Minimalist Restaurants in San Francisco
15 award-winning restaurants in San Francisco known for minimalist dining, including 12 Michelin-starred venues. Every recommendation is evidence-backed.
- Benu (Contemporary Asian-Californian) — Michelin Three Stars
- SingleThread (Japanese-Californian) — Michelin Three Stars
- Kiln (Modern American) — Michelin Two Stars
- Sons & Daughters (Contemporary American) — Michelin Two Stars
- Cyrus (Modern California with Japanese Influences) — Michelin One Star
- Kenzo (Japanese Kaiseki) — Michelin One Star
- Madcap (Contemporary American (Japanese & French Influences)) — Michelin One Star
- Omakase (Japanese (Edomae Sushi)) — Michelin One Star
- San Ho Won (Korean BBQ) — Michelin One Star
- Sorrel (Californian with Italian influences) — Michelin One Star
- Sun Moon Studio (California Contemporary) — Michelin One Star
- The Shota (Japanese Omakase) — Michelin One Star
- Anomaly (Southern-Inspired Modernism)
- Kusakabe (Japanese (Omakase))
- Wako (Edomae Sushi Omakase)
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