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Miette Patisserie is one of San Francisco.

1. Miette Patisserie

8.5
1 Ferry Building Ste 10 (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Financial District · 69 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Grabbing some macarons and catching some rays at the Ferry Building makes for a sweet pit stop.

Philz Coffee is one of San Francisco.

2. Philz Coffee

748 Van Ness Ave (at Turk Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Tenderloin · 184 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Hit Philz Coffee for an iced mint mojito or large Tesora. Note: the mint mojito, while delicious, doesn’t actually contain alcohol.

3. Nabe

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

ThrillistThrillist: If you go with the Sukiyaki soup, crack the egg into the broth and it'll hover on the top so you can dip your food in it... Read more.

Roam Artisan Burgers is one of San Francisco.

4. Roam Artisan Burgers

9.1
1923 Fillmore St (btwn Bush & Pine St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Lower Pacific Heights · 166 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Ever had an Ostrich Burger? Go here and they'll flip you "the bird"in a burger bun with aged white cheddar, bbq sauce, oil & vinegar slaw, and jalapeño relish. Read more.

Umami Burger is one of San Francisco.

5. Umami Burger

2184 Union St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Union Street · 173 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Eating an Umami burger is like going to man-heaven. The Texas Ranch is not only topped with a massive fried onion ring but it is sizzling in sauces like jalapeno ranch and Diablo. Get on cloud-nine. Read more.

Pa'ina Lounge & Restaurant is one of San Francisco.

6. Pa'ina Lounge & Restaurant

6.2
1865 Post St (Fillmore Street), San Francisco, CA
Hawaiian Restaurant · Japantown · 33 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This Hawaiian/Asian fusion-staurant is known for its delicious sliders like the Kobe w/ caramelized onions, arugula & tomatoes; Not impressed yet? Order the Oompa Loompia and we promise, you will be. Read more.

Izakaya Ninja is one of San Francisco.

7. Izakaya Ninja

900 Bush St (at Taylor St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 27 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The awesomely on fire "Holy Cow" is Wagyu nigiri broiled with a blowtorch. IN's also got 12 premium sakes to put out the fire in your mouth. Read more.

O3 Bistro & Lounge is one of San Francisco.

8. O3 Bistro & Lounge

524 Van Ness Ave (at Redwood St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Civic Center · 15 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: For a damn good pan-seared Wagyu burger - complete with caramelized onions/ kimchi mayo/ pickled cabbage on a brioche bun - head to O3. Read more.

Sofa Lounge is one of San Francisco.

9. Sofa Lounge

139 8th St (Minna St.), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · SoMa · 10 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The BBQ'd skewers of lamb tenderloin from the upstairs eatery are Sofa-King delicious. Be sure to take advantage of the $5.50 wells as well. Read more.

10. The Social Study

8.8
1795 Geary Blvd (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Fillmore District · 88 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: They've got Chocolate Bacon. Need we say more? OK, we'll just say "Chocolate Bacon" again. Read more.

Roostertail is one of San Francisco.

11. Roostertail

1963 Sutter St (btwn Fillmore and Webster), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Japantown · 26 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Rooster's in its name, but everything obviously is better with bacon. The Chicken & Bacon on herb slab w/ arugula pesto mayo's no exception. Read more.

Southpaw BBQ is one of San Francisco.

12. Southpaw BBQ

2170 Mission St (btwn 17th St & 18th St), San Francisco, CA
BBQ Joint · Mission District · 107 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Order up the Old Crow bourbon-brined chicken in this smokehouse-cum-brewery. And drink up, their serving tank can whip up 14 kegs at a time. Read more.

Claudine is one of San Francisco.

13. Claudine

8 Claude Ln (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 20 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Wine here is tap-only and the 12-item menu features goodness like crispy pork salad. For dessert, get the glass jar-encased s'more that's the size of a hockey puck. Read more.

AQ Restaurant & Bar is one of San Francisco.

14. AQ Restaurant & Bar

1085 Mission St (at 7th), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · SoMa · 65 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Devour the Monterey squid-topped charred avocado and suckling pig with honeycrisp apples & chug local craft beers poured from an industrial pipe-like custom tap system. Leave very happy. Read more.

15. Kare-Ken

552 Jones St (btwn O'Farrell & Geary), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Tenderloin · 41 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: All of KK's curry is made from scratch and can be ordered mild, hot, or extra hot with with meats like pork/chicken cutlet, meatballs, or boiled shrimp. Read more.

MaMa Ji's is one of San Francisco.

16. MaMa Ji's

8.8
4416 18th St (btwn Douglass & Eureka St), San Francisco, CA
Szechuan Restaurant · Eureka Valley · 107 tips and reviews
Yank Sing is one of San Francisco.

17. Yank Sing

8.5
101 Spear St (inside Rincon Center), San Francisco, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Financial District · 229 tips and reviews
Yank Sing is one of San Francisco.

18. Yank Sing

8.1
49 Stevenson St (at Ecker Pl), San Francisco, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Financial District · 152 tips and reviews
Japantown is one of San Francisco.

19. Japantown

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 62 tips and reviews
Japan Center is one of San Francisco.

20. Japan Center

8.7
1737 Post St (at Webster St), San Francisco, CA
Shopping Mall · Japantown · 21 tips and reviews
Daiso Japan is one of San Francisco.

21. Daiso Japan

8.3
22 Peace Plz #400 (Webster & Buchanan, in the Miyako Mall), San Francisco, CA
Discount Store · Japantown · 60 tips and reviews
Sushirrito is one of San Francisco.

22. Sushirrito

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

23. Benkyodo

1747 Buchanan St (at Sutter St), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Japantown · 50 tips and reviews
Tacolicious is one of San Francisco.

24. Tacolicious

8.6
741 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 288 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Grab a shot and a tall boy at Tacolicious, to go with their amazing carnitas tacos… the others are good, they just can’t compare. Read more.

Otis is one of San Francisco.

25. Otis

25 Maiden Ln (btwn Grant and Kearny), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 52 tips and reviews
The Ambassador is one of San Francisco.

26. The Ambassador

673 Geary St (btw Leavenworth & Jones), San Francisco, CA
Night Club · Tenderloin · 37 tips and reviews
Redwood Room is one of San Francisco.

27. Redwood Room

8.1
495 Geary St (at Taylor), San Francisco, CA
Hotel Bar · Tenderloin · 92 tips and reviews
The St. Regis San Francisco is one of San Francisco.

28. The St. Regis San Francisco

9.1
125 3rd St (at Minna St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · SoMa · 107 tips and reviews