Rank 1.
Ernest
fine-dining · San Francisco
Michelin GuideJBF · Best Chef: California '26
Michelin and Beard Foundation both vouch for it, and the cooking clearly holds up—but you're paying a premium for the room itself, not just the plate.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict:
$$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:30G4.5TYMSStill tasting
Google4.5(466)1/ 3 sources
Warningif you're purely chasing food value, there are better bets at this price point.