10 SF restaurants that will be open this Fourth of July
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If you're planning to dine out this Fourth of July, look no further.
Driving the news: While lots of eateries close for the holiday, many will open their doors to the masses when Friday arrives.
Yes, but: It's best to make a reservation if you've been dying to try a spot.
🍔 Wayfare Tavern (201 Pine St.): This contemporary American restaurant features dishes inspired by local cuisine, ranging from prime beef tartare to Skuna Bay salmon.
🍷 Spruce (3640 Sacramento St.): Chef Mark Sullivan crafts seasonal menus, which include dry-aged duck and fava bean tortelloni, that are paired with an extensive wine list.
📽️ Foreign Cinema (2534 Mission St.): Enjoy California-Mediterranean cuisine and independent films at this unique restaurant, which is currently screening "Confidentially Yours" alongside dishes like summer biryani and grilled lamb rack.
🥩 John's Grill (63 Ellis St.): Celebrate the holiday at one of the city's oldest and most famous restaurants. Fresh seafood and great steaks are on the menu, which is a favorite among celebrities.
🌶️ Burma Love Downtown (8 Mint Plz.): This place is one of my favorite restaurants in the city, featuring dishes like mohinga, wok-tossed chili and the iconic fermented tea leaf salad.
🍕 A16 (2355 Chestnut St.): One of the most popular Neopolitan pizza places in SF, this restaurant offers a curated selection of local, organic produce and meats to craft wood oven-fired pizzas.
🥟 Harborview Restaurant & Bar (4 Embarcadero Ctr.): Savor a variety of traditional Cantonese classics, combined with original recipes, at this banquet near the Ferry Building.
🍸 Bar Shoji (140 New Montgomery St., suite 1200): Indulge in Japanese-inspired craft cocktails and bar bites at this SoMa staple. Reservations are limited to 90 minutes per seating.
🦪 Angler (132 The Embarcadero): This seafood-focused restaurant on the waterfront features expansive views of the bay and dishes cooked over a wood-burning hearth.
🥙 Kitchen Istanbul (349 Clement St.): Taste Turkey's regional cuisines at this neighborhood gem, which incorporates local ingredients in dishes like moussaka and muhammara.