The Petrel Picks

Where to eat in San Francisco

10 restaurants in San Francisco, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.

1. 1

   Atelier Crenn

   3 Michelin stars 2025

   French, American

   3127 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123

2. 2

   Benu

   3 Michelin stars 2025

   Seafood, American, Bars & drinks

   22 Hawthorne St, San Francisco, CA 94105

3. 3

   Californios

   3 Michelin stars 2025

   Mexican, American, Bars & drinks

   355 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

4. 4

   Quince

   3 Michelin stars 2025 · James Beard winner 2026

   Italian, French, American

   470 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

5. 5

   Acquerello

   2 Michelin stars 2025

   Italian, Bars & drinks

   1722 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94109

6. 6

   Birdsong

   2 Michelin stars 2025

   American

   1085 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103

7. 7

   Kiln

   2 Michelin stars 2025

   American

   149 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

8. 8

   Lazy Bear

   2 Michelin stars 2025

   American

   3416 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

9. 9

   Saison

   2 Michelin stars 2025

   American

   178 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107

10. 10

    Sons & Daughters

    2 Michelin stars 2025 · James Beard finalist 2026

    American

    2875 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed September 2026.