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1 | Restaurant Name | Cuisine | Don't Miss The... | Hood | Vibe | Dining Style | Price Range ($-$$$$) | The Occasion | Blurb | Craveability Score (1-5) | Breakfast/Brunch | Lunch | Dinner | Takes Reservations | Website | Location | |||||||||||
4 | Dinosaurs | Vietnamese | Castro | Casual | Counter Service | $ | Weekend lunch, weeknight dinner | Killer bahn mis in a teeny eatery off Market Street. The grilled pork is a fave, but the crispy tofu (shredded deep fried tofu) is an outstanding vegan pick especially considering bahn mi aren't often accessible to meat-free folks. | 3 | X | X | No | https://eatdinosaurs.bigcartel.com/menu | 2275 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114 | |||||||||||||
5 | Eiji | Japanese (Sushi) | Oboro Tofu | Castro | Casual | Table Service | $$$ | Sushi craving! | An unassuming classic sushi spot lurking in the shadows of Kitchen Story. If you score one of the few tables, you're in for a treat. Don't skip out on the Oboro Tofu - made to order tofu from fresh soy milk that's served with yummy toppings like tamari, sesame, bonito, scallions, et al. | 4 | X | No | http://www.yelp.com/biz/eiji-san-francisco | 317 Sanchez St, San Francisco, CA 94114 | |||||||||||||
7 | Frances | New American | Duck Confit | Castro | Hip | Table Service | $$$ | Romantic, cozy date night | Frances feels like it belongs on a snowy street on the Lower East Side. Simple dishes with big flavor and generous portions are the name of the game here. Plus, the charming and attentive service goes the extra mile to make your meal special. Start with the market shot - a boozy concoction made with seasonal fruit and don't skip the chickpea fritters or Liberty duck confit. | 4 | X | Yes | http://www.frances-sf.com/ | 3870 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 | |||||||||||||
10 | Mama Ji's | Chinese (Dim Sum & Sichuan) | Dumplings | Castro | Casual | Table Service | $ | Dim sum brunch | Teeny and teeming with dim sum, Mama Ji's is a dumpling destination! Spicy Sichuan is what it's all about and you won't want to miss the tingly Spicy Cold Noodles. Paired with a bizarley sophisticated beer list, you'll be washing your dumplings down with hoppy wonderfulness. | 5 | X | X | X | No | http://www.mamajissf.com/ | 4416 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 | |||||||||||
25 | Starbelly | New American | Castro | Trendy | Table Service | $$$ | Brunch when you're not down for a four hour wait | Classic California food in a casual setting. Grab a pizza and some roasted veggies for an always tasty meal. Their beer and wine list ain't bad either! Pro tip: Skip the 2 hour wait for the (frankly overrated) Kitchen Story and head down the street to Starbelly for little to no wait and way better grub. | 1 | X | X | Yes | http://starbellysf.com/ | 3583 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114 | |||||||||||||
27 | Super Duper Burgers | American | Cheeseburger | Castro | Casual | Counter Service | $ | Quick bite before a night out, weeknight dinner, weekend in SF | Fast food with slow food values. At Super Duper, Adriano Paganini's burger, fries and shake chain, quality is king. All ingredients are locally sourced and the best of the best, combined with care to create a quick bite that always hits the spot. Lots of locations! | 4 | X | X | No | https://superduperburgers.com/ | 2304 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114 | ||||||||||||
28 | Sushi Time | Japanese | Castro | Casual | Table Service | $$ | Date night, dinner with a friend, quick bite before Castro festivities | Kitchy and casual underground sushi spot where you'll pick your own sake glass and chow down on classic rolls and nigiri. This low ceiling, twinkly light filled enclave is as cozy as it is tasty. | 2 | X | No | https://www.yelp.com/biz/sushi-time-san-francisco-2 | 2275 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114 | ||||||||||||||
35 | China Live | Chinese | Chinatown | Trendy | Table Service | $$ | Chinatown adventure! | An upscale Chinese food court of sorts, China Live is breathing new life into historic Chinatown. Though you can order from the whole menu no matter where you sit, there are eight distinct stations throughout the space, from noodles to dumplings. Situate yourself somewhere with your favorite view and dive in! | 3 | X | Yes | https://chinalivesf.com/ | 644 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133 | ||||||||||||||
46 | Hang Ah Tea Room | Chinese (Dim Sum) | Housemade Chili Dipping Sauce | Chinatown | Casual | Table Service | $ | Night out with friends, dumpling craving | Self reported as the first dim sum restaurant in the United States, Hang Ah is a discrete subterranean dumpling house in a small alley in Chinatown. Tuck into soup dumplings, wontons, shumai and pan fried buns - all handmade and so so satisfying. Their housemate fried chili and garlic sauce takes everything up a notch! | 5 | X | X | No | https://www.yelp.com/biz/hang-ah-tea-room-san-francisco | 1 Pagoda Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108 | ||||||||||||
53 | House of Nanking | Chinese | Scallion Pancake | Chinatown | Crowded | Table Service | $$ | Craving Chinese! | House of Nanking is a Chinatown relic with a line out the door that would convince any passerby that it was the next new thing. This place has solid Chinese food all around, but don't miss the oily scallion pancake, saucy garlic eggplant, or the blooming green Jasmine tea. Who doesn't want a bouquet of flowers with their dinner?! | 4 | X | X | No | http://houseofnanking.net/ | 919 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133 | ||||||||||||
56 | Mister Jiu's | Chinese | Chinatown | Trendy | Table Service | $$$ | Date night | Like no other restaurant in Chinatown or arguably beyond, Mister Jiu's seeks to kickstart a new chapter for Chinese cuisine. Their upscale, refined menu brings Chinese dishes, ingredients and flavors together in a way that will challenge and delight your senses. The space is sprawling and sophisticated, providing an inviting environment for a dining experience you're surely remember. | 5 | X | Yes | http://misterjius.com/ | 28 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108 | ||||||||||||||
64 | Z & Y Restaurant | Chinese (Sichuan & Northern Chinese | Chinatown | Crowded | Table Service | $$ | Craving that Szechuan tingle! | There's usually a long wait at this Sichuan and Northern Chinese restaurant, but if you're a fan of tingly spice and intense flavor, it's a can't-miss. | 3 | X | No | http://www.zandyrestaurant.com/en/index.html | 655 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133 | ||||||||||||||
71 | Beit Rima | Arabic | Mezze Sampler | Cole Valley | Hip | Fast Casual | $$ | Quick bite with your buds | Nestled in a sweet little space in cozy-as-ever Cole Valley, Beit Rima serves up comforting and colorful Arabic food that’s alive with flavor. From the charred chicken skewers drizzled with garlicky tahini to the fluffy dips bedazzled with toasted nuts and bright spices, each bite is a revelation. With a homey ambiance and friendly staff, you'll want to stay awhile. | 5 | X | X | No | http://beitrimasf.com/ | 138 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114 | ||||||||||||
78 | Zazie | American | Cole Valley | Crowded | Table Service | $$ | Visiting SF, Cole Valley wandering day, living your best brunch life | Bruch destination by day, neighborhood bistro by night, Zazie is the beating heart of Cole Valley. If you're lucky, you'll score a seat on the heated patio where you'll definitely want to linger as long as possible at this tip-free, French-ish SF establishment. | 4 | X | X | X | Yes (dinner only) | https://www.zaziesf.com/ | 941 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117 | ||||||||||||
82 | Besharam | Indian | Parathas with Blue Cheese | Dogpatch | Trendy | Table Service | $$$ | Date night | Bay Area darling Heena Patel partnered up with infamous Daniel Patterson to create Besharam, an upscale Indian restaurant that will rock your world. Bold flavors, inventive combinations (ahem, blue cheese paratha!!) and damn good cocktails are the name of the game at this spot that's single handedly evolving our understanding of Indian food in SF. | 4 | X | No | https://www.besharamrestaurant.com/ | 3407, 1275 Minnesota St, San Francisco, CA 94107 | |||||||||||||
84 | Magnolia Brewing Company | BBQ | Dogpatch | Casual | Counter Service | $$ | With friends or co-workers | Great BBQ slopped atop stainless steel platters with a side of pork butter and housemade beer. Community tables. Beards abound. That is all. | 2 | X | No | http://www.magnoliapub.com/ | 2505 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107 | ||||||||||||||
88 | Piccino | Italian | Dogpatch | Hip | Table Service | $$ | Cool romantic date night | A Dogpatch dream! Piccino is a lovely place for Italian food with California flare in the Dogpatch. One of those places where everything is truly solid. | 3 | X | X | Yes | http://piccino.com/ | 1001 Minnesota St, San Francisco, CA 94107 | |||||||||||||
89 | Ungrafted | California | Dogpatch | Hip | Table Service | $$$ | Happy hour, date night, Girls Night | This wine-focused restaurant is yet another sign that Dogpatch is the about to be THE place to be. Dynamic duo Chris and Rebecca opened Ungrafted in late 2018. Their wine list, which is three-hole punched and slotted into Lisa Frank binders (bless them!), focuses on Champagne, but there’s something for every palate. The food is careful and satisfying. I recently ducked in for an early evening glass + app and was floored by the creamy Panelle, which is like if French fries and hummus had a love child. Go for a full meal or a quick snack and glass - you won't regret it! | 3 | X | X | Yes | https://www.ungraftedsf.com/ | 2419 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107 | |||||||||||||
92 | DOSA | Indian | Fillmore | Hip | Table Service | $$$ | Dinner with friends | DOSA boasts big flavors for a refined palate. Their grandiose, dimly lit dining room begets a romantic evening and the South Indian flavors and smells will permeate your senses for nothing less than a memorable experience. | 3 | X | Yes | https://www.dosasf.com/dosa-fillmore | 1700 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115 | ||||||||||||||
94 | Cotogna | Italian | Brown Butter Raviolo | Financial District | Hip | Table Service | $$$ | Pasta craving, date night | Irresistibly romantic and posh, Cotogna is a favorite of anyone in the know of SF's dining scene. You'll find pastas that – and I mean this when I say it – you will NEVER forget and service that truly raises the bar. They're famous for their massive raviolo, made from scratch, filled with oozy egg and bathed in brown butter. For dessert, summon the gelato cart. Your server will carve a hunk of vanilla gelato off a mountain of the creamy goodness and top it off with hot fudge before your very eyes. Truly extraordinary. | 5 | X | Yes | http://cotognasf.com/ | 490 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 | |||||||||||||
95 | Kin Khao | Thai | Financial District | Hip | Table Service | $$$ | Fun date night | Nestled discreetly in the Park 55 Hotel, Kin Khao boasts an inventive Thai menu well deserving of its Michelin Star. The vibe is fun and convivial and the flavors are surprising and unique. The menu is a true adventure through Thai cuisine and Northern California purveyors! | 5 | X | Yes | http://www.kinkhao.com/ | 55 Cyril Magnin St, San Francisco, CA 94102 | ||||||||||||||
103 | Leo’s Oyster Bar | American | Financial District | Trendy | Table Service | $$$ | Weekday happy hour | A very Instagrammable spot, Leos’ walls are adorned with Monstera plant prints and millennial pink. Oysters are abundant, but the rest of the menu shan’t be overlooked. From seafood towers to creative vegetables to a selection of classic, but well executed mains and a cocktail program that crushes, it’s hard to have a bad meal here. | 3 | X | Yes | https://leossf.com/ | 568 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94111 | ||||||||||||||
106 | Mikkeller Bar | Gastropub | Chicharones | Financial District | Trendy | Table Service | $$ | After work drinks | Danish gastropub with dozens of taps that feature all the local microbrews of the moment. Wash their housemade chicharones down with a hazy IPA and admire the minimalist art that fills the walls of this hip, airy hangout. | 2 | X | No | http://www.mikkellerbar.com/ | 34 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102 | |||||||||||||
107 | Verjus | French | Pate en Croute | Financial District | Hip | Table Service | $$$ | Friday shenanigans, rowdy weekend night kickoff, date night | Inspired by the casual, convivial wine bars of Paris where people spill onto the streets, Verjus is creating a new breed of SF hangout. Perfect for a post-work glass of natty, a rowdy night of funky bottles and boudin blanc or a full on French meal, the environment is inviting, the wine is downable and the food is reminiscent of Paris wine caves - simple, artful and best-possible quality. | 4 | X | No | https://www.verjuscave.com/ | 528 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94111 | |||||||||||||
113 | Wayfare Tavern | American | Popovers | Financial District | Fancy | Table Service | $$$ | Upscale lunch meeting (on your boss), happy hour | This chic gastropub in the heart of FiDi is all leather, dark wood and upscale Americana fare. Start your meal with a gratis warm popover and then work your way through the equal parts elegant and comforting menu. Perfect for a nicer lunch meeting, after-work happy hour or destination dinner date! | 4 | X | X | Yes | https://www.wayfaretavern.com/ | 558 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94111 | ||||||||||||
114 | A Mano | Italian | Handmade Pasta | Hayes Valley | Trendy | Table Service | $$ | Dinner with friends/cool relatives, date night | This sprawling restaurant knows a thing or two about pasta (particularly amatriciana). Theirs is all made...a mano and is served up in beautiful piles alongside affordable house wine and delectable appetizers (most notably the fried cauliflower doused in bagna cauda). While you may be stuck with a hefty wait since everyone who's anyone appears to be there on any given night, stick it out and you won't regret it. | 4 | X | Yes | http://amanosf.com/ | 450 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102 | |||||||||||||
118 | Absinthe | French | French Onion Soup | Hayes Valley | Fancy | Fine Dining | $$$ | Special occasion | A classic white tablecloth French brasserie with a mega wine list and some of SF's best hospitality. Enjoy oysters and steak tartare by candlelight as the world passes by in the surrounding charming Hayes Valley. A slice of Paris in SF! | 3 | X | Yes | http://absinthe.com/ | 398 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102 | |||||||||||||
119 | Birba | Wine Bar | Boquerones | Hayes Valley | Hip | Table Service | $$ | Weeknight happy hour | Does the perfect happy hour spot exist? Yes, and it's Birba, the tucked away Hayes Valley wine bar with Portuguese vibes and a banging menu. Enjoy some natural wine or a no-ABV cocktail alongside tinned fish (or boquerones, if you're me), charcuterie, and other salty small bites. Opt for the tiled tables on the sidewalk or the buzzy back patio -- either way, your night will be off to a chic and satisfying start! | 4 | X | No | http://www.birbawine.com/ | 458 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102 | |||||||||||||
130 | Lers Ros | Thai | Hayes Valley | Casual | Table Service | $$ | Dinner, takeout | SF hip meets legit Thai at Lers Ros, the local chain that's perfect for a Friday night pre-party or a Friday night PJ party. Their cool decor is matched by their lengthy, uber authentic menu with everything from stir fried frog to the noodles of your dreams. It's all good, and most things are spicy. Also check out their TL and Mission locations! | 4 | X | X | Yes | http://lersros.com/ | 307 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102 | |||||||||||||
135 | Rich Table | New American | Porcini Donuts | Hayes Valley | Hip | Fine Dining | $$$ | Special occasion | Bar none, my favorite restaurant. The rotating rustic, seasonal and thoughtful items (like dungeness crab carbonara) are just as delightful as the mainstays (porcini doughnuts with raclette) and the supernaturally satisfying secret burger can't be beat. Top that with unpretentious but attentive service, a killer wine list, and a cozy, dimly lit dining room and you've got the perfect place for a date, birthday, parents in town, whatever! | 5 | X | Yes | http://richtablesf.com/ | 99 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102 | |||||||||||||
136 | RT Rotisserie | California | Rice Bowls | Hayes Valley | Casual | Fast Casual | $$ | Solid weeknight meal | Rich Table's fast casual spot. Crispy skin rotisserie chicken is served up whole and sprinkled with herbs and accompanied by housemade sauces like douglas fir aioli and chimichurri. It's a quick bite that hits the spot. | 5 | X | X | No | http://rtrotisserie.com/ | 101 Oak St, San Francisco, CA 94102 | ||||||||||||
143 | Souvla | Greek | Baklava-Topped Greek Yogurt Soft Serve | Hayes Valley | Trendy | Fast Casual | $$ | Weekend lunch, weeknight dinner | Almost too trendy for its own good, Souvla seems to be taking over San Francisco with its rotisserie chicken gyros and baklava-topped Greek yogurt. This is a solid spot for a quick, casual, healthy-ish bite. My order: sweet potato salad and Greek fries. | 2 | X | X | No | https://www.souvlasf.com/ | 517 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102 | ||||||||||||
147 | Suppenkuche | German | Hayes Valley | Hip | Table Service | $$$ | Celebration dinner with a group | Tuck in to shnitzel and warm pretzels and wash it down with a liter (or boot, if it's that kind of night) of beer at this convivial German drinking den. Suppenkuche provides a raucous and rowdy backdrop for a quality evening. | 3 | X | No | https://www.suppenkuche.com/welcome.html | 525 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102 | ||||||||||||||
150 | Iza Ramen | Japanese | Tsukemen Ramen | Lower Haight | Casual | Table Service | $$ | Casual dinner with 1-3 friends | Iza is surprisingly authentic, despite its edison bulb aesthetic. You won't see too much tsukemen ramen outside of Japan, so definitely order it here. Rich, thick, condensed broth is served alongside fat, wavy, chewy noodles. Dip, slurp, repeat. Check out their SoMa location! | 4 | X | No | https://izaramen.com/ | 237 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94117 | |||||||||||||
153 | Uva Enoteca | Italian | Lower Haight | Hip | Table Service | $$ | Dinner or brunch with a group | Simple, classic Italian dishes are served up at this cozy and friendly Lower Haight restaurant. Cover more ground on their interesting wine list by taking advantage of their mini pours! | 3 | X | X | X | Yes | http://www.uvaenoteca.com/menu/ | 568 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117 | ||||||||||||
155 | 20 Spot | Wine Bar | Natural Wine | Mission | Hip | Table Service | $$ | First date | Cozy, hip spot for a glass of natural wine and small bites. Tucked just off the main drag in the Mission. Great for a date or catching up with a friend. | 5 | X | No | http://20spot.com/ | 3565 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | |||||||||||||
156 | Al's Place | California | Baby Lettuces | Mission | Trendy | Table Service | $$$ | Fancy fun night | With a menu section titled "Snackles," how can you resist? This New American spot has a produce-forward menu and features meat and fish as "Sides." The sick record lineup (playlist on Spotify!) keeps it real while the cool uncle's apartment vibes make you feel right at home. Order the family style meal for a taste of everything. | 4 | X | Yes | http://www.alsplacesf.com/ | 1499 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | |||||||||||||
157 | Barzotto | Italian | Handmade Pastas | Mission | Trendy | Fast Casual | $$$ | Dinner with a friend, Valencia wandering day | This "American Pasta Bar" makes all its noodles in house. From pappardelle to lumache, the shapes are handmade and cooked to a perfect al dente before being tossed with hearty sauces or delicate veg. Their fast casual approach is certainly hard to stomach given a standard meal's price tag, but with pasta this good, they can get away with just about anything. You can also take out fresh pasta to cook up at home! | 4 | X | No | https://barzotto.com/ | 1270 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | |||||||||||||
162 | Burma Love | Burmese | Mission | Trendy | Table Service | $$ | Dinner with friends, date night | Upscale Burmese at its finest. Grab a cocktail (or one-of-a-kind lemongrass coriander beer) at the bar before enjoying platha dippers, tea leaf salad, and all the other usual suspects. | 4 | X | No | http://www.burmalovesf.com/ | 211 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103 | ||||||||||||||
165 | Cha-ya | Japanese | Vege Tofu Curry Soup with Udon | Mission | Casual | Table Service | $$ | Healthy weeknight dinner on a cold SF night | If it's quality vegetarian food you're after, Cha-ya is your spot. Nothing beats a cold night like their curry udon noodles. This is one of my go to spots! Cash only! | 5 | X | No | http://www.yelp.com/biz/cha-ya-san-francisco-4 | 762 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | |||||||||||||
166 | Delfina | Italian | Roast Chicken | Mission | Fancy | Table Service | $$$ | Fancy date night, parents in town | An upscale San Francisco classic, Delfina nails service and presentation in a somehow simultaneously unpretentious and refined environment. Order the roast chicken! | 3 | X | Yes | http://delfinasf.com/restaurant/ | 3621 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | |||||||||||||
175 | Farmhouse Thai | Thai | Hat Yai Fried Chicken | Mission | Hip | Table Service | $$ | Post Mission Cliffs bite to eat | An upscale Thai restaurant with some serious flare (dare I say kitsch?). Decorated with bright colors and buzzing with energy, Farmhouse Thai's menu runs the gambit from bold curries to a show stopping fried chicken served with many-layered roti and yellow curry dipping sauce. It's a place for sensory overload in the best possible way! | 4 | X | Yes | http://www.farmhousethai.com/ | 710 Florida St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | |||||||||||||
178 | Flour + Water | Italian | Handmade Pastas | Mission | Hip | Fine Dining | $$$ | Special occasion | In the Mission's gourmet food corner, Flour + Water takes the cake. Here you'll find clever pizzas and pastas in a hipply humble atmosphere. From my experience, the service isn't great, but who can blame them with the onslaught of tourists that line up from near and far to get their paws on the menu. | 4 | X | Yes | http://www.flourandwater.com/ | 2401 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | |||||||||||||
180 | Flour + Water Pizzeria | Italian | Pizza | Mission | Trendy | Table Service | $$$ | Date night, couldn't get into Flour + Water | While Flour + Water is a pasta destination, their new restaurant on Valencia Street turns those ingredients into another Italian staple - pizza! With no reservations, you'll want to show up a bit early. Smaller groups may be lucky enough to snag a seat at the pizza counter, where you'll oooo and ahhh at the mesmerizing operation taking place behind the glass. The pies are Neapolitan style, which means charred crust and a gooey center. Don't skip the Spritz or housemade soft serve either! | 4 | X | X | No | https://www.flourandwaterpizzeria.com/ | 702 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | ||||||||||||
181 | Foreign Cinema | New American | Mission | Hip | Table Service | $$$ | Special occasion, parents in town | A San Francisco classic! Sit on the covered patio and enjoy a California-Moroccan meal under twinkly lights while a film is silently projected on the wall. This place is the epitome of refined-cool with a massive and interesting wine list. Perfect for a special occasion. | 3 | X | X | Yes | http://foreigncinema.com/ | 2534 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | |||||||||||||
182 | Good Good Culture Club | Asian | Hodo Yuba | Mission | Trendy | Table Service | $$$ | Saturday night, and you're feeling alive! | GGCC is one of SF's newest and most dazzling darlings, a two-story Mission spot from the Liholiho Yacht Club folks hawking some super inventive flavor blasted food in a high energy tropical paradise of a space. The format is small plates that are meant to be shared with the table, which allows you to explore a wide variety of ingredients, textures, and presentations. One standout is the 'good good chicken wing,' a singular wing that's deboned and stuffed with something tasty (it changes regularly), then deep fried. The 'hodo yuba' is another one I crave -- a chilled salad of tofu skin noodles coated with sesame miso dressing. Plan ahead and make a rez, because Bon Appetit tipped off the masses when they named it one of the best new restaurants of 2022. | 4 | X | Yes | https://goodgoodcultureclub.com/ | 3560 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | |||||||||||||
183 | Handroll Project | Japanese | Smoked Uni & Ikura Handroll | Mission | Hip | Table Service | $$$ | One on one dinner with someone who will appreciate the play by play | Handroll Project is the latest from the ju-ni and Hina Yakitori crew, a casual-feeling, utterly bumping spot for temaki like you wouldn't believe. Pull up a stool at the counter which snakes around the perimeter of the restaurant and let your chef do their thing. The set menus are the way to go -- less thinking, more eating -- but there's an a la carte menu in case you're picky (or still hungry). Each handroll is unique and special, but my favorite was the smoked uni and ikura, a sweet and salty creamy dream! Don't sleep on the pickled wasabi either, which is made in house and is unlike any condiment I've ever tasted before. We asked if we could buy a jar...they said no. | 5 | X | https://www.handrollproject.com/ | 598 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | ||||||||||||||
184 | Hawker Fare | Thai | Mission | Casual | Table Service | $$ | With a group | Upbeat, poppin' spot for some authentic Thai street food! Everything is good, but the Crispy Rice Ball Salad is next level. Watch out - HF's food is SPICY! | 4 | X | Yes | http://www.hawkerfare.com/ | 680 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | ||||||||||||||
185 | Heirloom Cafe | California | Mission | Hip | Table Service | $$$ | Date night, dinner with relatives | Flying just under-the-radar of Bay Area hype is this adorable gem of a California cuisine restaurant. The airy farmhouse vibe (complete with handsome flannel-clad servers) creates an inviting setting for the seasonal offerings that feature the best stuff of the moment. Dishes are creative but approachable - it's the kind of menu you could close your eyes and point at - it's all that good. | 5 | X | Yes | https://heirloom-sf.com/ | 2500 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | ||||||||||||||
187 | Itria | Italian | Crudo | Mission | Hip | Table Service | $$$ | Vibey date night | Pasta and crudo may be the two most oft-prepared dishes on Top Chef because they're two formats that lend themselves to unfussy but cheffy creativity. At Itria, both are co-stars on a menu that will make whittling down a selection nearly impossible to do. Crudos are fresh and inventive, with playful texture and flavor combinations. Meanwhile, pastas range from filled pockets to extra long noodles, all tossed with seasonal stuff and creamy richness. A meal here epitomizes unpretentious luxury. | 4 | X | Yes | http://www.itriasf.com/ | 3266 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | |||||||||||||
188 | Izakaya Rintaro | Japanese | Cowgirl Creamery Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Katsu | Mission | Trendy | Table Service | $$$ | Fun friend/date dinner | Traditional Japanese bar food at its best! Tucked away behind a very zen patio, you'll find plenty of exposed wood and an open kitchen where the fryer is hot and the yakitori is FIRE. Order everything, but specifically the chicken thigh yakitori, hand-pulled udon, and Cowgirl Creamery cheese stuffed chicken katsu. Go with it! | 5 | X | Yes | http://izakayarintaro.com/ | 82 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 | |||||||||||||
203 | Lers Ros | Thai | Mission | Casual | Table Service | $$ | Dinner, takeout | SF hip meets legit Thai at Lers Ros, the local chain that's perfect for a Friday night pre-party or a Friday night PJ party. Their cool decor is matched by their lengthy, uber authentic menu with everything from stir fried frog to the noodles of your dreams. It's all good, and most things are spicy. Also check out their Hayes and TL locations! | 4 | X | X | Yes | http://lersros.com/ | 3189 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 | |||||||||||||
218 | Mijoté | French | Fixed menu, so...all of it! | Mission | Hip | Table Service | $$$ | Date night | I first experienced Chef Kosuke's inventive yet classical cooking years ago at an intimate winemaker dinner at Ordinaire that I somehow managed to score an invite to. The memory was a little fuzzy and very warm, but when I stepped into his new Mission restaurant Mijoté recently, I was transported right back to that delicious, intimate evening. After that meal, I immediately made plans to come back the next week. Mijoté inhabits a warmly lit corner space that feels inviting and energetic. The menu, which is an $82 prix fixe format, changes weekly according to what's tasting good, but you can expect a relatively consistent format of crudo + cooked seafood + meat + dessert. Each course manages to comfort and challenge you, striking a balance in presentation that's both rustic and cheffy. The whole affair will leave you feeling like I felt that Oakland night years ago – like you're in on a secret that you can't believe is real. Get there before that secret gets out ;) | 5 | X | Yes | https://www.mijotesf.com/ | 2400 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | |||||||||||||
219 | Mission Chinese Food | Chinese | Thrice Cooked Bacon & Rice Cakes | Mission | Hip | Table Service | $$ | Feeling adventurous | What was once a no-name Chinese spot has since become a fad that's made it all the way to New York. Chefs Danny Bowien and Anthony Myint have taken over the menu with gut busters like the Kung Pao Pastrami and Thrice Cooked Bacon. This is not a place for weaker palates - spice lovers only. Side note: MSG is a welcome addition here - you'll find salt shakers of the stuff on every table. | 5 | X | Yes | https://missionchinesefood.com/ | 2234 Mission St, San Francisco, CA | |||||||||||||
221 | Mister Pollo | New American | Chicken Arepa | Mission | Casual | Table Service | $$ | Memorable yet affordable special occasion | A fast food chicken spot turned secret tasting menu restaurant. Text the owner for a rez and pay $30 for the meal of a lifetime. The tatted up chef/owner will satiate you with the likes of chicken arepas, perfectly medium rare steak and a couple seasonal vegetables in between. It's an intimate, irreverent dining experience. | 5 | X | Yes | https://www.yelp.com/biz/mr-pollo-san-francisco | 2823 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | |||||||||||||
231 | Penny Roma | Italian | Cacio e Pepe | Mission | Trendy | Table Service | $$$ | Fun night out, but still in bed by 10PM | Go to Flour + Water once every few years, and go to Penny Roma all the friggin' time. This new little sister restaurant is affixed to the Flour + Water Pasta Shop, where you can take fresh noodles and sauces home or enjoy an aperitif at the counter. The dimly lit restaurant is vibey, with high ceilings, warm lights, hanging vines, and water features. The menu follows a new theme in town, crudo + pasta (see: Itria) and takes a more classical approach than F+W with mainstays like cacio e pepe (so much cacio!) and agnolotti with sugo. This is a perfect spot for a lowkey but special dinner, where you know you'll be getting the best of the best, without (too much of) the hype. | 4 | X | X | https://pennyroma.com/ | 3000 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | |||||||||||||
244 | Ramen Izakaya Goku | Japanese | Vegetarian Ramen | Mission | Casual | Table Service | $$ | With friends, date night | The best vegetarian ramen I've had. Green noodles, spicy broth, and soft egg go a lonnnng way and let the pork-averse get in on all this ramen business. For meat eating folks, their chicken yakitori menu is bomb! | 2 | X | No | http://www.yelp.com/biz/ramen-izakaya-goku-san-francisco | 3232 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | |||||||||||||
258 | Son's Addition | New American | Mission | Hip | Table Service | $$$ | Parents in town, date night | A New American restaurant that checks all the boxes – locally sourced ingredients that rotate seasonally and prepared with global influence. There's truly something for everyone. Don't miss the bone marrow!! | 3 | X | Yes | http://www.sonsaddition.com/ | 2990 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | ||||||||||||||
260 | Souvla | Greek | Baklava-Topped Greek Yogurt Soft Serve | Mission | Trendy | Fast Casual | $$ | Weekend lunch, weeknight dinner | Almost too trendy for its own good, Souvla seems to be taking over San Francisco with its rotisserie chicken gyros and baklava-topped Greek yogurt. This is a solid spot for a quick, casual, healthy-ish bite. My order: sweet potato salad and Greek fries. | 2 | X | X | No | https://www.souvlasf.com/ | 758 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | ||||||||||||
265 | Tartine Manufactory | California | Mission | Trendy | Table Service | $$ | Trying to impress someone | Nor Cal food at its finest. This massive airy space in deep Mission has it all - ice cream shop, coffee counter, pastry window, restaurant and bread manufactory. Heaven on earth. | 5 | X | X | X | Yes | http://www.tartinemanufactory.com/ | 595 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | ||||||||||||
271 | Trick Dog | New American | Kale Salad | Mission | Trendy | Table Service | $$ | Party time, meeting up with friends | If it's kale and fancy cocktails you seek, you've come to the right place. Trick Dog has an ever changing themed cocktail menu and a strange but delicious combination of food items. Their kale salad, for example, is as big as your head and will only cost you $9. Better balance things out with the thrice-cooked fries, Manimal style. | 3 | X | No | http://www.trickdogbar.com/ | 3010 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | |||||||||||||
273 | True Laurel | New American | Patty Melt & Martini | Mission | Trendy | Table Service | $$$ | A spendy date night | It's the distinct combo of patty melt + fouffy cocktails + funky minimalist decor that makes True Laurel hard to put in a box. That patty melt is made with hand ground beef on bread fried in beef tallow. It's small but mighty and by mighty I mean rich af. The cocktails are involved and surprising – also small but pack a big punch. This isn't a place to go on a budget - both food and drink are on the pricier side especially considering the seconds/thirds that will be in order thanks to portion and curiosity. But if you can muster it, you're in for a sensory adventure unlike anywhere else in town. | 5 | X | X | https://www.truelaurelsf.com/ | 753 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | |||||||||||||
274 | Udupi Palace | Indian | Mission | Casual | Table Service | $ | #MeatlessMonday | Casual vegetarian Indian place in the Mission. You won't even miss the Tandoori chicken, I swear. | 3 | X | X | No | http://udupipalaceca.com/ | 1007 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | |||||||||||||
277 | WesBurger n' More | American | Burger | Mission | Hip | Counter Service | $$ | You NEED a burger | If it's smashburgers, tots and milkshakes you crave, look no further than Wesburger, an overnight classic in SF's Mission District. Freshly ground beef patties get smashed on the griddle, achieving the perfect balance of crisp and juice. But don't overlook the Hot Chicken sandwich, a revelation of spice and crunch that is genuinely transcendent. | 5 | X | X | No | https://www.wesburgernmore.com/ | 2240 Mission St #1812, San Francisco, CA 94110 | ||||||||||||
281 | Yamo | Burmese | Garlic Noodles | Mission | Crowded | Table Service | $ | Hangry, noodle-motivated | A dingy, four-counter seats kinda place where the staff is curt and the noodles are tasty. This is grungy Burmese food at it's finest. Grab a stool and lean in! | 5 | X | X | No | https://www.yelp.com/biz/yamo-san-francisco | 3406 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | ||||||||||||
285 | Mission Rock Resort | Seafood | Oysters | Mission Bay | Crowded | Counter Service | $$ | Work happy hour | Right on the water and a little ways away from the hustle and bustle, Mission Rock Resort is a hidden treasure. You're coming here for oysters (they've got so many options) and fried seafood plus beer and margaritas. As Mission Bay is strangely many degrees warmer than the rest of San Francisco, you may actually believe you've washed on a salty resort. You won't be mad about it! | 3 | X | X | X | X | https://www.missionrockresort.com/ | 817 Terry A Francois Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94158 | |||||||||||
291 | New Belgium Brewing Taproom & Restaurant | American | Wild Mushroom Tartine | Mission Bay | Crowded | Table Service | $$ | Pre-game pregame | As the new kid on the block, New Belgium is understandably buzzy with the pre-Giants game crowd. Skip the Fat Tire and opt for one of the breweries more experimental beers and pair it with wings, tartines and other bar snacks before heading over to AT&T park! It's a slightly elevated, definitely hip hang and a welcome addition to the Mission Bay ranks. | 2 | X | X | X | https://www.newbelgium.com/visit/san-francisco/ | 1000a 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94158 | ||||||||||||
297 | Sotto Mare | Italian | Cioppino | North Beach | Casual | Table Service | $$ | Visiting SF, craving seafood | North Beach's finest, Sotto Mare is the go-to spot for Cioppino, an SF-Italian seafood and pasta stew complete with giant crab legs, mussels, and other mysterious fish products. Bring friends for optimal ordering, as portions are huge and everything is bueno! | 4 | X | Yes | http://sottomaresf.com/Sotto_Mare_Seafood_Restaurant/Home.html | 552 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94133 | |||||||||||||
300 | Trestle | New American | Pasta Add-On | North Beach | Hip | Table Service | $$$ | Dinner with friends, date night | The daily changing $35 per person menu is both generous and careful. Each dish in your three-course meal (four if you opt in for the pasta course, which you obviously will) is plated with enough intention to tell you they really care, but not too much futz that it feels overdone. Trestle's goal is to make you feel at home, and that shows by and large through their excellent service. Reservations are a little tricky to come by, so plan ahead! | 3 | X | Yes | http://trestlesf.com/ | 531 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94111 | |||||||||||||
303 | Bini's Kitchen | Nepalese | Pan-Fried Lamb Momos | SoMa | Hip | Fast Casual | $$ | Lunch meeting, dinner after work | No, those aren't soup dumplings you're seeing be folded together from the window, they're momos! These Nepalese dumplings are filled with lamb, turkey or veg, then steamed or steamed AND pan-fried (definitely the move) and are served with a piquant tomato cilantro sauce. Bini is the powerhouse chef behind this momo empire, which recently opened its doors on 6th and Howard following regular attendance at every outdoor eating event in town. Get over there! | 5 | X | X | No | http://biniskitchen.com/ | 2948 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110 | ||||||||||||
306 | Iza Ramen | Japanese | Tsukemen Ramen | SoMa | Casual | Table Service | $$ | Date night, weekday lunch, dinner with 1-3 friends | Iza is surprisingly authentic, despite its trendy edison bulb aesthetic. You won't see too much tsukemen ramen outside of Japan, so definitely order it here. Rich, thick condensed broth is served alongside fat, wavy, chewy noodles. Dip, slurp, repeat. Check out their Lower Haight location! | 4 | X | X | No | https://izaramen.com/ | 1155 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94103 | ||||||||||||
308 | Marlowe | New American | Brussels Sprout Chips | SoMa | Hip | Table Service | $$$ | After-work dinner/drinks | Did you just wander into the cutest restaurant in the East Village? No, it's just Marlowe, a beautiful white-on-white restaurant with attentive service, fancy but #worthit food, and yummy wine. The eponymous Marlowe Burger is truly a standout. Topped with bacon, horseradish aioli, caramelized onion and cheddar, how could you go wrong? | 2 | X | Yes | http://marlowesf.com/ | 500 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107 | |||||||||||||
312 | Miss Saigon | Vietnamese | SoMa | Crowded | Table Service | $ | Weekday lunch | Miss Saigon adds new meaning to "meat sweats." Come here at lunch and join the hoards of people huddled over giant bowls of pho, teaming with bean sprouts, basil, and unidentifiable beef products. Don't ask, just slurp. | 3 | X | X | No | http://misssaigonsf.net/ | 100 6th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 | |||||||||||||
320 | Oren's Hummus | Israeli | Hummus Bowls | SoMa | Casual | Table Service | $$ | Lunch meeting, dinner after work | South Bay Medi stalwart, Oren's has finally arrived in SF! Their velvety hummus is topped with the likes of braised lamb and roasted cauliflower and is served with plenty of warm pita to drag through that irresistible dip. Though this location feels more like an upscale restaurant, they also offer an easy takeout counter for the weekday lunch crowd. | 4 | X | X | No | https://orenshummus.com/ | 71 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103 | ||||||||||||
321 | Square Pie Guys | American | Detroit Pizza | SoMa | Hip | Fast Casual | $$ | Feeling hedonistic | May I have your attention, please? Will the real Detroit style pizza please stand up? Say hello to Square Pie Guys, your next obsession! This SoMa newcomer is baking sheet pan pizza that will blow your mind. Crispy and cheesy in all the right places – It is truly a revelation. The scene in here is so fun and convivial, probably because everyone is pizza drunk. | 5 | X | No | https://squarepieguys.com/ | 1077 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103 | |||||||||||||
322 | Super Duper Burgers | American | Cheeseburger | SoMa | Casual | Counter Service | $ | Quick bite before a night out, weeknight dinner, weekend in SF | Fast food with slow food values. At Super Duper, Adriano Paganini's burger, fries and shake chain, quality is king. All ingredients are locally sourced and the best of the best, combined with care to create a quick bite that always hits the spot. Lots of locations! | 4 | X | X | No | https://superduperburgers.com/ | 721 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103 | ||||||||||||
323 | Rooh | Indian | Tandoori Artichoke | South Park | Fancy | Table Service | $$$ | Co-workers in town | ROOH labels itself as "progressive Indian cuisine" and they're not wrong. This SoMa spot is as cozy and inviting as it is elegant and illuminating -- the velvet chairs, muraled walls, and warm light create a dreamy ambiance in which to enjoy chefy spins on Indian ingredients and classic dishes. Standouts were the refreshing and satisfying chutneys served with poppadoms and the tandoori artichoke was a showstopper, but I'll be going back to explore the rest of the menu which promises to be as aromatic, creative, and beautiful as what we've tried so far. | 4 | X | Yes | https://www.roohrestaurants.com/ | 333 Brannan St #150, San Francisco, CA 94107 | |||||||||||||
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