Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
If you want some decent ramen, this spot has a great wonton ramen for those cold, rainy SF nights.
6 locals recommend
Tanpopo
If you want some decent ramen, this spot has a great wonton ramen for those cold, rainy SF nights.
YakiniQ BBQ
1640 Post StAll-you-can-eat Korean BBQ for $20.
Great for happy hour. My favorite neighborhood spot for German beer and food.
158 locals recommend
Suppenküche
525 Laguna StGreat for happy hour. My favorite neighborhood spot for German beer and food.
Happy Shabu Shabu
1401 Fillmore StAll-you-can-eat shabu shabu
Bar Jules
609 Hayes StreetWonderful restaurant with daily menu
San Wang Restaurant
1682 Post StDecent Korean Chinese place
Sophie's Crepes
1581 Webster StJapanese-style crepes
1300 On Fillmore
New American restaurant for taking the folks out.
Coffee/cafe chain that can be found everywhere in SF.
206 locals recommend
La Boulangerie de San Francisco
1000 Cole StCoffee/cafe chain that can be found everywhere in SF.
For the coffee snobs. Among the best coffee you can get in the city.
373 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StFor the coffee snobs. Among the best coffee you can get in the city.
Asian + California fusion small plates. Reservations are recommended, but you can go to the stand-up counter to get the same menu. You can also talk to the chefs.
141 locals recommend
State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore StAsian + California fusion small plates. Reservations are recommended, but you can go to the stand-up counter to get the same menu. You can also talk to the chefs.
Nojo Ramen Tavern
231 Franklin StJapanese small plates.
Chicken pho is on the "100 things to eat before you die" list. In the heart of little Saigon. Cash only.
37 locals recommend
Turtle Tower Restaurant
5716 Geary BlvdChicken pho is on the "100 things to eat before you die" list. In the heart of little Saigon. Cash only.
Tacolicious
741 Valencia StGreat tacos. Long wait.
Great for coffee and baked goods. Long lines on weekends but worth the wait for the morning bun.
768 locals recommend
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StGreat for coffee and baked goods. Long lines on weekends but worth the wait for the morning bun.
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StGreat california-style thin crust pizza
Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
398 Hayes StGreat french restaurant
Sebo
517 Hayes StreetGreat (yet expensive) sushi
Patxi's Pizza
511 Hayes StChicago style pizza in SF
The Little Chihuahua
292 Divisadero StMexican brunch spot. Free salsa and chips if you dine in.
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero St1 of 2 location. Great pizza place.
Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission StMission style burrito
Nopalito
306 Broderick StGreat sister restaurant to NOPA
Essentials
Safeway
1335 Webster StMajor grocery store only 10 minute walk away.
Nijiya Market
1737 Post StGreat Japanese grocery store.
Arts & Culture
Movie theatre with assigned seats! You can also order drinks at the bar and bring them with you inside the theatre.
190 locals recommend
AMC Kabuki 8
1881 Post StMovie theatre with assigned seats! You can also order drinks at the bar and bring them with you inside the theatre.
The Addition
1330 Fillmore Streetjazz club venue.
movie theatre. balcony seating has a bar where you can bring in drinks. assigned seating.
190 locals recommend
AMC Kabuki 8
1881 Post Stmovie theatre. balcony seating has a bar where you can bring in drinks. assigned seating.
Everything Else
Smitten Ice Cream
432 Octavia StBest ice cream. Cool machines using liquid nitrogen.
Vessel
85 Campton Pldecent nightclub with good DJs
Mission Minis
3168 22nd Stcupcake place
Drinks & Nightlife
Smuggler's Cove
650 Gough StFun tiki bar that serves rum drinks.
Lush Lounge
1221 Polk StCash only. Great drinks. Great intro to Polk St. bar hopping.
Kozy Kar
1548 Polk StAnother infamous bar on polk st. Strong drinks. Interesting decor.
The Tipsy Pig
2231 Chestnut StExcellent bar to introduce to marina nightlife
Tonic
Another Polk St bar.
Place Pigalle
Dive bar
Nopa
560 Divisadero StGreat for late night drinks and snacks!
Sightseeing
Where the Full House houses (Painted Ladies) are. Great view at the top.
390 locals recommend
Alamo Square
Where the Full House houses (Painted Ladies) are. Great view at the top.
Famous market on the weekends. Great place to grab a bite to eat and explore the SF Food scene.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
Famous market on the weekends. Great place to grab a bite to eat and explore the SF Food scene.
Golden Gate Park
Great park to lounge on a sunny day.
Dolores Park Church
455 Dolores StGreat spot for people watching.
Shopping
You can buy great sausages here then take them to the bar next door. Cash only though!
153 locals recommend
Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission StYou can buy great sausages here then take them to the bar next door. Cash only though!
Ice cream shop. Get a pint or cone and hang out in Dolores Park across the street. Long line for cones, but skip the line if you're getting a pint.
476 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StIce cream shop. Get a pint or cone and hang out in Dolores Park across the street. Long line for cones, but skip the line if you're getting a pint.