Best American Restaurants in SoMa (94103)
4 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Essential Picks
#1
Birdsong
9.0
Two-Michelin-star fine dining built around live fire, heritage ingredients, and meticulous technique. Locals book it for celebratory tasting menus where aged duck and pristine seafood are treated with reverence.
Must-Try Dishes:
Aged duck service, Lacquered quail with Parker House rolls, Sea urchin cream puff
What makes it special: Whole-animal, fire-driven tasting menu with meticulous aging and craft.
Notable Picks
8.7
An intimate, themed tasting menu where courses change with each immersive concept. Expect playful technique and storytelling—think refined bites that span from whimsical canapés to polished, dessert-forward finales.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quail Egg with Black Trumpet Purée, Mushroom ‘Fairy Ring’ Gnudi, Enoki Tempura in Smoked Dashi
What makes it special: Seasonally themed, story-driven tasting menus with theatrical polish.
#3
Mariposas
8.0
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Business Lunch Power Players
Girls Night Out Approved
Happy Hour Hotspots
Peruvian kitchen in the heart of Yerba Buena serving rotisserie chicken, ceviche, and wok-kissed staples. It’s a practical downtown choice for hearty plates, cocktails, and shareable classics.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pollo a la Brasa, Lomo Saltado, Ceviche Clásico
What makes it special: Downtown Peruvian staples with rotisserie and ceviche focus.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Presidential-themed cocktail lounge with a menu of elevated bar bites—sliders, flatbreads, and fryer favorites—built for groups and after-work hangs. Expect lively energy, strong drinks, and quick service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried Chicken Sliders, Truffle Fries, Beignets
What makes it special: History-themed cocktails with substantial, crowd-pleasing bar bites.