The Petrel Picks

Where to eat in San Francisco

20 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

11. 11

    Pacific Cocktail Haven

    James Beard winner 2026

    Bars & drinks

    550 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108

12. 12

    7 Adams

    1 Michelin star 2025

    American, Bars & drinks

    1963 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115

13. 13

    Angler

    1 Michelin star 2025

    Seafood, Steakhouse

    132 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105

14. 14

    Hilda and Jesse

    1 Michelin star 2025

    American, Bars & drinks

    701 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133

15. 15

    Kin Khao

    1 Michelin star 2025

    Thai

    55 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, CA 94102

16. 16

    Mister Jiu's

    1 Michelin star 2025 · James Beard winner 2022

    Chinese

    28 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108

17. 17

    Restaurant Naides

    1 Michelin star 2025

    American, Asian fusion

    708 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108

18. 18

    Nari

    1 Michelin star 2025

    Thai, Bars & drinks

    1625 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115

19. 19

    Niku Steakhouse

    1 Michelin star 2025

    Japanese, Steakhouse

    61 Division St, San Francisco, CA 94103

20. 20

    Nisei

    1 Michelin star 2025

    Japanese

    2316 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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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.