Best Lunch Spots in San Francisco
San Francisco is one of the most diverse cities in the world, and because of that, it boasts a wide array of restaurants serving delicious meals from different cultures. For your next outing with the girls, here are some of the best lunch spots in San Francisco. I guarantee you that these restaurants will make it on your ‘favorite restaurant’ list and it won’t be long until you book your next reservation.
With this list you’ll be able to ditch the crowds and ditch the boring. If it’s a photo-worthy brunch you’re craving or a stylish, aesthetic spot to catch up with friends, this list has you covered. Get ready to fuel your day (as well as take some cute pics) at some of the hottest lunch spots in SF.
The Tailor’s Son: San Francisco’s Best Italian Lunch Spot
Fillmore St. is where all the cool girls flock to on a sunny afternoon, and The Tailor’s Son is where you’ll see a group of them.
The Tailor’s Son offers a perfect blend of Northern Italian cuisine with a San Francisco twist, making it the go to lunch spot. With its chic ambiance paying homage to a Milanese tailor’s legacy, the restaurant crafts a captivating dining experience, as rich as its vegetable-forward dishes that celebrate locally-sourced ingredients.
Its menu, reflecting the sweet nostalgia of Italy, is complemented by carefully curated organic wines and inventive cocktails, making every meal an indulgent experience. Here, embracing “La Dolce Far Niente,” The Tailor’s Son provides a stylish spot from a whole day of shopping, where the cool crowd lingers over artisanal pastas, basks in the bespoke-like setting, and savors the moments that define the art of a leisurely lunch.
San Francisco’s Trendy Seafood Spot: Little Shucker
Not only is the Little Shucker a great date night spot, it is the perfect place for a lunch outing with the gals. This seafood restaurant in Pacific Heights has amazing lighting, ensuring that your photos with the girls and of the food will pop with vibrant colors and look mouthwateringly delicious on your Instagram feed.
Definitely plan to come here on a sunny day, because the restaurant has a beautiful warm glow to it that instantly radiates good vibes all day long. The Little Shucker has such a chic, intimate atmosphere to it and is perfect for your afternoon catch up. You can’t go wrong with anything you order from their menu. Some faves include: the oysters (of course), baked oysters (garlic butter and miso butter are a fave), trout salad, and any one of their spritzers.
A Taste of the Caucasus: Georgian Cuisine at Cheese Boat
If it’s rainy and gloomy out and you’re craving some seriously good comfort food, then Georgian Cheese Boat in North Beach is your new go-to. From their blueberry glazed quails, to giant beef dumplings, and of course their cheese boat, you really cannot go wrong with this sanctuary. Sink into a cozy booth, savor the rich flavors, and let the deliciousness chase away the grey skies. With its pink walls, cozy shabby chic decor, and warm, decadent meals, this restaurant is just an invitation to indulge in deep conversations with the girls over a glass of Georgian wine.
If you want some aesthetic photos, opt for the table by the window and have your girlfriend take photos of you from the outside with a glass of red for a super chic “girl next door” photo vibe.
