Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Crowds from around the city are drawn to this bright & airy dining room for Indian curry & tandoori.
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Indian Oven Restaurant
233 Fillmore StCrowds from around the city are drawn to this bright & airy dining room for Indian curry & tandoori.
Hefty plates of Southern eats are the main attraction at this cash-only eatery with down-home decor.
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Kate's Kitchen
471 Haight StreetHefty plates of Southern eats are the main attraction at this cash-only eatery with down-home decor.
Enoteca serving Italian small plates & wine in a cozy space with exposed-brick walls & wood accents.
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Uva Enoteca
568 Haight StEnoteca serving Italian small plates & wine in a cozy space with exposed-brick walls & wood accents.
Slow-cooked ramen, tsukemen, small bites & sake in stylish digs with rustic wood booths & bar seats.
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Iza Ramen
237 Fillmore StSlow-cooked ramen, tsukemen, small bites & sake in stylish digs with rustic wood booths & bar seats.
Slow-cooked ramen, tsukemen, small bites & sake in stylish digs with rustic wood booths & bar seats.
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Nara
518 Haight StSlow-cooked ramen, tsukemen, small bites & sake in stylish digs with rustic wood booths & bar seats.
Great Thai where the food is fragrant, flavorful and delicious
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Thep Phanom
400 Waller StreetGreat Thai where the food is fragrant, flavorful and delicious
Low-key neighborhood tavern for elevated American cuisine, beer & wine in a charming corner space.
The Lodge on Haight
400 Haight StreetLow-key neighborhood tavern for elevated American cuisine, beer & wine in a charming corner space.
Hip hole-in-the-wall spot for a variety of housemade grilled sausages on buns, plus craft beer.
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Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission StHip hole-in-the-wall spot for a variety of housemade grilled sausages on buns, plus craft beer.
Stone Bowl Plus
509 Haight StGreat casual Korean restaurant
Contemporary brewery, gastropub & cafe serving California fare & local coffee in bright, hip digs.
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Black Sands Brewery
701 Haight StContemporary brewery, gastropub & cafe serving California fare & local coffee in bright, hip digs.
Homemade sauces complement down-home dishes atop checkered tablecloths at this Southern BBQ joint
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Memphis Minnie's BBQ Joint
576 Haight StHomemade sauces complement down-home dishes atop checkered tablecloths at this Southern BBQ joint
Casual, contemporary Chinese restaurant & bar offering a diverse menu with meatless selections.
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Wonderland Restaurant
500 Haight StCasual, contemporary Chinese restaurant & bar offering a diverse menu with meatless selections.
Tiny storefront for upgraded takes on chicken wings, made with free-range poultry & homemade sauces.
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Wing Wings
422 Haight StTiny storefront for upgraded takes on chicken wings, made with free-range poultry & homemade sauces.
Casual Thai restaurant with Zen-like decor & a menu of traditional curries, soups & entrees.
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House of Thai
901 Larkin StCasual Thai restaurant with Zen-like decor & a menu of traditional curries, soups & entrees.
A variety of vegetarian & vegan sandwiches are available at this unassuming, pint-sized deli.
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Love N Haight Deli & Cafe
553 Haight StA variety of vegetarian & vegan sandwiches are available at this unassuming, pint-sized deli.
Specializing in Philadelphia-style cheesesteak sandwiches, with burgers & hot dogs since 1989.
Metro Caffe
247 Fillmore StSpecializing in Philadelphia-style cheesesteak sandwiches, with burgers & hot dogs since 1989.
Convenient spot to grab a quick bite, from classic & deep-dish slices to hot wings & sandwiches.
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Mythic Pizza
551 Haight StConvenient spot to grab a quick bite, from classic & deep-dish slices to hot wings & sandwiches.
Sushi standby offers classic Japanese fare, plus creative specialty, vegetarian & deep-fried rolls.
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SushiRaw
Sushi standby offers classic Japanese fare, plus creative specialty, vegetarian & deep-fried rolls.
Ethiopian restaurant dishing out East African staples & veggie options in a casual, colorful space.
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Axum Cafe
698 Haight StEthiopian restaurant dishing out East African staples & veggie options in a casual, colorful space.
Pastries, Parisian-inspired fare, coffee & wine served in a corner bistro with sidewalk tables.
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Cafe du Soleil
400 Fillmore StPastries, Parisian-inspired fare, coffee & wine served in a corner bistro with sidewalk tables.
Estrella Taqueria
533 Haight StNothing-fancy taqueria wrapping a range of burritos & other Mexican street food.
Cozy shop offering build-your-own sandwiches & vegetarian options, plus coffee, juice & smoothies.
Estela's Fresh Sandwiches
250 Fillmore StCozy shop offering build-your-own sandwiches & vegetarian options, plus coffee, juice & smoothies.
Local chain selling a range of ice cream flavors made with organic ingredients.
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Three Twins Ice Cream
Local chain selling a range of ice cream flavors made with organic ingredients.
Laid-back hangout for cafe eats during the day that also stages jazz music & open-mike nights.
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Cafe International
508 Haight StLaid-back hangout for cafe eats during the day that also stages jazz music & open-mike nights.
Light-filled bakery specializing in traditional French cream puffs plus more creative varieties.
Choux
248 Fillmore StLight-filled bakery specializing in traditional French cream puffs plus more creative varieties.
Drinks & Nightlife
From trivia nights to football screenings, this pub-grub & dance spot hosts a variety of events
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Nickies
466 Haight StFrom trivia nights to football screenings, this pub-grub & dance spot hosts a variety of events
A good choice of beers, a pool table & punk rock on the jukebox are all found at this dimly lit bar.
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Molotov's
582 Haight StA good choice of beers, a pool table & punk rock on the jukebox are all found at this dimly lit bar.
Classic cocktails (some in mason jars) & lots of brews in a comfy, roomy space inspired by WWII era.
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Churchill
198 Church StClassic cocktails (some in mason jars) & lots of brews in a comfy, roomy space inspired by WWII era.
Beer fans cheer this popular, down-to-earth institution pouring a huge range of brews on tap.
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Toronado
547 Haight StBeer fans cheer this popular, down-to-earth institution pouring a huge range of brews on tap.
Quirky bar serving beer, wine & sake in a dimly lit space decked in post-apocalyptic Aboriginal art.
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Noc Noc
557 Haight StQuirky bar serving beer, wine & sake in a dimly lit space decked in post-apocalyptic Aboriginal art.
International sports fans root for their teams at this Irish pub that opens early on game days.
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Danny Coyle's
668 Haight StInternational sports fans root for their teams at this Irish pub that opens early on game days.
Small plates & creative drinks in a modern setting with wall-mounted plants & polished log tables.
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Maven
598 Haight StSmall plates & creative drinks in a modern setting with wall-mounted plants & polished log tables.
Soccer-loving English pub with notable beer selections, trivia nights & sports-viewing parties.
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Mad Dog in the Fog
1568 Haight StSoccer-loving English pub with notable beer selections, trivia nights & sports-viewing parties.
Shopping
Stylish hipster streetwear with local flair & cool house goods are the draw at this modern boutique.
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Upper Playground
220 Fillmore StStylish hipster streetwear with local flair & cool house goods are the draw at this modern boutique.
Easygoing boutique specializing in custom fragrances & oils, plus stationery, candles & jewelry.
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Life
604A Haight StEasygoing boutique specializing in custom fragrances & oils, plus stationery, candles & jewelry.
Art gallery & shop offering a high-end, curated selection of fashions & accessories for men & women.
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Revolver
136 Fillmore StreetArt gallery & shop offering a high-end, curated selection of fashions & accessories for men & women.
9-story mall featuring over 170 shops & restaurants, a multiplex & a dome-covered atrium.
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Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market St9-story mall featuring over 170 shops & restaurants, a multiplex & a dome-covered atrium.
Bustling public square in the heart of the city surrounded by shops, theaters, hotels & restaurants.
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Union Square
333 Post StBustling public square in the heart of the city surrounded by shops, theaters, hotels & restaurants.
Cove
206 Fillmore StSmall shop carrying unique gifts, books, cards and plants.
Locally owned compact shop offers new & used records with special emphasis on soul, funk & hip-hop.
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Groove Merchant Records
687 Haight StLocally owned compact shop offers new & used records with special emphasis on soul, funk & hip-hop.
Essentials
Haight Fillmore Whole Foods Co.
501 Haight StGreat little grocery shop.
Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
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Safeway
2020 Market StLongtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
Unassuming market for farm-fresh, organic fruits & vegetables, plus basic groceries & natural foods.
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Golden Produce
172 Church StUnassuming market for farm-fresh, organic fruits & vegetables, plus basic groceries & natural foods.
Longtime supermarket chain carrying organic brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
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Whole Foods Market
3950 24th St Longtime supermarket chain carrying organic brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
CVS
1059 Hyde St
Walgreens Pharmacy
4129 18th StParks & Nature
Buena Vista Park
Duboce Park
Scott Street
Mission Dolores Park
19th Street
Golden Gate Park
Panhandle
Arts & Culture
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park.
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Iziko lede Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrA diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park.
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space.
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Iziko lezobuciko ze-San Francisco zaseMzantsi
151 3rd StContemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space.
Exploring the history, culture & art of the African diaspora through hands-on, changing exhibits.
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Museum of the African Diaspora
685 Mission StExploring the history, culture & art of the African diaspora through hands-on, changing exhibits.
Exhibits cover Jewish history, art & ideas in a beaux-arts-meets-modern space, plus Wise Sons Deli.
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Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission StExhibits cover Jewish history, art & ideas in a beaux-arts-meets-modern space, plus Wise Sons Deli.
Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
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Iziko Lomuzi Wamazwe Asiya
200 Larkin StOver 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
Memorabilia, letters & pop culture artifacts from Jack Kerouac & other Beat Generation notables.
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The Beat Museum
540 BroadwayMemorabilia, letters & pop culture artifacts from Jack Kerouac & other Beat Generation notables.
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research.
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California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrNatural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research.
Sightseeing
suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic.
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Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridgesuspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic.
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots.
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Coit Tower
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots.
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry.
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Isiqithi sase-Alcatraz
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry.
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment.
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The Embarcadero & Stockton St station
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment.
This restored Navy vessel from World War II now serves as a museum, memorial & historical landmark.
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USS Pampanito
45 PierThis restored Navy vessel from World War II now serves as a museum, memorial & historical landmark.