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Saison
Fine dining
Stacks of almond wood line the entryway, and the hearth at the center of this two Michelin star fine dining room has been the point since the place launched as a popup. Chef Richard Lee, a San Francisco native with Eleven Madison Park in his past, cooks open-fire seasonal menus that fold his Chinese-American heritage into Northern California produce. The wine program runs deep into Burgundy. Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond, and a crowd that dresses for the occasion.
Seven honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- AAA Five Diamonds
- Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Five Star
- Michelin Guide 2 Stars
- 50 Best #22 · North America's 50 Best Restaurants
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Nominee · Best Chef: California · Richard Lee
- San Francisco Chronicle Best fine dining restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area
- San Francisco Chronicle #83 · Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area
One number, weighted & current 96
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Duck liver pistachio stroopwafels 50 Best
- Tartlette of tuna and strawberry Michelin Guide
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