The Best Splurge Restaurants in San Francisco

"This long-standing fine dining restaurant shook things up in 2023 with Dennis Efthymiou joining as chef de cuisine. Since then, Luce has been surprising diners with rotating themed menus that favor whimsy and fun, while still going big on seasonal ingredients and flavor. For the recent Harvest menu, apple-shaped butter candles and miniature pumpkin jelly made an appearance. In December, an aptly named Festive menu featuring a caviar yule log and a langoustine and short rib surf and turf will step into the limelight, at $195 per person with an optional wine pairing for an additional $105. Add an elegant, somewhat old-school atmosphere to the mix, and you’ve got yourself a perfectly cozy weekend splurge." - Flora Tsapovsky, Eater Staff