Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
French restaurant that's authentic and romantic. On a quiet residential block. Very popular, so reservation generally required.
111 locals recommend
L'Ardoise
151 Noe StFrench restaurant that's authentic and romantic. On a quiet residential block. Very popular, so reservation generally required.
Seafood. The fish stew is amazing, as is the tuna tartar. Also fun to just sit at the large beautiful bar for a cocktail.
37 locals recommend
Catch
2362 Market StSeafood. The fish stew is amazing, as is the tuna tartar. Also fun to just sit at the large beautiful bar for a cocktail.
One of the best restaurants in the city, and a hard reservation to get. A finalist for the national James Beard award, it's also one of the best values for a top foodie experience in San Francisco. The bacon beignets are the signature starter. Be sure to order the house wine. The chef picks it herself, and you only pay for as much as you drink - the carafe is marked with lines to keep track!
149 locals recommend
Frances
3870 17th StOne of the best restaurants in the city, and a hard reservation to get. A finalist for the national James Beard award, it's also one of the best values for a top foodie experience in San Francisco. The bacon beignets are the signature starter. Be sure to order the house wine. The chef picks it herself, and you only pay for as much as you drink - the carafe is marked with lines to keep track!
Blind Butcher
4058 18th StTerrific steaks.
Wooden Spoon
2172 Market StA brunch favorite. Long lines on the weekends.
Wednesdays beginning at 4pm, just one block away, from spring to December.
6 locals recommend
Castro Farmers’ Market
270 Noe StWednesdays beginning at 4pm, just one block away, from spring to December.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gay sports bar (mixed crowd, all welcome) that also serves a foodie version of traditional bar foods. Some even have kale. A great place to watch a Warriors or Giants game, if you want to be with a crowd.
54 locals recommend
Hi Tops
2247 Market StGay sports bar (mixed crowd, all welcome) that also serves a foodie version of traditional bar foods. Some even have kale. A great place to watch a Warriors or Giants game, if you want to be with a crowd.
Now called Detour. Video games, bites and a full bar, located on the ground floor of your building.
32 locals recommend
Brewcade
2200A Market StNow called Detour. Video games, bites and a full bar, located on the ground floor of your building.