The fried rice is genius. It’s laced with house-made kimchee, pieces of bacon, onion and 4505 Meats’ hot dogs, then topped with a shimmering fried egg. Read more.
Frog Hollow calls their peaches the "Oh My God" peach, because that's what you say when you eat one. The café also has memorable pears, plums, apricots, cherries, chutneys and fruit-filled pastries. Read more.
There's nothing like a whiskey-infused Thai Smile to inject some joy into your workweek. Read more.
Sextant Coffee Roasters has opened up in SOMA bringing you free wifi, an outdoor patio and coffee beans from Ethiopia. If that's not appealing, go for the pastries instead. Read more.
Erik Hopfinger, chef of The Cooperage (coming soon), eats here on his nights off. He loves the Any sandwich. Read more.
This San Francisco food truck specializes in sliders, making miniature pieces of heaven! You can buy them individually or in combos which gives you a chance to pick from five and try them all! Read more.
The toppings available are typical - assorted fruits, candies, and crunchies - but you may find yourself saying no to the extras because the base flavor is just that good. Read more.
The menu is a mix of great takes on classic diner food, like a perfect open-faced tuna melt on sourdough rounds made with fresh ahi tuna, and California favorites, like fish tacos (excellent!). Read more.
Natoma Cabana, the recently opened tropical bar in Fidi is now offering their own special recipe of Fireball. If you're a fan, stop by and give it a try. Read more.
A shuffleboard, lots of cheap beers, & a crowd that some might call rowdy but that we'd call spirited (in a good way) make this one of the funnest bars on Mission Street. Be ready for a great time. Read more.
Check out this new North Beach spot for a quick drink and a snack. We particularly like the incredible selection of house-made charcuterie for a tasting plate, and spiced nuts or spaetzle. Read more.
The Pink Elephant is just about the perfect bar. They offer loads of beers & cocktails in very creative glasses, like the Hobgoblin cup and did I mention free bacon during happy hour? 8/1, 5-7pm. Read more.
Tap (415) is now open at the Westfield Center. The mall's "modern beer garden" boasts 20 taps featuring 12 local and notable craft beers. Try the bratwurst on a pretzel roll with tator tots. Read more.
The house specialty is Bo 7 Mon, or "Seven Flavors of Beef," a multicourse meal for $18.50 per person, but several of those dishes are available a la carte, such as the banh hoi. Read more.
The Riptide is a fun bar with a brick fireplace. It is a great place to hang out in the winter. They host a surf movie night on Wednesdays. Read more.
Delicious sweet treat with perfectly ripe fruit and slightly sweetened cheese. Take your treats and sit on a bench to watch the locals stroll by or head up to the top of Bernall Hill. Read more.
This is Jones—home of the best place to sit outside for happy hour in the city! They have excellent food and even better drink specials. Make sure you sit outside or on the second level deck. Read more.
Go on a Wednesday to sample some good eats from pop-up, Easy Creole. Fill your belly with red beans, spinach and mushroom étouffée, and gumbo, then wash it all down with a tasty adult beverage. Read more.
Orphan Andy’s is a late night favorite among San Francisco late-nighters. Between their chicken fried steak and the chocolate chip banana pancakes, you can’t go wrong. Read more.
Mr. Holmes Bakehouse is serving both creative and classic baked goods. Try the soon-to-be classic California Croissant, which is a croissant stuffed with salmon, nori, ginger, and wasabi. Read more.
Marla Barkery has finally opened in the Richmond District. Grab some of their famous bread for breakfast. Open for lunch and dinner too, and be sure to check out brunch at the weekend. Read more.
The shrimp & grits is the best southern food in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Dish to Sear Your Eyebrows Off. The next time your best friend pretends she’s not dieting but “cleansing her body of toxins” with a little bout… Read more.
If you've never been, the owner will take your menus and just start serving you food. It's an experience I'll never forget! The food is plentiful and delicious! Read more.
You'll have a hard time ever leaving B. Patisserie. Four Barrel coffee is on hand to help you wash down the inevitable delicious delights, and it's the perfect place to catch up with friends. Read more.
You’re not in on The Secret if you don’t get a side of sides of the Millionaire Bacon (thick cut strips cooked with syrup, honey, and chilies). Read more.
Toyose, a Korean joint tucked in a garage in the city's outer lands is both open until 3 a.m. and serves some truly excellent spicy chicken wings to boot. Read more.
The tiny, scrappy hole-in-the-wall dumpling shop on Taraval certainly doesn't look like any sort of kingdom, but the food lives up to the name and its cult-like reputation. Read more.
Shanghai's famous soup dumplings, are king at this Outer Richmond dive. Priced at $5.95 for 10, they feature thin, delicate wrappers, steamed just enough to hold the liquid. Read more.
Check out this new Chinese spot in the Embarcadero Center. The sprawling space here makes it one of the biggest restaurants in SF, so be sure to bring your whole work team. Read more.