Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Tanpopo
Awesome ramen in Japantown!
Magnolia Brewing - Haight
1398 Haight St$3 Tuesdays, great craft beers.
Octavia
1701 Octavia StHigh end dining. Reservations recommended.
Kaka Udon Kitchen
1535 Franklin StreetQuick Japanese take out/delivery spot.
Amazing Indian/Pakistani restaurant. Their tika masala and naan are wonderful.
41 locals recommend
Shalimar Restaurant
532 Jones StAmazing Indian/Pakistani restaurant. Their tika masala and naan are wonderful.
Alborz Restaurant
1245 Van Ness AvePersian cuisine
Spinnerie
1401 Polk StHealthy rotisserie chicken options, salads, etc.
Sammy's Cafe
1416 Bush StQuick spot for sandwiches, salads, breakfast food. To go and delivery too.
La Fina Estampa
1407 Bush StSimple, well prepared Peruvian/Spanish dishes. Neighborhood spot.
Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk StGet here early or wait in a long line. Great seafood.
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StClosest outpost of the (in)famous Philz.
Village Pizzeria
1 Clement StClosest pizza.
Victor’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
1411 Polk StNearby pizza.
Eleven O One
1101 Polk StSandwich shop.
Awesome place to get Italian cold cuts and sandwiches. Line gets long early.
32 locals recommend
Molinari Delicatessen
373 Columbus AveAwesome place to get Italian cold cuts and sandwiches. Line gets long early.
Great American comfort food and cocktails. Fun scene for dining and going out.
95 locals recommend
Park Tavern
1652 Stockton StGreat American comfort food and cocktails. Fun scene for dining and going out.
Caffe Roma
Little Italy gem - have an espresso and a cannoli.
Cha Cha Cha
1801 Haight StAwesome Latin American Tapas.
DOSA on Fillmore
1700 Fillmore StIndian in a chic setting.
City favorite. Walk-in allowed but long wait unless you get there early to add your name.
141 locals recommend
State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore StCity favorite. Walk-in allowed but long wait unless you get there early to add your name.
Bagels, the best of SF! Love the fish salad on a a toasted everything here.
16 locals recommend
Wise Sons Bagel & Bakery
1520 Fillmore StBagels, the best of SF! Love the fish salad on a a toasted everything here.
The Dorian
2001 Chestnut StComfort food and great drinks
De Afghanan Kabob House
321 Geary StAfghan food
Old school SF carnivore haven (great pastrami!) with a classic bar - cash only.
42 locals recommend
Tommy's Joynt
1101 Geary BlvdOld school SF carnivore haven (great pastrami!) with a classic bar - cash only.
Late night food (5pm-4am) great burgers and breakfast in an old train car
16 locals recommend
The Grubstake
1525 Pine StLate night food (5pm-4am) great burgers and breakfast in an old train car
The Social Study
1795 Geary BlvdWine bar/cafe
Woodhouse Fish Co.
1914 Fillmore StGreat seafood - try the local SF dish of cioppino here
La Ciccia
291 30th StSpecialty Italian - Sardinian food and wine!
The Front Porch
65 29th StFun cajun cuisine and drinks spot in Bernal
Taqueria Cancun
3211 Mission StMy favorite spot for tacos.
Vega
419 Cortland AveNeighborhood Italian joint
Balompié Cafe #3
3801 Mission StA great place to try Salvadorean food and pupusas
Gialina
2842 Diamond StAmazing pizza!
ICHI Sushi
3369 Mission StMartha Stewart loves the sushi here and so do we!
This is one of our favorite brunch spots. Prepare to wait on a long line though if you don't go early.
15 locals recommend
Radish
3465 19th StreetThis is one of our favorite brunch spots. Prepare to wait on a long line though if you don't go early.
Monte Cristo has THE best pupusas in the city and great Salvadorean food. This place is so local even Google or Yelp don't know it!
3723 Mission St
3723 Mission StreetMonte Cristo has THE best pupusas in the city and great Salvadorean food. This place is so local even Google or Yelp don't know it!
This is the best market to shop for specialty South American items.
7 locals recommend
Evergreen Market
2539 Mission StThis is the best market to shop for specialty South American items.
Great Peruvian-Latin American fusion restaurant if you find yourself in the Financial District.
11 locals recommend
La Fusion
475 Pine StGreat Peruvian-Latin American fusion restaurant if you find yourself in the Financial District.
Great spot to go for a business lunch of after work drinks. Solid fare and cocktails for a reasonable price in a restored historic space. I LOVE their Manhattan Project - customizable Manhattans!
Per Diem
43 Sutter StGreat spot to go for a business lunch of after work drinks. Solid fare and cocktails for a reasonable price in a restored historic space. I LOVE their Manhattan Project - customizable Manhattans!
Tony's Pizza Napoletana
1570 Stockton StThe pizza man - pizza in any way you want it!
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut StCatch the beginning of the cable car here with no crowds!
Great spot to grab a bite in Hayes Valley and get a glass of wine then dine in their backyard.
55 locals recommend
Arlequin Cafe & Food To Go
384 Hayes StreetGreat spot to grab a bite in Hayes Valley and get a glass of wine then dine in their backyard.
Fatted Calf
1 Fell StThe best spot to get charcuterie or nice cuts of meat.
Best place to get sushi nearby but prepare to wait if it's busy.
7 locals recommend
Wayo Sushi Restaurant
1407 Van Ness AveBest place to get sushi nearby but prepare to wait if it's busy.
Lers Ros
730 Larkin StGreat Thai food
Nob Hill Grille
969 Hyde StreetGreat spot for brunch
1300 Fillmore St
1300 Fillmore StreetSouthern / California cuisine. An icon of the Fillmore.
Nopa
560 Divisadero St
b. patisserie
2821 California StGreat baked goods
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse
1042 Larkin StGreat baked goods. Home of the cruffin.
Vinyl Coffee and Wine Bar
359 Divisadero StSababa
329 Kearny StCasual spot to get great Israeli-style Middle Eastern food.
Waraku
1638 Post StGreat ramen spot
Drinks & Nightlife
Biergarten
424 Octavia StBeer Garden!
Trax
1437 Haight StGreat neighborhood dive. $2 Tuesdays on beer.
UPCIDER
1160 Polk StTons of cider options.
You go for the kitch, the pomp, the show more than for the food. Definitely a bit of a tourist spot but fun.
111 locals recommend
House of Prime Rib
1906 Van Ness AveYou go for the kitch, the pomp, the show more than for the food. Definitely a bit of a tourist spot but fun.
The Pour House
Nearby wine bar.
The famous Fillmore - catch a live show here where the Grateful Dead used to play.
119 locals recommend
The Fillmore
1805 Geary BlvdThe famous Fillmore - catch a live show here where the Grateful Dead used to play.
Rye
688 Geary StCocktail bar
Awesome spot for a cocktail and bar food. Check out their selection of different tater tot options.
45 locals recommend
Teeth
2323 Mission StAwesome spot for a cocktail and bar food. Check out their selection of different tater tot options.
Great cocktail bar in the Castro when you want to do it up a bit before you go out dancing
118 locals recommend
Blackbird
2124 Market StGreat cocktail bar in the Castro when you want to do it up a bit before you go out dancing
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia StGrungy but great beer garden.
Holy Water
309 Cortland AveBest cocktail bar in Bernal Heights
Love this place! Best experienced on a hot and sunny Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Hard French parties are great here. Dance the afternoon away in their backyard to some soul, funk and swing.
196 locals recommend
El Rio
3158 Mission StLove this place! Best experienced on a hot and sunny Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Hard French parties are great here. Dance the afternoon away in their backyard to some soul, funk and swing.
The oldest lesbian bar in the city. Kookie backyard to have a beer in during the day.
121 locals recommend
Wild Side West
424 Cortland AveThe oldest lesbian bar in the city. Kookie backyard to have a beer in during the day.
Beaux
2344 Market StGay dance venue.
Madrone Art Bar
500 Divisadero StClub Waziema
543 Divisadero StEthiopian, a full bar and music!
The Independent
628 Divisadero StSightseeing
Classic Full House view. Victorians with downtown in the background.
390 locals recommend
Alamo Square
Classic Full House view. Victorians with downtown in the background.
the most charming Victorian homes are located on a small, nearly hidden walkway in Pacific Heights. This simple row of Victorian cottages is landmarked, and appropriately located on a pedestrian street and mini park called Cottage Row. They were built in the 1800s.
Cottage Row Mini Park
the most charming Victorian homes are located on a small, nearly hidden walkway in Pacific Heights. This simple row of Victorian cottages is landmarked, and appropriately located on a pedestrian street and mini park called Cottage Row. They were built in the 1800s.
To step inside the Haas-Lilienthal house is to get a glimpse of upper-middle-class life in 1886 San Francisco. The Haas family lived here with a small army of servants, and they meticulously maintained the home, its fixtures, and furniture through the generations.
11 locals recommend
Haas - Lilienthal House
2007 Franklin StTo step inside the Haas-Lilienthal house is to get a glimpse of upper-middle-class life in 1886 San Francisco. The Haas family lived here with a small army of servants, and they meticulously maintained the home, its fixtures, and furniture through the generations.
This is a sculpture that acts like an organ when played by the waves of the San Francisco Bay.
40 locals recommend
The Wave Organ
83 Marina Green DrThis is a sculpture that acts like an organ when played by the waves of the San Francisco Bay.
500 Bush St
500 Bush StreetThe entrance to Chinatown
Balmy Alley
50 Balmy StSan Francisco Murals
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StClosest supermarket. High quality produce.
Liquor palooza. This place has a huge selection of beer, wine and spirits. Only 2 blocks away.
19 locals recommend
BevMo!
3455 Geary BlvdLiquor palooza. This place has a huge selection of beer, wine and spirits. Only 2 blocks away.
Safeway
1335 Webster StReasonably priced groceries near to us, usually open until 12am.
Nijiya Market
1737 Post StJapanese grocery market
Everything Else
Enoteca Vino Nostro/Italian Wine Shop
1455 Van Ness AveWine shop specializing in nothing but Italian wines.
Ferry to Sausalito and other points (NOT Alcatraz). Great food & drink options. Saturday farmers market, Tues & Thur food trucks.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
Ferry to Sausalito and other points (NOT Alcatraz). Great food & drink options. Saturday farmers market, Tues & Thur food trucks.
Delux Cleaners
1412 Sutter StClosest dry cleaner to us.
Coin Laundry
1600 Bush StNearest laundromat
A & M Liquor
1600 Sutter StClosest convenience/corner store
Parks & Nature
Closest park to us to hang out and take in views/run/walk, a playground for kids and a dog park to play with doggies.
107 locals recommend
Lafayette Park
Washington StreetClosest park to us to hang out and take in views/run/walk, a playground for kids and a dog park to play with doggies.
Beautiful old military fort with historic buildings is now a giant park with walking trails and killer views of the Golden Gate Bridge and coast line.
383 locals recommend
Presidio of San Francisco
Beautiful old military fort with historic buildings is now a giant park with walking trails and killer views of the Golden Gate Bridge and coast line.
This is the best place to experience San Francisco coast line. Rocky cliffs, pounding waves below, are we still really in a city!?
694 locals recommend
Lands End Trail
Lands End TrailThis is the best place to experience San Francisco coast line. Rocky cliffs, pounding waves below, are we still really in a city!?
This is where the city hangs out on a sunny afternoon (pretty much any day of the week, but especially weekends). Bring a beverage, sit down and enjoy the view of downtown or the people watching.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetThis is where the city hangs out on a sunny afternoon (pretty much any day of the week, but especially weekends). Bring a beverage, sit down and enjoy the view of downtown or the people watching.
A real canyon in the city, wow! Get lost on the hiking trails here or take a stroll in the fragrant eucalyptus.
180 locals recommend
Glen Canyon Park
Chenery StreetA real canyon in the city, wow! Get lost on the hiking trails here or take a stroll in the fragrant eucalyptus.
Amazing hill. Looks bigger and harder to climb than it is. Killer views of the city from here. Dog friendly park.
363 locals recommend
Bernal Heights Park
3400-3416 Folsom StAmazing hill. Looks bigger and harder to climb than it is. Killer views of the city from here. Dog friendly park.
Shopping
Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market StSan Francisco's big mall.