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RT Rotisserie is one of SF.

1. RT Rotisserie

8.7
101 Oak St (at Franklin St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 40 tips and reviews
Bovine Bakery is one of SF.

2. Bovine Bakery

7.7
11315 State Route 1 (btwn 3rd & 4th), Point Reyes Station, CA
Bakery · 32 tips and reviews
Papalote Mexican Grill is one of SF.

3. Papalote Mexican Grill

8.7
3409 24th St (btwn Valencia St & San Jose Ave), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 255 tips and reviews
Heirloom Café is one of SF.

4. Heirloom Café

9.1
2500 Folsom St (at 21st St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 69 tips and reviews
a Mano is one of SF.

5. a Mano

8.8
450 Hayes St (Octavia Street), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Hayes Valley · 67 tips and reviews
Bourbon & Branch is one of SF.

6. Bourbon & Branch

8.5
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 318 tips and reviews
Local Edition is one of SF.

7. Local Edition

8.5
691 Market St (at 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 267 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael Dempsey: Great cocktails, incredible technique, cool vibe. Big spot, so good to go with a group of friends.

8. Rye

8.3
688 Geary St (at Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 140 tips and reviews
Smuggler's Cove is one of SF.

9. Smuggler's Cove

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

Michael D.Michael Dempsey: Amazing tiki bar in terms of menu and appearance. If you want the bartenders to experiment, don't go on a weekend. Completely unique cocktail experience either way. Must-go for tiki fans.

The Alembic is one of SF.

10. The Alembic

8.8
1725 Haight St (btwn Cole & Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Haight Ashbury · 236 tips and reviews
Rickhouse is one of SF.

11. Rickhouse

8.3
246 Kearny St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 250 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael Dempsey: Russell Davis' spot (of Bar Rescue fame). Grab a drink, head to the back and up the stairs for a more quiet experience. Gets packed and a bit sloppy on weekends.

Blackbird Bar is one of SF.

12. Blackbird Bar

8.9
2124 Market St (at Church St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Duboce Triangle · 179 tips and reviews
Maven is one of SF.

13. Maven

598 Haight St (at Steiner St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Lower Haight · 119 tips and reviews
Zuni Café is one of SF.

14. Zuni Café

8.7
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews
Nopa is one of SF.

15. Nopa

9.2
560 Divisadero St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Alamo Square · 557 tips and reviews
La Mediterranee is one of SF.

16. La Mediterranee

8.0
288 Noe St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Duboce Triangle · 47 tips and reviews
Brenda's French Soul Food is one of SF.

17. Brenda's French Soul Food

8.8
652 Polk St (btwn Eddy & Turk St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Tenderloin · 502 tips and reviews
Outerlands is one of SF.

18. Outerlands

8.6
4001 Judah St (at 45th Ave), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Outer Sunset · 259 tips and reviews
Gracias Madre is one of SF.

19. Gracias Madre

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

Michael D.Michael Dempsey: Tortillas and Guacamole > Chips & Guac. Even though its vegan, its amazing Mexican food in the Mission.

Four Barrel Coffee is one of SF.

20. Four Barrel Coffee

9.1
375 Valencia St (btwn 14th St & 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission District · 507 tips and reviews
Taqueria El Farolito is one of SF.

21. Taqueria El Farolito

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

22. Blue Barn Gourmet

8.6
2237 Polk St, San Francisco, CA
Salad Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 90 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael Dempsey: Great sandwiches. Can't go wrong with any. If you know NYC this is the grey dog of SF.

State Bird Provisions is one of SF.

23. 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
Frances is one of SF.

24. Frances

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

25. Wilson & Wilson Private Detective Agency

8.8
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 46 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael Dempsey: Do the tasting menu. The drinks are great but service is lacking.

26. Del Popolo

8.8
855 Bush St (btwn Taylor and Mason), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Lower Nob Hill · 83 tips and reviews

EaterEater: We loved the pizza truck, and now we love Del Popolo's brick-and-mortar restaurant in SF. The expanded menu, now offering beer and wine, is proving to be the new hotspot in Nob Hill. Read more.

Horsefeather is one of SF.

27. Horsefeather

8.9
528 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Alamo Square · 48 tips and reviews
Octavia is one of SF.

28. Octavia

9.1
1701 Octavia St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Japantown · 55 tips and reviews
Mourad is one of SF.

29. Mourad

140 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA
Moroccan Restaurant · SoMa · 83 tips and reviews

30. Pagan Idol

8.2
375 Bush St, San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 101 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Daniel Parks and Justin D’Olier are heading up the project as managers, offering crafty tiki drinks like a mai tai on the rocks, and the “bird of paradise” made with passion fruit whipped cream. Read more.

31. The Treasury

7.6
115 Sansome St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 20 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Arnold Erik Wong, Phil West and barman Carlos Yturria have delivered a classy, day-to-night bar (it opens at 3 p.m.) with upscale snacks, like caviar and oysters. Read more.

32. Plow

9.0
1299 18th St (at Texas St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Potrero Hill · 385 tips and reviews

Sam G.Sam Gr: Blah blah blah plow plate, lemon ricotta pancakes, crab scramble.

Lazy Bear is one of SF.

33. Lazy Bear

9.1
3416 19th St (at San Carlos), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 84 tips and reviews

34. Provender Coffee

1415 18th St (b/t Connecticut St & Missouri St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Potrero Hill · 29 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael Dempsey: Get the Maplewood cold brew. It's the best cold brew in SF.

Starbelly is one of SF.

35. Starbelly

8.7
3583 16th St (at Market St.), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Castro · 288 tips and reviews
Nopalito is one of SF.

36. Nopalito

8.6
306 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Panhandle · 261 tips and reviews
Trestle is one of SF.

37. Trestle

8.8
531 Jackson St (at Columbus Ave), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · North Beach · 49 tips and reviews
Beretta is one of SF.

38. Beretta

9.1
1199 Valencia St (at 23rd St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 487 tips and reviews
The Progress is one of SF.

39. The Progress

8.8
1525 Fillmore St (btwn O'Farrell St & Geary Blvd), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Fillmore District · 103 tips and reviews
Tín is one of SF.

40. Tín

8.7
937 Howard St (btwn 5th & 6th St), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · SoMa · 177 tips and reviews
Louie’s Gen-Gen Room is one of SF.

41. Louie’s Gen-Gen Room

871 Sutter St (Leavenworth), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Lower Nob Hill · 24 tips and reviews
Roka Akor is one of SF.

42. Roka Akor

8.8
801 Montgomery St (at Jackson St), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Jackson Square · 70 tips and reviews

43. Vive La Tarte

1160 Howard St (at 8th St), San Francisco, CA
Café · SoMa · 171 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael Dempsey: Hemp Milk Iced Latte

The Grove is one of SF.

44. The Grove

8.4
690 Mission St (btwn 3rd & Annie St), San Francisco, CA
Café · SoMa · 636 tips and reviews

45. Hog Island Oyster Farm

9.3
20215 Highway 1, Marshall, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael Dempsey: BBQ Oysters + Rose. You'll make multiple orders.

Loving Cup is one of SF.

46. Loving Cup

8.2
2356 Polk St (at Union St.), San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Polk Gulch · 71 tips and reviews
Souvla is one of SF.

47. Souvla

9.1
517 Hayes St (at Octavia St), San Francisco, CA
Souvlaki Shop · Hayes Valley · 243 tips and reviews
Nopalito is one of SF.

48. Nopalito

1224 9th Ave (Irving St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Inner Sunset · 139 tips and reviews
Bix is one of SF.

49. Bix

8.9
56 Gold St (btw Montgomery & Sansome), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Jackson Square · 111 tips and reviews
Over Proof is one of SF.

50. Over Proof

3174 16th St, San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Mission Dolores · 8 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The most exciting part about this new bar-within-a-bar is the sense of whimsy that the team encourages, through its casual presentations, playful food, and colorful decor. Read more.

51. Whitechapel

600 Polk St (btwn Eddy and Turk St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Tenderloin · 112 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The food is Bangladeshi-inspired pub fare, like mussels vindaloo and pakoras with spicy lime pickle, Asian pear and lassi bubbles. Read more.

Parada 22 is one of SF.

52. Parada 22

8.6
1805 Haight St (at Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Caribbean Restaurant · Haight Ashbury · 99 tips and reviews
Mister Jiu's is one of SF.

53. Mister Jiu's

8.5
28 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 71 tips and reviews
Linden Room is one of SF.

54. Linden Room

8.6
330 Gough St (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Civic Center · 18 tips and reviews
Ju-Ni is one of SF.

55. Ju-Ni

9.1
1335 Fulton St (at Divisadero St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Panhandle · 25 tips and reviews
A16 is one of SF.

56. A16

8.3
2355 Chestnut St (btwn Divisadero & Scott St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Marina District · 161 tips and reviews
Nihon Whisky Lounge is one of SF.

57. Nihon Whisky Lounge

8.0
1779 Folsom St (at 14th St), San Francisco, CA
Whisky Bar · Mission District · 109 tips and reviews
Media Noche is one of SF.

58. Media Noche

3465 19th St (Lexington Street), San Francisco, CA
Cuban Restaurant · Mission District · 47 tips and reviews
Bowl'd Acai is one of SF.

59. Bowl'd Acai

8.6
14 Mint Plz (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · SoMa · 28 tips and reviews

60. Bao Bei

8.9
163 Keefer St (btwn Columbia & Main), Vancouver, BC
Chinese Restaurant · Downtown Vancouver · 84 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The decor may be modern but the technique is traditional at this popular Chinatown brasserie. Excellent cocktails, generous sharing plates and "Kick Ass House-Fried Rice". [Eater 38 Member]

Tartine Manufactory is one of SF.

61. Tartine Manufactory

8.9
595 Alabama St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Mission District · 152 tips and reviews
Daily Driver is one of SF.

62. Daily Driver

6.1
2535 (22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Bagel Shop · Dogpatch · 16 tips and reviews