What are Fillmore Restaurants People are Raving About?

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Centered on Fillmore street south of Geary, The Fillmore District is a neighborhood rich in history. Aside from its popular jazz culture, Fillmore is one of the best areas in San Francisco to find a unique yet delicious food to eat. It features a bunch of coffee shops and upscale restaurants that offer diverse culinary options. Here’s a look at some of the best Fillmore restaurants that feature delectable neighborhood food and awesome space.

The Grove

The Grove features delicious food served in a fun, accommodating space. It puts a uniquely tasty twist on a range of popular cafe dishes made with fresh ingredients. Diners can enjoy its hearty breakfast, such as its tasty sandwich paired with fresh orange juice or a Bloody Mary cocktail, or its lunch favorites, such as its delicious salads and hot or cold sandwich on fresh bread. The Grove is also open for dinner, and it’s an ideal time to hang out with friends as the restaurant serves a warm meal and a glass of wine, beer or lavender lemonade on its many comfortable couches.


Located on the corner of California and Fillmore Street, Tacobar is one of the most popular spots in the city for taco and burrito lovers. Apart from its delectable lunch and dinner entrees, Tacobar also serves scrumptious classic Mexican breakfast, including its huevos rancheros, which is a combination of fried eggs on tortillas and spicy tomato salsa with beans; breakfast burrito, which is stuffed with scrambled eggs, pinto beans, rice and pico de gallo; and huevos con chorizo, which is a combination of scrambled eggs and chorizo with beans.

DOSA on Fillmore

DOSA is a renowned upscale restaurant with two locations in San Francisco, serving authentic and innovative South Indian dishes with a top-notch spice-driven cocktail program. What makes this restaurant popular among foodies is its unique fusion of South Indian cuisine and San Francisco’s progressive urban culture. Keeping the theme of its Mission-based location, the DOSA in Fillmore not only continues to source quality local, sustainable, organic ingredients but also extends this idea into the physical build-out of the restaurant. Some of the popular items in its menu include bhel puri, which is a sweet-sour blend of chutney, green mango, crispy noodles and puffed rice; and idli fries, which is sauteed with onion and garlic. DOSA also serves exotic desserts, including its popular rasmali, which are patties of cheese in sweet cream flavored with rosewater and cardamom.


Located in the Pacific Heights, Ten-Ichi has been serving a variety of Japanese dishes for more than three decades. It features home-style cuisine, healthy vegetarian dishes, unique sushi creation, rotating specials and a wide selection of premium sake. It also features a large space with a warm and inviting ambience, as well as a friendly staff that delivers quick service. Ten-Ichi serves exceptional tempura rolls and a wide variety of Japanese beers that provide diners with great experiences and taste of Japanese culture.

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