The Guide to San Francisco's Michelin-Starred Restaurants (2024)

One Star

7 Adams

Created by acclaimed local chefs Serena and David Fisher, 7 Adams offers diners an elevated tasting menu experience at a fraction of the usual cost. Its $87, five-course menu includes such delectable dishes as roasted cauliflower cavatelli, seared black cod, and wagyu beef tongue. As the most recent SF addition to Michelin's California dining guide, 7 Adams has quickly become the hottest seat in town.

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Two Stars

Acquerello

You'll find fine Italian dining at Nob Hill's Acquerello. A neighborhood institution for more than 30 years, Acquerello has been setting the standard for excellence for years. Their first Michelin honor came in 2007.

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One Star

Angler

Facing out on to the Bay Bridge and Treasure Island, Angler's views are topped only by its Michelin-starred seafood. Their raw bar serves up the freshest variety of oysters, and their regular bar has an incredibly deep roster of wines, beers, and co*cktails.

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New and Notable

Anomaly SF

This former pop-up dining experience is now taking up permanent residence in the heart of Pacific Heights, with head chef Mike Lanham opening his first brick and mortar restaurant. The tasting menu offers a 10-course dining experience revolving around artfully crafted modernist dishes using seasonal ingredients. Lanham’s experimental take on cooking brings us the famous “egg-snack,” which is a must-try at Anomaly.

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One Star

Aphotic

Head Chef Peter Hemsley reworks the traditional seafood dining experience by emphasizing the importance of transparency in seafood sourcing. Each of the ten courses includes a uniquely concocted and perfectly prepared bite of fresh seafood, along with the sourcing history of the locally farmed fish.

Bar Director Trevin Hutchins crafted a unique co*cktail program to accompany your meal, which won him a Michelin Expecptional co*cktail Award.

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Three Stars

Atelier Crenn

Iron Chef winnerDominique Crennhas created a personal atelier (workshop) where exquisite, local ingredients merge with European techniques to create "poetic culinaria." In 2019, Atelier Crenn earned its third Michelin star, putting the restaurant and Chef Crenn herself in truly elite company.Open for dine-in service.

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One Star

Avery

Uniting elevated food with a fun atmosphere, Avery believes that an elegant meal should be lively and relaxed, never hushed. Their single-tasting menu of nine courses offers vibrant and creative dishes that celebrate global flavors and seasonal produce, while their beverage program specializes in rare and unique sake, as well as Champagnes.

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New and Notable

Azalina's

Add Malaysian cuisine to San Francisco's deep roster of exceptional global fare. Chef Azalina Eusope has made her mark in the city with a frequently changing, prix fixe menu that makes the most of local ingredients. Be sure to save room for dessert; Chef Azalina's experience as a pastry chef shines through in her pandan custard with water chestnut and coconut granita.

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New and Notable

Bansang

In March 2023, the Michelin Guide dropped some surprise recommendations, singling out six California restaurants that true foodies should have on their radar. Among them was Bansang, a Korean restaurant here in San Francisco that blends diverse ingredients with traditional fare for delicious results. The tapas-style menu means that you and your dining companion can sample multiple dishes.

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One Star

Bar Crenn

Another establishment helmed by Chef Dominique Crenn, this neighboring spot is more wine bar than restaurant. However, its tasting menu and a la carte selections include some enviable vegetable and seafood dishes.

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Three Stars

Benu

Chef Corey Lee'smasterpieces at Benu are inspired by blending traditional and authentic flavors with new and delicious opportunities from being open-minded. Another three-star honoree, Benu's tasting menu must be experienced to be believed.

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Two Stars

Birdsong

The 12-course tasting menu at Birdsong is always changing, featuring the finest bounty of the season. The chef's table offers counter seating that lets you watch the action in the kitchen for the duration of your meal.

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Two Stars

Californios

For the most elevated and elegant Mexican cuisine, make a reservation at Chef Val M. Cantu's Mission restaurant, Californios. The dessert selection is always changing, but you can never go wrong ordering whatever's on the menu.

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New and Notable

Copra

Head Chef Srijith Gopinathan opened Copra to pay tribute to his southwestern Indian home of Kerala. Ranging from small bites to sharing platters, Copra’s menu is centered around the namesake of the restaurant and a common southwestern Indian ingredient: coconut.

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New and Notable

Dalida

Located in the lush seclusion of the Presidio, you'll find Dalida. Drawing inspiration from the culinary traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean, Dalida offers a wide variety of dishes, from the flaky and cheesy borek to the succulent short rib kebabs with sweetbreads.

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New and Notable

Friends Only

This omakase experience isn’t one of San Francisco’s hardest reservations to get for no reason. Head Chef Ray Lee is well known in the area for his restaurant Akiko’s. Available reservation slots are first sent to those on the Akiko's email list (hence the name), and then posted on Tock.

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New and Notable

Hed 11

1800 Sutter St.

Come hungry to Hed 11, a decadent space that invites you to indulge in its 11-course tasing menu.Sweet and savory flavors feature throughout the menu, from a coconut pancake with lime and caviar to a cheesecake with crispy fried onions and passionfruit syrup. Hed 11 offers authentic Thai cuisine served with contemporary style.

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One Star

Hilda and Jesse

Experience a creative and ambitious take on brunch from co-owners Kristina Compton and Rachel Sillco*cks. Drawing from their fine dining experience, they’ve created a bold and flavorful menu inspired by their grandparents, who also lent their names to the restaurant. The dishes here are unexpected and satisfying, featuring fresh ingredients. At dinner, enjoy a rotating, seasonal multicourse menu with optional add-ons.

In addition to receiving their first Michelin Star, co-owner Rachel Sillco*cks also won the Michelin Outstanding Service Award.

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New and Notable

HK Lounge Bistro

Years after the tragic destruction of San Francisco dim sum spot Hong Kong Lounge II, HK Lounge Bistro has opened as a new and improved version of its predecessor. The restaurant will continue to serve locals' favorite classic dishes like Shanghai dumplings and crispy pork buns, while incorporating some new items into the menu.

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One Star

Kiln

Experience a twenty-course tasting menu that showcases Nordic cuisine with intricate techniques like curing, drying, and fermentation, creating compelling flavor combinations.

Indulge in dishes like crisp puffed beef tendon or squab breast lacquered with burnt honey and served with truffled jus. Kiln pairs delicate flavors with visually stunning presentations, making each dish a true work of art.

In addition to earning their first Michelin star, Chef John Wesley also received the Michelin Young Chef Award.

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One Star

Kin Khao

Located in the Parc 55 Hotel, just steps from the hustle and bustle of Powell and Market streets, Kin Khao is a terrific Thai restaurant. Their chicken wings are big and spicy and can't be passed up.

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Two Stars

Lazy Bear

A communal dining experience has never felt quite as good as it does now. Gather round the table at Michelin-starred Lazy Bear to learn alongside your dinner mates how Chef David Barzelay and his talented team create the succulent dishes you're soon to enjoy.

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One Star

Mister Jiu’s

28 Waverly Pl.

A relative newcomer, Mister Jiu's stormed out of the gate, earning its first Michelin star the very first year it opened. The cuisine at this buzzy Chinatown restaurant continues to impress.

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New and Notable

Movida

Located steps away from Oracle Park, this restaurant-meets-lounge is a unique spot that stands out for more than just its stylish decor and exceptional hospitality. Its small menu that brilliantly combines Mexican and Persian cuisines sets it apart.

Some must-try items include the halibut in a jade-green aguachile or the tostadas topped with rich beef birria. Another favorite is the fried poblano pepper filled with a savory rice mixture, spiced lamb, and queso Oaxaca.

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One Star

Nari

Located in the iconic Hotel Kabuki, this beautiful restaurant delivers with a dramatic setting and laser-focused cooking. Chef Pim Techamuanvivit showcases her personality and refined palate in dishes that combine fantastic Californian ingredients with a contemporary Thai twist.

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One Star

Niku Steakhouse

Located in San Francisco’s Design District, Niku Steakhouse is a meat-focused restaurant, highlighting an in-house dry-aging program, and exclusive cuts of coveted Japanese A5 wagyu with an emphasis on wood-fired cooking. It's not just award-winning, Niku is one of the best steakhouses in San Francisco.

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New and Notable

Noodle in a Haystack

Every San Francisco native knows that gaining the reputation of “Best Ramen” in the area is a near impossible feat. For Yoko and Clint Tan, who have introduced a quirky take on such a potentially simple dish, it doesn’t seem so impossible. Noodle in a Haystack offers a seasonal menu that is constantly changing and ever-so-suprising.

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One Star

O’ by Claude Le Tohic

On the third floor of One65 sits one of San Francisco's must-dine establishments: a multi-level French concept restaurant reminiscent of the Italian restaurant brand, Eataly. The O’ from O’Farrell reminded Le Tohic of the French “eau,” meaning water. From this, Le Tohic personally developed a refined culinary concept and a menu based on the elements of water, fire and earth. Luxurious but not pretentious, O’ offers modern French cuisine with elegant and attentive service.

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One Star

Osito

Osito is a community-driven, live-fire restaurant in the Mission Districtfeaturing the bounty of San Francisco Bay Area’s rich agricultural heritage. The wood fire enlivens their seasonal approach to cooking, as the cuisine attempts to evoke the natural beauty of coastal California.

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New and Notable

Prik Hom

Head chef Jim Suwanpanya has singlehandedly perfected the art of curry at this new Thai restaurant in Laurel Village. It has already become a staple for neighborhood locals and visitors alike.

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One Star

The Progress

Created by chefsStuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski, The Progress offers brunch and dinner menus. The brunch menu offers everything from steamed egg tofu to smoked bacon bratwurst.

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Three Stars

Quince

With ingredients delivered each day from farms in the East Bay and wine country, the food at Quince is unquestionably fresh. Another three-star winner, Quince is a decadent downtown destination.

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One Star

Restaurant Nisei

Nisei started as a pop-up restaurant in 2019, hosting a 10-course tasting menu around the Bay Area from Chef David Yoshimura. It has now settled in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco. The tasting menu is based on California Washoku cuisine—Washoku meaning “harmony of food,” also referred to as the “home cooking” of Japan. The philosophy of Washoku focuses on principles emphasizing the balance of color, taste preparations, sense, and respect for food.

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New and Notable

Rosemary and Pine

This sunny new addition to the Design District serves a menu based on the lived experiences of head chef Dustin Falcon, while being rooted in California ingredients and influence. Whether it be for brunch, lunch or dinner, Rosemary and Pine’s masterfully prepared dishes and co*cktails are a must-try.

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Two Stars

Saison

Relying almost exclusively on their wood-fired ovens, the talented cooks at Saison can create an infinite combination of dishes from the fresh fruit, vegetables, meats, and fish they receive from their suppliers.

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One Star

San Ho Wan

The second restaurant from Chef Corey Lee on this list, and one of the newest additions,is a collaboration with Jeong-In Hwang.They share a vision for a casual Korean restaurant that uses the best ingredients and meticulous techniques with real BBQ cooked over proper charcoal.

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One Star

The Shota

The Shota offers Edomae-style omakase sushi and a Kaiseki-inspired dishes. Using seasonal seafood items sourced and jet-flown from the well-known Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo, Japan, the chefs maintain the highest quality and ensure authenticity using traditional-Edomae techniques such as aging, curing, and marinating.

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Two Stars

Sons & Daughters

With a nine-course tasting menu heavily reliant on fresh produce, Sons & Daughters is a must for any vegetarian visitors to San Francisco.

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One Star

Sorrel

You might not think that the best thing on the menu at a Cal-Italian restaurant would be a roast duck, but then you haven't been to Sorrel yet. Among many outstanding selections, this entree earns regular raves.

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One Star

SSAL

SSAL is a sophisticated restaurant serving a tasting menu of Korean-inspired cuisine that is seafood-forward.The interiors are minimal, and everyone gets a view of the open kitchen when they dine, ensuring that the food is the star of the show.

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One Star

State Bird Provisions

The first creation ofchefsStuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski, State Bird Provisions serves creative California cuisine that's delivered to your table via dim sum carts.

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New and Notable

Tiya

The Marina gets a welcome addition to its restaurant roster with Tiya, an Indian spot run by chef brothers Sujan and Pujan Sarkar. Adding California flair to Indian classics, Tiya offers diners a la carte and tasting menu options. Be sure to check out their co*cktail menu, too, on which every creation is named for a different San Francisco neighborhood.

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