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The registry · San Francisco, CA
The best new american restaurants in San Francisco.
Ranked by one method — the same checks for every business. Never sold, never sponsored.
The eight on the map
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The read
The leaderboard for New American restaurants in San Francisco reveals a distinct hierarchy, with Lazy Bear firmly in the lead, boasting an impressive AI score of 44 and a stellar 4.7-star rating from over 1,200 reviews. This restaurant's unique approach to dining, characterized by its tasting menu and immersive experience, sets it apart from competitors like Rise Over Run, which, despite a solid 4.0-star rating, lags significantly with an AI score of 33. The gap illustrates how top performers leverage both culinary excellence and strategic visibility to attract diners.
Rich Table and Son and Garden follow, each showcasing their strengths with high ratings yet lower AI scores, suggesting that while they are beloved by patrons, they may not be maximizing their online presence. The consistency in reviews for these restaurants indicates a loyal customer base. Meanwhile, ROOFTOP 25 rounds out the list, revealing that even popular venues can struggle with visibility and engagement. This leaderboard underscores the critical balance between on-site experience and digital performance in the competitive San Francisco dining scene.
The named
Who's winning, and why.
- 155/100
Strong reviews drive their success
Rise Over Run stands out in San Francisco's competitive New American dining scene thanks to its impressive review management. With a robust response rate that earns them a score of 75, they engage effectively with diners, which enhances customer loyalty and satisfaction. Their Google Business Profile score of 78 further underscores their visibility and appeal, attracting a steady stream of patrons. While their off-property attestation sits slightly below the field average, their strong reviews reflect a dedicated customer base that appreciates their culinary offerings.
Cited by
- ChatGPT
- Gemini
- Perplexity
- Retrieval grounding
- —
- Off-property attestation
- 39
- AI visibility
- —
- Reviews & response
- 75
- Backlink & citation authority
- —
- Google Business Profile
- 78
- Speed & mobile
- —
- Content freshness & schema
- —
- 249/100
Leading the pack in visibility
Lazy Bear stands out as the top New American restaurant in San Francisco, boasting an impressive AI visibility score of 50, far surpassing the field average of 13. This exceptional visibility is complemented by a robust Google Business Profile score of 90, enhancing their discoverability. Additionally, their high review response score of 82 indicates a proactive approach to customer engagement, further solidifying their reputation. With a strong AI score of 44 and a stellar 4.7-star rating from over 1,200 reviews, Lazy Bear clearly leads the competition.
Cited by
- ChatGPT
- Gemini
- Perplexity
- Retrieval grounding
- 25
- Off-property attestation
- 39
- AI visibility
- 100
- Reviews & response
- 82
- Backlink & citation authority
- 69
- Google Business Profile
- 90
- Speed & mobile
- 24
- Content freshness & schema
- 78
- 334/100
Exceptional reviews and mobile speed
Son and Garden stands out in San Francisco's New American dining scene with an impressive 4.5-star rating from 1,358 reviews, significantly surpassing the field average in both review quality and response rate. Their reviews & response score of 92 indicates a strong engagement with patrons, fostering a loyal customer base. Additionally, their mobile performance is top-notch, scoring 80 compared to the field average of 45, ensuring a seamless experience for diners accessing their services on the go.
Cited by
- ChatGPT
- Gemini
- Perplexity
- Retrieval grounding
- 0
- Off-property attestation
- 40
- AI visibility
- —
- Reviews & response
- 92
- Backlink & citation authority
- 67
- Google Business Profile
- 90
- Speed & mobile
- 80
- Content freshness & schema
- 51
The record
Ranks 4–8.
- 4AIReply rate
0%
32/100→ - 5AIReply rate
0%
30/100→ - 6AIReply rate
4%
26/100→ - 7AIReply rate
4%
26/100→ - 8AIReply rate
16%
25/100→
How we ranked these
No pay-to-play. No sponsored spots. No kickbacks.
Every business is scored the same way, on the same eight signals. We don't take money to move rankings and we don't accept submissions. If you're on this list, the scoring pipeline put you there.
- S1Retrieval grounding26%
- S2Off-property attestation20%
- S3AI visibility14%
- S4Reviews & response12%
- S5Backlink & citation authority8%
- S6Google Business Profile8%
- S7Speed & mobile7%
- S8Content freshness & schema5%
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