Tapas Restaurants in San Francisco, CA

“We appreciated the concept of using the dim sum style roving carts. The service was very efficient, helpful and personable. The ambiance and vibe was very lively and fun, but the noise level was high so, for some elders, it made conversation difficult. The variety of dishes were creative and fun to try. Since this was our first time at the restaurant, our picks from the roving carts were sort of pot luck so some dishes we loved and others, not so much. I think it would take another visit or two to figure out what to say "yes" to and what to say "no thank you" to, for our tastes.“

“I have been twice and so far everything has been delicious. I need to go back a few more times to try everything on the menu. Don't forget to save room for dessert. The cocktails are fantastic.“

“Both bartenders in Friday night were extremely excellent. Matt was great with patron interactions and I unfortunately forget the name of the other bartender on shift, but he made an excellent drink reccomendation that was an instant favourite.“

“I've been coming to Canela for years and it never disappoints. I've been with just one or two friends, and have been here in larger groups when celebrating a birthday or other occasion. The staff is always engaging and the service superb. I often go for some favorites, such as the chicken croquettes, but also try new dishes as well. I don't think I've ever had anything that wasn't flavorful. We got pretty stuffed on this last visit and sadly had to skip dessert. I recommend that everyone who goes here tries to save some room. They have wonderful desserts and their churros are a must!“

“The food was delicious. I’ll go back for the birria tacos!“

“Shockingly delicious food. Like, the best food I've eaten at a place that still feels very much like a bar. Good drinks, comfortable seating. It's a great place to hang out with others. I recently had the roasted cabbage salad and it was outstanding.“

“Excellent cocktails that everyone enjoyed.“

“Made a reservation for a large group of 8 a week in advance and was easily able to find time slots. Highly recommend that you split the table amongst parties of 3-4 if you have a large group because the plates are definitely small and not large enough for more than 4+ people. But because the plates were small, we were able to try a bunch of different dishes which is always fun. We ordered: * Tomato Kimchi - 7/10: nothing to special for me, was a little too much on the acidic side * Mulhwe Noodle - 9/10: I wish I had a full size portion of this, was absolutely delicious as it was a beautiful combination of raw fish and noodles * Uni Scallop Toast - 7/10: I do think this was good, but it's pricey ($29) * Jjimdak bao - 7/10: Little bao with chicken, but wasn't mindblowing * Soy-Glazed Potato - 9/10: great little addition with a creamy delicious sauce * Rice Cakes & Chorizo - 10/10: I'm not usually a fan of rice cakes but this kind of reminded me of pizza, the crust was crispy and chorizo super delicious * Miso Marinaded Pork - 9/10: can't go wrong with a pork dish, goes well with rice * Galbi Ribeye - 10/10: juicy and flavorful; recommend you get with the lettuce wraps * Radish Kimchi Fried Rice - 7/10: portion size was soooo small, was good but nothing unique * Chocolate Cake - 8/10: can't go wrong with chocolate cake * Banana Milk Ice Cream - 9/10: deep banana flavor that paired well with the chocolate cake Overall, great food, service, and vibes makes this an easy recommendation for me.“

“Small wine bar in the heart of Russian Hill. Perfect spot for 2-3 people, since most of the seating is bar seating or communal tables. All the servers are knowledgeable about the wine selection and always have great recommendations. I love their orange wines and all the food is amazing. They make beautiful cheese plates and pair the cheeses perfectly with jams and honey. If you can't decide what cheeses to order, tell them what you like/dislike and they will curate the perfect board for you!“

“Just had a phenomenal meal with a large group to celebrate a great friend. The food was incredible - we seriously had almost every item on the menu. Everything was delicious but my top three were the Lechon Paella, the Tomate, and the Chuleton; it was difficult to not eat second and third helpings of each of those, but I knew we had several more tasty dishes to come. The service was fantastic; my sangria and water glasses were full at all times and we never had a moment without something yummy on the table in front of us. We had quite a bit left over and everything was boxed a labeled for us so we could take home more of what we loved. I highly recommend Bellota if you have a special occasion or if you just want to have a fantastic dining experience.“

“Fabulous food! Enjoyed the atmosphere and our waiter was quick and courteous.“

“Welcome to heaven on earth. SF local and either best resturant I've ever been at or tied for first with Han Il Kwan II. Ridiculous quality and exceptional taste. Highly reccomend.“

“The salmon was unreal. Got it on my avacado toast. Will for SURE be going back just for the salmon. Everyone absolutely loved their food. My boyfriend said it was the best BLT he ever had. The owner was super friendly and helpful! I think the tumeric latte was too adventurous for me but otherwise the regular cappuccino was good“

“Very good food, wine and ambiance“

“The food is artisan caliber, the atmosphere is welcoming and intimate, and our family GOTO!! ❤❤❤❤❤“

“We had a company party here and it was fantastic! The food is great and the staff made it super easy and fun. This is a great place for date nights, dinner with friends and parties. I can't wait to go back soon!Vegetarian options: Great vegetarian options here. The patatas bravas are really good and if you eat cheese, the cheese plate is delicious.“

“Fenikusu is one of favorite sushi restaurants. If you like Ju-Ni, The Shota, Wako, Hinata, you'll enjoy Fenikusu but in a different great way. The quality is terrific and at a neighborhood friendly price point. Please note that Fenikusu is about sushi so expect great, delicious Otoro and no California rolls. Lastly, it's a super date night spot!“

“I worked with the Barcha events team to coordinate a large team dinner. Our group size kept growing and they were friendly and accommodating! The food was absolutely amazing and the service was friendly and quick. Thank you to Constantine, Dash, and the entire team for a fantastic experience! I will definitely be dining at Barcha again next time I'm in town!“

“Great place to relax and enjoy great food and service in Haight- Ashbury! Very welcoming -“

“I can’t believe I never reviewed this restaurant. We eat here regularly at the restaurant and for takeout. The food is delicious for adults and for children. My son really loves the salmon teriyaki and the veggie sushi; I love their unique appetizers / tapas and their sushi. Reliable and one of the best restaurants in Castro and Noe.Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly“

“It was my first time eating at Piroo and this food place is awesome! I was looking for a place to eat at after a long day at work and going to the gym and was able to find this spot on yelp. Overall, the food that I ordered was really good and the customer service was great! I will definitely come back to try out the pork momo and tacos next time!“

“Great food and service ! Love the ambience and variety offerings“

“Amazing. Even one of our waiter was amazing. They forgot my sardines and they gave me mussels. Both were AMAZING. Drinks were amazing AND the staff were amazing as well. I dont usually leave reviews unless it is worth my time. Definitely a place to go“

“The food here was amazing! Highly recommend. We came in for a late seating so it wasn’t overly busy.The maki rolls were very unique and extremely delicious. Get the bluefin tuna sashimi, this is the best dish I’ve had at any sushi restaurant.“

“Fun charming, local wine bar“

“Great experience!great food! family oriented.. takes you back to your roots. We had a huge group. we all tried something different, and we shared everything. it was all delicious. for dessert we had the churros with the Mexican melted chocolate ...delicious!!!!“

“Such a cute and buzzy place! Amazing music, amazing views, and really good drinks. Service was attentive, the hostesses were actually spectacular and really set the tone of the evening. Food is not good at all, but honestly can't go wrong with a great cocktail spot with such wonderful decor and views, so still worth the visit. Definitely will be back!One potentially pompous note, but it really ground my gears, is that they have a drink on the menu called the 'Cable Car Redux'. When I said redux, as it is correctly pronounced, the waitress corrected me to say "re-doo" as she said it was the "french way". This is not true, my family and I are all from France and thought it was funny. It is a latin word, not of french origin, and even read aloud in French would have the "x" (although outside of science/IT this word does not exist in french, it would be translated to our equivalent). Just a cringey experience but again not a big deal, just was a nails on the chalkboard moment. As long as they don't say cog-nac instead of cognac we will be ok. :)“

“Great place to relax and enjoy great food and service in Haight- Ashbury! Very welcoming -“

“The veggie miso ramen has changed recipes and is not the same to the previous ownership. Devastated that I didn’t know the last time I had it would have been my last forever. I hope the new ownership does well here. But my search for my go to ramen spot sadly is beginning after tonight’s meal.Broth wasn’t hot enough. The entire dish tasted over salted. Positives: the new set up felt refreshing. The service was polite and welcoming.“

“We love this place. We come here almost every weekend! It’s busy and inside is a bit packedSo we order and enjoy people watching and sitting outside at one of the many tables. The service is so quick for how many people they have ordering and the owner is always there helping with a ‘we got this’ vibe. Our fave coffee shop“

“A unique brunch spot. I had the pandan waffle and fried chicken which was tasty. The waffle was cold and a wee bit soggy but good flavour. Someone else had the bo luc lac and the beef was super duper tender and juicy but also very sweet. The shrimp Benedict was quite good and the chicken sammie was good but the star of that was the French fries they were spectacular. The service was friendly and good. There's no atmosphere but still a place I'll go back to.“

“Lovely atmosphere and service from the hostess to our servers. Menu is unique yet simple. Great for vegetarians looking for finer menu. Every bite was flavorful and delicious!“

“Amazing, the nicest people fells like family in here“

“I decided to check them out because they are pretty well-rated on Yelp. When I arrived, I ordered the spinach and cheese gozleme which is a type of flatbread, and according to their menu which is on some screens that rotate the images periodically, it's one of their more popular items. They have a couple other vegetarian gozleme options as well as selling falafel wraps and plates. They also have a pretty reasonably priced combo deal you can get which includes a main dish, a drink, and one of two appetizer options. I really liked it a lot, it came with not only the gozleme itself but also a yogurt-based sauce and some salad including lettuce, carrots, red/purple cabbage. I thought the salad was just alright. The gozleme had cheese that is strong and pungent in a good way and was overall quite flavorful and juicy. The sauce is also pretty good, it makes for a nice "cool" and refreshing flavor if you combine it with the gozleme. Overall, I'd say the food is reasonably priced and I would be down to eat here again.“

“OPTIMAL! Following the other reviews we arrived at this small Japanese restaurant, almost invisible from the street. Excellent and well-groomed food. Very kind staff, very helpful both in advice and in customizing orders! A little dark but welcoming place!“

“Best damn brewery in SF. This place had a cozy neighborhood feel while being friendly and welcoming to guests from all over. The brewer has decades of experience and has pioneered a true onsite microbrewery atmosphere with a dynamic tap list and simple yet tasty food menu. Perfect for after work drinks or grabbing a 4 pack of freshly made cans to go!“

“Thank you, Le Petit Paris 75, for welcoming the Richard Crook trio to your delightful club. Always a friendly atmosphere, amazing cocktails, and awesome music line ups!“

“Aura is a hidden gem. There is something for everyone there. There is karaoke night, a pool table and lots of TVs for the sports fans. It is located in Dogpatch with plenty of places to eat in the neighborhood or hang out if you are feeling like bar hopping. But I would recommend eating there if the kitchen is open and definitely getting the wings and Wagyu burger.... the sides are also yummy. The bartender and staff are really nice. The restrooms were clean, there were plenty of places to sit, and the furniture was comfy.“

“Love Asiento! What a great neighborhood hang. They’ve got live music on Thursdays for free, multiple bands all night! Food is great, price is reasonable, and I love their cocktails. The best part is the staff though - so friendly and welcoming and sweet to my dog :))“

“Excellent food and service“

“Great food and service ! And nice location too“

“My fiance and I visit this restaurant before a recent concert located at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. We ordered drinks and pizza. Both were reasonably priced and were generous serving sizes. The setting was similar to a lounge/speakeasy vibe. It was a beautiful restaurant where we were able to get seated quickly in the early afternoon. During our visit we noticed it getting busier as time went on. If you plan on visiting during dinner hours we suggest that you make a reservation. The quality food, attentive service, and beautiful spacious setting was memorable. We will be visiting this restaurant whenever we are in the area.“

“Great food. I’ve been coming here for years and it’s still one of my favorite tapas places in San Francisco“

“?full stars for an amazing happy hour experience?I cant believe this spot has open tables when we came in at 530 to catch their happy hour.Everything was absolutely delicious, my favorite was the crab sunomono and the wagyu skewer. The pork kimchi and gyozas were also very tasty.The dishes that I thought were good but nothing to write home about were the fried chicken skin and agedashi tofu.Service was spectacular and the music and overall vibe was great. 10/10 will come again!For 3 people we paid $188 with tip, which included 2 cocktails.Vegetarian options: There are some veggie dishes on the menu, nuts it's predominantly meat based.“

“The view is amazing! Love the history ❤️“

“I love this place. Their Fresca and fruit cups are amazing. I walk there once a week just for those two things. The service is spantacular. Everyone in there is nice, helpful links, and friendly.The ambiance could use a little help but is worth the trip to the pier.“

“Bought take out on a Friday night. Ordered many different Maki and Speciality rolls. The fish was fresh and the sushi rolls neatly prepared. Portions on fish were very generous. Price for sushi was average to similar places.I'm very happy to see another good sushi place take over K's Kitchen. We will be order from Yume again.“

“What a gem of a neighborhood restaurant.After several attempts to eat here,I finally went when they were open and was delighted at the not too busy, somewhat quiet vibe.If you get a house special roll, make sure it's the Bobby G Roll! I love soft shell crab, so if that sounds tasty, this is for you. There are two different yummy sauces that come with it, and the presentation is nice. The sauce can be overkill, so wipe at your own discretion.Sashimi is cut a bit on the smaller side but still tasted fresh and good. I like that they had a 5 PC nigiri sampler. It came with salmon belly, and the chef even brought it out himself, which was a nice touch.I like the convenience of ordering as you please on screen using a combo of bullet train and human assisted robot delivery methods. Staff is kind and sincere, and I didn't feel rushed. This place has a homey vibe, and with that, $11.99/pp AYCD is a great option for a date, quick meal, or fun small group of 4.Check this place out. I'll definitely be back to try other things as the menu isn't deep, but from what I tried, they prepare what they offer well.“

“Magical bar located in the legendary Westin St. Francis in the heart of Union Square, San Francisco. I stopped by prior to attending a gala in the city for a quick drink to get the buzz going. I ordered an Aperol Spritz with a "splash" of vodka (no preference on type). I sat at the bar and enjoyed the drink while it was getting crowded around 6:30pm. The bartender was great and I chilled for about an hour prior to going back to my hotel and ordering my taxi. I felt as if I was transported to New York City, NY but I was in San Francisco, CA. It was a great experience and I would recommend this bar to anyone staying at the Westin St. Francis- be sure to add it to your itinerary.“

“Today was my first time coming here and I really enjoyed the experience. I had the stuffed eggplant for lunch and it comes with rice and side salad. For those of you looking for healthy options, this is the place. I'm definitely coming here again.“