American Restaurants

Nestled in the heart of the Mission District is Range, an intimate bistro-inspired restaurant run by the husband and wife team Phil and Cameron West. Amid the profusion of hip, trendy bars and restaurants, Range stands out with its sophisticated industrial atmosphere and commitment to superior drinks and food. Imaginative cocktails feature components like agave, saffron, and pluots, making the most out of the restaurant’s resolution to use market fresh ingredients. The modest, contemporary menu changes frequently based on the availability of products making every visit an opportunity to experience another dimension of this dynamic duo’s culinary prowess.

Prospect is the more casual concept in SoMa from the team behind San Francisco's acclaimed Boulevard. Partners Nancy Oakes, Pam Mazzola, and Kathy King, together with Executive Chef Ravi Kapur, have created a lively, seasonal menu that pays tribute to contemporary American cuisine. Whether it's a cocktail and a bite at the bar, a casual meal at the communal table, or a relaxed dinner in the main dining room, guests can enjoy the full menu and exceptional service. The loft-like space is warmed by earth tones, natural fibers, and reclaimed wood creating an open, inviting environment to enjoy your meal.

Since 1916, The Buena Vista Café in Fisherman’s Warf has been a San Francisco landmark. In 1952, with aid from Pulitzer-Prize winning travel writer Stanton Delaplane, the then-owner of the Buena Vista perfected the recipe for their now legendary Irish Coffee. The drink is so popular, the Buena Vista serves up to 2,000 Irish Coffees a day. Should you choose to bypass the Café’s claim to fame, there is a full bar that features a long list of specialty drinks including the Akvavit w/ Beer Snit, the New Orleans Fizz, and the Nutty Irishman. The kitchen serves traditional American fare …

McCormick & Kuleto’s Seafood Restaurant is located in famed Ghirardelli Square, overlooking the San Francisco Bay and other prized attractions like Alcatraz Island, Angel Island, Aquatic Park, and the marina. They only offer the highest quality of seafood that changes accordingly to its supply and demand; the menu is printed twice daily to ensure it reflects what’s hot off the docks and hot in the kitchen. Guests can expect to indulge on local catches as well as seasonal specialties from the US and international waters. Complement your ‘surf’ with some ‘turf’ and enjoy a number of prime steak, chicken, and …

A San Francisco icon, Balboa Café is one of the oldest saloons in the city. Their bar and interior décor remain untouched since 1913, giving patrons a feel of how San Francisco was in the 1900’s. For lunch, brunch, and dinner, Balboa Café serves savory dishes like Pan-Roasted Petrale Sole or their Hoffman Farms Organic Half-Chicken. In addition, Balboa Café serves hand crafted house cocktails that are original and elegantly mixes tastes from different liquors and sweeteners.

San Francisco is known for having an excellent food scene where many are conscious of what exactly they put into their bodies and every step of how their food is prepared. So is the staff at Central Kitchen, just east of the Mission District. Focused on sustainability and sourcing food and ingredients locally, Chef Thomas McNaughton and his staff serve dinner seven days a week starting at 5:30 p.m. and change the menu regularly to showcase the seasons. Small appetizers like the Fried Sardines, Hen Rillettes and the Cucumber and Radish Salad highlight a wide range of edible options for …

Frances, located in the Castro district, serves up fresh French cuisine with a hint of California influence. A cozy interior filled with small wooden tables close together in a bistro-like style welcomes new and old guests alike. Frances uses only fresh ingredients and strives to support local farmers. Because of this, the menu is constantly changing. Diners can expect a menu in the a la carte style, however many options may be different from the week or even the day before. Some of the special dishes of this restaurant include the satisfying Applewood Smoked Bacon Beignets and the Red Snapper. …

In winter of 2009, Baker & Banker made its debut in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco on the corner of Octavia and Bush Street. Baker & Banker is a follower of the growing farm-to-table movement that has captivated the San Francisco dining scene. Virtually all of the ingredients found in Baker & Banker’s kitchen have been obtained from local producers. This restaurant is the manifestation of the owners’ dreams to provide their clientele with artisan-made, high quality food in a hospitable and warm atmosphere. For a quick breakfast, pay a visit to the adjacent bakery where you can …

Embracing the term “Local” and running with it, the folks at Gather excel in sourcing locally grown and raised ingredients for their menu that boasts it’s 50% vegetarian. Located in the David Brower center, the greenest building in the East Bay-- Gather possesses a casual yet elegant atmosphere to cater to just about anyone. The interior consists of mostly reclaimed materials from the surrounding area, accenting their open kitchen. Boasting an ever-changing seasonal menu, Gather offers everything from vegan “charcuterie” to a grilled half chicken. Open for brunch on the weekends and lunch and dinner nightly, Gather sources up good …

Postino of the East Bay is an Italian restaurant located in a picturesque and historic building covered in ivy vines. The interior features classic brick walls and high ceilings, filled with traditional wooden dining tables set up in different dining areas. These smaller dining rooms contribute to the feeling of intimacy when dining in this family-oriented restaurant. Guests can also take advantage of the patio that comes equipped with a fire pit that is ideal for nighttime or chillier days. This Italian restaurant is known for its pasta as well as its other entrée options, such as the Coda Di …

Ad Hoc, meaning “for this purpose” in Latin, originally started out as a temporary restaurant with the purpose of serving customers while the permanent restaurant was being built. With the positive feedback from the community, the owners decided to keep Ad Hoc just the way it was. Now the restaurant is serving up American cuisine in Yountville, California. The inventive dinner menu changes daily and usually consists of three courses. Loyal customers rave about many of their regular dishes, which include Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Barbecue. These dishes have become so revered by the public that Ad Hoc even offers …

Elegant, modern décor and ethnically inspired cuisine combine to create Redd of Napa Valley. The interior of this contemporary restaurant consists of a large dining room as well as one that is a bit more intimate. An outdoor patio allows guests to appreciate the seasons near some of Napa’s most picturesque vineyards. Some of the signature lunch and dinner dishes are Japanese inspired, such as the Sashimi of Hamachi on Sticky Rice, while others are more of a traditional American dish such as the Glazed Pork Belly. The brunch menu is equally diverse, with dishes such as the Huevos Rancheros …

If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, then why not start yours off with a delicious M'Omelette from Mama's on Washington Square? This family eatery and bakery has been satisfying the appetites of hungry San Franciscans for over 50 years, and a frequently evolving menu ensures that they'll return as long as the Mama's doors are open. Mama's on Washington Square is known around the neighborhood for its delicious omelets, but also serves up a diverse selection of fresh breakfast favorites from around the world. Stop in to sample the Eggs Florentine, Banana Pancakes, a flavorful low-fat …

Most pubs in San Francisco offer finger foods to entice customers into purchasing more alcoholic beverages. At the Rogue Public House in North Beach, it's hard to tell what brings in more guests: the beer or the food. In addition to a full selection of the popular Rogue brand of beers, this modern pub has a full menu of extravagant and mouth-watering dishes that go above and beyond ordinary pub food. While customers can expect to find familiar bar food like hamburgers and chicken wings, Rogue Public House adds gourmet touches to all of their dishes, and a few even …

Time to indulge in a massive arrangement of burger options that come in all different sizes. Pearl's Deluxe Burgers on Post Street serves up handcraft burgers, diner sides, and shakes. Their burgers could be dressed up in all sorts of ways like the Bula Burger—spicy pineapple teriyako sauce with bacon, mayo and Swiss cheese or the Prized Pearl—juicy bacon and sauteed onions topped with Blue Cheese. Guest can also order mini-sized burgers that are half the size of their originals but still packs the same punchy flavors. Pearl's Deluxe Burgers is the epicenter for all burger lovers in SF.

Put on your weekend best and your dancing shoes for a night out at Esta Noche, a Dance Club in the Mission District. Esta Noche's House DJ plays the latest Latino pop music that makes your magically move your legs to each heart throbbing beat on the dance floor. A spacious indoor environment, Esta Noche encourages guest to bust a move and enjoy one of their cheap cocktails and beers. On some nights, Esta Noche holds the entertaining drag shows to let out your inner diva. Head down to Esta Noche and dance the night away with entertainment and cheap …

At the Good Eats Cafe, diners can delve into traditional hearty breakfast and lunch selection. Choices range from Breakfast Burritos to amazing hot sandwiches such as Hot Pastrami & Swiss and BLT Apple Wood Sandwich. For a light lunch goers, try one of Good Eats wraps or salads. Their chefs only use the freshest ingredients to create their delicious entrees. Relax in their quaint indoor dining area or take your food to-go. In addition, Good Eats Cafe offers delivery service for many of the districts in Downtown SF.

A fruit smoothie is the perfect pick-me-up while strolling through the streets of downtown San Francisco. The Jamba Juice on New Montgomery Street in the South of Market (SoMa) district is a great stop for a smoothie and a snack. This juice bar, which began only serving smoothies, has expanded over the years to offering small bites, tasty flatbreads, cold-cut sandwiches, and hot breakfast wraps. Jamba Juice offers one free boost to their customers. These boost additions contain different combinations of vitamins and nutrients to help revitalize the body. With an added energy or immunity boost, patrons of SoMa’s Jamba …

Since 1983, Lee’s Deli has made it a point to offer a variety of wholesome, fresh-to-order entrees at a low price to San Franciscans looking to satiate their hunger. Breakfast offerings include bagels and pastries with a choice of spread, and breakfast sandwiches with different types of protein. In addition, Lee’s Deli offers the Breakfast Buffet featuring standards such as oatmeal, scrambled eggs, hash browns, and breakfast meats priced per pound. Sandwiches range from more than twenty standard cold cut and salad sandwiches to a half-dozen Hot Sandwiches. Lee’s also serves burgers, hot dogs and wraps. There is a featured …

Fresh and hot out of the oven, Pizza Zone & Grill offers patrons delicious pizza creations, sandwiches, burgers, philly's, and other tasty food options that makes stomaches growl. For patrons that are roaming the streets at late night hours, Pizza Zone & Grill is open and providing guests a pit stop location to fill up on a late night meal before hitting the hay. Pizza Zone & Grill also offer delivery service for districts all around its location, allowing patrons to eat at the comfort of their own home.