Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Expensive, delicious, reservation needed. If you come here, try the wasabi noodle with steak or sea bass.
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The House
1230 Grant AveExpensive, delicious, reservation needed. If you come here, try the wasabi noodle with steak or sea bass.
The Stinking Rose
430 Columbus AveCome here if you love garlic.
The City Taqueria
1836 Divisadero StDelicious Mexican food, I love the Shrimp Al Mojo de Ajo plate!
Suppenküche
525 Laguna StGreat pizza. The place is small, and each pizza is about $15-$20
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Pizzetta 211
211 23rd AveGreat pizza. The place is small, and each pizza is about $15-$20
Delicious food that reminds me of trips to New Orleans. I love the shrimp and grits and the crawfish beignets
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Brenda's French Soul Food
652 Polk StDelicious food that reminds me of trips to New Orleans. I love the shrimp and grits and the crawfish beignets
Happy hour all day! Good food, stunning view of the Bay Bridge day or night, and you can walk around the water after you eat.
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Palomino
345 Spear StHappy hour all day! Good food, stunning view of the Bay Bridge day or night, and you can walk around the water after you eat.
Burgers are kind of pricey, but it's SF and they're amazing. Plus the location is pretty close to Union Square. My favorite is the Mushroom Swiss burger.
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Pearl's Deluxe Burgers
708 Post StBurgers are kind of pricey, but it's SF and they're amazing. Plus the location is pretty close to Union Square. My favorite is the Mushroom Swiss burger.
Delicious tacos. Two of these should fill most people up pretty well. Be sure to get them "Nick's Way" (i.e. crispy with Jack cheese and guacamole).
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Nick's Crispy Tacos
3200 BroadwayDelicious tacos. Two of these should fill most people up pretty well. Be sure to get them "Nick's Way" (i.e. crispy with Jack cheese and guacamole).
Great Thai restaurant. I like the Crab Fried Rice and the Grilled Pork Shoulder with a side of rice.
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Chabaa Thai Cuisine
2123 Irving StGreat Thai restaurant. I like the Crab Fried Rice and the Grilled Pork Shoulder with a side of rice.
Free chocolate sample when you walk in the store :) Order one of their decadent ice creams and enjoy it by the water!
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Ghirardelli Marketplace
891 Beach StFree chocolate sample when you walk in the store :) Order one of their decadent ice creams and enjoy it by the water!
Come here before or after visiting Japantown for some rich, flavorful Japanese ramen.
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Waraku
1638 Post StCome here before or after visiting Japantown for some rich, flavorful Japanese ramen.
Affordable and delicious Mexican food. Great for late nights as they are open until 4am
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Taqueria Guadalajara
4798 Mission StAffordable and delicious Mexican food. Great for late nights as they are open until 4am
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StProbably the best bakery in the city. Always busy and seating is first come first serve. But their coffee, pastries, and sandwiches are delicious. My favorite is the Mushroom Tartine and the Almond Croissants.
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b. patisserie
2821 California StProbably the best bakery in the city. Always busy and seating is first come first serve. But their coffee, pastries, and sandwiches are delicious. My favorite is the Mushroom Tartine and the Almond Croissants.
All-you-can-eat hot pot place for about $30/person. Come hungry and enjoy the variety of meat selections.
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IPOT
1420 Irving StAll-you-can-eat hot pot place for about $30/person. Come hungry and enjoy the variety of meat selections.
I recommend the Combination Rice Plate, the Five Spice Chicken rice plate, or the Pork Belly sandwich. Edit: According to Yelp, food safety has been a concern here, so take that into consideration if you go.
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Cafe Bunn Mi
417 Clement StI recommend the Combination Rice Plate, the Five Spice Chicken rice plate, or the Pork Belly sandwich. Edit: According to Yelp, food safety has been a concern here, so take that into consideration if you go.
Great neighborhood gem with delicious pastries and pizza-of-the-day.
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Arizmendi Bakery
1331 9th AveGreat neighborhood gem with delicious pastries and pizza-of-the-day.
Expensive but worth the visit. Reservations needed. Best prime ribs with generous sides.
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House of Prime Rib
1906 Van Ness AveExpensive but worth the visit. Reservations needed. Best prime ribs with generous sides.
I love their Dinosaur Foot and Snowy Rolls
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Fuji Japanese Restaurant
301 W Portal AveI love their Dinosaur Foot and Snowy Rolls
This one's in a nicer neighborhood, but the Larkin one (while in a seedier place) is closer to Union Square. It's an authentic Thai restaurant that changed my life. My favorite dishes are Kor Moo Yang (grilled pork neck with great flavors and just the right amount of fat and chewiness) and the Tom Yum Soup with shrimp.
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Lers Ros Thai
307 Hayes StThis one's in a nicer neighborhood, but the Larkin one (while in a seedier place) is closer to Union Square. It's an authentic Thai restaurant that changed my life. My favorite dishes are Kor Moo Yang (grilled pork neck with great flavors and just the right amount of fat and chewiness) and the Tom Yum Soup with shrimp.
Famous burger chain with fresh ingredients. A perfect meal: vanilla shake, animal-style fries, cheeseburger (or double-double) animal-style with extra grilled onions. Order the burger "protein-style" if you want it wrapped in crisp lettuce instead of buns. Check online for more "secret menu" options.
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In-N-Out Burger
333 Jefferson StFamous burger chain with fresh ingredients. A perfect meal: vanilla shake, animal-style fries, cheeseburger (or double-double) animal-style with extra grilled onions. Order the burger "protein-style" if you want it wrapped in crisp lettuce instead of buns. Check online for more "secret menu" options.
Busy location on top of Macy's, overlooks Union Square
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The Cheesecake Factory
1181 Locust StBusy location on top of Macy's, overlooks Union Square
Drinks & Nightlife
Grab a drink, sit at one of the tables by the floor-to-ceiling windows and watch the waves crash against the beach. The view is exquisite.
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Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveGrab a drink, sit at one of the tables by the floor-to-ceiling windows and watch the waves crash against the beach. The view is exquisite.
A speakeasy-style bar based off an actual speakeasy from the 1920s, when alcohol was prohibited. Reserve online ahead of time and give them the password when you go. Or you can try going in person and asking them to text you if there's a cancellation.
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Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones StA speakeasy-style bar based off an actual speakeasy from the 1920s, when alcohol was prohibited. Reserve online ahead of time and give them the password when you go. Or you can try going in person and asking them to text you if there's a cancellation.
Very romantic spot on top of the Marriott. Snag a table by the window and enjoy that view.
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The View Lounge
780 Mission StVery romantic spot on top of the Marriott. Snag a table by the window and enjoy that view.
Cityscape
333 O'Farrell StStunning view on top of the Hilton.