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Best American Restaurants In San Francisco

San Francisco’s American food scene stands out as one of the best due to its commitment to culinary innovation, diverse cultural influences, and access to high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. The city’s culinary landscape reflects a blend of traditional American fare and a creative exploration of flavors and techniques. From iconic classics like clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls to modern interpretations of American comfort food, San Francisco’s chefs continuously push the boundaries, offering a culinary experience that celebrates both heritage and innovation.

Plow

4.5

Joel and Maxine treat Plow as an extension of their home where they often entertain friends and family.

American
1299 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 821-7569
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Wayfare Tavern

4.5

A timeless San Francisco tavern from Chef Tyler Florence.

American
558 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 772-9060
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Eat Americana

4.6

Comfort Americana food, dine outdoors at our Americana Garden.

American
3532 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 387-2893
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Firefly Restaurant

4.6

Our Chef, Haley Sausner, came to Firefly years ago as a humble line cook and has now grown into a culinary force to be reckoned with. The joy and dedication she brings to her craft has energized the entire restaurant. There is no one in the universe who cares more about whether you enjoy your meal at Firefly, including you, yourself.

American
4288 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 821-7652
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Miller’s Rest

4.5

Miller’s Rest is a neighborhood restaurant located right in the heart of San Francisco. Serving updated comfort food and craft cocktails, we invite you to pull up a chair and enjoy a friendly break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

American
1085 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-4232
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Rich Table

4.7

This is the culinary vision of Chefs Evan and Sarah Rich. With over three decades of combined experience in San Francisco and New York high-end restaurants, the team brings with them a wealth of talent, knowledge of quality foods and wine, and connections with the best farms and purveyors.

American
199 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 355-9085
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Blue Plate

4.6

Blue Plate serves American fare with a Mediterranean twist, using the best Northern California produce and local farms.

American
3218 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 282-6777
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Lazy Bear

4.8

Fine dining restaurant serving a unique tasting menu rooted in nostalgic flavors featuring foraged and cultivated produce.

American
3416 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 874-9921
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Boulevard

4.6

We have recently undergone an exciting refresh in our space. While preserving the artisanal mosaics, ironwork & hand blown glass intrinsic to Boulevard.

American
1 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 543-6084
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Plow

4.5
1299 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 821-7569
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Wayfare Tavern

4.5
558 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 772-9060
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Eat Americana

4.6
3532 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 387-2893
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Firefly Restaurant

4.6
4288 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 821-7652
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Miller’s Rest

4.5
1085 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 441-4232
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Rich Table

4.7
199 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 355-9085
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Blue Plate

4.6
3218 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 282-6777
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Lazy Bear

4.8
3416 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 874-9921
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Boulevard

4.6
1 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 543-6084
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Plow

1299 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107

Wayfare Tavern

558 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94111

Eat Americana

3532 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

Firefly Restaurant

4288 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Miller’s Rest

1085 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Rich Table

199 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Blue Plate

3218 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Lazy Bear

3416 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Boulevard

1 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105

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