Signature Dishes
By Sarah Herringer, Contributor
From indulgent cups of chocolate cream to salads made with imported Burmese tea leaves, check out the dishes that San Francisco’s top restaurants are known for.
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Zuni Cafe
1658 Market St, San Francisco, CA
This San Francisco institution has many specialties, but tied for the win are the Zuni burger and the roasted chicken for two--it’s worth the wait. -
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA
The infamous country loaf (made with locally milled flour and baked on a stone hearth) is available after 5pm Tuesday through Sunday. Always call ahead to reserve a loaf. -
Burma Superstar Restaurant
309 Clement St, San Francisco, CA
Despite the almost hour-long wait for a table, patrons continue to flock here for the popular tea leaf salad composed of leaves imported from Burma. -
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
The refreshing beef carpaccio with waffle chips and horseradish sauce is luckily offered on both the brunch and dinner menus. -
Boulette's Larder
1 Ferry Bldg Ste 48, San Francisco, CA
Although they are only offered on Sunday mornings, the hot sugar-dusted beignets are enough to drag any sleepyhead out of bed. -
aziza
5800 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA
Their delicious basteeya, a warm phyllo pie stuffed with braised chicken and dusted with powdered cinnamon sugar, is a strong contender for the best comfort dish around. -
Kokkari Estiatorio
200 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA
Before even looking at the menu, regulars place an order for the appetizer plate with several dips and a basket of warm, fluffy pita triangles. -
Slow Club
2501 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA
Much to chocoholics’ delight, the decadent chocolate pot du creme is one of the few constants on Slow Club's perpetually rotating seasonal menu. -
Slanted Door
1 Ferry Bldg, San Francisco, CA
The popular shaking beef is offered in a kit for home preparation, but it's always the best when cooked by the Slanted Door experts and enjoyed in-house. -
Perbacco
230 California St, San Francisco, CA
In-the-know diners indulge in the entree-sized portion of the handmade pansotti pasta delicately filled with creamy ricotta and dressed in warm walnut butter.
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NOPA
560 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
Locally sourced, Cal-Med cuisine and late-night hours make this lively "North of Panhandle" eatery the it-spot for restaurant industry insiders. -
Restaurant Gary Danko
800 N Point St, San Francisco, CA
Perfectly polished and incredibly delicious, the ultrasophisticated cuisine at this restaurant is worth the hype.
