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Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area

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Updated 05 June 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambience in San Francisco Bay Area? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Sonoma Wine Shop & La Bodega restaurant
5.0
5 (112)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Sebastopol
About the restaurant
Gourmet Vegetarian and Gourmet Vegan dining - 5 nights a week.
We make our own pastas, soups, salads, desserts from scratch.
Headquarters for 3,000 member dine and wine club.
Over 1,500 local members live here in Sonoma County .
Cozy West County vibe. Indoor / patio / garden seating.
5 Stars on Yelp. 7 years Nextdoor Fave.
Reservations and pre-ordering preferred.
Talk with us about any dietary concerns.
A true 'find' here in Sonoma County.

Top review
Michael
Dined 5 days ago
Meekk, Francesca and Elise were all great. Excellent vegetarian food, wonderful wine pairings adjust as we ate. Our favorite meal experience during our wine country visit. I highly recommend.
A photo of Velvet 48 Wine Bar restaurant
5.0
5 (85)
$31 to $50
Wine Bar
Burlingame
About the restaurant

Velvet 48 is a premium wine bar in downtown Burlingame started by 20-year wine industry veteran, Jason Cooper. We offer over 40 wines by the glass, 1100 wines by the bottle, a cultivated beer selection, and a variety of delicious savory and sweet small plates.

We have wines across every price point so there is something for everyone, from the casual wine drinker to the wine aficionado, who will be impressed by a wine collection that houses some of the finest wines in the world. We aim to cultivate an experience for our guests that starts with a complimentary splash of our house label, Velvet 48 Sparkling wine, followed by outstanding service from our Wine Specialists to guide you through our expansive list. We offer a discount of 25% off bottles purchased TO GO.

Due to the nature of our alcoholic license, we are unable to allow anyone under 21 on the premises, including infants.

Thank your for your understanding.

Top review
Michael
Dined on 5 Apr 2025
Hundreds of wines to choose, from local to worldwide. Knowledgable and friendly staff, chic tasting room, always great vibes and good tunes spinning when we visit Velvet 48!
A photo of Sushi Hashiri restaurant
4.9
4.9 (226)
$50 and over
Sushi
SOMA
About the restaurant
A progressive approach executed from a deep history of Kappo and Omakase Edomae Sushi. Two of Japan’s historical culinary concepts brought together combining hyper-seasonal ingredients and premium fish selections direct from our private purveyor inside the world renown Toyosu fish market in Tokyo, Japan. Hashiri’s focus is to exemplify its re-evolving cuisine to showcase Japan’s richest seasonal ingredients.

HASHIRI "KODAWARI EDOMAE SUSHI" - $300
Hyper seasonal multi course Kappo & Omakase Edomae Sushi dining experience at the sushi counter.

HASHIRI " OMAKASE EDOMAE SUSHI" - $200
Hyper seasonal Omakase Edomae Sushi dining experience at the sushi counter.

Due to our limited seating and the effort involved in curating our menu with internationally sourced ingredients, we kindly ask for your understanding regarding our cancellation policy. Cancellations or no-shows within 72 hours of your reservation will incur the full cost of the dining experience.

Top review
LouisVIP
Dined on 24 May 2025
This is definitely the best sushi spot in SF and among the top 5 in the world I have been to. And one of the other spots was a local Ginza place which Chef Ono worked there before and recommended us to go in our last Japan trip. :-)
A photo of Celesté Tea Room restaurant
4.8
4.8 (53)
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
Vacaville
About the restaurant
Afternoon tea, a timeless English tradition. It is brought to life at Celesté, where we blend the charm of the past with a delightful modern twist. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or simply indulging in the pleasures of a traditional tea, we invite you to join us at Celesté for an experience like no other. Founded in 2022 by Tina Celesté, whose lifelong love and dream shaped this enchanting space, Celesté is a place where every moment is steeped in elegance and warmth. We can’t wait to share this exquisite tea time experience with you

—your seat at our table awaits!

Top review
Linda
Dined on 6 June 2025
A delightful experience. Our waiter was so nice. Even brought a special treat to our little one who we were celebrating.
A photo of Sun Moon Studio restaurant
5.0
5 (58)
$50 and over
Californian
Oakland
About the restaurant
Sun Moon Studio is a farmer and producer-driven restaurant in West Oakland by Chefs Alan Hsu and Sarah Cooper.

We offer a multi-course tasting menu for $150 per person in our intimate, 4-table dining room. An optional beverage pairing is available for $90 per person. The focus of our menu is to highlight the bounty of local producers and farmers through the lens of our life experiences. *Please note: beginning July 18th, 2025 the tasting menu price will increase to $180. *

We are happy to adjust our menu to accomodate dietary restrictions, but require advanced notice. Please let us of your party's dietaries when making a reservation so we may plan for your arrival.

Reservations are released on a rolling basis, 6 weeks in advance at 12 noon.

We are looking forward to cooking for you!

Alan and Sarah

Top review
Jennifer
Dined on 31 May 2025
What a memorable, lovely meal in a warm and inviting space! I could taste the love and care the chefs put into each dish, and felt like they were able to highlight the essence of each thoughtfully-selected ingredient. I would highly recommend Sun Moon Studio for any celebration, big or small.
A photo of The Palm Court at RH San Francisco restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1922)
$50 and over
American
Potrero Hill / Dogpatch
About the restaurant
The Palm Court is located in RH San Francisco's Gallery at the Historic Bethlehem Steel Building. Recalling the distinctive glamour of San Francisco's Gilded Age, the stunning statement space is sheathed in Italian Calacatta gold marble and features a cascading center fountain, towering Medjool date palms and glimmering chandeliers. Adjacent to the restaurant, two luminous wine bars offer exceptional wines and Champagnes from around the world.

For group dining inquiries, please email: sfhospitality@rh.com

Top review
LindaVIP
Dined 5 days ago
The Palm Court is one of my favorite places to have lunch on a special occasion. The space is so airy & beautiful and the food is excellent. Staff is always friendly & helpful. We'll be back again & again!
A photo of RH Restaurant at RH Yountville restaurant
4.8
4.8 (5183)
$31 to $50
American
Yountville
About the restaurant
The RH Restaurant is part of the five-building RH Yountville compound located in the heart of Napa Valley. An integration of food, wine, art and design, the restaurant features an ingredient-driven menu that reflects the region’s relaxed refinement, accompanied by a curated selection of artisanal wines and craft beers. Guests dine in the indoor/outdoor space amidst trickling fountains, heritage olive trees and glimmering chandeliers.

For group dining inquiries, please email: yountvillehospitality@rh.com

Top review
DianeVIP
Dined 2 days ago
One of my favorite places to dine in the Napa Valley. Feels like you are in someone’s beautifully designed home eating terrific food. Highly recommend.
A photo of RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Marin restaurant
4.8
4.8 (3342)
$31 to $50
American
Corte Madera
About the restaurant
The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the third floor of RH Marin, a 60,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. Guests dine in a year-round skylit garden escape amidst trickling fountains, heritage olive trees and glimmering chandeliers.

For group dining inquiries, please email: marinhospitality@rh.com

Top review
Stephanie
Dined 5 days ago
Good food and good service!!! Beautiful view of Marin County
A photo of Orchestria Palm Court restaurant
4.7
4.7 (468)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
San Jose
About the restaurant
Our player pianos make us unique! But our food makes us special. We feature rich European-influenced American dishes using things like:
- Eggs from vegetarian-fed free-range chickens, high in healthy Omega 3 fatty acids
- White whole wheat flour, a variety naturally high in fiber yet light enough for pastry
- Vegetables from local farms that are certified organic growers
- Butter, milk, and ice cream from grass-fed cattle, another Omega 3 source.

Our food is not low-fat or low-calorie, but its ingredients are healthful. The meal will leave you feeling reinvigorated, not weighed down!

Top review
SusanVIP
Dined on 25 May 2025
We enjoyed our dinner at the Orchestria! The old player pianos were great! I ordered the Bicerin (a northern Italian specialty) for dessert - espresso, hot chocolate, whipped cream and it was great!! There was some beautiful antique art deco scene with Rippling Water that I found very charming.
A photo of The Ocean Terrace restaurant
4.6
4.6 (9)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Half Moon Bay
About the restaurant
Embrace the best the California coast has to offer at The Ocean Terrace, located on the oceanfront lawn at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. Delight in al fresco dining and listen to the crashing waves while you sip a signature cocktail, beer or wine. Savor a menu featuring raw bar, grilled bites and more.
Top review
Devon
Dined 7 days ago
We always enjoy our experience at the Ritz HMB! Thank you!
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