Maria’s guidebook
Food scene
Colorful, cozy neighborhood cafe known for home-style Mexican favorites & shared plates.
28 locals recommend
El Buen Comer
3435 Mission StColorful, cozy neighborhood cafe known for home-style Mexican favorites & shared plates.
Vibrant spot serving pasta, other Italian standards, plus cocktails, in an offbeat, hip space.
115 locals recommend
Emmy's Spaghetti Shack
3230 Mission StVibrant spot serving pasta, other Italian standards, plus cocktails, in an offbeat, hip space.
A mix of down-home Southern & Caribbean comfort food in a cozy space with tin ceilings.
158 locals recommend
The Front Porch
65 29th StA mix of down-home Southern & Caribbean comfort food in a cozy space with tin ceilings.
Family-owned ice cream shop scoops classic & creative flavors made in small batches on the premises.
214 locals recommend
Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose AvenueFamily-owned ice cream shop scoops classic & creative flavors made in small batches on the premises.
Blue Plate
3218 Mission StBest fried chicken in San Francisco!
3rd Cousin
919 Cortland AveAbsolutely delicious!
Wonderful restaurant, great food in a great atmosphere. You may even catch a movie!
343 locals recommend
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StWonderful restaurant, great food in a great atmosphere. You may even catch a movie!
Vega
419 Cortland AveGreat pizza and pasta!
Coco's Ramen
Delicious ramens.
Bernal Star
410 Cortland AveGreat brunches! Lovely patio!
Saru Sushi Bar
3856 24th StDelicious sushi!
Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine
710 Florida StFun atmosphere! Amazing food!
B44 Catalan Bistro
44 Belden PlDelicious paella!
Chapeau!
126 Clement StDelicious French food!
Dumpling kitchen - Noe Valley
Yummy Dim Sum!
Coqueta
Pier 5 The EmbarcaderoDelicious Spanish food! Great tapas!
La Mar Cebicheria Peruana
PIER 1 1/2 2Delicious Peruvian food!
Cafés
Pinhole Coffee
231 Cortland Ave
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StDelicious French croissants!
Nightlife
Drinking den offering cocktails & bottled beer as well as a jukebox tuned to hipsters' tastes.
44 locals recommend
Rock Bar
80 29th StDrinking den offering cocktails & bottled beer as well as a jukebox tuned to hipsters' tastes.
The Royal Cuckoo
3202 Mission StMy favorite place! Live music most nights!
Knockout
3223 Mission StAnother favorite place! Live music, karaoke Mondays!
Pagan Idol
375 Bush StWonderful Tiki bar! Great cocktails!
The Starlight Room
450 Powell StClassy cocktails! Lovely views!
Activity
Esmeralda Slide Park
Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
1 Ferry PlazaWonderful Farmers Market by the bay! Fresh oysters!
Presidio Tunnel Tops
Great place for a picnic!
Blue Heron Boathouse
You can rent little boats and row around the lake!
Musée Mécanique
Fishermans WharfWonderful, magical place! Vintage arcade games!
Essentials
The Good Life Grocery
448 Cortland AveThe Epicurean Trader
401 Cortland AveDelicious sandwiches and goodies!
Avedano's Meats
235 Cortland AveDelicious sandwiches and goodies!