When I dine I want there to be butter, aoli, and red wine splashing. I also delight in oysters. I am a true croissant afficiando, and am a discerning consumer of pastries.
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Sections
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French
Italian
Bakeries
Seafood
French
Housemade pate. Sexy French food with modern twists.
Mijoté
Charming French bistro. The moules frites are solid.
Chez Maman East
Get cozy here with steak frites or lentil soup on a blustery ocean day
Galinette
Prime date night spot with refined French eats
Bouche
Everything I want from a wine bar. Perfect small plates. Gamay. Lots of mayo.
Verjus
I like to go here for a Rose and french fries after my haircut. It's open during the afternoon dead hour for many restaurants, ideal for musing about life in the slow hours between 2-5 PM.
Café de la Presse
Italian
Do yourself a favor and discover the Sardinian specialty - Bottarga.
La Ciccia
I love old school Italian spots and Contadina delivers. Hearty pasta servings and vintage charm.
Trattoria Contadina
People watch from this classic corner eatery in the bustling North Beach neighborhood. Known for their grilled paninis, the eggplant is my favorite.
Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe
Grateful to have this literal hole-in-the-wall in my neighborhood. They sell a curated selection of Italian pantry items - tinned fish, bitter sodas, chocolates - as well as fresh cheese and charcuterie. They even carry Bottarga - a Sardinian delicac...
Alimentari Aurora
Bakeries
Hands down best croissant in the city. Go to the civic center location for the shortest line. Pure flaky buttery heaven.
Arsicault Bakery
Another solid croissant, but Jane is special as they offer nourishing salads and green juice to pair with your treat.
Jane The Bakery
Tartine defined modern San Francisco sourdough, and their loaves remain the best in the city. Charming and refined breakfast platters available for dining in. Their banana cream pie is superb.
Tartine Manufactory
Loquat beckons to you from it's busy downtown corner location with gilded gold fonts and a warm interior. They bake eastern-european inspired treats, poppy seeds are surely featured. A special place to try a unique baked good, and have a cozy pot of ...
LOQUAT
Seafood
Killer happy hour - get the Rose, popcorn shrimp, baked oysters, and tacos for a fancy afternoon.
