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.
Love the crew here and they have great sandwiches. I can't stop eating the "Hot Chick"
I think its better than Sushi Rock, but what do I know I only eat Sushi twice a week...
Whether you're in for a burger and a cocktail or a five-course extravaganza with drink pairings, you'll leave satisfied, and the buzzing energy of the dining room is hard to resist. [Eater 38 Member]
Did you know that up until the mid-19th century, cider was the most popular alcoholic drink in America? It was a Colonial mainstay because apple trees grew easily throughout New England Read more.
Nothing like a hot clam chowder...it's #99 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
In the cases, you'll find luscious (and highly affordable) items such as bacon cheddar muffins and lemon bars, with pre-made pie crusts and cookie dough sharing freezer space with Straus ice cream. Read more.
SliderBar just rolled out a brunch filled with delicious little baby breakfast sandwiches and another special surprise you'll have to see to believe. Read more.
This cozy Castro newcomer is the talk of the town with charming decor and Melissa Perello's creative yet refined take on California cuisine. Wine here is a great deal, priced by the ounce. Read more.
Eating on the lite side these days? Regulars order rice bowls with half rice, half lettuce
Mikkeller Bar just opened a secret private beer room in the basement (use these not-at-all-scary stairs) devoted entirely to sours. Read more.
Although San Francisco isn't a sushi town, per se, even the snobbiest raw fish fans adore Ichi, serving inventive, pristine sashimi, specialty rolls and more. [Eater 38 Member]
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Place to Hang Out with Strippers without Going to a Strip Club. Vesuvio is a great spot to get a drink or three at any hour, and if the... Read more.
Most plates come from the open hearth, including succulent, spit-roasted meats and wood-fired pizzas. The pastas are a must—try the buttery raviolo di ricotta with farm egg.
Join Zhaldee & DJ Slick D every Wednesday for FAT LACES. 80', 90's with a little twist of Electro & Dance!
After receiving two Michelin stars, the farm-to-table Saison moved to a grander space in SoMa. Tasting menus highlight local ingredients, sourced from foragers and farmers’ markets.
Russell Davis designed the cocktail menu at this bar, just down the block from Bar Agricole.
Smashburger is also a Colorado-born burger joint that's been smashing its way into California, and now, finally, San Francisco (!) with one of the most In-N-Out rival-ing burgers on the market. Read more.
A tasting menu is $175, but for a special occasion, passionate food-lovers will be in for a treat. [Eater 38 Member]
A perfect spot for an inexpensive lunch with outdoor seating. Try the Steak Sandwich with a side of asparagus and an ice-cold beer! Cash only.
They're known for their Little Stars...they're #60 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
Order the seven-course beef meal that is worth the $16 and inevitable food coma. Read more.
This raw bar now serves $1 oysters and $3 Sierra Nevadas every Monday-Thursday from 5pm-6:30pm. Try $5 glasses of wine, and discounted signature dishes like Seafood Chowder and fish tacos. Read more.
The way the menu works is a really simple choose-your-own adventure. Just pick a type: Flipped, Fake (tofu), or Fried (fried). We're not saying fried should be your choice but, well, just look at it! Read more.
Bitters, Bock, and Rye started out as a bar, only to grow up and achieve even greater things by turning into a full-on BBQ restaurant that's serving food until 1 in the morning. Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best BurritoOh, the gastronomic abuse that has been perpetrated in under the guise of a super burrito. Too often, “super” means gloopy, starchy… Read more.
The angel wings appetizer is a garlicky take on chicken wings, and the pork panang, with a light drizzling of coconut milk, is delicious. Read more.
This spot in Haight/Ashbury has microbrewery pints during happy hour for less than $2. They also have wine for $2.50, and sangria for $3.50, and $11 pitchers of sangria. Happy hour lasts from 3-10pm. Read more.
this spot has the rockingest jukebox in the 'hood and a smoker's porch to hammer another nail in the coffin. We know we'll meet a Suicide Girl here someday.
The Cavalier is giving you exactly what you want with an all-day, every-day breakfast and lunch that also happens to be bacon-sandwich-level delicious. Read more.
The bacon jam-topped burger is as amazing as it sounds, as is the brunch (try the duck hash) and the boozy milkshakes and sodas – try a Manhattan. For more, follow us on 4sq or at www.renhotels.com.
TBD is the tongue-in-cheek name of the second restaurant from the team behind the award-winning AQ, conveniently located just a couple doors down on Mission (no, not at the Subway, the other way). Read more.
Great empanadas provided at Plate by Plate Kickoff! Try them out at Plate by Plate 2011 - a premier wine and food tasting event! Sept 16th @ the Bently Reserve http://bit.ly/pbpsf11
Their hand-pattied, drive-in style cheeseburger is among the best in the city for the price.
Hit up the heated outdoor patio after work and snag $3 bottle beer and 1/2 price Buffalo Wings on Mondays, $2 Tecates and Tacos on Tuesdays, and cheap pizza and beer on Wednesdays. Read more.
Filled with fresh lobster meat, their roll is simple, clean and classic. A delicious contender in our 2012 Lobster Roll Rumble: Read more.
Delicious soup dumplings. Get there right when they open to beat the crowd.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST ALTERNATE TO CHUCK E. CHEESEPeople come to enjoy, along with their pizza pies (or not), craft beers such as Delirium Tremens and Russian River 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.
Two queen-size waterbeds are hidden away in different corners, perfect for your last-call hookup. Don’t worry about it – you know they’ve been cleaned…at least once. Read more.
You can't beat Maye' $1 oysters and $5 seafood gumbo during, especially you taken into account the classy atmosphere and the live DJ entertainment. Read more.
The outrageously generous happy hour and friendly bartenders who fashion the best cable car cocktail in the city make the Lush Lounge one of the best bars in the 'Loin. Read more.
Hey Baseball Fans! Show your Giants game ticket before, during or after the game and receive happy hour prices.
The cinnamon toast is outta this world. Super-thick sliced bread is slathered in cinnamon-sugar butter and toasted until the crunchy top shatters into tiny shards with each bite.
Try the prime rib, served with creamed spinach and a baked potato— a timeless and delicious combination. Read more.
Their wontons and noodles are made fresh, in-house. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
SO claims to serve the best Asian fusion cuisine in the SoMa area. If you can't handle spiciness, speak up, because they're very generous with the chilies. Don't forget to order their wings.
The cocktails here are expertly mixed and stand up against classic brasserie items like French onion soup and duck confit. Read more.
. The cuisine has a little bit of an Ethiopian vibe but honestly, the influences are so varied here that the food defies categorization. Read more.
Nothing is quite like eating spicy Indian food at 3 am. Take a seat at Naan N’ Curry after a night on the town for some hot and flavorful butter chicken, tiki masala or palak paneer. Read more.
New neighborhood spot from Michael Mina vets along tree-lined Hyde Street in Russian Hill. Check out the tots breaded in sour cream & onion Kettle chips and nostalgic dessert menu.
Order as much as you can off the specials board (each is 2 pieces btw). Do not miss the White Tuna Toro if it's on the board!
6 Nations Rugby Championship will be shown here. You will not be alone at this pub for a morning rugby match. SF rugby fans will gather at any hour of the day.
Good ole fashioned pub goodness served in a brick-walled space. It sits on the site of an “Old Ship” wreck from the mid-1800s. Teri says to get some chips with cheese and sausage or peppercorn gravy.
If you’re craving some authentic cantina-style Mexican food, walk down to the truck and get a meat and bean burrito. No hassle, no frills, perfect!
Before it was Mission Minis, it was a palm reader's shop. We prefer cupcakes to having our future predicted any day.
Order Tandoori Chicken and a side order of garlic naan in order to get a totally authentic North Indian/Pakistan mean.
Don't forget to add fries to your burrito and pay with Square Wallet! https://squareup.com/wallet
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Their salmon sandwich had a delicious smokey taste to it on Acme bread. Note: Only open for lunch and closed Sunday & Monday.
I like their beef curry stew noodles, shrimp and chicken clay pot rice, and the pork salad. Not a fan of their imperial rolls or spring rolls. Not enough filling!
Get the katsu curry. Fried but not greasy. Calling in will expedite the process.
Vv roll and 49er roll are both excellent. Also, a big fan of the nabeyaki udon and finish the meal with some green tea ice cream.
Get the grapefruit, avocado and shrimp salad. Nice and light with just the right amount of dressing. Perfect for a hot day!
Dishes tell stories: "A Walk in the Forest" is an edible diorama of local mushrooms with white pine-dusted meringue. – Green Guide Editor
Locally sourced comfort food elevated to fine-dining perfection. A beautiful interior & the ever evolving menu will have you coming back! Read more.
Kitchen Story blends the fun of Brunching with Asian Fusion dishes. Great interiors and good food!
Royal Cuckoo is a gem in the Mission with live organ player, vinyl spinning and delicious drinks from the bar. Enjoy chips instead of pretzels with your drink from time to time and have a great time.
During ‘Flight Time’ – Mohawk’s Happy Hour – skip the pre-selected list of categorized flights and ask your bartender to create a special one of his/her choosing. You’ll get more variety that way. Read more.
It's hard to choose favorites here because the place is so fantastic, but we love the cheddar and chutney sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and the crumpets.
From 12-6 every day, you can snag $5.95 pizzas, and enjoy drink specials like $4 sakes, $3 sangria, and $1 off draft beers. There’s also wide range of top shelf beers available for just $3. Read more.
President Obama stopped in the Great Eastern restaurant in the Chinatown section of San Francisco. Read more.
The brick and mortar location of the popular coffee truck serves up an excellent selection of breakfast and lunch options in addition to espresso drinks and coffee
Excellent, cheap bahn mis bring lunchtime crowds to this Tenderloin spot. Don't skip the non-sandwich snacks like glutinous rice pudding, either.
A cocktail bar from the team behind Range on Valencia. No kitchen, but there are 9 different types of jerky to eat.
Daniel Patterson's latest boasts Eastern European-tinged comfort food from chef Yoni Levy, a bespoke cocktail program, and ice cream for dessert (or to go).
Spice selection is legit. Grab black cardamom, cinnamon and star anise for this Smoked Chocolate & Tequila Ice Cream. Get the recipe on kitchenkonfidence.com.
Satiate your seafood cravings here with a solid clam chowder, creamy crab louie, and the fresh bay shrimp roll with avocado and crispy fries. Read more.
This is Traci Des Jardins’ trademark restaurant, complete with a constantly transforming seasonal menu. For something different, try the wild boar. Read more.
Imagine tasty skewers of meat, and little plates like tofu with shimeji mushrooms, sugar snap peas and sesame. Wash it all down with beer, sake or wine, and you have yourself a deal. Read more.
They've got Chocolate Bacon. Need we say more? OK, we'll just say "Chocolate Bacon" again. Read more.
Bring a date and order two veggie combos to taste six delicious dishes. Finger food!! Fun.
You don't know what you're missing until you try their Raspberry Banana Greek yogurt.
Candybar is primarily a place for desserts and wine so it's a popular after-dinner hangout, but you can also bring in outside food and have your whole dinner/dessert/cocktail experience right here! Read more.
Go for one of the afternoon packages, for $25, you will get a bottomless pot of tea and an assortment of small sandwiches, cakes, cookies, and scones. Read more.
Beautiful afternoon views, great happy hour specials —$0.99 oyster of the day, $4 craft draft beers
One of Paul's favorite eating spots in Union Square and the city for that matter. Great menu and food.
Award Winning Clam Chowder - Best Clam Chowder at 2009 Boston Intl Clam Chowder Competition for creative category for their Crab & Corn Clam Chowder. A must try when in San Francisco!
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST HOT FUDGE SUNDAYThe house sauce is made with Belgian chocolate in small batches by Norman's wife... Read more.
Don't miss: red sangria, goat cheese fondue, mac & cheese with ham and broccoli, or make your own s'mores (!!). - Kellie, Community Manager
The peppercorn and garlic crab is the best, but the deep-fried choice is good too. The garlic noodles are a must-order appetizer, and for dessert, the deep fried banana is sinfully delicious.
Aroma offers free tastings and has a selection that runs the gamut from flavored blacks at $40 a pound to $200 oolongs. Read more.
Beginning Monday, 12/16, Zen Valley's hours will be 10am - 10pm M-F, and 9am - 10pm Sat/Sun. See you soon!
At Samovar, the art of tea is the art of relaxation, and we recommend going with full-blown tea service. The Russian tea service brings you deviled eggs with caviar and other snacks. Read more.
Tommy's famous margarita is made with 100% agave Tequila, fresh squeezed lime juice and agave nectar, or choose from hundreds of pure agave Tequilas for a personalized twist.
This is a fully-stocked professional kitchen that’s available to rent by the hour. For times when you simply don’t have the adequate kitchen space, equipment, to host group meals at home. Read more.
Venture upstairs for the rowdier goods with regular Afrobeat, Dub, and Soul Parties weekly in addition to plenty of live acts and DJ nights to keep folks dancing all week. Read more.
Pair the baked brie with the Speakeasy Hunter's Point Porter for a snack that will leave you grinning.
Limon Rotisserie's chicken is worth the drive down South Van Ness. Make sure to get a pitcher of Sangria to complete the experience!
Nice vibe to enjoy with friends or alone. Delicious watermelon lemonade in the summer and highly recommend the breakfast dishes/eggs. Love the pear and gorgonzola sandwich.
