Must-see restaurants in San Francisco

  • Noe Valley Bakery

    San Francisco

    Croissants, éclairs, and sandwiches on house-baked bread.

  • Boudin Bakery

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    Dating from 1849, Boudin was one of the first five businesses in San Francisco and still uses the same yeast starter in its sourdough bread. Though you…

  • Roam Artisan Burger

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    Obsessive about ingredients, Roam serves burgers of beef, bison and turkey, all locally grown and sustainably farmed. For classics, stick to juicy grass…

  • Cocotte

    San Francisco

    Russian Hill has a French accent at this neighborhood bistro, where the open kitchen offers glimpses of French chef-owner Mikael Audry, in his element…

  • Yuet Lee

    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…

  • La Méditerranée

    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…

  • L'Ardoise

    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,…

  • Pat's Cafe

    North Beach & Chinatown

    Just beyond the tourist hubbub, this ketchup-and-mustard colored storefront diner serves classic American food – pancakes, waffles, and crabcakes Benedict…

  • Bernal Star

    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…

  • Chow

    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…

  • Lite Bite

    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…

  • Kara's Cupcakes

    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…

  • Ghirardelli Ice Cream

    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…

  • ‘āina

    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…

  • Eagle Cafe

    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…

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