Greg and Amy's Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Great hip mexican food. always busy for dinner and lunch. The lobster is amazing , get a mexican coke (really from Mexico) and split the hamburger 4 ways as an appetizer.. You'll see what i mean. This place is SOLID
60 locals recommend
Don Pistos
510 Union StGreat hip mexican food. always busy for dinner and lunch. The lobster is amazing , get a mexican coke (really from Mexico) and split the hamburger 4 ways as an appetizer.. You'll see what i mean. This place is SOLID
great San Francisco restaurant bar that is an institution.. Great hamburger and great bartenders. Hamburger , raviolis are favorites $$
47 locals recommend
Original Joe's
601 Union Stgreat San Francisco restaurant bar that is an institution.. Great hamburger and great bartenders. Hamburger , raviolis are favorites $$
Amazing pizza - noted as one of the top 5 pizzerias in the entire US - tops in San Francisco. Wait for dinner can be an hour+
7 locals recommend
Tony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Slice House
1556 Stockton StAmazing pizza - noted as one of the top 5 pizzerias in the entire US - tops in San Francisco. Wait for dinner can be an hour+
Great foccacia sandwiches and an old school place for lunch or coffee. Meatball sandwich is my favorite and all paninis are made with foccacia from Liguria bakery
27 locals recommend
Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe
566 Columbus AveGreat foccacia sandwiches and an old school place for lunch or coffee. Meatball sandwich is my favorite and all paninis are made with foccacia from Liguria bakery
run by Gigi - this is seafood , italian style - the cioppino is to die for - great for lunch and dinner
78 locals recommend
Sotto Mare
552 Green Strun by Gigi - this is seafood , italian style - the cioppino is to die for - great for lunch and dinner
Great higher end restaurant - its off a small alley in the antique district and you will feel like you went back in time. Food and service and ambience you will not forget $$$
29 locals recommend
Bix
56 Gold StGreat higher end restaurant - its off a small alley in the antique district and you will feel like you went back in time. Food and service and ambience you will not forget $$$
Old school bohemian coffee institution. Not fancy but has history. Eclectic regulars make it memorable. My wife calls this the outpatient clinic.
70 locals recommend
Caffe Trieste
601 Vallejo St.Old school bohemian coffee institution. Not fancy but has history. Eclectic regulars make it memorable. My wife calls this the outpatient clinic.
best sandwiches in the city.. the large is LARGE.. busy at lunch during the week - everything is take away
9 locals recommend
Freddie's Sandwiches
300 Francisco Stbest sandwiches in the city.. the large is LARGE.. busy at lunch during the week - everything is take away
Austrian - German Restaurant great food atmosphere and great beer selection as you might imagine
60 locals recommend
Leopold's
2400 Polk StAustrian - German Restaurant great food atmosphere and great beer selection as you might imagine
great dining restaurant on Russian Hill on Hyde, cable car in front and excellent combo of neighborhood and fine food. Highly Recommend!
33 locals recommend
Frascati
1901 Hyde Stgreat dining restaurant on Russian Hill on Hyde, cable car in front and excellent combo of neighborhood and fine food. Highly Recommend!
the original Swensens ice cream on Russian Hill. Check the back of your receipt for a star - if you have one your ice cream is FREE!. I love the Mocha Chip and the boys love raspberry marble and vanilla bean.
61 locals recommend
The First Swensen's Ice Cream Store
1999 Hyde Stthe original Swensens ice cream on Russian Hill. Check the back of your receipt for a star - if you have one your ice cream is FREE!. I love the Mocha Chip and the boys love raspberry marble and vanilla bean.
best sushi in the Neighborhood that you cant walk to -- Fantastic! $$$
16 locals recommend
Okoze Sushi
1207 Union Stbest sushi in the Neighborhood that you cant walk to -- Fantastic! $$$
Ok don't tell anyone that its a chain but the food and ambience and service are amazing. Burger is killer, Ribs amazing and the artichoke appetizer is to die for . Great wine selection and full bar.. $$
18 locals recommend
Hillstone
1800 Montgomery StOk don't tell anyone that its a chain but the food and ambience and service are amazing. Burger is killer, Ribs amazing and the artichoke appetizer is to die for . Great wine selection and full bar.. $$
breakfast is good but the lines are INCREDIBLE.. Get there before they open at 8 or you could wait hours - no joke
127 locals recommend
Mama's On Washington Square
1701 Stockton Stbreakfast is good but the lines are INCREDIBLE.. Get there before they open at 8 or you could wait hours - no joke
Mo's Grill
1322 Grant Avegood breakfast and great burgers.. very kid friendly
Killer wine bar and appetizers on Russian Hill. You have to trek up a hill but its worth it.. Voted one of SF's best Wine Bars.. great selections by the glass
24 locals recommend
Union Larder
1945 Hyde StKiller wine bar and appetizers on Russian Hill. You have to trek up a hill but its worth it.. Voted one of SF's best Wine Bars.. great selections by the glass
Fantastic pizza place. One of the three of our favorites, Everything is great. Can get really busy
23 locals recommend
Il Casaro Pizzeria
348 Columbus AveFantastic pizza place. One of the three of our favorites, Everything is great. Can get really busy
If you go to Muir Woods this pub has great food and drinks.. Not much out there but this
68 locals recommend
Pelican Inn
10 Pacific WayIf you go to Muir Woods this pub has great food and drinks.. Not much out there but this
If heading to or from Muir Woods or Tiburon.. This is a great restaurant and bar .. Worthy of a stop if you can't wait to get back to the City
103 locals recommend
Buckeye Roadhouse
15 Shoreline HwyIf heading to or from Muir Woods or Tiburon.. This is a great restaurant and bar .. Worthy of a stop if you can't wait to get back to the City
High end chinese restaurant and market within walking distance on Broadway. Its big and active and is much higher quality than any of the other store or restaurants that are its immediate neighbor.. Great duck, sim sum and they have a large open kitchen with a rotating menu. Market - gift shop has well curated collection of cooking books utensils and food items. If you want Chinese food this will be more expensive but make up for it in ambience and quality of food.. 2nd floor is a bar - pretty darn cool and new (2017)
31 locals recommend
China Live
644 BroadwayHigh end chinese restaurant and market within walking distance on Broadway. Its big and active and is much higher quality than any of the other store or restaurants that are its immediate neighbor.. Great duck, sim sum and they have a large open kitchen with a rotating menu. Market - gift shop has well curated collection of cooking books utensils and food items. If you want Chinese food this will be more expensive but make up for it in ambience and quality of food.. 2nd floor is a bar - pretty darn cool and new (2017)
Beacon Coffee & Pantry
805 Columbus AveMore good coffee
Chubby Noodle North Beach
510 Columbus Avegreat noodles fried chicken and hip
more coffee places than you can shake a stick at.. Many to choose from
24 locals recommend
Caffe Greco
423 Columbus Avemore coffee places than you can shake a stick at.. Many to choose from
In the ferry building.. Great burgers and fries, tacos and salads.. Tuna tacos, black and white shakes and sweet potato fries are favorites - can get crowded on sunny days
15 locals recommend
Gott's Roadside
The Embarcadero SouthIn the ferry building.. Great burgers and fries, tacos and salads.. Tuna tacos, black and white shakes and sweet potato fries are favorites - can get crowded on sunny days
Our healthy and tasty Mexican take out restaurant. Amy loves the Tortilla Soup $
22 locals recommend
tacobar
2401 California StOur healthy and tasty Mexican take out restaurant. Amy loves the Tortilla Soup $
One of my small and favorite pizza places. 2 Taps for beer and get a slice of the Bluto on only Saturday. Its sausage, spinach and feta. say hi to Brooks and Buzz the owners
59 locals recommend
Za Pizza
1919 Hyde StOne of my small and favorite pizza places. 2 Taps for beer and get a slice of the Bluto on only Saturday. Its sausage, spinach and feta. say hi to Brooks and Buzz the owners
Jackson Fillmore Trattoria
2506 Fillmore Stlocal italian restaurant. Super consistent $$
Noosh
2001 Fillmore Stlike middle eastern restaurant with a fun bar $$
Florio Bar & Cafe
1915 Fillmore StSolid restaurant. Love the steak and frittes. Old school. $$
Jane The Bakery
1881 Geary Blvdfantastic bakery with sandwiches, bread and yummy pastries.
Amazing breakfast restaurant. The Maple bacon is fantastic. Not cheap but the lines can be long on Saturday and Sunday
84 locals recommend
Sweet Maple
2101 Sutter StAmazing breakfast restaurant. The Maple bacon is fantastic. Not cheap but the lines can be long on Saturday and Sunday
Chic restaurant with bar.. Great food and with pasta and a menu that changes weekly.
The Tailor's Son
Chic restaurant with bar.. Great food and with pasta and a menu that changes weekly.
Super restaurant and cool bar. Order the "Progress Dog" it a small secret menu of a hot dog with great toppings.. Tasty!!
46 locals recommend
The Progress
1525 Fillmore StreetSuper restaurant and cool bar. Order the "Progress Dog" it a small secret menu of a hot dog with great toppings.. Tasty!!
Bagels with smears.. Super close and get an everything bagel !!
16 locals recommend
Wise Sons Bagel & Bakery
1520 Fillmore StBagels with smears.. Super close and get an everything bagel !!
BANSANG
Korean taps .. its not cheap but fantastic $$
Compton’s Coffee House
one of our local coffee spots
Peet's Coffee
one of our local coffee spots from our house
Blue Bottle Coffee
one of our local coffee spots from our house
Copra
hip Indian restaurant and lively bar $$$
great German restaurant and lots of beer. In Hayes Valley and a great neighborhood with shops and restaurants $$
158 locals recommend
Suppenküche
525 Laguna Stgreat German restaurant and lots of beer. In Hayes Valley and a great neighborhood with shops and restaurants $$
Vietnamese sandwiches. Get the pork and only $5.50 - bring cash. Its take out. Can get a long line at noon. Opens at 8 am
52 locals recommend
Saigon Sandwich
560 Larkin StVietnamese sandwiches. Get the pork and only $5.50 - bring cash. Its take out. Can get a long line at noon. Opens at 8 am
Seafood institution.. All fresh and oysters. CASH ONLY.. One a small counter and you people queue starting at 9 as it opens at 11. My favorite!! $$
144 locals recommend
Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk StSeafood institution.. All fresh and oysters. CASH ONLY.. One a small counter and you people queue starting at 9 as it opens at 11. My favorite!! $$
Hinodeya Ramen Bar
1737 Buchanan StOne of our local Ramen restaurants.. Solid!!
Waraku
1638 Post StOne of our local Ramen restaurants.. Solid!!
Marufuku Ramen
1581 Webster StOne of our local Ramen restaurants.. Solid!! $
this does one thing - they make amazing foccaccia and when its sold out they close - usually by noon. My favorite is the onion. Raisin is great as well
28 locals recommend
Liguria Bakery
1700 Stockton Stthis does one thing - they make amazing foccaccia and when its sold out they close - usually by noon. My favorite is the onion. Raisin is great as well
Tosca
242 Columbus AveRe-Opened and better than ever - now serves foods as well! An institution
Tommy's Mexican Restaurant
5929 Geary BlvdMargaritas and lots and lots of tequila!!
High end bar and restaurant - lunch and dinner with very active bar clientele. The Balboa Burger is a favorite
57 locals recommend
Balboa Cafe
3199 Fillmore StHigh end bar and restaurant - lunch and dinner with very active bar clientele. The Balboa Burger is a favorite
Shake Shack Cow Hollow
burgers fries and shakes and beer and wine!
A16
2355 Chestnut Stfantastic Italian with pasta and pizza. Great Italian wines
Shopping
go visit jay for great sandwiches and a great selection of cheese, meats and wines.. its a gem in the hood.
13 locals recommend
Little Vine
1541 Grant Avego visit jay for great sandwiches and a great selection of cheese, meats and wines.. its a gem in the hood.
Old school italian deli - make sure you grab a number before you get in line. Great sandwiches and home made raviolis are my favorite. THE BEST
32 locals recommend
Molinari Delicatessen
373 Columbus AveOld school italian deli - make sure you grab a number before you get in line. Great sandwiches and home made raviolis are my favorite. THE BEST
City Lights Booksellers
261 Columbus AveOld school bohemian book store
for provisions and groceries - this is our go to place. Trader Joes great selection and prices and always a bit of discovery
395 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
401 Bay Stfor provisions and groceries - this is our go to place. Trader Joes great selection and prices and always a bit of discovery
Architectural books.. If you love architecture and you love books then you are doing to dig this place..
William Stout Architectural Books
804 Montgomery StArchitectural books.. If you love architecture and you love books then you are doing to dig this place..
On Saturday's the Ferry building has an amazing market.. Great produce and food vendors.. Must go.. Ferry building is chock full of lots of great artisan stores and markets - cheese, wine, coffee, cookies, pork, seafood, burgers. Incredible building at the base of Markets street..
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
On Saturday's the Ferry building has an amazing market.. Great produce and food vendors.. Must go.. Ferry building is chock full of lots of great artisan stores and markets - cheese, wine, coffee, cookies, pork, seafood, burgers. Incredible building at the base of Markets street..
Posh and expensive grocery. Fantastic wine selections and great produce. Bakery and have a full butcher counter
277 locals recommend
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StPosh and expensive grocery. Fantastic wine selections and great produce. Bakery and have a full butcher counter
Walgreens
Our local drug store and pharmacy - 2 blocks from the house
Kinokuniya Book Store
1581 Webster StJapanese book store with anime and magazines. Big and located within Japantown
Sports Basement Presidio
610 Old Mason Stall of the athletic clothes, shoes and gear. Its huge!!
Amoeba Music
1855 Haight Sthuge record within the Haight.. For music lovers - its nirvana!!
Browser Books
2195 Fillmore StOne of our local bookstores
SF76
Japanese cookware and dishes and unique Japanese gifts. Cool
Paper Tree
beautiful japanese cards and hand made papers..
Outpost of a large discoutn chain. Super reasonable for anything from candy to kitchen wares.. Lots of Japanese candy and snacks
Daiso
Outpost of a large discoutn chain. Super reasonable for anything from candy to kitchen wares.. Lots of Japanese candy and snacks
Nijiya Market
1737 Post StJapanese grocery with take away sushi. Interesting beers and sake
City Lights Booksellers
261 Columbus AveSan Francisco institution book store
Drinks & Nightlife
Our local great bar with lots of TV's with sports and games and the food including the bar food and hamburgers are surprising. The Alamanac IPA is super refreshing and cold
36 locals recommend
Harry's on Fillmore
2020 Fillmore StOur local great bar with lots of TV's with sports and games and the food including the bar food and hamburgers are surprising. The Alamanac IPA is super refreshing and cold
Bar at Hotel Kabuki
1625 Post Stsuper bar within the Kabuki Hotel in Japantown. Cool
Boom Boom Room
1601 Fillmore Stbar and with live music.. Within a block of the Fillmore
Great Bar in the neighborhood run by good friend Sebastian - must visit
19 locals recommend
Tony Nik's
1534 Stockton StGreat Bar in the neighborhood run by good friend Sebastian - must visit
Church Of 8 Wheels
554 Fillmore Stconverted church that has roller skating - lots and music..
Horsefeather
528 Divisadero StGreat local bar with small snacks.. Super cool vibe
Sightseeing
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StOnly go there to see the seals at Pier 23
Amazing food court and restaurants and Saturdays they have the best farmers market with produce and meats and foods for everywhere. Its a must see
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
Amazing food court and restaurants and Saturdays they have the best farmers market with produce and meats and foods for everywhere. Its a must see
Alcatraz Island
Tour is great - need to book in advance during the summer
Got to see it to believe it.. Can rent bikes and ride along the water or can even walk there..
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeGot to see it to believe it.. Can rent bikes and ride along the water or can even walk there..
1 block way to see an iconic structure here in SF.. Fantastic views of the bay , both bridges and downtown.. You might even see the coyote if you get up early
545 locals recommend
Coit Tower
1 block way to see an iconic structure here in SF.. Fantastic views of the bay , both bridges and downtown.. You might even see the coyote if you get up early
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate BridgeThe Bridge
Entertainment & Activities
Exploratorium
Green StreetAwesome museum for the family and kids.. easy walk from the house
The world famous The Fillmore has a venue for music. From Led Zeppelin to the Stones have all toured at this San Francisco institution
119 locals recommend
The Fillmore
1805 Geary BlvdThe world famous The Fillmore has a venue for music. From Led Zeppelin to the Stones have all toured at this San Francisco institution
San Francisco Symphony
201 Van Ness AveSan Francisco's world class symphony
Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaHome of the San Francisco Giants baseball team
Arts & Culture
Great nightclub that has lots of benefits and bands that play. If you have a chance to go - check it out.. Just down the hill.
23 locals recommend
Bimbo's
1025 Columbus AveGreat nightclub that has lots of benefits and bands that play. If you have a chance to go - check it out.. Just down the hill.
World class modern art museum that is epic. Just recently reopened.. If you like museums and art you have to do this.. Can walk from the house.
813 locals recommend
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StWorld class modern art museum that is epic. Just recently reopened.. If you like museums and art you have to do this.. Can walk from the house.
Amazing building in Golden Gate Park and amazing collection that runs the gamut from Pop and Modern to wood masks from Oceania
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrAmazing building in Golden Gate Park and amazing collection that runs the gamut from Pop and Modern to wood masks from Oceania
SFJAZZ
201 Franklin Stjazz and music venture.. Super eclectic shows and performers
modern and art - located within Golden Gate Park
30 locals recommend
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drmodern and art - located within Golden Gate Park
Parks & Nature
Local Park for relaxing.. Only Park in San Francisco that has business fronting the park. On a warm day - overcomes out to site on blankets and drink wine and beer. Good for dog lovers
104 locals recommend
Washington Square
Local Park for relaxing.. Only Park in San Francisco that has business fronting the park. On a warm day - overcomes out to site on blankets and drink wine and beer. Good for dog lovers
See the Redwoods - incredible and not to far away - Can stop at pub like Pelican Inn in Muir beach for lunch dinner or drinks
134 locals recommend
Muir Woods Visitor Center
1 Muir Woods RdSee the Redwoods - incredible and not to far away - Can stop at pub like Pelican Inn in Muir beach for lunch dinner or drinks
Our home is located within the central location of Pacific Heights Japantown within blocks of Fillmore Street, one of the best neighborhoods in San Francisco filled with boutiques, restaurants and shops. You can walk from within 5 different parks within more than 5 blocks of a walk.
Pacific Heights
Our home is located within the central location of Pacific Heights Japantown within blocks of Fillmore Street, one of the best neighborhoods in San Francisco filled with boutiques, restaurants and shops. You can walk from within 5 different parks within more than 5 blocks of a walk.
Alta Plaza Park
Steiner Streeta Fantastic Park within blocks from our house.
Great park from a small walk from our house. This park is located across from the Painted Ladies the row of colorful Victorian homes.
84 locals recommend
Alamo Square Park
Hayes StreetGreat park from a small walk from our house. This park is located across from the Painted Ladies the row of colorful Victorian homes.
Another great park within blocks from our house. This beautiful park has amazing views of mansions and views of the San Francisco Bay
107 locals recommend
Lafayette Park
Washington StreetAnother great park within blocks from our house. This beautiful park has amazing views of mansions and views of the San Francisco Bay
Big National Park be used to a military base - Has many beaches and parks
383 locals recommend
Presidio of San Francisco
Big National Park be used to a military base - Has many beaches and parks