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San Francisco, Union Square
International Smoke is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

1. International Smoke

6.9
301 Mission St, San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · SoMa · 20 tips and reviews
Mikaku Restaurant is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

2. Mikaku Restaurant

323 Grant Ave (at Harlan Pl), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 40 tips and reviews
E&O Kitchen and Bar is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

3. E&O Kitchen and Bar

7.9
314 Sutter St (at Grant), San Francisco, CA
Asian Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 150 tips and reviews
Scotch Bonnet Jamaican Food Truck is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

4. Scotch Bonnet Jamaican Food Truck

8.0
115 Sansome St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · Financial District · 3 tips and reviews
Kin Khao is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

5. Kin Khao

8.6
55 Cyril Magnin St (at Ellis St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 188 tips and reviews
Sanraku is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

6. Sanraku

135 4th St (at Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · SoMa · 73 tips and reviews
Hakkasan is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

7. Hakkasan

1 Kearny St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 173 tips and reviews
Bluestone Lane is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

8. Bluestone Lane

7.4
685 Market St, San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 19 tips and reviews
The Westin St. Francis on Union Square is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

9. The Westin St. Francis on Union Square

8.0
335 Powell St (at Post St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 173 tips and reviews
Gallery 444 is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

10. Gallery 444

444 Post St (Powell St), San Francisco, CA
Art Gallery · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · No tips or reviews
CK Contemporary is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

11. CK Contemporary

357 Geary St (Powell St), San Francisco, CA
Art Gallery · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 1 tip

12. 49 Geary St.

49 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
Office · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · No tips or reviews
Boudin Bakery Café is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

13. Boudin Bakery Café

7.0
170 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 42 tips and reviews
Mixt is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

14. Mixt

8.0
51 Yerba Buena Ln, San Francisco, CA
Salad Restaurant · SoMa · 12 tips and reviews
Pure Organic Spa is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

15. Pure Organic Spa

8.7
518 Sutter St Fl 3 (Sutter & Powell), San Francisco, CA
Spa · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 7 tips and reviews
The Starlight Room is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

16. The Starlight Room

450 Powell St (at Sutter St.), San Francisco, CA
Night Club · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 50 tips and reviews
Scala's Bistro is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

17. Scala's Bistro

432 Powell St (btw Post & Sutter), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 108 tips and reviews
Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

18. Kimpton Sir Francis Drake Hotel

450 Powell St (at Sutter St.), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 96 tips and reviews
Kaisen Sushi is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

19. Kaisen Sushi

71 5th St (at Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · SoMa · 7 tips and reviews
Sightglass Coffee is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

20. Sightglass Coffee

9.2
270 7th St (btwn Howard & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 600 tips and reviews
Little Delhi is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

21. Little Delhi

7.5
83 Eddy St (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Indian Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 110 tips and reviews

KerissaKerissa: My favorite place in the world. Best tikka masala in SF. Also great for delivery! I've had their food five days in a row! Going for six. Get the Kerissa tikka masala!

Pakwan Indian Restaurant is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

22. Pakwan Indian Restaurant

7.2
501 Ofarrell St (at Jones St), San Francisco, CA
Indian Restaurant · Tenderloin · 25 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: This is the place for tandoori love, piece by piece - well-seasoned, moist within, and garnished with charred onions and a side salad. Butter chicken is a delicious deal, too. Read more.

Popsons is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

23. Popsons

7.0
998 Market St (at Taylor St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Tenderloin · 31 tips and reviews

Craig W.Craig Wattrus: Veggie burger is awesome! Seasoned fries and a milkshake.

Bluestem Brasserie is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

24. Bluestem Brasserie

1 Yerba Buena Ln (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · SoMa · 129 tips and reviews

Brittany Y.Brittany Yoon: Despite the touristy location, refreshingly delightful restaurant. Every cocktail is worthwhile. Friday special Bluestem burger is a MUST. And salmon will not disappoint the non-meat crew.

Uno Dos Tacos is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

25. Uno Dos Tacos

8.0
595 Market St (btwn Sutter St & 2nd St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Financial District · 60 tips and reviews

Aneilia M.Aneilia McDermott: Happy hour until 8pm!

Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

26. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar

7.6
950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Nob Hill · 179 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: A genuine Tiki room/Polynesian restaurant at the Fairmont Hotel. Has a swimming pool turned bar & a rain/thunder show! Seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

Workshop Cafe FiDi is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

27. Workshop Cafe FiDi

180 Montgomery St Ste 100 (btwn Bush St & Sutter St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Financial District · 141 tips and reviews

Mark O.Mark Opland: A haiku: caffeinated geeks, faces lit by MacBook Pros, all work in silence

InterContinental San Francisco is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

28. InterContinental San Francisco

8.0
888 Howard St (at 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · SoMa · 124 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: This 32-story tower is walking distance from downtown and from the great Saturday Ferry Plaza farmers' market. Read more.

JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

29. JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square

7.7
515 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Hotel · Lower Nob Hill · 30 tips and reviews

Maynard T.Maynard Tann: 21 floor lounge. Check-in in on the 3rd floor.

Mr. Holmes Bakehouse is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

30. Mr. Holmes Bakehouse

1042 Larkin St (at Sutter St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Lower Nob Hill · 159 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: 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.

Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

31. Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar

8.7
619 Taylor St (at Cosmo Pl), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 443 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A favorite late night stop of many industry folk. [Eater 38 Member]

Mazarine Coffee is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

32. Mazarine Coffee

720 Market St (btwn O'Farrell & Kearny St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 247 tips and reviews

Stephanie Y.Stephanie Yeung: All of their food is amazing –favorites include the avocado toast and roast turkey sandwich. Great espresso too.

Sons & Daughters is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

33. Sons & Daughters

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

Renae M.Renae Mason: Enjoyed the degustation but not the stuffy atmosphere.

34. Akiko’s Restaurant & Sushi Bar

431 Bush St (at Mark Ln.), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 166 tips and reviews

DensDens: The omakase here is insane. Maybe best sushi I've had in the USA. Be sure to ask to try all the diff types of uni & eat something that's been blowtorched. (pic = wagyu, btw)

Liholiho Yacht Club is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

35. Liholiho Yacht Club

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

Ms H.Ms Helene: Tuna poke on battered fries seaweed chip, octopus with green olives, yogurt coriander sauce, raisins and crispy potatoes, Manila clams in light curry and Bombe Hawaiian.

Lers Ros Thai is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

36. Lers Ros Thai

8.7
730 Larkin St (btwn Ellis & O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Tenderloin · 280 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sure Lers Ros is the only authentic Thai restaurant with rabbit, frog and venison on its regular menu, but even the pad Thai rivals the best you'll find anywhere in Thailand. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Jane is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

37. Jane

8.8
925 Larkin St (at Cedar St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Lower Nob Hill · 65 tips and reviews

Ms H.Ms Helene: Best gluten free quinoa toast, comes with whipped butter and jam $4. Good not great soy latte $4

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

38. Blue Bottle Coffee

66 Mint Plaza (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 736 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The gourmet coffee company has been multiplying throughout the Bay, but as charming as the Hayes Valley original garage outpost is, the Mint Plaza location was BB's coming-out party. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Press Club is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

39. Press Club

7.9
20 Yerba Buena Ln (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · SoMa · 113 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: The mouthwatering small plate pairings at the Press Club make the spectacular wines even more so (we're thinking Applewood bacon-wrapped shrimp, fresh oysters and Provençal olives).

Bun Mee is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

40. Bun Mee

7.2
650 Market St (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 61 tips and reviews

Arjun S.Arjun Sundararajan: They have happy hour and the 5$ Crispy Tofu sandwich is pretty good !

The Cavalier is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

41. The Cavalier

8.2
360 Jessie St (at 5th St), San Francisco, CA
English Restaurant · SoMa · 183 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: 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.

Trou Normand is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

42. Trou Normand

140 New Montgomery St (at Natoma St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · SoMa · 107 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This Bar Agricole spinoff features the same streamlined cocktail stylings that put the original SOMA spot on the map, with a strong focus on Armagnac, Cognac, & Calvados sourced directly from France. Read more.

Curran is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

43. Curran

8.9
445 Geary St (at Mason), San Francisco, CA
Theater · Tenderloin · 35 tips and reviews

Bob S.Bob Scott: Arrive no earlier than 30 minutes prior to curtain call. Unless you like standing around in the lobby. When they do open up, seating is very quick and the usher are very knowledgable

Sears Fine Food is one of San Francisco, Union Square.

44. Sears Fine Food

7.8
439 Powell St (btwn Sutter & Post St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 233 tips and reviews