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Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco
Foreign Cinema is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

1. Foreign Cinema

9.2
2534 Mission St (btwn 21st & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 362 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The slow-cooked brown sugar alderwood smoked bacon is the best bacon in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Elixir is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

2. Elixir

7.9
3200 16th St (at Guerrero St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mission Dolores · 95 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The bloody elixir is the best bloody mary in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

The Alembic is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

3. The Alembic

8.7
1725 Haight St (btwn Cole & Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Haight Ashbury · 236 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The bourbon old-fashioned is the best bourbon cocktail in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Bar Tartine is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

4. Bar Tartine

561 Valencia St (btwn 16th & 17th St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Mission District · 156 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The sliced bread with kefir butter is the best bread in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Nopa is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

5. Nopa

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

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The wood grilled hamburger is the best burger in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Taqueria El Farolito is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

6. Taqueria El Farolito

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

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The carne asada super burrito is the best burrito in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Tosca Cafe is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

7. Tosca Cafe

8.4
242 Columbus Ave (at Pacific Ave), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · North Beach · 118 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The house "cappuccino" 1919 is the best cappuccino in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Zuni Café is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

8. Zuni Café

8.7
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The chicken for two is the best chicken in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

9. Blue Bottle Coffee

9.2
315 Linden St (btwn Gough & Octavia St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Hayes Valley · 245 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The drip coffee is the best coffee in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Anthony's Cookies is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

10. Anthony's Cookies

8.8
1417 Valencia St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Mission District · 88 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The cookies and cream is the best cookie in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Barrel Head Brewhouse is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

11. Barrel Head Brewhouse

1785 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Western Addition · 57 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The housemade beers are the best craft beers in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

B. Patisserie is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

12. B. Patisserie

9.3
2821 California St (btwn Divisadero St & Broderick St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Lower Pacific Heights · 225 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The kouign-amann is the best croissant in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Fog City is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

13. Fog City

7.9
1300 Battery St (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 60 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The frozen custard with egg yolk carmel sauce is the best custard in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Dynamo Donut & Coffee is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

14. Dynamo Donut & Coffee

8.9
2760 24th St (at Hampshire St), San Francisco, CA
Donut Shop · Mission District · 191 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The maple glazed bacon apple donut is the best donut in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Namu Gaji is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

15. Namu Gaji

499 Dolores St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Korean Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 182 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The shiitake dumplings are the best dumplings in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Spruce is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

16. Spruce

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

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The duck fat fries are the best french fries in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Chloe's Café is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

17. Chloe's Café

8.6
1399 Church St (at 26th St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Noe Valley · 58 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The croissant french toast is the best french toast in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Souvla is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

18. Souvla

9.0
517 Hayes St (at Octavia St), San Francisco, CA
Souvlaki Shop · Hayes Valley · 243 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The pork shoulder wrap is the best greek food in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Juice Shop is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

19. Juice Shop

8.3
432 Octavia St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Juice Bar · Hayes Valley · 24 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The a+ greens is the best green juice in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

20. The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen

7.6
1 South Park Ave. # 103a (at 2nd St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · South Park · 207 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The mac and cheese grilled cheese is the best grilled cheese sandwich in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Alexander's Steakhouse is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

21. Alexander's Steakhouse

8.4
448 Brannan St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Steakhouse · SoMa · 118 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The hamachi shooters are the best hamachi in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Bi-Rite Creamery is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

22. Bi-Rite Creamery

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

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The balsamic strawberry is the best ice cream in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Kokkari Estiatorio is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

23. Kokkari Estiatorio

9.3
200 Jackson St (at Front St), San Francisco, CA
Greek Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 263 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The hearth-grilled lamb chops are the best lamb chops in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

4505 Burgers & BBQ is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

24. 4505 Burgers & BBQ

9.1
705 Divisadero St (at Grove St), San Francisco, CA
BBQ Joint · Panhandle · 205 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The frankaroni is the best mac & cheese in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Tommy's Mexican Restaurant is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

25. Tommy's Mexican Restaurant

8.0
5929 Geary Blvd (at 23rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 67 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: Their margarita pitchers are the best margaritas in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Super Duper Burgers is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

26. Super Duper Burgers

9.0
2304 Market St (at 16th St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Duboce Triangle · 196 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The caesar burger is the best off menu item in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Yerba Buena Gardens is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

27. Yerba Buena Gardens

9.2
745 Mission St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · SoMa · 153 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The gardens are the best outdoor gardens in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

El Techo is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

28. El Techo

8.8
2516 Mission St (btwn 21st St & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Mission District · 171 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The rooftop has the best outdoor seating in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Swan Oyster Depot is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

29. Swan Oyster Depot

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

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The oysters on the half shell are the best oysters in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Outerlands is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

30. Outerlands

8.6
4001 Judah St (at 45th Ave), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Outer Sunset · 259 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The dutch pancakes are the best pancakes in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Mission Chinese Food is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

31. Mission Chinese Food

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

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The kung pow pastrami is the best pastrami in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Tartine Bakery is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

32. Tartine Bakery

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

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The morning bun is the best pastry in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

A16 is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

33. A16

7.9
2355 Chestnut St (btwn Divisadero & Scott St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Marina District · 161 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The margherita pizza is the best pizza in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

La Torta Gorda is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

34. La Torta Gorda

8.5
2833 24th St (btwn Bryant & York), San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Mission District · 62 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The pierna enchilada torta is the best pork in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

State Bird Provisions is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

35. 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

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The CA state bird w/ provisions is the best quail in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Ramen Dojo is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

36. Ramen Dojo

8.1
805 S B St (at 8th St), San Mateo, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Downtown San Mateo · 166 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The garlic pork ramen is the best ramen in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

SPQR is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

37. SPQR

7.9
1911 Fillmore St (btwn Bush & Pine St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Lower Pacific Heights · 172 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The seasonal ravioli is the best ravioli in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Ike’s Place is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

38. Ike’s Place

3489 16th St (at Sanchez St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mission Dolores · 251 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The bella (nee: name of the girl i'm dating) is the best sandwich in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Coit Tower is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

39. Coit Tower

8.9
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd (btwn Lombard & Union St), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Telegraph Hill · 327 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The 360 degree city view is the best scenic view in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Bar Crudo is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

40. Bar Crudo

9.0
655 Divisadero St (at Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Panhandle · 215 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The seafood chowder is the best seafood in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

The Sycamore is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

41. The Sycamore

8.6
2140 Mission St (at Sycamore St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Mission District · 186 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The lamb burger sliders are the best sliders in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Brenda's French Soul Food is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

42. Brenda's French Soul Food

8.8
652 Polk St (btwn Eddy & Turk St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Tenderloin · 502 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The shrimp & grits is the best southern food in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Bourbon & Branch is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

43. Bourbon & Branch

8.5
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 318 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The citizen cane is the best speakeasy cocktail in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

House of Prime Rib is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

44. House of Prime Rib

9.0
1906 Van Ness Ave (btw Jackson & Washington), San Francisco, CA
Steakhouse · Polk Gulch · 315 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The king henry viii cut is the best steak in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

45. Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar

8.7
619 Taylor St (at Cosmo Pl), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 443 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The volcano roll is the best sushi in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Nopalito is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

46. Nopalito

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

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The carnitas are the best tacos in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Rich Table is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

47. Rich Table

8.8
199 Gough St (at Oak St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Lower Haight · 189 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The chef's picks is the best tasting menu in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

The Mill is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

48. The Mill

9.1
736 Divisadero St (btwn Grove St & Fulton St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Alamo Square · 378 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The four dollar toast is the best toast in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Gracias Madre is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

49. Gracias Madre

2211 Mission St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 253 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The squash quesadilla is the best vegan food in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

RN74 is one of Tastes that Make the City: San Francisco.

50. RN74

301 Mission St (at Beale St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · SoMa · 155 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The wine list is the best wine in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.