North Beach & Chinatown
With a radioactive-green paint job and merciless fluorescent lighting, this Chinese seafood diner isn't for first dates – but it's perfect for drinking…
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San Francisco
Zesty, lemon-laced Lebanese and Armenian fare at friendly prices has made La Méd a Castro mainstay since 1981. Chicken kebabs on rice pilaf are pleasingly…
Downtown, Civic Center & SoMa
Brave a grim Tenderloin block to score tandoori chicken straight off the skewer and naan bread still bubbling from the oven at this fluorescent-lit…
San Francisco
For a casual date night with an all-local crowd, this corner storefront tucked away on a tree-lined side street serves unfussy French bistro fare,…
North Beach & Chinatown
Just beyond the tourist hubbub, this ketchup-and-mustard colored storefront diner serves classic American food – pancakes, waffles, and crabcakes Benedict…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
Mellow mornings are meant for brunches on the back patio at Bernal Star, where neighborhood regulars slowly wake up with crab cake Benedict and beignets…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
Chow's diverse menu appeals to all tastes, with everything from pizza to pork chops and Thai-style noodles to spaghetti and meatballs. The wood-floored…
Excelsior
This part of San Francisco is notable for its wide variety of cuisines, including this Hawaiian takeout spot that ought to feel immediately familiar to…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Just because you're traveling doesn't mean you have to give up your diet. Lite Bite keeps you in check with quality fast food, made with organic…
Japantown, Fillmore & Pacific Heights
Rough-hewn recycled wood and a stone fireplace lend a ski-lodge aesthetic to this Fillmore St cafe, where Pacific Heights locals recover from hangovers…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Proustian nostalgia washes over fully grown adults as they bite into cupcakes that recall childhood magician-led birthday parties. Varieties range from…
Excelsior
Peruvians have a notorious sweet tooth, which gets indulged in this bakery. It specializes in all kinds of South American desserts – from alfajores (a…
Excelsior
It’s a little hit and miss at this Vietnamese spot, but it's worth a visit just for its bun bo hue, a spicy beef soup that’ll clear any sinus. Also…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Mr Ghirardelli sure makes a swell sundae. The legendary Twin Peaks comes with vanilla and chocolate ice cream, marshmallow topping and enough hot fudge to…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
What began as an inventive Hawaiian pop-up brunch in 2016 found a Dogpatch home, and thereafter added lunch and dinner service, including a tasting menu…
The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers
Good for breakfast or a no-fuss lunch, the Eagle's straightforward fare includes pancakes and omelets, crab-salad sandwiches, burgers etc. The views are…
