selections are presented in alphabetical order.
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Prime rib central, with cuts to accommodate all appetites complemented by traditional trimmings. See More
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John's Grill
Union Square restaurant best known as author Dashiell Hammett’s favorite dining room. See More
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Classic, colorful Italian restaurant that woos the city's politicos, business big-wigs and socialites to its red vinyl booths. See More
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Sam's Grill
Established in 1867, Sam's Grill is a monument to the days of leisurely three-martini lunches. See More
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Visit this San Francisco landmark for simple seafood done right. See More
Loved by locals and tourists, Tadich has been serving simple seafood to packed houses since 1849. See More
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Tommaso's
This family-owned North Beach tradition pulls fabulous pizzas and calzones from the well-used wood-fired oven. See More
Entering the Tonga Room is like stepping into a happy-hour version of Disneyland's "The Pirates of the Caribbean." See More
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Striking 360-degree panoramas are only part of the story at this classic, romantic top-floor retreat. See More
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