Top 15 Affordable Restaurants in San Francisco, CA

Katerina Zorko This was an amazing place to get dinner! The gnocchi was to die for! Best gnocchi I have ever had! We also had the uni pasta, the calamari, the lamb, and some gelato and ricotta for dessert. After the gnocchi, my favorite was the calamari and from the gelato I loved the goat cheese and fig flavor. The team was also so so sweet, from the host to our amazing server Vadim, who had such great energy, to even the owner who came out to ask us about our dining experience. We had such a great time here with such friendly, warm service. Definitely recommend having dinner here. One of my favorite Italian restaurants now. We will definitely be back. Thanks to Vadim and the team!

nikita patel Waited 2 hours to get seated and it was so worth it. Most incredible slices of meat we’ve ever had. The ‘menu was very straight forward and we loved the ambiance of the restaurant. We got the strawberry shortcake for dessert too. 10/10 perfect place for a special occasion

Andrew Wolpa Had a fantastic meal here. Lumpia were honed in, bright and tasty with the seasonal fruit and apricot katsup. I like the way they refined the presentation from my previous visit a couple years prior by assembling each with its accoutrements. The skewers had the perfect amount of flavor from being grilled over charcoal: lightly smokey but still balanced with the flavors of the marinade and the picked toppings. The chicken liver mousse was such a dreamy luxury; the mini pandesal that it came with were so impossibly light and airy, warm, and soft. The squid with the homemade noodle tasted fresh and perfectly cooked and the cashew sauce was super savoury. The crispy pata had a refined texture that came from a careful, thoughtful cooking: soft moist meat beneath super crispy skin. The seasonal fruits in the halo halo were a nice way of elevating something I’m used to being one dimensional and sweet into something balanced and full of flavors. We tried four cocktails and they were all exciting and balanced. The service was super friendly and warm from everyone who touched our table. I also really like the atmosphere here: it’s quite comfortable I feel really relaxed eating here. Everything we ordered I look forward to ordering again and would wholeheartedly recommend. We of course went a bit overboard with ordering because we were excited but you could easily order half as much and still leave with a full belly and exciting experience. While you shouldn’t go in expecting it to taste like Filipino home cooking, you will definitely taste the Filipino roots with great quality seasonal ingredients that add oomph and fine dining level execution. P.S. I’ve eaten here for breakfast a few times there breakfast is also super highly recommended

Katia Martha Super busy when we went and on the pricier side but you get what you pay and wait for here. I went here with some friends for brunch and everything everyone got was delicious. I got the omelette that came with a side salad and toasted sourdough. I liked having the variety of some protein, some greens, and some bread. There’s indoor and outdoor seating- all beautiful! The line was somewhat long when we got there but moved fairly quickly. I would come back and recommend to friends!

Asif Khan I loved the food. This was my first time trying Eritrean food which is not surprising since the county is only two years older than I am. The food is very similar to Ethiopian food which is to be expected but I definitely detected nuances in the flavor profile that were distinct. However, I dont think I could verifiably state those differences. I was expecting a more spartan atmosphere but the design inside the restaurant was modern. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was praiseworthy. The price isnt too bad for being steps away from Golden Gate Park.

Tasha Kenison Amazing lil find.. great Service , very attentive. To die for Baked Brie , amazing red beet - feta salad & a very juicy tender New York .. loved my jalepeno margaritas.. i definitely recommend this bistro ..

Jeff Ho 11/15/2025: No line for brunch on a Saturday. Out of the row of bar stools at the counter, two were dirty. One had a used napkin on it and the other had an old newspaper. I sat down on a clean one and order a mushroom cheeseburger $13.50 and a side of sunny side eggs $5.25. Food arrived quickly. When I assembled and ate the burger, all this grease started spilling out. While it tasted good, that cant be healthy. Service was fine. Brunch 4/25/2021. Tennessee Grill has a truck stop feel to it. Both the indoor and outdoor decor can use a renovation. Today, I got the Mandalay Slam (bacon, ham, sausage link, patty two eggs.) Service was fast and the food came out quick. The waitress was attentive on the coffee refills. The food was not bad. The hash browns came out slightly crispy but was still too mushy for me in the middle. It lacked that buttery taste. The English muffins came pre-buttered, which was nice. Overall, this was not a bad meal. Thanks Tennessee Grill!

Yumile andrea Leguizamon tibata The place is charming, the atmosphere and the staffs attention are wonderful. The cocktails and drinks are very well prepared and the food is exquisite. We spent a week in Chicago and went there for breakfast every day. The hostess is unique and attends to every detail. I recommend it 100%.

Chandra Prasad Great place to get a breakfast or brunch and walk around the presidio. We had the first appointments and it was great to see the staff lined up to open the restaurant and escort each group to their table. The menu is fresh and is changed often. The Turkish and Mediterranean inspired cuisine was fabulous and the views are great! We enjoyed our time there and will be back again.

B. Truman Burke Great food, great service! We had the Good Morning Machete (with Soyrizo) and Huevos Ranchero. One of us had a Michelada, but I cant remember the other cocktail, which was new on the menu. All of it was phenomenonal. I almost got the ribs to go. They looked and smelled amazing.

Margarita Mendoza The staff and chef were so accommodating to my large party of 10! We had our holiday get together here and the team really took care of us. They were all so kind, warm, and attentive. The chef delivered super tasty dishes that really pleased our group of foodies! Thank you again for hosting us. We will all definitely be back!!!

Michelle Had an absolutely amazing night here at Poesia, starting off with finding easy street parking downstairs. The immediate vibe we got walking in was artsy and cozy, and a bit of mysterious. Super good spot for meeting friends or a nice date

Astral Traveler Small delicious nuts and bolts menu with a few apps and salads, four or five mains, and some interesting sides. Straightforward food, but with some tasty twists. The shishito app was amazing. Gem salad also delicious. We sat in the garden out back. Wonderful. Attentive but not overbearing service. Had key lime pie and port wine to close. Satisfying!

Abe I sat at the bar and had a great time. It was a relatively quiet Saturday, so it was only me and a few other guests at the bar, but there was plenty of space since it wraps around forming a U-shape around the bartenders. It was my first time having a michelada, and the esquites were delicious too! They mentioned this was a pop-up menu, but Im looking forward to coming back to try their original menu.

Carl Foisy Burrito stuffed with goodness! The meat was hella good, and the balance between meat and everything else was legit. Not a very long line or wait, but for a burrito on Mission, I recommend this joint. There are only a few places like this that are worth the drive from San Jose, and it’s always a tasty treat. Orale!