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Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco
Spruce is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

1. Spruce

9.0
3640 Sacramento St (btwn Spruce & Locust St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Presidio Heights · 133 tips and reviews
Nabe is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

2. Nabe

7.8
1325 9th Ave (at Irving St), San Francisco, CA
Nabe Restaurant · Inner Sunset · 46 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: If you go with the Sukiyaki soup, crack the egg into the broth and it'll hover on the top so you can dip your food in it... Read more.

Umami Burger is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

3. Umami Burger

2184 Union St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Union Street · 173 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Eating an Umami burger is like going to man-heaven. The Texas Ranch is not only topped with a massive fried onion ring but it is sizzling in sauces like jalapeno ranch and Diablo. Get on cloud-nine. Read more.

4. Pa'ina Lounge & Restaurant

5.8
1865 Post St (Fillmore Street), San Francisco, CA
Hawaiian Restaurant · Japantown · 33 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This Hawaiian/Asian fusion-staurant is known for its delicious sliders like the Kobe w/ caramelized onions, arugula & tomatoes; Not impressed yet? Order the Oompa Loompia and we promise, you will be. Read more.

5. Mission Bowling Club

8.6
3176 17th St (btwn S Van Ness & Shotwell), San Francisco, CA
Bowling Alley · Mission District · 137 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: In between knocking down pins, knock back some drafts of Russian River & the infamous Mission Burger (a 1/2-lb of beef that's hard-fried in beef fat w/ caramelized onion, Monterey jack & caper aioli). Read more.

6. Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen

8.5
3150 24th St (at Shotwell St), San Francisco, CA
Jewish Restaurant · Mission District · 130 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Aptly-named, the Deli Burger is ground beef w/ 'strami/beet-horseradish spread/spicy brown mustard on Challah. It's like the whole deli on your burger. Read more.

7. The Pairing Project

119 Utah Street (btw 15th st & Alameda), San Francisco, CA
Event Space · Showplace Square · 4 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: With an old school photo booth, sustainable eats, & Sapporo Premium beers, the only thing cheesy about the Thrillist + Sapporo Pairing Project, is the local cheese plate they’re passing around.

8. Jake's On Market

2223 Market St (btwn 16th & Sanchez), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Castro · 10 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Get the bacon onion confit burger and pair it with the Bourbon Baked Apple cocktail (apple juice/cinnamon-spiced syrup/lemon juice/ginger beer). Read more.

9. Gilberth's Latin Fusion

7.4
2427 3rd St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Dogpatch · 15 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Start your meal off with "Hunter's Sliders": venison, ostrich and alligator! Read more.

10. Spruce

9.0
3640 Sacramento St (btwn Spruce & Locust St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Presidio Heights · 133 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The Spruce bar burger is has well-seasoned, in-house ground Niman Ranch meat, herbed caper aioli, housemade pickles, and slightly buttered English muffin-esque bun. Read more.

Delfina is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

11. Delfina

9.0
3621 18th St (Guerrero St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 125 tips and reviews

12. Brick & Mortar Music Hall

7.4
1710 Mission St (at Duboce Ave), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Mission District · 29 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST NEW CLUB

13. Twin Peaks Summit

9.5
100 Christmas Tree Point Rd (at Twin Peaks Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Hill · 274 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST VIEW

14. Duboce Park

9.0
Duboce Ave (btwn Scott & Steiner St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Duboce Triangle · 76 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST PLACE TO DOG WALK

15. Golden Gate Park

9.6
501 Stanyan St (btwn Fulton St & Lincoln Way), San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate Park · 358 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST PARK

16. Goodwill

6.6
1669 Fillmore St (at Post St), San Francisco, CA
Vintage and Thrift Store · Lower Pacific Heights · 11 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST VINTAGE SHOP

17. Shoe Biz

877 Valencia St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Shoe Store · Mission District · 8 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST SHOE STORE

18. Amoeba San Francisco

9.3
1855 Haight St (at Stanyan St), San Francisco, CA
Record Store · Haight Ashbury · 117 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST RECORD STORE

19. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

9.1
1 Ferry Building (Market Street & The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Farmers Market · Financial District · 249 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST FARMERS MARKET

20. Ambiance

1458 Haight St (btwn Masonic Ave & Ashbury St), San Francisco, CA
Boutique · Haight Ashbury · 16 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST BOUTIQUE

21. Aardvark Books

227 Church St (btwn Market & 15th St.), San Francisco, CA
Bookstore · Mission Dolores · 26 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST BOOKSTORE

22. Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Brg S, San Francisco, CA
Bridge · 813 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE VISITORS

23. Mission Dolores Park

9.4
Dolores & Church St (btwn 18th & 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Mission Dolores · 505 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best Of 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST PLACE TO PEOPLE WATCH

24. The Mission District

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 48 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST NEIGHBORHOOD

25. Herbivore

983 Valencia St (btwn 20th & 21st), San Francisco, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mission District · 71 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST VEGETARIAN

26. Nick's Crispy Tacos

7.1
1500 Broadway (at Polk St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 217 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST TACOS

27. Woodhouse Fish Co.

2073 Market St (at 14th St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Duboce Triangle · 171 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST SEAFOOD

28. Patxi's Pizza

822 Irving St (Btw 9th & 10th), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Inner Sunset · 40 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST PIZZA

29. Taquerias El Farolito

8.7
4817 Mission St (at Onondaga St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Excelsior · 38 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT

30. Taqueria Cancun

8.4
3211 Mission St (at Valencia), San Francisco, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Bernal Heights · 37 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST CHEAP EATS

31. Miette Patisserie

8.5
1 Ferry Building Ste 10 (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Financial District · 69 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST CANDY STORE

32. Bus Stop

7.4
1901 Union St (at Laguna St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Union Street · 38 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST SINGLES BAR

33. Teeth

7.9
2323 Mission St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Mission District · 188 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST NEW BAR

34. Churchill

8.1
198 Church St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Duboce Triangle · 115 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST NEW BAR

35. Martuni's

8.8
4 Valencia St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 81 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best of Winner 2012 - Reader's Poll - BEST MARTINI

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

36. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

9.4
151 3rd St (btwn Mission & Howard St), San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · SoMa · 242 tips and reviews

37. Tadich Grill

8.7
240 California St (btwn Battery & Front St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 164 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Get the signature seafood cioppino, with clams, prawns, scallops, bay shrimp, crabmeat, mussels and white fish.

38. Alcatraz Island

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 502 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Take the eerie nighttime excursion: a narrated circuit around the island and guided tours to the main prison building (not to mention a few special programs only offered after dark).

39. Ferry Building Marketplace

9.3
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Market · Financial District · 468 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Among the best gourmet offerings? Divine chocolate sablées at Miette Patisserie, fresh-baked sourdough levain from Acme Bread, and Mt. Tam triple-cream cheese at Cowgirl Creamery.

40. Cliff House

1090 Point Lobos (at Great Hwy), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · 140 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Don’t leave without checking out the restaurant’s world-famous camera obscura (one of about 20 in existence), with 360 degrees of live images projected from a nearby seal rock.

Kingdom of Dumpling is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

41. Kingdom of Dumpling

7.8
1713 Taraval St (btwn 27th & 28th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Dumpling Restaurant · Parkside · 142 tips and reviews
Zazie is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

42. Zazie

9.1
941 Cole St (btwn Parnassus Ave & Carl St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Cole Valley · 358 tips and reviews
Milk Bar is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

43. Milk Bar

1840 Haight St (btwn Stanyan & Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Night Club · Haight Ashbury · 26 tips and reviews
Wasteland is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

44. Wasteland

7.6
1660 Haight St (at Belvedere St), San Francisco, CA
Vintage and Thrift Store · Haight Ashbury · 25 tips and reviews
The Fizzary is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

45. The Fizzary

2949 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
Food and Beverage Retail · Mission District · 23 tips and reviews

AlyssaAlyssa: Longing for a little childhood nostalgia? Fizzary has some amazing products you probably haven't seen for 20 years (Fruit Stripe gum ring any bells?).

Suppenküche is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

46. Suppenküche

8.9
525 Laguna St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
German Restaurant · Hayes Valley · 240 tips and reviews
Cedar Hill is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

47. Cedar Hill

3242 Scott St (btwn Chestnut & Lombard), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Marina District · 18 tips and reviews

48. Beauty's Bagel Shop

9.1
3838 Telegraph Ave (btwn W MacArthur Blvd & 38th St.), Oakland, CA
Bagel Shop · Mosswood · 118 tips and reviews

Laughing SquidLaughing Squid: A much-anticipated Montreal style bagel shop. Well worth the wait...we've has their bagels and they are hands down the best around these parts. Say hi to Amy for us! Read more.

Cartoon Art Museum is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

49. Cartoon Art Museum

655 Mission St (btwn New Montgomery & 3rd), San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · SoMa · 26 tips and reviews
Dog Eared Books is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

50. Dog Eared Books

9.5
900 Valencia St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Bookstore · Mission District · 43 tips and reviews
Tartine Bakery is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

51. Tartine Bakery

9.0
600 Guerrero St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 768 tips and reviews
Bi-Rite Creamery is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

52. Bi-Rite Creamery

9.2
3692 18th St (at Dolores St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission Dolores · 688 tips and reviews
Tacolicious is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

53. Tacolicious

8.8
741 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 288 tips and reviews
Paxton Gate is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

54. Paxton Gate

9.2
824 Valencia St (btwn 19th & 20th St.), San Francisco, CA
Gift Store · Mission Dolores · 49 tips and reviews
Puerto Alegre is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

55. Puerto Alegre

8.3
546 Valencia St (btwn 16th & 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 106 tips and reviews

56. Monk’s Kettle

3141 16th St (at Albion St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Mission Dolores · 317 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: “Best Beer List – The Monk’s Kettle…. this is the place for the uninitiated to get a crash course and the connoisseur to talk shop with other beer freaks. - San Francisco Chronicle

Castro Street Steps is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

57. Castro Street Steps

San Francisco, CA
Hiking Trail · Noe Valley · No tips or reviews
San Francisco City Hall is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

58. San Francisco City Hall

1 Carlton B Goodlett Pl (btwn Grove & McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
City Hall · Civic Center · 79 tips and reviews
Palace of Fine Arts is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

59. Palace of Fine Arts

9.5
3301 Lyon St (btwn Bay & Jefferson St), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Marina District · 206 tips and reviews
Azalea Boutique is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

60. Azalea Boutique

7.6
411 Hayes St (btwn Octavia & Gough St.), San Francisco, CA
Boutique · Hayes Valley · 23 tips and reviews
Park Life is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

61. Park Life

8.7
220 Clement St (at 3rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Art Gallery · Inner Richmond · 16 tips and reviews
Chubby Noodle is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

62. Chubby Noodle

7.5
510 Union St, San Francisco, CA
Noodle Restaurant · North Beach · 37 tips and reviews
15 Romolo is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

63. 15 Romolo

8.1
15 Romolo Pl (btwn Fresno St & Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · North Beach · 213 tips and reviews
620 Jones is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

64. 620 Jones

7.6
620 Jones St (at Geary St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 148 tips and reviews
Hangr16 is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

65. Hangr16

3128 16th St (btwn Guerrero & Valencia St.), San Francisco, CA
Clothing Store · Mission Dolores · 2 tips and reviews
Googleplex is one of Seven Days in Sunny San Francisco.

66. Googleplex

1600 Amphitheatre Parkway (at Charleston Rd), Mountain View, CA
Office · 147 tips and reviews