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The Best Special Occasion Restaurants In SF
When you want to celebrate—and feel like the most important person in the room—here’s where to go.
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Where To Dress Up And Not Feel Stupid
15 SF restaurants where you won’t feel awkwardly out of place in nice clothes.
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9 Restaurants To Go To When You’re Not Paying
For nights when you have absolutely no intention of reaching for your wallet.
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Where To Go When You Don’t Want To Make A Big Deal About Your Birthday, But You Actually Kinda Do
9 places perfect for that party you claimed you didn’t want to have.
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Funky Elephant
Funky Elephant in the Mission feels like the world's best party—and this party is full of spicy Thai comfort food.
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Silver Cloud
Silver Cloud is a bar in the Marina where it doesn’t matter how good you are at karaoke, it’s still going to be fun.
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The Best Special Occasion Restaurants In SF
When you want to celebrate—and feel like the most important person in the room—here’s where to go.
Review
Leopold's
Leopold’s is a German-Austrian beer hall with solid food, tons of beer in a boot, and party cabin vibes.
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Chez Panisse Café
You want the Chez Panisse farm-to-table experience, without shelling out $175 per person? The upstairs cafe is the answer.
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Farmhouse Kitchen
Farmhouse Kitchen is a lively and fun Thai place in the Mission that feels like a party.
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9 Restaurants To Go To When You’re Not Paying
For nights when you have absolutely no intention of reaching for your wallet.
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Harborview Restaurant And Bar
Come to Harborview on the Embarcadero to fill up on solid dim sum and enjoy the waterfront views.
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Fiery Hot Pot And Grill
For options-heavy hot pot and barbecue, Fiery Hot Pot and Grill in the Sunset is a fun choice.
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State Bird Provisions
We could eat at State Bird Provisions five nights in a row and never get bored—that’s because the Fillmore spot makes the most creative small plates in the city.
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K-Elements BBQ
For all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ in an easygoing space, head to K-Elements in the Richmond.
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My Tofu House
My Tofu House is a Korean spot in the Richmond serving comforting tofu soups and barbecue.
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Liholiho Yacht Club
Liholiho Yacht Club in Lower Nob Hill is a celebration restaurant filled with punchy, creative dishes that are in their own class.
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The Progress
The Progress is the younger sibling of State Bird Provisions that stands on its own with confidence.
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PPQ Dungeness Island
PPQ Dungeness Island is a Vietnamese seafood spot in the Richmond with excellent whole roasted crabs and garlic noodles.
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Where To Dress Up And Not Feel Stupid
15 SF restaurants where you won’t feel awkwardly out of place in nice clothes.
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Wilfred’s Lounge
Wilfred’s Lounge in Napa is a "modern tiki bar" with strong cocktails and spam sliders.