Best Upscale spots in San Francisco

11 vibe-matched restaurants and bars in San Francisco, with real-time table availability.

1. Cotogna

   Italian · San Francisco

   An Italian restaurant in San Francisco, it blends cozy, upscale elements with casual service to create a warm environment for refined but approachable Italian dining.

2. John's Grill Live Jazz

   Steak · San Francisco

   John's Grill Live Jazz pairs steak-focused dining with a blend of casual, outdoor, romantic, and upscale touches in San Francisco, often accompanied by live music.

3. Kabuto Restaurant

   Japanese · San Francisco

   A Japanese restaurant in San Francisco blending casual comfort with touches of upscale, romantic appeal and outdoor seating for more intimate evenings.

4. Maison Nico

   French · San Francisco

   French poise meets San Francisco calm in a refined, cozy room where attentive craft turns unhurried catch-ups and quiet celebrations into considered evenings.

5. Pabu

   Japanese · San Francisco

   Polished yet lively Japanese spot in San Francisco that balances upscale energy with casual comfort, offering outdoor seating and a see-and-be-seen tempo suited to special nights or stylish weeknights.

6. Rich Table

   Italian · San Francisco

   A modern, Italian-leaning San Francisco date-night spot that balances trendy, upscale buzz with intimacy, offering a confident room and relaxed energy suited to both special nights and spontaneous splurges.

7. Shoji

   Fine Dining · San Francisco

   A romantic, upscale fine-dining room that creates a ceremonial yet unstuffed tempo, ideal for splurge nights that remain intimate despite a lively current.

8. State Bird Provisions

   American · Fillmore · San Francisco

   Playful, dim-sum-style tasting of California small plates.

9. Tosca Cafe

   Italian · North Beach · San Francisco

   Historic North Beach bar and Italian kitchen with old-world charm.

10. Yank Sing

    Chinese · San Francisco

    Yank Sing offers Chinese dining in San Francisco that balances casual comfort with an upscale touch, suited for both everyday meals and special occasions.

11. Zuni Cafe

    Mediterranean · Hayes Valley · San Francisco

    San Francisco institution known for its wood-fired roast chicken and oysters.