Shanghai Garden is a very good Shanghainese restaurant in Cupertino.

Wood Tavern is an upscale American restaurant that serves an incredible pan-fried chicken.

Zuni Cafe in Civic Center is an SF classic that still deserves your attention.

Hina Yakitori in NoPa does an incredible omakase-style menu almost entirely of chicken.

Niku Steakhouse in the Design District is one of the best - and most expensive - steakhouses in SF.

Quintessa in St. Helena will convince you that great wine is worth spending money on.

Between the beautiful space and interesting twists on Chinese dishes, Mister Jiu’s in Chinatown is one of the most unmissable restaurants in SF.

The Shota is one of the more expensive omakase spots in the city, but it’s absolutely worth the high price of admission.

Thanh Long is a Vietnamese restaurant in the Sunset with some of the best Dungeness crab in the city.

Rich Table is a restaurant in Hayes Valley that, no matter how many times you go, will always surprise you in the best way possible.

Liholiho Yacht Club in the Tenderloin is where you should go for a blowout meal with a group.

Saison is a tasting menu restaurant in SoMa worth saving for a very special occasion.

You’ll want to book a table in advance for the dim sum-style small plates at State Bird Provisions in the Fillmore.

House of Prime Rib in Nob Hill is where to go when you want a lot of meat and large bottles of wine.

Chapeau! is your best bet for classic French food in the Richmond.

If you're in the Richmond and want hot pot, Grand Hot Pot Lounge is one of the best.