SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Farmers Market StandThe first thing you notice about El Huarache Loco is the depth of the menu. Beyond the huaraches — “sandals” of fried… Read more.
Spoon of Happiness amazing dish!!! Must visit place if you know what best sushi on West COAST MEANS!!!
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best No-Frills DinnerBay Area chefs are renowned for their creativity and innovation, but sometimes we crave simplicity and freshness… Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Central American CuisineYou may have passed its grubby exterior a million times, but until you pull open the sliding door of Juana and Just... Read more.
It's no surprise the oysters are coveted at Anchor, where they've been doing their thing for over "30 shucking years." The crab cakes, clam chowder, and garlic bread are also commendable. Read more.
Request one of the tables across from the small, open kitchen. It’s a lot of fun to watch the chefs in action. - Inspector
Go in and order the orange meatless chicken, which isn't on the menu but is an absolutely fantastic dish. Accompany your meal with a jasmine and rose tea.
It's the oldest restaurant in San Francisco, but the seafood is some of the freshest in town. Not even a fire can keep the old fella down for long. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Definately the best Dungeness crabs in SF. Try their roasted crabs, garlic noodles and banana fritters. If you are adventurous, skip the cab and take the Muni which stops in front of the restaurant Read more.
Pastry chef Melissa Chou balances 3 diverse culinary traditions in her desserts—American, Chinese & Moroccan. Must order: burnt vanilla ice cream w/huckleberry, brioche French toast, & almond. Read more.
What a whirlwind of crushed claws, flying crab shells, a spray of rich, moist and oh-so-tasty crab meat. This is a sign of a good restaurant. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
Quite possibly my favorite restaurant in the country. Humble family recipes from Vietnamese Chef Charles Phan, made exceptional with locally-sourced ingredients, all overlooking the San Francisco Bay.
Part ancient Rome, part unpretentious California, this popular, critically-acclaimed restaurant excels in creating casually authentic Italian food. Try the homemade pasta with carbonara.
My new favorite ramen place in SF. Super delicious thick broth. Get here early to avoid the line.
Come here by 7 and order from the prix fixé menu. Get the spring greens, the meat loaf and a side of mac and cheese. Mmmm
Great chill wine bar with a great atmosphere. Get a nice bottle of vino and chat with friends.
Best piano player in SF! He takes requests. Sit, listen and be transported back to the '30's, 40's and 50's Magical.
Nine different tacos including a filet mignon version, empanadas, Aztec chicken soup (much-needed for the soul, in these Mayan end-times) and 350 (ish) tequilas at the adjoining Mosto bar. Read more.
Get the fish tacos, then use a chip to cover the far end of the taco. Nothing spills out! The final bite of taco you eat off the chip.
Locals have been shopping here for house-made pastas, cured meats, Italian groceries, and imported cheeses for over a century. Sandwiches are great for a picnic. - Green Guide Editor
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Tosca’s is a monument to chrome and red leatherette and burnished wood. Good drinks, too.
Chef/owner Hoss Zare defines hospitality. His restaurant is unlike any other in the city with its big, bold, unfamiliar flavors in the historic setting of the Fly Trap. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Tucked away in a random Financial District alley, Bix is a restaurant like no other in SF. Classic cocktails flow at the bar and the dining room is alive and popping every night. [Eater 38 Member]
Walk in sans reservation. Sit at bar. Ask that the cheese cart be brought round. Do what comes naturally.
Little girls who love playing tea party will love the "Wee Tea" - sandwich, scone, fruit, a petit four and tea or hot chocolate for $13.95 Read more.
Open only on thurs fri and sat. Sit at the bar and the chef (Akio) places the sushi directly on the counter/bar in front of where you sit!
Absolutley the best Indian food anywhere...period and the staff is great. Try something...anything.
Focaccia flavors like piney rosemary, slick with olive oil and scattered with garlic, or pizza focaccia, which is chewy and soft with its pockets of air and layer of bright, fresh tomato sauce. Read more.
This place is a great interpretation of mexican food. They don't try to seem authentic and fail, they take the best of street mexican food and mix it with an american twist. Recommended.
Try the Marlowe Burger (Niman beef on brioche with caramelized onions/bacon/horseradish aioli). Read more.
Probably one of the best sushi restaurants in all of SF. Amazing fish, and great service. Sit at the bar and have the chef choose for you if you're adventurous.
Nothing like a hot clam chowder...it's #99 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
The made-to-order tortas are generous and tasty. Carnitas here is particularly good.
Ravioli is ridiculous, beyond ridiculous. All the pasta is light and flavorful. One of the best pasta meals ever had
Mature and stylish, Perbacco has quickly established itself as one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. Owner Umberto Gibin is a presence in the front of house. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Yes, you can definitely have exquisite burritos and tacos here, but you MUST have their chicken nachos at some point!!!
Tasting menu is well worth it - eight course Omakase sushi and sabu sabu with dessert; make sure to get the sake pairing as well.
The opening media buzz has died down, but F+W continues to gather lines at 5 p.m. nightly, packing the house with its sophisticated pizzas and pastas served in a lively, casual atmosphere. Read more.
Order a souffle, any souffle. They are sublime. Start with a savory and end with a sweet one. You can't go wrong. Be prepared to eat for at least one hour, so avoid awkward dates.
"There's no place like Cafe Jacqueline, not just in SF, but anywhere. Jacqueline is the Jiro Dreams of Sushi of soufflés, from lobster or white corn-ginger-garlic to lime or Grand Marnier." Read more.
Is this the greatest place in the universe? Nobody’s mother made roast beef like this. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
"The House has been one of North Beach's gems since Larry and Angela Tse opened it back in 1993, and it remains one of the best Asian-influenced seafood restaurants in the city." Read more.
"Tony Gemignani, winner of Naples' World Pizza Championships multiple times, is meticulous down to his ovens and his sources for flour. Capo's is his deep-dish haven that dares outshine Chicago." Read more.
The paddy is grilled just the perfect medium, with the two cheese slices hitting you upfront, a load of beef, and riding the rest of the way down with the vegetable textures and the trail of mustard. Read more.
Specialties: Trick Dog, a hamburger served in a hot dog bun; kale salad; charcuterie board; thrice-cooked fries. Read more.
SF has one of the best Chinatowns. But when asking natives for the best Dim Sum/Soup Dumplings, they'll recommend Yank Sing, despite its high price & business center locale. More @ http://is.gd/YSING
Incredible ambience, wine and food. The Stoller Pinot Noir is great, fiancee enjoyed the Lucifer beer and the Napoli pizzetta and cheese plate were great. No complaints here.
Don’t leave without checking out the restaurant’s world-famous camera obscura (one of about 20 in existence), with 360 degrees of live images projected from a nearby seal rock.
Hidden gem. Great view. Piano player. Awesome steaks. Dress code enforced.
Chef-owner Brian Fernando uses the flavors of Sri Lankan cuisine, which he grew up eating, alongside French and Spanish influences to create a successful menu that is both refined and rustic. Read more.
"A shoutout is in order for this Mission classic (since 1961), home of the very first Mission burrito. Were it not for El Faro, we might never have had what's arguably the iconic San Francisco food."
Everything's fine! Tasteful food, live jazz! Special thanks for seafood pasta!! :) Restoran with great history! Open since 1908.
Red's Java House, where the menu makes things easy for you: burgers, fries, and beer are what's on offer. Order lunch in the front of this 1920s-era little shack, & bring your grub back to the pier. Read more.
Hangover food, good veggie options, and don't forget they have dinner! It's pretty cheap and there is beer too.The line on the weekends can get a bit crazy. Best looking American diner in SF. :)
If you're looking for AMAZING Mexican food & a wicked Tequila Bar... crazy, loud and fast paced - this place rocks.
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]
Peppered dried tofu was fave of the night. Come early bc fish heads run out! Prepare to be surprised if do not read/know what their Chinese dishes are bc menu is weirdly translated to Eng w/no photos.
One of the best deals in the city is the nightly three-course menu for $24. No wonder Cotogna is one of the most coveted reservations in town. Read more.
Easily my new favorite restaurant in Japantown! Donburi bowls with come with a small udon.
Start with the house vermouth cocktail. Order the cold squid ink noodles, salmon belly and the quail. Finish with the chocolate souffle. All delicious!
absolutely my fave ethiopian in the bay area. i get the vegetarian platter with the tibsie fish. i add on the beef dishes (both are great) if there are more than 3 people.
The two-story space holds 40 seats, laid out within a glass-encased room of white, designed by UpcycleBuilders and Boor Bridges Architecture. The staff is salaried, which means there's no need to tip. Read more.
"The new 62-seat fast-casual project from the Omakase team is still focused on using the best products, but at a lower cost and faster pace." Read more.
Menu is exclusively seafood and vegetables. Signature item is deep-sea eel. 12 types of sake and five types of soju.
Small shop and fresh food. They serve traditional Yemeni dishes. Beef stir fried and Tumbaky are good.
San Franciscans don't have to wait in the food truck line for their popular "burgers" and kamikaze fries. The restaurant also has rice bowls, tacos, and a secret menu you'll have to ask about.
Very solid food. Best Spanish cuisine I've had in awhile. The stuffed peppers were the jam. The churros lived up to the hype.
This place is an SF classic. Amazing burritos obviously but make sure you have cash
This floating restaurant at Pier 39 makes an ideal quirky event destination. Features a working lighthouse, a tiki bar and dining area with port holes looking out into the bay!
Amazing authentic Ethiopian food, great service; the owner is very hospitable and will make sure you're extremely satisfied. Come right before closing and you might get free baklava :-)
Good Chilean style empanadas, so they have olives and half of a hard boiled egg inside!
Any of those thin crusted pizzas are delicious. They really know what they're doing. Top 3 on my Pizza list in the US.
Ask anyone about phở and they will tell you it's all about the broth, and they do it right here. Read more.
More cafe than bakery, Cassava serves Asian-inspired bites. The Japanese breakfast (weekends only) includes miso soup, wakame salad, a poached egg in dashi broth and more. Read more.
Highly recommend this place for an authentic Japanese hot pot experience. This is not the same as shabu shabu. It is infinitely better. I recommend the warishita broth with lots of veggies and meat.
Epic breakfast sandwiches, much quicker than waiting for a table at a sit down brunch spot. Grab a coffee from Farley's and sit on the sidewalk patio.
They have 4 pancakes to choose from, and they take about 40 min to make. Be prepared to wait a long time! It is totally worth it. We've tried original and tuna; both fantastic.
Beef roll, beef hand pulled noodles (soup), salt & pepper deep fried fish, potstickers, dumplings to name a few and pretty much everything we've tried. The food is consistently good.
"This place is known for its crispy, spicy fried chicken. While that always gets me in the door, I never skip an order of the shrimp & leek dumplings. They are a must!" - Chef Christopher Thompson Read more.
Shanghai-style pork soup dumplings, pan-fried potstickers, and the garlic bok choy are all yummy. And the hot chili oil makes everything better.
The most epic buffet (if you can actually call it that) I have ever experienced. Sushi to omelets to dim sum to beautiful salads to you name it. You may never need to eat again after coming here.
We’ve never met a sandwich at this pocket-sized SOMA cafe that we haven’t liked. What’s so good? The ingredients are top notch, the flavors perfectly balanced, and, oh yeah, they’re stacked. Read more.
Excellent wine selection and the pizza was fantastic. Fermented chili added a lightly spicy perfection. The portions are on the small side, so you may want an appetizer.
If a hipster went to Munich, Radhaus would be the result. Light airy space with views of the bay, standard Bavarian food and beer options. Forest toast, potato salad and (huge) half chicken were great
Can’t go wrong with boozy shaved ice and Hawaiian brunch. We got the Spam Beni and the veggie loco moco, both super yummy. Also, loved the decor and overall vibe. Will definitely be going back!
Omakase. Honestly, if you think this is anything other than sublime sushi you should just stick to the Whole Foods sushi counter.
I love the mystery of seeing what sushi comes floating around this small sushi boat bar. You never know what's coming next, but nearly all of it is very fresh and totally delicious. WinstonWanders.com
This restaurant makes you feel warm and screams intimacy. They have a great menu to choose from and the wild mahi mahi is so delicious. (2 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
Great spot for a casual but romantic date night. Top quality food with great vegetarian options.
By far the best meal I’ve ever had in SF - some of the best meatballs and cauliflower I’ve ever had period. The kale tagliatelle, garganelli, macaroncelli all incredible!!
The Omakse may seem pricy, but $92 gets you very generous amounts of some of the best, most inventive food I've ever had.
Trio of dips; the delicacy of vegetable-based mezes: cauliflower and zucchini cakes (mucver) must have; amazing chicken and lamb skewers, conclude with a baklava! They have an amazing team!
very pleasing decor w/ green interior tiles & gold accents, creating a pretty corner in the tenderloin. Counter order: fresh salads/sandos + counter culture coffee. Def the spot to stop this way.
Super fresh, great quality seafood with reasonable prices; don't be fooled by the hole-in-the-wall aesthetic. The sushi is on point and the salmon burger is incredibly tasty as well
“Distinctly Latin American set of flavors. Chef/ owner Val Cantu turns seasonal produce and heirloom corn varietals into refined but cozily familiar dishes. Modern, darkly painted space”
My favorite pizza joint. It also has a lovely back patio that’s shielded from the wind.
It’s worth a trek to Diamond Heights to score one of Gialina’s droolworthy pizzas. We love the Amatriciana, which stars a cast of tomato, pancetta, chilies, a farm egg and pecorino cheese. Read more.
Amazing pizzas! They're fairly small and thin so get one just for yourself. Small space so avoid coming with a large group. Outdoor seating has heat lamps above.
“one of the best garden patios in the city… Potted plants, palms, and birds of paradise are everywhere. patio has plenty of heat lamps and is weather-proof”
Better than most of the mexican food i've eaten in mexico. The octopus was super and also the pork belly. Great spicy margaritas!
"Relaxed, family-friendly restaurant serving Yucatan recipes mixed with American-Californian breakfast, brunch and lunch."
"Owner/chef Isabel Caudillo born and raised in Mexico City, makes authentic meals from scratch using organic masa and hand-rolled enchiladas, including less knowns like a pasta dish coditos con crema"
I dream of Gordo's super chicken burritos. They steam the cheese on the tortilla before filling the burrito, making it melty and gooey and perfect. Chicken, rice, and beans are perfectly seasoned. YUM
Get the guava marg. The chips and salsa are great, and the queso fundito is a great addition to dip chips in.
70 outdoor seats and a spacious indoor tasting bar, lounge and event space. View of the Bay Bridge lights. Great food
Dogpatch gem. Don’t believe the crummy tips. I go for an everything with cream cheese, which tastes amazing and unlike others. Can’t beat the freshness of this bakery, creamery, and Red Bay coffee.
Bakery-cafe by morning, dinner spot by night! Well-designed neighborhood gem with a fun attitude.
This has got to be my favorite Indian/Nepali restaurant of all time. The Thali combo for 2$ is a steal and is how you would normally eat at home.
Outdoor patio. Seafood-rich Mexican restaurant, Aguachile verde is signature dish. Also hot stone molcajetes, bubbling spectacles similar to Korean dolsots filled with seafood, salsa and avocado
Oh my everything we had here was amazing (and I’m not into exaggerating) no photos since we indulged. But shrimp ceviche, tuna taco, shrimp taco in jicama. Just wow. Come and try yourself!
Lobster Ha Gow. That comes with a lobster butter filled dropper. That you inject into each one. What else do you need to know?!?
Awesome donut shop. Get there quick; they sell out quickly. My faves are turkey & jalapeño croissant, blueberry buttermilk bar, apple fritter and a glazed old fashioned. So good!
The salmon roe toast is amazing. The cold brew brunch cocktail is particularly great.
“Shanghainese spot has tons of boiled, steamed, and pan-fried dumplings, plus bigger dishes like dan dan noodles and stir-fried rice cakes. lunch specials on weekends.”
The momos are outstanding and th pork dish was also lovely. I love the big windows and the general ambience too.
Hooray for a business who takes care of its workers. Everything here is delicious, and the mezze is always a crowd pleaser. Don't forget to snag a bag of their sourdough pita, too!
SFGate: "Moku Yakitori-Ya is an unassuming hole-in-the-wall spot that serves Japanese pub fare and consistently offers surprising dishes for a great price. Give it a try; you can thank us later."
Friendly staff, great food, classic vibe. Going strong for over 100 years. I’ve met grown-ass adults from the neighborhood whose parents went on their first date here as teens.
Everything we had was amazing! Hands down the toast was the group favorite followed by the cabbage 🤩
Food is absolutely delicious. Highly recommend the Pho Hanoi. The service is also incredibly excellent. Seats are up to you. Ask to sit at the bar, or in a booth, or at a hightop.
Easily the best Eritrean restaurant and one of the best African restaurants in SF!
Love the Orange foam coffee. I combine kalbijim croissant and injeolmi croissant to stack the rice cake and the kalbi like a magical croissant sandwich.
The best Chinese food I’ve ever had. The shrimp dumplings, shiu mai, chive dumplings, sticky rice in lotus leaf, steamed BBQ pork bun, and sesame ball, were phenomenal.
Borscht and pelmeni are delicious! I wish I have discovered this place a long time ago
Atelier Crenn (holds 3 Michelin stars) alums started this “Asian American” bakery serving delightful goodies: kaya toast (coconut jam on milk bread) + their version of an ube tart (w/ CA sweet potato)
Cinnamon rolls (on weekends only) are fantastic. The Pistachio Apricot Bostock is wonderful
Chinese baked good utopia. Cash only. Sponge cakes, egg tarts, pineapple buns, pork buns, etc. And never really a line.
Big fan of the OG location. Different, more modern vibe here, and the backyard looks very promising. Breakfast sandwich was pretty good but the cinnamon roll was insane. 10/10
Very authentic Italian experience. Warm bread and has a home/family feel to it. The tortellini is amazing with white cream sauce or the aurora pink sauce. You can't go wrong. Highly recommend it!
“Slow-cooked stew mastery is on full display at this Bayview spot. The gumbos are revelatory—they’re creamy, rich, and buttery all at once, and will send you into a dream state.”
Great go-to spot for sandwiches to take to Ocean Beach. I’ve had the pastrami and smoked salmon and will be going back when the cravings strike!
Bon Appetit best new restaurant in 2024 https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-new-restaurants-2024/
Great food from the hardest reservation to get in SF. The hainan chicken ramen is insane
