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ABK's Guide to SF
Fisherman's Wharf is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

1. Fisherman's Wharf

2801 Leavenworth St (at Bay St), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Fishermans Wharf · 337 tips and reviews
Ghirardelli Square is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

2. Ghirardelli Square

8.7
900 N Point St (btwn Polk & Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Shopping Plaza · 256 tips and reviews
In-N-Out Burger is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

3. In-N-Out Burger

8.0
333 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 359 tips and reviews
Fort Mason is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

4. Fort Mason

9.1
2 Marina Blvd Bldg A, San Francisco, CA
Park · Golden Gate National Recreation Area · 88 tips and reviews
Marina Green is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

5. Marina Green

9.3
Marina Green (at Marina Green Dr), San Francisco, CA
Park · Marina District · 46 tips and reviews
Crissy Field is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

6. Crissy Field

9.4
Golden Gate Promenade (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Presidio National Park · 143 tips and reviews
Golden Gate Bridge is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

7. Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Brg S, San Francisco, CA
Bridge · 812 tips and reviews
R&G Lounge is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

8. R&G Lounge

8.5
631 Kearny St (at Clay St), San Francisco, CA
Cantonese Restaurant · Chinatown · 274 tips and reviews
House of Nanking is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

9. House of Nanking

7.5
919 Kearny St (btwn Jackson St. & Pacific Ave.), San Francisco, CA
Jiangsu Restaurant · North Beach · 209 tips and reviews
Taqueria El Farolito is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

10. Taqueria El Farolito

9.2
2779 Mission St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 391 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Get the carne asada super burrito. It will be the best one you've ever had.

Bi-Rite Creamery is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

11. Bi-Rite Creamery

9.2
3692 18th St (at Dolores St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission Dolores · 688 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Salted caramel and malted vanilla are the best. If you're hungry, skip the like and get a pint to go (you can skip to the front of the line) or head to the market across the street.

Pizzeria Delfina is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

12. Pizzeria Delfina

9.0
3611 18th St (btwn Guerrero St & Oakwood St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Mission Dolores · 265 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Best pizza in SF. The margherita is delicious. The fresh stretched mozzarella is also quite tasty.

Tartine Bakery is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

13. Tartine Bakery

9.1
600 Guerrero St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 768 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Everything is good here. For breakfast I like the almond croissants, chocolate croissants and morning buns. All the croques and sandwiches are also delicious.

Humphry Slocombe is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

14. Humphry Slocombe

9.0
2790 Harrison St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission District · 375 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Try the secret breakfast and pretty much any of their other interested flavor combinations.

Ike's Place is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

15. Ike's Place

3506 16th St (btw Sanchez and Prosper St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Castro · 62 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: My favorites are the menage-a-trois and the king koopa. Get them on dutch crunch with all the toppings. Get ready for a food coma.

Beretta is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

16. Beretta

9.1
1199 Valencia St (at 23rd St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 487 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Great place to order lots of small plates and share with everyone. Get the margherita with fresh burrata cheese.

Limón Peruvian Rotisserie is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

17. Limón Peruvian Rotisserie

8.8
1001 S Van Ness Ave (at 21st St), San Francisco, CA
Peruvian Roast Chicken Joint · Mission District · 176 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Get some sangria and the roasted chicken.

Frances is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

18. Frances

9.1
3870 17th St (at Pond St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Castro · 157 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Hard to get a reservation but they take walk-ins and your best bet is right when they open at 5.

Starbelly is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

19. Starbelly

8.7
3583 16th St (at Market St.), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Castro · 288 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Same owners as beretta, all around good food.

Sunflower is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

20. Sunflower

506 Valencia St (at 16th St), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 79 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: My favorite is the chicken pho.

Monk’s Kettle is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

21. Monk’s Kettle

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

Aaron K.Aaron K: Great selection of beers and good burgers.

Mission Cheese is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

22. Mission Cheese

736 Valencia St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Cheese Store · Mission Dolores · 97 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: What happens when you mix cheese and hipsters? Mission cheese.

Range is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

23. Range

842 Valencia St (at 19th), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 111 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Everything on the menu is good at this Michelin starred restaurant in the Mission.

Mission Chinese Food is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

24. Mission Chinese Food

8.0
2234 Mission St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Mission District · 314 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: I always get the salt cod fried rice but you really can't go wrong. If there is a long wait, get take-out.

Foreign Cinema is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

25. Foreign Cinema

9.1
2534 Mission St (btwn 21st & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 362 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Good for brunch or dinner--the crab frittata is amazing. I hear the bacon is to die for.

Beauty Bar is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

26. Beauty Bar

2299 Mission St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Night Club · Mission District · 50 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Good music.

Latin American Club is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

27. Latin American Club

7.8
3286 22nd St (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Mission District · 126 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: The strongest, biggest and cheapest margarita you've ever had.

Zeitgeist is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

28. Zeitgeist

8.8
199 Valencia St (at Duboce Ave), San Francisco, CA
Beer Garden · SoMa · 387 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Great on a sunny afternoon. The bloody mary is dirty in a good way. Decent burgers as well.

Oracle Park is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

29. Oracle Park

9.2
24 Willie Mays Plz (at King & 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Baseball Stadium · South Beach · 480 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: I think this has to be the nicest baseball stadium in baseball. Definitely has the best views.

Ferry Building Marketplace is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

30. Ferry Building Marketplace

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

Aaron K.Aaron K: Great shops and always fun to come to the farmers market on Saturdays.

4505 Meats/Chicharrones is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

31. 4505 Meats/Chicharrones

8.2
Ferry Building (Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · Financial District · 53 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: My favorite burger in the city. I recommend ordering two since you'll be dreaming of another one after you finish the first.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

32. Blue Bottle Coffee

8.7
1 Ferry Building Ste 7 (at The Embarcardero), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Financial District · 421 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Get an affogato or pick your beverage of choice.

Acme Bread Company is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

33. Acme Bread Company

8.8
1 Ferry Building Ste 15 (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Financial District · 51 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: I like the herb slab. Then go next door and get some Cowgirl Creamery cheese.

Cowgirl Creamery is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

34. Cowgirl Creamery

8.5
1 Ferry Building #17 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Cheese Store · Financial District · 145 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Pick up some cheese and then some bread at Acme next door.

Slanted Door is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

35. Slanted Door

1 Ferry Building #3 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Financial District · 451 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Charles Phan broke the mold for modern Vietnamese food when he opened the original, and the current incarnation remains the standard-bearer of ingredient-driven Asian cuisine. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Union Square is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

36. Union Square

8.6
333 Post St (btwn Powell & Stockton St), San Francisco, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 433 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Union Square is a haven for shoppers: look in any direction and you will see upscale department stores. Nearby, visitors can hop onto a cable car on Powell Street.

Alcatraz Cruises is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

37. Alcatraz Cruises

31 San Francisco Pier 33 (at Bay St), San Francisco, CA
Boat or Ferry · Northern Waterfront · 209 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Get your tickets in advance and try for a night cruise if you can.

Inglenook is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

38. Inglenook

9.1
1991 St. Helena Hwy., Rutherford, CA
Winery · 45 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: One of the most picturesque wineries in Napa.

The French Laundry is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

39. The French Laundry

8.8
6640 Washington St (at Creek St), Yountville, CA
French Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: I don't need to tell you this, but probably the best restaurant in the country.

Bouchon is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

40. Bouchon

8.8
6534 Washington St, Yountville, CA
French Restaurant · 159 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Always dependable and always delicious. I love the french onion soup here.

Bouchon Bakery is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

41. Bouchon Bakery

9.0
6528 Washington St, Yountville, CA
Bakery · 224 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Good luck walking out of here with less than a bag full of food.

ad hoc is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

42. ad hoc

8.7
6476 Washington St (btwn Oak Cir & Mission St), Yountville, CA
New American Restaurant · 132 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Thomas Keller's third restaurant in Yountville.

Bottega is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

43. Bottega

8.8
6525 Washington St #A9 (in V Marketplace 1870), Yountville, CA
Italian Restaurant · 162 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Michael Chiarello does great Italian cooking here.

Mustards Grill is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

44. Mustards Grill

9.3
7399 Saint Helena Hwy, Napa, CA
New American Restaurant · 118 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Get the onion rings to share and nibble on along with the rest of your meal.

Golden Gate Park is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

45. Golden Gate Park

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

Aaron K.Aaron K: Great for some outdoors wandering in SF.

de Young Museum is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

46. de Young Museum

9.1
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr (at John F Kennedy Dr), San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · Golden Gate Park · 279 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Usually has good exhibits and the tower has great views of SF on a clear day.

California Academy of Sciences is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

47. California Academy of Sciences

9.4
55 Music Concourse Dr (at Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Golden Gate Park · 510 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Very cool, modern building. Fun to go on Thursday nights to their "Nighlife"--wander around the museum while sipping on cocktails. Buy tickets in advance.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

48. 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

Aaron K.Aaron K: Always good exhibits and a nice permanent collection.

North Beach is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

49. North Beach

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 38 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Little Italy of SF.

Nopa is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

50. Nopa

9.2
560 Divisadero St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Alamo Square · 557 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Great space and good for brunch or dinner. The burger here is quite good.

Nopalito is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

51. Nopalito

8.7
306 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Panhandle · 261 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Call ahead and have them put your name down on the list so you don't have to wait when you arrive!

Tadich Grill is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

52. Tadich Grill

8.8
240 California St (btwn Battery & Front St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 164 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: One word, cioppino.

Perbacco is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

53. Perbacco

8.3
230 California St (btwn Battery & Front St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 133 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Mature and stylish, Perbacco has quickly established itself as one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. Owner Umberto Gibin is a presence in the front of house. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Barbacco is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

54. Barbacco

220 California St (btwn Front St & Battery St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 125 tips and reviews
Akiko’s Restaurant & Sushi Bar is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

55. Akiko’s Restaurant & Sushi Bar

431 Bush St (at Mark Ln.), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 166 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: I think this is the best sushi in SF and very reasonably priced.

Burma Superstar is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

56. Burma Superstar

8.8
309 Clement St (btwn 4th & 5th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 370 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Get the tea leaf salad. Get there early or prepare to wait.

Swan Oyster Depot is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

57. Swan Oyster Depot

8.7
1517 Polk St (btwn Sacramento & California St.), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 220 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Avoid going here on the weekend or at prime lunch time to avoid the crowds of tourists. Best seafood in the city. They also hand slice their smoked salmon which makes it extra delicious.

Prospect is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

58. Prospect

8.0
300 Spear St (at Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Rincon Hill · 129 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Same owners as Boulevard. Modern space and delicious food.

Sons & Daughters is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

59. Sons & Daughters

8.2
708 Bush St, San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 51 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: They've jacked up the prices for their tasting and wine pairings as they've gained notoriety but this place is quite special.

Bar Agricole is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

60. Bar Agricole

355 11th St (at Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 213 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Amazing cocktails and good food for brunch or dinner. Beautiful modern space.

Zuni Café is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

61. Zuni Café

8.6
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron K: Get the roasted chicken!

Cotogna is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

62. Cotogna

9.2
490 Pacific Ave (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Jackson Square · 235 tips and reviews
Redd is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

63. Redd

6480 Washington St (at Oak Circle), Yountville, CA
New American Restaurant · 125 tips and reviews
State Bird Provisions is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

64. State Bird Provisions

8.8
1529 Fillmore St (btwn Geary & O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Fillmore District · 219 tips and reviews
Del Popolo is one of ABK's Guide to SF.

65. Del Popolo

8.8
855 Bush St (btwn Taylor and Mason), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Lower Nob Hill · 83 tips and reviews

Leah K.Leah Kessler: Awesome food! The pizzas are stellar as are the small plates, house cured meats and desserts. Great wine and beer selection as well!