Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Mortimer, Last Drop Tavern and The Barrel Room, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Chinatown's Upscale American Destinations
San Francisco's historic Chinatown district is home to a sophisticated selection of upscale American restaurants that offer everything from refined comfort food to world-class steakhouse fare. This curated collection features elegant destinations like Bix and Wayfare Tavern alongside innovative culinary spots such as Sons & Daughters and Trestle. Whether you are looking for a polished evening at Mastro's Steakhouse or a chic atmosphere at The View Lounge, these establishments provide a premier dining experience in one of the city's most iconic neighborhoods.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale American Restaurants in Chinatown | Upscale American Food
- The Mortimer · rated 5/5: American.
- Last Drop Tavern · rated 5/5: American.
- The Barrel Room · rated 5/5: American.
- Original Joe's · rated 5/5: Italian.
- Obscenity Bar & Lounge · rated 5/5: American.
- Bottle Club Pub · rated 4/5: American.
- Atlas Tap Room · rated 4/5: American.
- The View Lounge · rated 4/5: American.
- Press Club · rated 4/5: American.
- The Occidental Cigar Club · rated 4/5: American.
- Local Edition · rated 4/5: American.
- Novela · rated 4/5: American.
- Golden Gate Tap Room · rated 4/5: American.
- The Treasury · rated 4/5: American.
- Royal Exchange · rated 4/5: American.
- Boudin Sourdough · rated 4/5: American.
- Sammy's on 2nd · rated 4/5: American.
- Mixt · rated 4/5: American.
- Boudin · rated 3/5: American.
- Irish Bank · rated 3/5: American.
- Sam's Tavern · rated 3/5: American.
- Cafe Mason: American.
- Another Cafe: American.
- The Bird: American.
- Columbus Burger: American.
- Trestle: American.
- Sutter Street Cafe: American.
- Sears Fine Food: American.
- Local Roots: American.
- Lapisara: Thai.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
