San Francisco is home to the Bay Bridge, the San Francisco Giants, the Golden State Warriors, and the finest food in America. It's also home to some of the most expensive restaurants.
If you're considering a date night, consider the most expensive restaurants offering the finest food. They may not be cheap, but it's for a reason. These restaurants have the highest ratings, source their ingredients worldwide, and create the most lavishing dishes one could ask for. Some of these restaurants also have thousands of wines and amazing scenic views.
- 4-serving meals starting at $3.77 per serving (up to 25% cheaper than HelloFresh).
- Incredible variety with 10+ weekly meal options, delivered directly to you.
- Easy to prepare meals ready in 30-minutes or less.
This guide explores everything you need about SF's six most expensive restaurants. We look at what makes them so expensive, what's special on their menu, and what kind of food they offer, especially around the different seasons.
Hashiri
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Located in the Mint Plaza, Hashiri is a Japanese restaurant focusing on seasonal ingredients to give the food a more robust flavor. It also uses a kaiseki style to make the food.
One of the most unique things about this restaurant that makes it a commodity to dine at is that it privately imports fish from Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market. Some of the drinks are rare sake and Japanese whiskey.
To eat at this restaurant is roughly $250 per person. While it's one of the most expensive in San Francisco, it's hard to get anything better when it comes to the quality of food and the experience of dining at this restaurant.
Saison
If you're looking for a prestigious restaurant, look no further than Saison. It's garnered many awards and is one of the most expensive places to eat in San Francisco.
Part of that prestigious reputation is now revealing the prices on the website. The restaurant wants to enhance the dining experience without caring about the price. However, there are rumors that the price is nearly $400 per person.
You'll find different items on the menu based on the season. Some of the food you'll find is Sea urchin toast, caviar, and other unique food. An endless array of unique and creative foods make this restaurant a favorite.
Atelier Crenn
Atelier Crenn has a worldwide reputation for serving the best and priciest food. They serve seasonal food to give you the freshest ingredients available.
This restaurant is the perfect spot for a date with its romantic ambiance. Dining at this fine restaurant costs about $315 per person, with wine pairings around $175.
Coi
If you're looking for seafood in San Francisco, look no further than Coi. It offers the highest quality seafood, trout, salmon, caviar, and more.
However, you'll also pay a steep price for the highest quality seafood. It ranges from around $225 per meal. It's one of the most prestigious places to take a date, especially if you're looking for the best seafood in San Francisco.
- 4-serving meals starting at $3.77 per serving (up to 25% cheaper than HelloFresh).
- Incredible variety with 10+ weekly meal options, delivered directly to you.
- Easy to prepare meals ready in 30-minutes or less.
Gary Danko
While not as expensive as other restaurants, Gary Danko is still one of the most expensive. They offer three-course meals that range between $85 and $100 per person.
They have an assortment of food between the appetizers, main course, and desserts. They also have a corking policy of $100 per bottle of wine. If you explore their menu, you'll see a selection of glazed oysters, seared filet, salmon, farmhouse cheeses, and baked chocolate soufflé. This is one of the best places to take a date, especially if you love cheese.
Anomaly SF
The final most expensive place to dine in San Francisco is Anomaly SF. It's about $121 per person. However, while the price is high, you also get an eleven-course menu.
They offer filet, carrot soup, caviar french toast, zucchini corn soup, and much more. Chef Mike Lanham is one of the best in creating unique designs with gels and foams around the food.
Don't Forget Your Reservation!
San Francisco has endless restaurants where you can dine with friends and family or for a special date. However, choosing a fancier restaurant also comes with a steep price tag. Looking at the most expensive restaurants in San Francisco shows you why they aren't cheap. The restaurants on this list offer seasonal food with the freshest ingredients. They also hold some of the finest wine and tastiest desserts.
Trying these restaurants can give you an idea of what you enjoy the most. However, if you want to try any of these restaurants, you'll need to make a reservation sooner rather than later because it can take weeks or longer to book a date at any of these fine restaurants.
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