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Benu is one of Bay Area.

1. Benu

7.8
22 Hawthorne St (at Howard St), San Francisco, CA
Asian Restaurant · SoMa · 93 tips and reviews
UNIQLO is one of Bay Area.

2. UNIQLO

111 Powell St, San Francisco, CA
Clothing Store · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 105 tips and reviews
Everlane is one of Bay Area.

3. Everlane

6.4
461 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA
Clothing Store · Mission District · 7 tips and reviews
Everlane is one of Bay Area.

4. Everlane

2170 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA
Office · Mission District · 1 tip
Philz Coffee is one of Bay Area.

5. Philz Coffee

9.0
300 Folsom St (at Beale St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 49 tips and reviews
Cuyana is one of Bay Area.

6. Cuyana

7.9
291 Geary St Ste 201 (at Powell St), San Francisco, CA
Boutique · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 2 tips and reviews
Oxbow Public Market is one of Bay Area.

7. Oxbow Public Market

9.3
610 1st St (at McKinstry St), Napa, CA
Farmers Market · Central Napa · 151 tips and reviews

8. Tartine Bakery

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

Lily C.Lily Chiu-Watson: if you only get one thing, it has to be the morning bun. yummmy, pick me up one too!

Hog Island Oyster Co. is one of Bay Area.

9. Hog Island Oyster Co.

9.3
1 Ferry Bldg #11 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 406 tips and reviews

Ray Y.Ray Y: Happy Hour: M+Th, 5–7pm, $1 Oysters. Hog Island Oyster Co. gets their oysters from their very own farm on Tomales Bay. The line can get long, but it's very fast once you sit down.

10. Sotto Mare Oysteria & Seafood Restaurant

8.6
552 Green St (at Jasper Pl), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · North Beach · 207 tips and reviews

Daniel P.Daniel Pearson: This is my happy place. Fresh seafood, great family-run service, and house white wine. Order the seafood linguini with "pink" sauce. You will not be disappointed.

11. Scoma's Restaurant

8.7
1965 Al Scoma Way (Jefferson Street), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 259 tips and reviews

Ekaterina O.Ekaterina Obukhova: Crab cakes are soooo amazing and a glass of Napa chardonnet

12. Mama's on Washington Square

8.0
1701 Stockton St (at Filbert St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · North Beach · 312 tips and reviews

Dave M.Dave Morin: eat the eggs benedict

Golden Gate Bakery is one of Bay Area.

13. Golden Gate Bakery

7.8
1029 Grant Ave (at Jackson), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Chinatown · 109 tips and reviews

14. Nordstrom Rack

901 Market St (at 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Clothing Store · SoMa · 29 tips and reviews

Lana C.Lana Chan: Bathroom on 2nd floor. Use code 2223#

Crate & Barrel is one of Bay Area.

15. Crate & Barrel

55 Stockton St (btwn 4th & Ellis), San Francisco, CA
Furniture and Home Store · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 19 tips and reviews
Target is one of Bay Area.

16. Target

6.6
789 Mission St (at 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Big Box Store · SoMa · 86 tips and reviews
Banana Republic is one of Bay Area.

17. Banana Republic

7.4
256 Grant Ave (btwn Grant Ave & Stockton St), San Francisco, CA
Clothing Store · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 31 tips and reviews

18. District

8.3
216 Townsend St (btwn Ritch & 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · SoMa · 110 tips and reviews

Bachelor10Bachelor10: Stop in the for the dollar oysters at Happy Hour (Monday - Friday 4:00 - 6:00 PM; Saturday 5:00 - 7:00 PM) Read more.

19. Waterbar

8.8
399 The Embarcadero (btwn Folsom & Harrison St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Rincon Hill · 199 tips and reviews

Frances 미라Frances 미라: $1 oysters for HH 11:30AM-5:30PM everyday! Enjoy with a view!

20. Anchor & Hope

83 Minna St (at 2nd St.), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · SoMa · 174 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan Landry: Lobster roll. Yup. Do it.

21. Woodhouse Fish Co.

8.3
1914 Fillmore St (btwn Pine & Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Japantown · 140 tips and reviews

Liz P.Liz Philips: I've just declared the grilled artichoke stuffed with dungeness crab & shrimp my favorite lunch in the city (which is saying a lot!) Amazing!!

22. Mission Beach Cafe

198 Guerrero St (at 14th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 330 tips and reviews

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: The eggs benedict here is sweet and earthy, with wild mushrooms, caramelized onions and spinach. We recommend adding the truffle Mornay sauce for those looking for a different and delicious twist. Read more.

23. Mission Dolores Park

9.4
Dolores & Church St (btwn 18th & 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Mission Dolores · 505 tips and reviews

timoni w.timoni west: stop by Bi-Rite first, to stock up on wine & fruit.

24. Pancho Villa Taqueria

8.8
3071 16th St (btwn Valencia & Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 254 tips and reviews

Aaron A.Aaron Anderson: Best fish burrito in town, hands down

Marlowe is one of Bay Area.

25. Marlowe

8.8
500 Brannan St (at 4th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · SoMa · 251 tips and reviews

Erin L.Erin Lane: Tom Gleason says, "Everything is excellent." Brussels sprouts chips, burrata, poulet vert.

The Grove is one of Bay Area.

26. The Grove

8.5
690 Mission St (btwn 3rd & Annie St), San Francisco, CA
Café · SoMa · 636 tips and reviews

Andrew H.Andrew Hogue: For a little extra punch in the morning, get your eggs "Dave's way," with bacon and avocado.

27. Don Pisto's

8.0
510 Union St (at Grant Ave), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · North Beach · 179 tips and reviews

SongyaSongya: Al pastor tacos and the hamburguesa!!! And the acai sangria if you're feeling frisky.

Tropisueño is one of Bay Area.

28. Tropisueño

8.4
75 Yerba Buena Ln (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · SoMa · 397 tips and reviews
Sidewalk Juice is one of Bay Area.

29. Sidewalk Juice

8.5
3228 21st St (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
Juice Bar · Mission District · 41 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: Order the Green Energy (spinach, parsley, kale, celery, cucumber, apple, lemon, ginger) or Citrus Hurricanes (pineapple, orange, double lemon, double ginger). But check your pockets — it’s cash only.

30. The Mission District

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 48 tips and reviews

Lauren I.Lauren Ingram: Hipsterwatching. Quesadillas. Be sure to stop at Ritual Coffee, Delfina's Pizza, and to get ice cream from BiRite ice cream near Dolores Park...

31. Philz Coffee

8.7
201 Berry St (at 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission Bay · 305 tips and reviews

Rachel P.Rachel Polish: Go to Phil'z and have the best cup of coffee made to order one cup at a time. I love the Jacob's Wunderbar blend - very robust, with chocolate undertones. Dog treats for doggies!

32. Hops & Hominy

1 Tillman Pl (at Grant), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 162 tips and reviews
San Francisco Caltrain Station is one of Bay Area.

33. San Francisco Caltrain Station

5.7
700 4th St (btwn King & Townsend St), San Francisco, CA
Rail Station · Mission Bay · 246 tips and reviews
Lumo is one of Bay Area.

34. Lumo

425 Sherman Ave #300 (Ash St), Palo Alto, CA
Tech Startup · No tips or reviews
Palo Alto Caltrain Station is one of Bay Area.

35. Palo Alto Caltrain Station

6.5
95 University Ave (at Mitchell Ln), Palo Alto, CA
Rail Station · 50 tips and reviews
Mountain View Caltrain Station is one of Bay Area.

36. Mountain View Caltrain Station

6.3
600 W Evelyn Ave (at View St), Mountain View, CA
Rail Station · Old Mountain View · 75 tips and reviews
Googleplex - Cafe Blaze is one of Bay Area.

37. Googleplex - Cafe Blaze

1225 Charleston Rd, Mountain View, CA
Corporate Cafeteria · 11 tips and reviews
California Ave Caltrain Station is one of Bay Area.

38. California Ave Caltrain Station

5.8
101 S California Ave (at Park Blvd.), Palo Alto, CA
Rail Station · 24 tips and reviews

39. The Fly Trap

7.6
606 Folsom St (btwn 2nd St & Hawthorne St), San Francisco, CA
Persian Restaurant · SoMa · 68 tips and reviews

BrianBrian: 7x7's Big Eat 2012 says the pistachio meatballs are delicious. Yum!

Zero Zero is one of Bay Area.

40. Zero Zero

826 Folsom St (btwn 4th St & 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · SoMa · 434 tips and reviews

Aimee 🦁Aimee 🦁: Castro Pizza, no cheese and broccoli rabe appetizer. Simply amazing.

Umami Burger is one of Bay Area.

41. Umami Burger

6.8
242 King Street (4th Street), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Mission Bay · 103 tips and reviews

Taylor M.Taylor Merck: Truffle burger and cheesy tots. The best!

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of Bay Area.

42. Blue Bottle Coffee

66 Mint Plaza (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 735 tips and reviews

Zach M.Zach Maier: Can't make up your mind what to get? Do what the Canadians do, and order BOTH an iced coffee and a latte.

43. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

9.1
1 Ferry Building (Market Street & The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Farmers Market · Financial District · 248 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Lee: Try the pork sandwich on the side of the building where there is constantly a long line

Cento is one of Bay Area.

44. Cento

372 Ritch St (btwn Townsend & Brannan St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 81 tips and reviews
Garaje is one of Bay Area.

45. Garaje

9.0
475 3rd St (at Bryant St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · SoMa · 297 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The California steak Zapata will put you into a blissful burrito coma. Great craft beers on tap, too.

46. Coqueta

8.9
5 the Embarcadero (at Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 205 tips and reviews

James G.James Guigayoma: Protip: take two spoonfuls of the lemon alioli and mix with the paella. it adds additional creaminess and a slight hint of lemon.

Brenda's French Soul Food is one of Bay Area.

47. Brenda's French Soul Food

8.9
652 Polk St (btwn Eddy & Turk St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Tenderloin · 502 tips and reviews

Bianca H.Bianca H.: Beignets are amazing. Crayfish are my fav ones because they are just so special. Check out their specials menu and pork belly is must!

Special Xtra is one of Bay Area.

48. Special Xtra

138 Minna St (New Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 23 tips and reviews

49. CSG Express (Crêperie Saint-Germain)

7.4
222 2nd St (at Howard St.), San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · SoMa · 27 tips and reviews

Andrew F.Andrew Fischler: Can't go wrong with the #13 (Reblochon Cheese, Ham, Caramelized Onion & Roasted Potato).

Liholiho Yacht Club is one of Bay Area.

50. Liholiho Yacht Club

9.2
871 Sutter St (btwn Jones & Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Hawaiian Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 160 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: One of my favorite restaurants in SF. Airy and open, vibe great for a date or group of friends. Tuna poke on crispy seaweed and beef tongue poppy seed buns were outstanding. Impressive draft beers.

Swan Oyster Depot is one of Bay Area.

51. Swan Oyster Depot

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

52. 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

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Waiters roam the room serving innovative small bites from dim-sum-style carts. The seafood selections are particularly worth flagging down for delicacies like black-garlic aioli on a fried nori chip.

Zuni Café is one of Bay Area.

53. Zuni Café

8.6
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews

TripExpertTripExpert: Fodors, one of our expert reviewers, says, "After one bite of chef Judy Rodgers' succulent brick-oven-roasted whole chicken with Tuscan bread salad, you'll understand why she's a national star." Read more.

Gott's Roadside is one of Bay Area.

54. Gott's Roadside

9.1
644 1st St, Napa, CA
Burger Joint · Central Napa · 132 tips and reviews

Wilson F.Wilson Favre-Delerue: Now that's a mean burger, and fries, and milkshake, and beer, and... everything!

The French Laundry is one of Bay Area.

55. The French Laundry

8.8
6640 Washington St (at Creek St), Yountville, CA
French Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews

Kenny L.Kenny L: All the dishes were delicious! Excellent service and great ambiance. Was there for Valentine's Day and was a memorable experience. One of my favorite dishes was the oysters and pearls

Bouchon is one of Bay Area.

56. Bouchon

8.8
6534 Washington St, Yountville, CA
French Restaurant · 159 tips and reviews

Kirsten L.Kirsten Leshko: Great meal! Definitely start with the onion soup-best I've ever had! The chicken (below) also good but flavor profile similar to soup so if I had to do over, would choose a different main course.

Bouchon Bakery is one of Bay Area.

57. Bouchon Bakery

9.0
6528 Washington St, Yountville, CA
Bakery · 224 tips and reviews

AFAR MediaAFAR Media: Don't let the long line out the door discourage you—these delicious pastries are well worth the wait and the outdoor café tables make for a lovely spot to dig in once you're handed your treats. Read more.

Zuzu is one of Bay Area.

58. Zuzu

9.0
829 Main St (btwn 2nd & 3rd), Napa, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Central Napa · 89 tips and reviews

Toland H.Toland Hon: The flat iron steak, lamb chops, and seafood paella (arroyos negros) were amazing!

59. oak + fort

8.3
567 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA
Boutique · Hayes Valley · 3 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: A Canadian version of COS, with less color. Wearable, minimal clothing at reasonable prices.

Sightglass Coffee is one of Bay Area.

60. Sightglass Coffee

9.2
270 7th St (btwn Howard & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 599 tips and reviews

Sara A.Sara AlShaker: Make sure to try their affogatos from the affogato bar on the second floor. Columbian espresso over a salted caramel scoop 👌🏻

Neighbor Bakehouse is one of Bay Area.

61. Neighbor Bakehouse

9.5
2343 3rd St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Dogpatch · 122 tips and reviews

BommyBommy: Pistachio blackberry twice-baked croissant is amazing. It looks burnt but don't worry. Cinnamon almond bostock is another must-try.

Lolinda is one of Bay Area.

62. Lolinda

8.9
2518 Mission St (at 21st St), San Francisco, CA
Argentinian Restaurant · Mission District · 204 tips and reviews

T Z.T Z: Get the grilled peppers, ceviche (corn is super super good), bone marrow, and New York steak

Kokkari Estiatorio is one of Bay Area.

63. Kokkari Estiatorio

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

EaterEater: It's hard to deny its appealing meld of Cal-Greek fare, a wood-burning hearth, and urban vibe. The zucchini cakes, hearth-grilled lamb chops, and baklava ice cream are all perennials.[Eater 38 Member]

Bar Crudo is one of Bay Area.

64. Bar Crudo

9.1
655 Divisadero St (at Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Panhandle · 215 tips and reviews

Sarah L.Sarah Liz: Happy hour 5-6:30pm. $1 oysters, seafood chowder, mussels, small happy hour menu but worth it, dinner here is a must at well.

The Girl & The Fig is one of Bay Area.

65. The Girl & The Fig

9.0
110 W Spain St (at 1st St W), Sonoma, CA
French Restaurant · 253 tips and reviews

OmarOmar: The Works cheese platter to start, with a wine flight, and duck confit for entree. Life is good.

El Dorado Kitchen is one of Bay Area.

66. El Dorado Kitchen

8.7
405 1st St W (at Spain St.), Sonoma, CA
American Restaurant · 91 tips and reviews

M R.M R: The Mushroom Risotto is delicious! Enough for 2. Most entrees are perfect for sharing. Truffle fries are a must!

La Mar is one of Bay Area.

67. La Mar

8.9
Pier 1½ (at Washington St), San Francisco, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 232 tips and reviews

Wilson F.Wilson Favre-Delerue: As good as the Lima original! Excellent ceviches, tiraditos but also meat dishes. Not to mention cocktails, pisco sour amongst many others!

Loló is one of Bay Area.

68. Loló

9.1
974 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Dolores Heights · 134 tips and reviews

Kendra S.Kendra Storm: Grilled octopus! Ceviche! Pretty much everything. You can't go wrong!

69. Philz Coffee

9.0
399 Golden Gate Ave (Larkin), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Civic Center · 85 tips and reviews

Canyon B.Canyon Bosler: Sorry to bandwagon, but they're right: the mint mojito iced coffee is to die for (although asking them to go light on the sweetener is advisable for those with a more modest sugar tooth!)

70. Stonemill Matcha

9.1
561 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA
Café · Mission District · 46 tips and reviews

Shirley L.Shirley Liu: Get the matcha latte with oat milk and the matcha cream puff!