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New American · Hayes Valley · $
Cauliflower roasted and drizzled with red beet tahini and herbs—lightly crisp and earthy.
Indian & South Asian · Marina District · $$$$
Cauliflower fritter with carrot and kumquat—crispy, tangy small plate
South Indian · Japantown · $$$$
Roasted cauliflower in a tart green apple coconut curry
New American · Embarcadero · $$$$
Superbly roasted cauliflower seasoned with vadouvan spice blend and lime — the vegetable dish that converts meat-lovers.
Italian · Hayes Valley · $$
Bright, crisp cauliflower with a kick of chili and tangy bagna cauda—sharp and addictive.
Spanish · The Castro · $$$
Whole roasted cauliflower that emerges golden and caramelized — the centerpiece dish for sharing
Steakhouse · Mission District · $$$
Whole roasted cauliflower with bold seasoning — proof the kitchen excels beyond just beef
New American · Presidio Heights · $$$
Cauliflower‑based main that some found bland and underwhelming compared to the restaurant’s elevated standards.
Middle Eastern · Noe Valley · $$
Greek · Dogpatch · $
New American · Dogpatch · $$$
Charred cauliflower florets over smoky eggplant dip -- a vegetarian plate that holds its own against any meat dish
Pizza · North Beach · $$
A colorful, fresh counterpoint to the rich pizzas — earthy beets and roasted cauliflower with bright dressing
New American · Noe Valley · $$
Crispy flatbread topped with roasted cauliflower and seasonal accents — a vegetarian standout
French · Mission District · $$$
A light, refreshing amuse of chilled cauliflower soup
Sichuan · Chinatown · $$
Cauliflower florets roasted in a miniature hot pot with aromatic spices, arriving sizzling and dramatic at the table
New American · Hayes Valley · $$$$
Crispy cauliflower tostada with spiced vadouvan salsa macha—flavorful but texturally awkward
Southern & Soul Food · Western Addition · $$
Tender cauliflower baked in a creamy cheese sauce until golden and bubbling. The star of the sides.
New American · Potrero Hill · $$
Quinoa base with buffalo-sauced roasted cauliflower, roasted beets, butternut squash, spinach, and sweet dates
New American · Lower Haight · $$
Charred romanesco cauliflower—nutty, saucy, and texturally crunchy.
New American · Fort Mason · $$
Whole cauliflower head charred and brightened with lemon -- a showpiece that proves vegetables can be the star
Nepali & Himalayan · Mission Dolores · $$
Crispy battered cauliflower tossed in a fiery homemade chili sauce
Vietnamese · Inner Richmond · $$
A vibrant vegan curry that proves vegetable dishes at Lily aren't an afterthought.
Pasta · Lower Pacific Heights · $$$$
Light, intrinsically flavorful cauliflower fried to golden perfection, finished simply with shaved garlic and capers
Mexican · The Castro · $$
Crispy fried cauliflower; a vegetarian standout.
Mediterranean · Hayes Valley · $
Velvety smooth soup with sweet roasted carrots and cauliflower -- a gentle, warming start
Spanish · North Beach · $$
Fried cauliflower on bean puree
Pub & Grill · Bernal Heights · $$$
Nepali & Himalayan · SoMa · $
Mediterranean · Pacific Heights · $$
Whole roasted cauliflower with Turkish seasonings, a hearty vegetarian centerpiece
New American · Hayes Valley · $$
Brunch · Hayes Valley · $$
Silky cauliflower puree perfumed with truffle — an unexpected side that elevates any brunch plate
American · Fisherman's Wharf · $$$
Fried cauliflower appetizer
Pasta · Lower Haight · $$$
Sichuan · Central Richmond · $$
Sichuan · Inner Richmond · $$
Bakery · Western Addition · $
Bar · Lower Nob Hill · $$
New American · Mission District · $$
Pizza · Yerba Buena · $$
Roasted cauliflower florets with fiery Calabrian chili flakes — a shareable starter with real kick
American · Hayes Valley · $$$
Roasted cauliflower with creative seasonal accompaniments — the unexpected star of the menu
Bar · Lower Nob Hill · $$$
New American · Mission Bay · $$$
American · Hayes Valley · $$
Pub & Grill · Union Street · $$
Cantonese & Dim Sum · Crocker-Amazon · $$
Sichuan · Chinatown · $
A simple, well-executed vegetable stir-fry that provides a reliable textural contrast.
French · Mission Dolores · $$
Lightly fried, savory cauliflower bites that serve as a popular appetizer.