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Spanish · Mission District · $$$
Generous paella brimming with squid, prawns, white fish, clams and mussels in a savory sofrito and seafood broth
Spanish · Cathedral Hill · $$
Jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, mussels, chicken thigh, spicy sausage, peppers, peas, gigante beans, and citrus over saffron rice.
Spanish · Duboce Triangle · $$$
A proper Spanish paella loaded with seafood and smoky chorizo, served sizzling in the pan with golden rice crust.
New American · Noe Valley · $$$
Properly cooked rice with fresh squid and shrimp, with a satisfying socarrat crust at the bottom
Spanish · Northern Waterfront · $$$
Theatrical large-pan paella with local seafood — the dish to anchor the table.
New American · Mission Bay · $$
A hearty, shareable pan of saffron rice loaded with chicken, andouille sausage, mussels, clams, calamari, and prawns.
Spanish · Mission District · $$
A classic seafood paella featuring a mix of calamari, shrimp, clams, and mussels cooked in a savory broth.
New American · Tenderloin · $$$
Traditional paella available in shellfish, meat, and vegetarian options — one of the few full-size shareables.
Caribbean · Mission District · $$
Mediterranean · Embarcadero · $$
A rice-based dish noted by some reviewers as an unforgettable highlight.
Hayes Valley · $$$
House paella with wild Gulf shrimp and Nahcotta clams.
Spanish · Russian Hill · $$$
A centerpiece dish featuring bomba rice, saffron, chorizo, and a bounty of prawns, mussels, clams, and squid.
Spanish · Lower Nob Hill · $$
Generous portion of saffron rice with mixed seafood — a house specialty.
Bar · Yerba Buena · $$$
Seafood paella with mixed shellfish — ambitious but execution varies by visit
New American · Hayes Valley · $$$
Mediterranean · Union Square · $$$
American · Union Street · $$
Spanish · Mission Dolores · $$
Large, flavorful pans of paella—whether meat, seafood, vegetable, or squid‑ink—richly loaded and authentic in taste
Caribbean · Haight-Ashbury · $$
A classic seafood and rice paella, a substantial and flavorful option for sharing.
