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184 San Francisco restaurants where The Platinum Card from American Express unlocks more

The Platinum Card from American Express's dining credits or reservation access apply at these restaurants. Figures are what the card earns here; a credit is listed beside them, never added. Top neighborhoods: Mission District (10), Oakland (7), and Financial District (6).

184 restaurants

  • San Francisco Brewing Co

    1.5%

    Pub Fare · $ · SF - North Beach & Fisherman's Wharf

    The Platinum Card from American Express · 7.5% with Upside

    Resy creditHilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+11 more

  • Brenda's French Soul Food

    1.5%

    Southern · $ · Civic Center

    The Platinum Card from American Express · 7% with Rakuten Dining

    Global Dining Access by ResyResy creditRakuten Dining5%

  • Sakura Bistro Sushi & Sake Bar

    1.5%

    Japanese · $ · Oakland Chinatown

    The Platinum Card from American Express · 7% with Rakuten Dining

    Resy creditHilton Honors Dining8xIHG Dine & Earn8x+8 more

  • Bar Sprezzatura

    1.5%

    Italian · $$ · San Francisco

    The Platinum Card from American Express · 3.5% with Bilt Dining

    Resy creditBilt Dining1x

  • 7 Adams

    1.5%

    Californian · $$ · Japantown

    The Platinum Card from American Express

    Global Dining Access by ResyResy credit

  • Besharam

    1.5%

    Indian · $$ · Dogpatch

    The Platinum Card from American Express

    Global Dining Access by ResyResy credit

  • Bombera

    1.5%

    Mexican · $ · Oakland

    The Platinum Card from American Express

    Global Dining Access by ResyResy credit

  • Flour + Water

    1.5%

    Italian · $$ · Mission Gulch

    The Platinum Card from American Express

    Global Dining Access by ResyResy credit

  • Good Good Culture Club

    1.5%

    Asian · $$ · The Mission

    The Platinum Card from American Express

    Global Dining Access by ResyResy credit

  • Izakaya Rintaro

    1.5%

    Japanese · $$$ · The Mission

    The Platinum Card from American Express

    Global Dining Access by ResyResy credit

  • Kaiyo Rooftop Bar

    1.5%

    Nikkei · $ · Soma

    The Platinum Card from American Express

    Global Dining Access by ResyResy credit

  • Kin Khao

    1.5%

    Thai · $$ · Union Square

    The Platinum Card from American Express

    Global Dining Access by ResyResy credit

  • Liholiho Yacht Club

    1.5%

    Asian · $ · Lower Nob Hill

    The Platinum Card from American Express

    Global Dining Access by ResyResy credit

  • MAMA Oakland

    1.5%

    Italian · $$ · Grand Ave

    The Platinum Card from American Express

    Global Dining Access by ResyResy credit

  • mijoté

    1.5%

    French · $$$ · Mission District

    The Platinum Card from American Express

    Global Dining Access by ResyResy credit

  • Nari

    1.5%

    Thai · $$ · Japantown

    The Platinum Card from American Express

    Global Dining Access by ResyResy credit

  • Penny Roma

    1.5%

    Italian · $$ · Mission District

    The Platinum Card from American Express

    Global Dining Access by ResyResy credit

  • Prik Hom

    1.5%

    Thai · $$ · Jordan Park

    The Platinum Card from American Express

    Global Dining Access by ResyResy credit

  • Robin San Francisco

    1.5%

    Sushi · $$$$ · Hayes Valley

    The Platinum Card from American Express

    Global Dining Access by ResyResy credit

  • Routier

    1.5%

    Californian · $$ · Pacific Heights

    The Platinum Card from American Express

    Global Dining Access by ResyResy credit

  • Snail Bar

    1.5%

    Tapas · $$ · Temescal District

    The Platinum Card from American Express

    Global Dining Access by ResyResy credit

  • SPQR

    1.5%

    Italian · $$$$ · Lower Pacific Heights

    The Platinum Card from American Express

    Global Dining Access by ResyResy credit
Restaurants
184
Neighborhoods
89
Cuisines
45
Dining programs
14
With a card perk
184

The 3 best cards to bring to dinner in San Francisco

Ranked by what each card earns across this city's restaurants at our point valuations, counting the dining program that pays most at each one. Card credits aren't counted. Upside (17 restaurants) and AAdvantage Dining (16) are the most widespread dining programs here, out of 184 restaurants. American Express Gold Card tops the list here on its own dining rate — ≈$6.00 on a $100 dinner before any program.

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14 dining programs that pay in San Francisco

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45 cuisines in San Francisco

172 neighborhoods in San Francisco

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