The Best Restaurants in San Francisco

The Best Restaurants in San Francisco
San Francisco hosts dozens of events every year that bring outdoor enthusiasts from around the world, including tennis, golf and cycling events. Even if you're only visiting the city for fun, you might be interested in stopping by some of the restaurants in the city. The best restaurants in San Francisco serve excellent food, but also give you many choices.

Chapeau!

Chapeau! is an upscale restaurant in San Francisco that serves traditional French country-style cuisine. You'll find roast chicken with vegetables and steak au poivre, just to name two. Additionally the restaurant has an extensive wine list, with over 300 different choices and it offers a prix fixe menu--you can pick five different dishes for a specific price.

Chapeau!
126 Clement St.
San Francisco, California 94118
(415) 750-9787
www.chapeausf.com/

Dottie's True Blue Café

If you're looking for home cooking at its finest, try Dottie's True Blue Café. This old-fashioned diner specializes in handmade foods just like your mom used to make. Breakfast is the most popular meal of the day, with homemade biscuits and coffee cakes on display. At lunchtime you can grab a quick sandwich or salad at the restaurant or take it to go.

Dottie's True Blue Café
522 Jones St.
San Francisco, California 94102
(415) 885-2767

Mama's on Washington Square

Mama's on Washington Square is the best restaurant in San Francisco for breakfast and it's only served until lunchtime, after which the restaurant closes. French toast, omelets and egg white dishes are all available and most dishes cost less than $10. On weekends customers line up around the block for the special brunch selections.

Mama's on Washington Square
1701 Stockton St.
San Francisco, California 94133
(415) 362-6421

Fleur de Lys Restaurant

Chef Hubert Keller opened Fleur de Lys in the 1980s and has been in charge of the menu ever since. He specializes in traditional French fare, served in an elegant dining room. Seared scallops and lamb loin from Colorado are served at the restaurant, as are French desserts such as chocolate mousse. Reservations are required at the restaurant and it offers set price menus.

Fleur de Lys
777 Sutter St.
San Francisco, California 94109
(415) 673-7779
www.fleurdelyssf.com/

Article Written By Jennifer Eblin

Jennifer Eblin has been a full-time freelance writer since 2006. Her work has appeared on several websites, including Tool Box Tales and Zonder. Eblin received a master's degree in historic preservation from the Savannah College of Art and Design.

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