Chefs deliver the modern American dishes to the table themselves and invite you to come into the kitchen to peer over their shoulder while they work. Read more.
Not so much San Francisco Italian, as pure unadulterated regional Italian, this family-run sparkler is free of pretension and full of love. Don’t miss the sea urchin pasta. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Delfina's Cal-Ital fare pleases picky parents and fawning foodies alike, and Pizzeria Delfina's pies are fresh, seasonal, and best enjoyed with a glass of rosé on the sidewalk. Read more.
Menu standouts include the KFC (chicken wings), stonepot rice, okonomiyaki, and dumplings. It's worth going in early for happy hour, the only time gamja fries and Korean tacos are served. Read more.
From the addictive totopos con chile to the comforting tortilla soup to the killer carnitas, there's something for everyone here. Read more.
Eight years into its tenure, it remains one of the city's toughest tickets: book early, try brunch, or go later in the evening for the awesome burger. Read more.
It's the utility belt of restaurants: good for brunch, for late-night dining, for oysters and a cocktail at the bar, or for a lovely sit-down meal with a date. Read more.
Don't miss the sardine chips, porcini doughnuts, seasonal salads, and pastas. Read more.
Order their rotisserie roasted lamb, chicken, pork or sweet potato in pita or salad format (or order it Greek-style, which means fries on or in it). Read more.
Inspired by the cuisine of Brittany, chef Dominique Crenn's neighborhood spot offers a dinner party vibe, with impeccable, family-style dishes. Read more.
The famous soft-boiled egg is a must, as are any of the fresh pastas. A cozy, minimalist dining room is the scene in this lower Pacific Heights spot. Read more.
The Hawaiian-Indian-NorCal cuisine results in dishes like poppy seed steam buns with beef tongue and kimchi that are uniquely Kapur's, and it's all in a high-energy space. Read more.
Followers of Darsky's Neapolitan-inspired pizzas line up for beautiful antipasti like farrotto with wild morel mushrooms, sweet corn, prosciutto and egg yolk. Read more.
Don't overlook the selection of unparalleled curries — all cooked from spice pastes that are made fresh daily in house. Read more.
Whether you're perching at the bar for a drink and a bite or bringing a big group to the back patio, the stylish, high-ceilinged, minimalist-Deco space is a real looker. Read more.
Lovers of weekday breakfast can rejoice in Plow's options, that include their popular lemon ricotta pancakes alongside staples like breakfast sandwiches and porridge. Read more.
