Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
A nice place to get Southern inspired food like Po Boy sandwiches, Fried Chicken, flat breads and salads. They have pretty good gluten free options we've been told.
There is always a line for weekend brunch as they serve bottomless mimosas!
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Radish
3465 19th StreetA nice place to get Southern inspired food like Po Boy sandwiches, Fried Chicken, flat breads and salads. They have pretty good gluten free options we've been told.
There is always a line for weekend brunch as they serve bottomless mimosas!
An affordable(if there is such a thing) fine dining Michelin star restaurant. Where most fine dining places in SF charge hundreds of dollars, Commonwealth is only $80 pp for their tasting menu and they donate some of these proceeds to local food banks.
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Commonwealth
2224 Mission StAn affordable(if there is such a thing) fine dining Michelin star restaurant. Where most fine dining places in SF charge hundreds of dollars, Commonwealth is only $80 pp for their tasting menu and they donate some of these proceeds to local food banks.
One of the best burrito places in the Mission. The salsa can be spicy though. Get it Super style and it comes with avocado (not guacamole) and sour cream to help cut the spice.
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Taqueria Cancun
2288 Mission StreetOne of the best burrito places in the Mission. The salsa can be spicy though. Get it Super style and it comes with avocado (not guacamole) and sour cream to help cut the spice.
Nate Silver of 538 did a National Burrito challenge and this place won it. They don't use rice in their burritos. I still think Cancun is better.
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La Taqueria
2889 Mission StNate Silver of 538 did a National Burrito challenge and this place won it. They don't use rice in their burritos. I still think Cancun is better.
Papalote's claim to fame is that they beat Bobby Flay in the Burrito Throwdown. Unfortunately, they overcharge heavily for the Triple Threat (over $20). Try the Filipino inspired MexiPino instead
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Papalote Mexican Grill
1777 Fulton StPapalote's claim to fame is that they beat Bobby Flay in the Burrito Throwdown. Unfortunately, they overcharge heavily for the Triple Threat (over $20). Try the Filipino inspired MexiPino instead
A southern inspired BBQ place. Probably the best BBQ in SF. The sides are very creative and worth getting even without the meat!
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Southpaw BBQ
2170 Mission StA southern inspired BBQ place. Probably the best BBQ in SF. The sides are very creative and worth getting even without the meat!
The famed South Bay ramen place has opened a branch in the Mission. Be prepared for long lines though. Like most places in the Mission, it's dark and noisy. Worth the walk and wait if you love ramen
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Orenchi Beyond
174 Valencia StThe famed South Bay ramen place has opened a branch in the Mission. Be prepared for long lines though. Like most places in the Mission, it's dark and noisy. Worth the walk and wait if you love ramen
The sign outside saids Lung Shan because this standard Chinese takeout place was taken over by Chef Danny Bowien who transformed it into a Gourmet very spicy Chinese food like Kung Pao Pastrami.
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Mission Chinese Food
2234 Mission StThe sign outside saids Lung Shan because this standard Chinese takeout place was taken over by Chef Danny Bowien who transformed it into a Gourmet very spicy Chinese food like Kung Pao Pastrami.
A fine dining restaurant perfect for a romantic quiet dinner. You'll be seated in a courtyard with overhead heat while the latest foreign film is shown on the wall. Sound off, subtitles on.
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Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StA fine dining restaurant perfect for a romantic quiet dinner. You'll be seated in a courtyard with overhead heat while the latest foreign film is shown on the wall. Sound off, subtitles on.
Fast Casual place to get a cheap (for the Mission) burger, fries and a shake.
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Burger Joint
807 Valencia StFast Casual place to get a cheap (for the Mission) burger, fries and a shake.
They say this place has some of the best pastries in the world. The long lines are proof of that.
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Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StThey say this place has some of the best pastries in the world. The long lines are proof of that.
A great place to get a sandwich lunch. They have sandwiches named for SF Giants players but my favorite is definitely the Korean Steak!
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Rhea's Deli & Market
800 Valencia StA great place to get a sandwich lunch. They have sandwiches named for SF Giants players but my favorite is definitely the Korean Steak!
Modern Vietnamese fusion. A great place to get a bowl of Pho noodles along with a whole young coconut drink.
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Mau
180 Valencia StModern Vietnamese fusion. A great place to get a bowl of Pho noodles along with a whole young coconut drink.
Fast Casual dining. This place originated with a Food Truck and their success has translated into a restaurant serving Indian style burritos and other fusion items
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Curry Up Now
129 S B StFast Casual dining. This place originated with a Food Truck and their success has translated into a restaurant serving Indian style burritos and other fusion items
Japanese vegetarian and vegan food. As carnivores, we still like this place. The sushi rolls and noodle bowls are delicious
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Cha-Ya
762 Valencia StJapanese vegetarian and vegan food. As carnivores, we still like this place. The sushi rolls and noodle bowls are delicious
Tasty vegetarian Indian food. This is the go to place for when we have vegetarian guests
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Udupi Palace
1007 Valencia StTasty vegetarian Indian food. This is the go to place for when we have vegetarian guests
Nice family owned restaurant serving very good Ethiopian food. Our family are regulars here. It will satisfy both meat eaters and vegetarians
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Cafe Ethiopia
878 Valencia StNice family owned restaurant serving very good Ethiopian food. Our family are regulars here. It will satisfy both meat eaters and vegetarians
Excellent Southwestern style food. Like many places in the Mission, it's loud and dark. But you will be very happy with the food
One of the owner won on The Amazing Race (The Hippies).
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West of Pecos
550 Valencia StExcellent Southwestern style food. Like many places in the Mission, it's loud and dark. But you will be very happy with the food
One of the owner won on The Amazing Race (The Hippies).
An excellent fine dining restaurant. It's about a 10 minute walk from our house but the food is worth it. Make sure you get a reservation though.
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Central Kitchen
3000 20th StAn excellent fine dining restaurant. It's about a 10 minute walk from our house but the food is worth it. Make sure you get a reservation though.
A newer place to get coffee. They serve homemade waffles here!
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Linea Caffe
3417 18th StA newer place to get coffee. They serve homemade waffles here!
Mission Minis
3168 22nd St$1 mini cupcakes. Get a dozen to take home as gifts!
Drinks & Nightlife
Another great fine dining restaurant that also serves great cocktails.
They used to have a Michelin star but they lost it when the chef/owner stopped cooking. He's now come back and so has the food.
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Range
842 Valencia StreetAnother great fine dining restaurant that also serves great cocktails.
They used to have a Michelin star but they lost it when the chef/owner stopped cooking. He's now come back and so has the food.
A great place to get cocktails and Oysters. Be on the lookout for their hilarious chalkboards touting their drinks.
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Hog & Rocks
3431 19th StreetA great place to get cocktails and Oysters. Be on the lookout for their hilarious chalkboards touting their drinks.
For wine aficionados- a nice place to get quality wine and tapas style snacks. Woody Allen fans- Blue Jasmine was filmed upstairs in this former record store (they still play vinyl music!)
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20 Spot
3565 20th StFor wine aficionados- a nice place to get quality wine and tapas style snacks. Woody Allen fans- Blue Jasmine was filmed upstairs in this former record store (they still play vinyl music!)
Dive bar with some occasional live music. The Thai based food isn't bad either
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Bender's
806 South Van Ness AvenueDive bar with some occasional live music. The Thai based food isn't bad either
Parks & Nature
A beautiful park to just sit in and people watch (and dog watch)
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetA beautiful park to just sit in and people watch (and dog watch)
Everything Else
Head toward downtown using this BART station.
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16th St Mission BART Station
2000 Mission StHead toward downtown using this BART station.
Essentials
Pharmacy where you can get any items that you might have forgotten
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Walgreens
1363 Divisadero StPharmacy where you can get any items that you might have forgotten
Arts & Culture
Remodeled and reopened!
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-San Francisco zaseMzantsi
151 3rd StRemodeled and reopened!
Sightseeing
You have to get reservations early especially during peak tourist season but it's well worth the trip for fans of history. A nice boat ride to/from the Island adds to the experience.
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Isiqithi sase-Alcatraz
You have to get reservations early especially during peak tourist season but it's well worth the trip for fans of history. A nice boat ride to/from the Island adds to the experience.
It can be said that all of SF is now Chinatown but this is the neighborhood where the earliest Chinese immigrants settled in the 1800s. Go along Grant Ave for souvenirs.
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Chinatown
It can be said that all of SF is now Chinatown but this is the neighborhood where the earliest Chinese immigrants settled in the 1800s. Go along Grant Ave for souvenirs.
One of the highest points in the city where you can get some stunning views. Go when the sun sets and you can also check out the city lights One of the most romantic spots in the city
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Twin Peaks
One of the highest points in the city where you can get some stunning views. Go when the sun sets and you can also check out the city lights One of the most romantic spots in the city
A great place on the beach to grab a drink, have brunch and soak in the view of the Pacific Ocean.
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Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyA great place on the beach to grab a drink, have brunch and soak in the view of the Pacific Ocean.