Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Sonamu, K-Elements BBQ and Sool Bar and Lounge, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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San Francisco's Upscale Korean Destinations
San Francisco’s culinary landscape reaches new heights with this selection of upscale destinations that blend traditional Korean roots with modern, refined techniques. You can explore a diverse range of high-end experiences, from the polished presentations at SSAL and San Ho Won to the distinct Italian-influenced flavors found at Agnello Farms. Each of these celebrated spots offers an elegant atmosphere perfect for a memorable night out in the city.
29 restaurants in Best Upscale Korean Restaurants in San Francisco | Upscale Korean Food
- Sonamu · rated 4/5: Korean.
- K-Elements BBQ · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Sool Bar and Lounge · rated 4/5: Korean.
- Mandarin House SF · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Parklab Gardens · rated 4/5: American.
- Sam's American Eatery · rated 4/5: American.
- Gott's Soft Serve · rated 4/5: American.
- Baby Blues BBQ · rated 3/5: American.
- Agnello Farms · rated 3/5: Italian" is a very strong.
- Oz Pizza: Italian.
- Korean Soul Chicken: Korean.
- SSAL: Korean.
- Hang Ah Restaurant: Chinese.
- Aria Korean Tapas: Korean.
- Jijime: Korean.
- 707 Sutter: Korean.
- San Ho Won: Korean.
- Art's Cafe: Korean.
- Ladle & Leaf: American.
- Wok & Go: Chinese.
- Minnie Bell's Soul Movement: American.
- Ladle & Leaf: American.
- Gott's Roadside: American.
- Sam Wo Restaurant: Chinese.
- Santeria: Mexican.
- Tender Greens: American.
- Po'Boys Kitchen: American.
- Ilcha: Korean.
- Surisan: Korean.
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.
