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The Best of San Francisco!
The Alembic is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

1. The Alembic

8.8
1725 Haight St (btwn Cole & Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Haight Ashbury · 236 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Experienced mixologists, in my favorite neighborhood, and believe all the hype. This place is no joke amazing!

Araujo Estate Wines is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

2. Araujo Estate Wines

2155 Pickett Rd, Calistoga, CA
Winery · 1 tip

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: The passion and dedication to the craft at this Winery continue to amaze me day after day. 2000 Eisele Cabernet Sauvignon, magnificent.

Spruce is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

3. Spruce

8.9
3640 Sacramento St (btwn Spruce & Locust St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Presidio Heights · 133 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: 70 seats in the dining room, Baccarat crystal chandeliers and refined New American cuisine. A great choice for pre-theather!

Frog Hollow Farm is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

4. Frog Hollow Farm

11435 Brentwood Blvd, Brentwood, CA
Farm · 2 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: without a doubt the best organic farm in the United States. Their stonefruits are tops!

Beretta is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

5. Beretta

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

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Consistenly rated one of the best cocktail destinations in SF. You will not be disappointed cocktail connoisseurs!

Cowgirl Creamery at Pt Reyes Station is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

6. Cowgirl Creamery at Pt Reyes Station

9.0
80 4th St. (at Tomales Bay Foods), Point Reyes Station, CA
Cheese Store · 43 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Even if you aren't a cheese fan, the drive is amazing! I am a huge fan of the Mt. Tam and Red Hawk. Cheese heaven.

7. Bourbon & Branch

8.8
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 318 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: for the cocktail aficionado who likes the speakeasy type atmosphere. If you don't have much time to see a lot of places, you should definitely make time for this destination.

Nopa is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

8. Nopa

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

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: organic wood-fired cuisine. Damn that pork chop is good!

Comstock Saloon is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

9. Comstock Saloon

9.0
155 Columbus Ave (at Pacific Ave), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 217 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Dangerous place to be when you are in the mood for a cocktail. The drinks here are like a potato chip, you can never have just one!

Quince is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

10. Quince

8.9
470 Pacific Ave (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Jackson Square · 78 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Awesome wine list, the food is stellar, definitely a must while in SF!

Coi is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

11. Coi

373 Broadway (at Bartol), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · North Beach · 61 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: what I love about Coi is that it is accessible molecular cuisine. It makes sense, and it tastes good.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

12. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace

8.5
900 N Point St, San Francisco, CA
Chocolate Store · 296 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Never can resist a chocolate shake here. A real live soda fountain in SF!

El Tonayense Taco Truck is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

13. El Tonayense Taco Truck

8.2
San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · Mission District · 69 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: my friends from college hired this truck for their wedding!! Sabroso!

Tartine Bakery is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

14. Tartine Bakery

9.0
600 Guerrero St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 768 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Guilty pleasures. This bakery is an institution in SF, the baguettes are awesome!

83 Proof is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

15. 83 Proof

7.9
83 1st St (btwn Market & Mission), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 86 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: The best name for a bar ever!

16. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

9.1
1 Ferry Building (Market Street & The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Farmers Market · Financial District · 249 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: I love coming to this market, mainly for froghollow fruits, but there is so much more! Go localvores!

Range is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

17. Range

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

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: goat cheese and sorrel stuffed pasta with lime butter: i have died and gone to culinary heaven :)

Rickhouse is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

18. Rickhouse

8.4
246 Kearny St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 250 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Ridiculous selection of whisky, and the cocktails are tasty. I like the Old Fashioned.

Zeitgeist is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

19. Zeitgeist

8.9
199 Valencia St (at Duboce Ave), San Francisco, CA
Beer Garden · SoMa · 387 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: love this dive bar, its got soul! Beer selection, score!

Jardinière is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

20. Jardinière

300 Grove St (at Franklin St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Civic Center · 62 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Menu Highlights: warm bread salad, gnocchi with white truffles and goat butter, and the swordfish!

CB2 Union Square is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

21. CB2 Union Square

7.9
34 Ellis Street (btwn Powell & Stockton), San Francisco, CA
Furniture and Home Store · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 14 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: I wish they had more stores like this in Asia! Great deals, affordable chic!

22. Acme Bread Company

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

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Come here for some really tasty SF sourdough.

Rye is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

23. Rye

8.3
688 Geary St (at Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 140 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Damn this bar is legit! Great crowd, staff are way down!

Perbacco is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

24. Perbacco

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

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Order the roasted pork shoulder with the pan roasted fennel on the side!

Smuggler's Cove is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

25. Smuggler's Cove

8.8
650 Gough St (at McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Civic Center · 328 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: If you are a fan of Rum, park it here for the evening and enjoy!

In-N-Out Burger is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

26. In-N-Out Burger

8.2
333 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 359 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: hells yeah. animal everything! :)

El Burrito Express is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

27. El Burrito Express

7.5
1601 Taraval St (at 26th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Parkside · 33 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Best burrito joint in SF!

Zuni Café is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

28. Zuni Café

8.8
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: you have to get the chicken for two roasted in the brick oven. I just about died, so good. Support restaurants like this one that focus on local sustainable ingredients!

Duboce Park is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

29. Duboce Park

9.1
Duboce Ave (btwn Scott & Steiner St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Duboce Triangle · 76 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: A landmark in SF, don't be surprised if you see a few random nudists chillin on the lawn.

Bocadillos is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

30. Bocadillos

710 Montgomery St (at Washington), San Francisco, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Chinatown · 69 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: At first, I was drawn to this place because of the name. Then I ate the food, then I had a new reason to fall in love with this restaurant. yum!

The French Laundry is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

31. The French Laundry

8.9
6640 Washington St (at Creek St), Yountville, CA
French Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Get 9 of your friends and book the private room. You won't be disappointed. One of the best meals I have had in my life. If you can sneak a peak of the kitchen afterwards, its a must!

Barneys New York is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

32. Barneys New York

77 Ofarrell St (O'Farrell Street & Stockton Street), San Francisco, CA
Department Store · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 20 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: They actually have great sales here, but you need to do the work!!

Michael Mina is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

33. Michael Mina

8.2
252 California St (at Battery), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Financial District · 78 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: I'm a close friend of the Asst. Beverage Director. Trust me the wine list is stellar here. Food and wine pairings some of the finest in SF.

Bloomingdale's is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

34. Bloomingdale's

7.7
845 Market St (btwn 4th & 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Department Store · SoMa · 74 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Go bloomies! A bit more reasonable that Barney's, and great fashion.

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

35. The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

8.6
600 Stockton St (at California St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · Chinatown · 74 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: if you aren't concerned with budget, this hotel is a dream. Centrally located, excellent service. Great happy hour as well.

Mason Street Cable Car is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

36. Mason Street Cable Car

Powell & Market to Mason & Bay (btwn Washington ST & Bay ST), San Francisco, CA
Cable Car · Nob Hill · 17 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: You can't leave SF without experiencing the trolley. The best way to see the city.

Chez Panisse is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

37. Chez Panisse

8.9
1517 Shattuck Ave (btwn Cedar & Vine St), Berkeley, CA
New American Restaurant · Gourmet Ghetto · 135 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: The sustainable/organic movement: this is where it all began. Alice Waters is truly a pioneer.

Farallon is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

38. Farallon

450 Post St (btwn Mason & Powell St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 78 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Seafood Seafood Seafood. Farallon is an institution in SF!

Beretta is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

39. Beretta

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

EaterEater: Pizza, cocktails, late night: all familiar concepts, but put together seamlessly by a veteran team of Adriano Pagannini, Deborah Blum and Ruggero Galdadi and you get Beretta. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Humphry Slocombe is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

40. Humphry Slocombe

9.1
2790 Harrison St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission District · 375 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Take a frozen shot of the Jesus Juice. Trust me it will change your life.

The Little Chihuahua is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

41. The Little Chihuahua

8.3
4123 24th St (btw Castro & Diamond), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Noe Valley · 60 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Love the little salsa bar they have set up and you must get the guacamole!

Bar Agricole is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

42. Bar Agricole

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

EaterEater: The menu changes nightly, but spaghetti and housemade meat dishes are continual hits. [Eater 38 Member]

Nabe is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

43. Nabe

7.8
1325 9th Ave (at Irving St), San Francisco, CA
Nabe Restaurant · Inner Sunset · 46 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: The sukiyaki is totally enough for 2 people, which makes ordering it a great value for the price. And make sure you save some broth at the end for the japanese style congee they make for you!

Hot Cookie is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

44. Hot Cookie

8.0
407 Castro St (at 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Castro · 115 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: you must come here for a warm cookie right out of the oven while you are in SF. A must I'm telling you, a must! :)

Shoe Biz is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

45. Shoe Biz

1420 Haight St (at Masonic Ave), San Francisco, CA
Shoe Store · Haight Ashbury · 7 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly Best Of 2011 - Reader's Poll - BEST SHOE STORE

Loló Cevicheria is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

46. Loló Cevicheria

3230 22nd St (btwn Mission and Bartlett), San Francisco, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · Mission District · 92 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris Hutchins: Order the Tacos Tropical! They are... AMAZING!

Sons & Daughters is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

47. Sons & Daughters

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

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Request one of the tables across from the small, open kitchen. It’s a lot of fun to watch the chefs in action. - Inspector

Cha-Ya Vegetarian Japanese Restaurant is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

48. Cha-Ya Vegetarian Japanese Restaurant

7.9
762 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 105 tips and reviews

April V.April Vee Dub: Order the Vege-tofu curry with udon and slurp up all that delicious broth. YUM.

Una Pizza Napoletana is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

49. Una Pizza Napoletana

210 11th St (at Howard), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · SoMa · 98 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: A few-hour wait is nothing once you bite into one of just four pies from a master pizzaiolo. Read more.

Taqueria El Farolito is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

50. Taqueria El Farolito

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

BrianBrian: 7x7's Big Eat 2012 says the super carne asada burrito is delicious. Yum!

Arizmendi Bakery is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

51. Arizmendi Bakery

9.1
1331 9th Ave (btwn Irving St & Judah St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Inner Sunset · 139 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: They put Point Reyes Blue Cheese on their pizza of the day. Holy moses so good!

Samovar Tea Lounge is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

52. Samovar Tea Lounge

297 Page St (at Laguna St.), San Francisco, CA
Tea Room · Lower Haight · 80 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Quite possibly the cutest little tea house in the Lower Haight and SF proper!

Gracias Madre is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

53. Gracias Madre

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

samuel r.samuel rosen: Best vegan, organic, raw, wheat free Mexican I've ever had.

The St. Regis San Francisco is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

54. The St. Regis San Francisco

9.0
125 3rd St (at Minna St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · SoMa · 107 tips and reviews

Tina Hui T.Tina Hui Tina Hui: Even the lobby can be an indulgent sanctuary. Sit in the lounge, order the steak Tagliate on the St Regis Lounge menu and the uni indulgent Staff Meal from Ame's menu. Enjoy the ambience.

Greens Restaurant is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

55. Greens Restaurant

8.6
2 Marina Blvd. (Fort Mason, Building A) (Fort Mason Center), San Francisco, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 115 tips and reviews

Dale T.Dale Tegman: Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Excellent spot for a date.

Slanted Door is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

56. Slanted Door

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

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: whatever you do, order the spring rolls.

Blackbird Bar is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

57. Blackbird Bar

8.9
2124 Market St (at Church St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Duboce Triangle · 179 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: They make a mean Manhattan and make sure you ask them to make it with Bullett.

Hakkasan is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

58. Hakkasan

1 Kearny St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 173 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Hakkasan is taking over the world!

Local Edition is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

59. Local Edition

8.6
691 Market St (at 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 267 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A bar that marries sexy to vintage typewriters in the Hearst Building with a stage for live music. The serious cocktails are also available with a noticeable lean towards mod era classics.

Golden Gate Park is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

60. Golden Gate Park

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

61. Ferry Building Marketplace

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

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Just like the Chelsea Market in NYC, only bigger, better, and they have Blue Bottle coffee! #fistpump

62. Golden Gate Park

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

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: The best place to get lost in SF. Apparently, back in the day it was only open in the evening on moonlit nights.

63. Olea

1494 California St (at Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Nob Hill · 59 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Although there are plenty of wonderful options at this quaint eatery, the french toast is a must. Often called "the best" french toast in SF, stop by Olea for a leisurely brunch. Read more.

64. Rickhouse

8.4
246 Kearny St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 250 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Excellent cocktails, a must see in San Francisco!

65. Dolores Park Cafe

7.8
501 Dolores St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Mission Dolores · 118 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: You must get the breakfast sandwich with the arugula and asiago cheese. Omgaga.

66. Namu Gaji

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

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Had the pleasure of ordering the Korean fried chicken. Sit at the bar and enjoy the view of Dolores Park!

Frances is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

67. Frances

9.2
3870 17th St (at Pond St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Castro · 157 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: The ricotta gnocchi: one of the best dishes I've had at any restaurant in recent memory.

Sushirrito is one of The Best of San Francisco!.

68. Sushirrito

7.5
59 New Montgomery St (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · SoMa · 134 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: I just got kissed by a geisha. Money well spent!

69. Bar Crudo

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

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: What an amazing deal for happy hour! Sit at the bar and order the specials.