3 californian spots in Hayes Valley to Lower Pacific Heights, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Hayes Valley to Lower Pacific Heights's food · All californian in San Francisco.

Octavia ★ 4.6

$$$$CaliforniaLower Pac Heights

Octavia in San Francisco is Melissa Perello's Michelin-starred Pacific Heights room, with day-boat fish and a market-led California plate at every service.

OrderWhatever whole fish the kitchen has, with whatever vegetable lands that morning.

TipTuesday and Wednesday are easier seatings; the heirloom tomato course is the August set piece.

Nopa ★ 4.5

$$$CaliforniaLower Pac Heights

Nopa in San Francisco is the neighbourhood room that defines the western Divisadero corridor: wood-grilled California food, kitchen open until 01:00.

OrderThe Nopa burger, available at the bar after the dinner rush.

TipBar seats are first-come; arrive at 17:00 or after 22:30 for the late-night menu without a wait.

The Progress ★ 4.4

$$$CalifornianLower Pacific Heights

The Progress in San Francisco is State Bird Provisions' upstairs family-style sibling on Fillmore, with a four-course menu chosen by the table at the start.

OrderWhatever the four set courses are on the night; the format is fixed.

TipThe State Bird kitchen door opens behind the bar; ask for the State Bird supplement if you missed the downstairs reservation.

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