San Francisco has a way of rising to the occasion, and Super Bowl weekend is no exception. With the city welcoming an international crowd, the focus turns to where luxury truly lives — from landmark hotels perched above Nob Hill and design-forward stays near the waterfront, to dining rooms setting the pace for California cuisine and cocktail bars that reward those who know where to look. This luxury Haute Living guide curates the best of San Francisco right now, spotlighting where to stay, eat, and drink during the biggest weekend in sports — whether you’re in town for the game, the scene, or simply to experience the city at its most dynamic.

WHERE TO STAY

St. Regis San Francisco

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The St. Regis San Francisco is a property that makes sense the moment you step inside. Set along the Yerba Buena cultural corridor, it’s ideally placed for travelers who want art, dining, and the city’s major events within easy reach, without sacrificing a sense of calm at the end of the day. Guest rooms and suites—recently refreshed—strike a thoughtful balance between tradition and modernity, with custom furnishings, layered textures, deep bathtubs, and subtle design references that nod to San Francisco’s landscape and history without feeling literal. Downstairs, the lobby and bar spaces feel social but polished, while Astra and The St. Regis Bar transition effortlessly from daytime meetings to evening cocktails. Add in the brand’s quietly attentive butler service and a location that works just as well for Super Bowl weekend as it does for a museum-heavy itinerary, and the St. Regis remains one of the city’s most dependable luxury stays.

Four Seasons San Francisco at Embarcadero

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Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero is one of those properties that quietly wins you over the longer you stay. Set in the heart of the Financial District, it offers a calmer, more refined alternative to the city’s busier hotel corridors, with guest rooms and suites that feel genuinely spacious by San Francisco standards. The design is contemporary but warm—natural wood floors, flexible layouts, deep soaking tubs, and thoughtful details that make it easy to settle in rather than feel like you’re passing through. Large windows frame sweeping city and bay views, while the hotel’s restaurant, Orafo, brings a polished California-Italian sensibility to everything from early mornings to late dinners. Add in a central location near the Ferry Building, Jackson Square, and the California Street cable car, and it’s an especially smart base for Super Bowl weekend—elevated without being showy, polished without trying too hard.

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

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The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco feels inseparable from the city’s history in a way few hotels can claim. Set on the eastern slope of Nob Hill and directly on the California Street cable car line, the landmark building has long anchored the intersection of the Financial District, Chinatown, and Union Square. Inside, the experience leans classic rather than trendy, with generously sized rooms, marble bathrooms, and thoughtful details that emphasize comfort and continuity over flash. Public spaces—from The Lounge to Parallel 37—strike a social but polished balance, making the hotel equally well suited for quiet mornings, business meetings, or late-night drinks. During a high-energy moment like Super Bowl weekend, the Ritz-Carlton’s appeal lies in its sense of permanence: a refined, dependable address that keeps you connected to the city without pulling you into the noise.

WHERE TO DINE

Atelier Crenn

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Atelier Crenn is less about spectacle and more about intention. Led by visionary chef Dominique Crenn, the restaurant has reshaped the idea of fine dining in San Francisco through what she calls poetic culinaria—menus that read like personal narratives, rooted in memory, nature, and emotion as much as technique. Since opening in 2011, Atelier Crenn has steadily made history, ultimately becoming the first restaurant in the United States led by a woman to earn three Michelin stars. But its legacy extends well beyond accolades. Sustainability is woven into every decision, from sourcing the majority of its produce from the restaurant’s own biodynamic Bleu Belle Farm to closing the loop through kitchen composting. In 2018, Atelier Crenn took a decisive step by going completely meat-free and becoming the first U.S. restaurant to achieve plastic-free certification—proof that luxury, responsibility, and creativity can not only coexist, but elevate one another.

Quince

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Quince has long been one of San Francisco’s most quietly assured dining rooms, set within the historic streets of Jackson Square and defined by a sense of precision that never feels rigid. Since opening in 2003—and following a thoughtful, year-long renovation—the restaurant continues to evolve while staying true to its core. The Gastronomy Menu, composed nightly by chef Michael Tusk, is the definitive Quince experience: a refined tasting journey that reflects seasonality, restraint, and deep respect for California’s ingredients. In the adjacent Bolinas Bar, the mood shifts slightly, offering a four-course California Coast & Valleys menu alongside a well-edited selection of cocktails and wines—ideal for those looking to experience the restaurant’s philosophy in a more relaxed setting. Add a polished four-course lunch on Fridays and Saturdays, and Quince remains a place that understands luxury as balance: thoughtful, composed, and never overstated. 

Saison

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Saison remains one of San Francisco’s most quietly assured dining rooms, defined by a commitment to ingredient-driven cooking and a deep respect for craft. The experience centers on open-fire cooking, pristine sourcing, and a menu that feels grounded rather than theatrical—luxurious without being showy. The space itself is warm and elemental, designed to draw attention to what’s happening on the plate rather than around it, while the pacing of the meal encourages you to slow down and stay present. It’s the kind of restaurant that rewards intention, making it a compelling choice for a celebratory San Francisco weekend when you want the food to speak for itself.

Lazy Bear

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Lazy Bear has always done things its own way. The cuisine—rooted in nostalgia, preservation, and a deep reverence for the wild—feels personal rather than performative, shaped by memory as much as technique. That sensibility traces back to the restaurant’s origins as a series of underground dinner parties hosted by chef David Barzelay in his apartment, long before Lazy Bear became one of the city’s most coveted reservations. What began as shared tables and storytelling evolved into a cult following, first in a secret warehouse and eventually, in 2014, into its current Mission District home. The format still honors those early instincts: communal dining, thoughtful pacing, and food meant to be experienced together. Accolades followed quickly—two Michelin stars, industry recognition—but the draw remains the same. Operated by Barzelay alongside managing partner Colleen Booth, Lazy Bear delivers one of San Francisco’s most distinctive dining experiences, where inventive cooking, a sharp wine program, and genuinely warm hospitality come together without ever feeling precious.

Bourbon Steak San Francisco

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Bourbon Steak San Francisco is the kind of restaurant you book when you want dinner to feel like an occasion—without the stiffness that sometimes comes with that territory. Set inside the Westin St. Francis, Michael Mina’s modern steakhouse delivers exactly what you’d hope for: impeccably sourced cuts, precise technique, and a dining room that feels polished but not precious. The menu balances indulgence with restraint—prime steaks and seafood handled with confidence, supported by thoughtful sides and a deep, well-curated spirits and wine program. It’s equally suited to celebratory dinners and high-stakes weekends like Super Bowl season, when you want something reliable, elevated, and undeniably satisfying. 

WHERE TO DRINK

True Laurel

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True Laurel, opened in 2017 by bar director Nicolas Torres alongside David Barzelay of Lazy Bear, has become one of San Francisco’s most thoughtful and forward-looking cocktail bars—not by chasing trends, but by building a program rooted in seasonality, restraint, and genuine curiosity. Equal parts bar and research lab, it’s a place where sustainability isn’t a buzzword but a daily practice, from weekly foraging and farmers’ market runs to a beverage philosophy that favors fortified wines, lower-ABV builds, and spirit-free cocktails just as much as classic pours. The menu evolves constantly, guided by what’s growing locally and how best to use every part of an ingredient, with cocktails rigorously tested for balance, texture, and clarity before they ever reach the bar. A deliberately eclectic backbar mixes small, regenerative producers with carefully chosen classics and an impressive collection of vintage spirits, many predating modern industrial farming altogether. The result is a bar that feels quietly influential—serious about craft, generous in spirit, and deeply connected to the place it calls home.

The Eighth Rule

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The Eighth Rule is one heck of a power play collaboration. Conceived by Stephen Curry as his first hospitality venture in collaboration with Michael Mina, the bourbon-driven bar is built around the idea that while bourbon has seven formal rules, the eighth is personal. The space is designed for after-dinner conversations and unhurried drinks, with a menu that moves between an omakase-style cocktail tasting—centered on Curry’s Gentleman’s Cut Bourbon—and a more flexible à la carte selection highlighting seasonal Northern California ingredients. Rare and allocated whiskies line the backbar, chosen as much for their stories as their scarcity. The mood is warm, low-lit, and composed, making it the kind of place you gravitate toward when you want the night to soften rather than escalate.

Trick Dog

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Trick Dog has a way of keeping things fun without ever losing the plot. Set in the Mission District, it’s known for reinventing itself through cleverly themed cocktail menus that change regularly, giving regulars—and first-timers—something new to latch onto every visit. The concepts might be playful, but the drinks are anything but frivolous: each cocktail is thoughtfully built, well-balanced, and rooted in solid technique, proving that creativity and rigor don’t have to be at odds. The room hums with an easy, energetic crowd, the kind that makes you want to stay for one more round, and the experience never takes itself too seriously—even though it clearly knows exactly what it’s doing. It’s the rare bar that manages to feel both neighborhood-friendly and destination-worthy, and one that continues to set the tone for San Francisco’s cocktail culture.

Pacific Cocktail Haven

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Pacific Cocktail Haven, set just off Union Square, strikes that rare balance between polished and genuinely fun. Opened in 2016 by bartender Kevin Diedrich, it started as a neighborhood bar and evolved naturally into a place people seek out—without ever losing its sense of ease. The cocktails are creative but grounded, built with intention and balance rather than flash, and the room hums with an energy that feels welcoming instead of curated. The staff knows their way around a drink and a conversation, guiding you without posturing, whether you’re stopping in for a quick round or settling in for the night. It’s the kind of bar that feels confident in what it does—no theatrics required.