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My favorite San Francisco restaurants
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items A list of some of my favorite San Francisco restaurants - iconic spots, gems, and more
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Foreign Cinema in San Francisco’s Mission District is a celebrated restaurant that blends California-Mediterranean cuisine with an iconic outdoor courtyard where classic films are screened nightly. Known for its romantic ambiance, seasonal menus, and...
Foreign Cinema
A beloved San Francisco institution on Market Street—housed in a distinctive triangular corner building—that has been serving up warm, seasonal Californian-French cuisine since 1979, consistently celebrated for its relaxed yet refined atmosphere. Ren...
Zuni Café
Located in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley is a warm and inventive Californian–New American restaurant. The menu features standout dishes like sardine-skewered potato chips, porcini doughnuts with raclette, and beef dumplings with chili crunch—each refl...
Rich Table
Nestled at the corner of Divisadero and Hayes in San Francisco’s NoPa (North of the Panhandle) neighborhood, is a beloved urban-rustic gem known for its lively two-story loft ambiance, open kitchen, and soaring ceilings—originally a laundromat and Ba...
Nopa
Loló in San Francisco’s Mission District is a vibrant, family-owned gem offering inventive Jaliscan–Californian-inspired Mexican cuisine in a lively, art-filled setting. The restaurant, founded by chef Jorge Martinez Lillard and artist Lorena “Loló” ...
Lolo
Located in Jackson Square, Cotogna is a casually elegant Italian trattoria by the same team behind the Michelin-starred Quince, offering inviting, warm hospitality in a rustic brick-and-wood space with a gleaming copper bar and display kitchen. Its m...
Cotogna
Located in San Francisco’s Mission District, is a masterfully crafted izakaya by chef-owner Sylvan Mishima Brackett, blending traditional Japanese culinary techniques with the finest Northern California ingredients. The space—reminiscent of a serene ...
Rintaro
a Mano—Italian for “by hand”—is a casual yet refined Hayes Valley gem renowned for its house-made pasta and pizzas crafted fresh daily, paired with Italian wines and cocktails, all served in a bright, stylish space with floor-to-ceiling windows and c...
a Mano
A beautifully designed, multi-purpose bakery café and restaurant in San Francisco’s Mission District, born from the legendary Tartine Bakery by Chad Robertson and Elisabeth Prueitt. Housed in a former laundry adjacent to Heath Ceramics, this airy 5,0...
Tartine Manufactory
Anchor Oyster Bar is a cherished seafood institution in San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood, serving up fresh oysters, creamy clam chowder, and colossal cioppino in a nostalgic, nautical-themed space. Named a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide, it's ...
Anchor Oyster Bar
Robin is a contemporary omakase restaurant located at 620 Gough Street in San Francisco’s Hayes Valley neighborhood. Established by Chef Adam Tortosa, Robin offers a personalized dining experience where guests select their desired price range—typical...
Robin
Radhaus is a modern Bavarian beer hall and restaurant located in Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, offering panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay. It combines the convivial atmosphere of Biergarten with the acclaimed...
Radhaus
Domo Sushi is a cozy, neighborhood sushi bar nestled in San Francisco's Hayes Valley, offering a menu of fresh, market-driven seafood with a creative twist. Known for its intimate atmosphere and friendly service, it's a favorite among locals seeking ...
Domo
Pizzetta 211 is a cozy, neighborhood pizzeria located in San Francisco's Richmond District, offering a rotating menu of seasonally inspired pizzas, salads, and housemade desserts. With only a few tables and counter seats, it provides an intimate dini...
Pizzetta 211
Delfina is a beloved Italian trattoria in the Mission District, known for its vibrant atmosphere and Cal-Italian cuisine. Signature dishes include handmade pastas like Spaghetti Pomodoro, Paccheri all’Amalfitana, and Pici with Berkshire pork ragu, al...
Pizzeria Delfina - Mission
Flour + Water is a renowned Italian restaurant located in San Francisco's Mission District. Established in 2009 by chefs Thomas McNaughton and Ryan Pollnow, it has become a staple in the city's dining scene. The restaurant is celebrated for its handm...
Flour + Water
Californios is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in SoMa, celebrated for its modern, avant-garde take on Mexican cuisine. Chef Val M. Cantú creates seasonal tasting menus that highlight local ingredients and traditional Mexican techniques like nixtam...
Californios
Great spot for breakfast and brunch. Outerlands is a beloved restaurant in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, known for its rustic charm and commitment to locally sourced, organic fare. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu that includes stan...
Outerlands
Pearl 6101 is a California-inspired Mediterranean restaurant nestled in San Francisco's Richmond District. Located in a former pharmacy, the space boasts an airy, retro-chic ambiance with leather booths and a marble-topped bar. The menu, crafted by c...
Pearl 6101
Original Joe's is a San Francisco institution, serving classic Italian-American fare since 1937. Founded by Croatian immigrant Tony Rodin, it began as a modest 14-stool counter in the Tenderloin and has since evolved into a renowned restaurant known ...
Original Joe's
R&G Lounge is a renowned Cantonese restaurant located in San Francisco's Chinatown, celebrated for its authentic and flavorful dishes since 1985. The restaurant offers a market-driven menu featuring over 150 items, including signature dishes like...
R & G Lounge