Chef's counter Restaurants in San Francisco

15 award-winning restaurants in San Francisco known for chef's counter dining, including 12 Michelin-starred venues. Every recommendation is evidence-backed.

  • Birdsong (Contemporary American) — Michelin Two Stars
  • Commis (Contemporary American) — Michelin Two Stars
  • 7 Adams (Contemporary American) — Michelin One Star
  • Auro (Contemporary American (Mexican & Japanese Influences)) — Michelin One Star
  • Cyrus (Modern California with Japanese Influences) — Michelin One Star
  • Kenzo (Japanese Kaiseki) — Michelin One Star
  • Le Comptoir at Bar Crenn (French (Omakase Counter)) — Michelin One Star
  • Niku Steakhouse (Japanese Steakhouse) — Michelin One Star
  • Omakase (Japanese (Edomae Sushi)) — Michelin One Star
  • San Ho Won (Korean BBQ) — Michelin One Star
  • The Shota (Japanese Omakase) — Michelin One Star
  • Wakuriya (Japanese Kaiseki) — Michelin One Star
  • Anomaly (Southern-Inspired Modernism)
  • Kusakabe (Japanese (Omakase))
  • Wako (Edomae Sushi Omakase)

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