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San Francisco
Rouge is one of San Francisco.

1. Rouge

5.4
1500 Broadway (at Polk), San Francisco, CA
Night Club · Polk Gulch · 10 tips and reviews
Foursquare SF is one of San Francisco.

2. Foursquare SF

363 Clementina St (btwn 4th & 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Tech Startup · SoMa · 86 tips and reviews

harryhharryh: Home of the best engineering team in San Francisco!

Path is one of San Francisco.

3. Path

301 Howard St (at Beale St.), San Francisco, CA
Design Studio · SoMa · 7 tips and reviews

Matt V.Matt Van Horn: Try the red bull from one of our two red bull fridges

Square HQ is one of San Francisco.

4. Square HQ

1455 Market St (at 11th St), San Francisco, CA
Tech Startup · SoMa · 28 tips and reviews

Jack D.Jack Dorsey: For a good time, assemble a Square. Don't get epoxy on your hands though.

Dropbox HQ is one of San Francisco.

5. Dropbox HQ

760 Market St, San Francisco, CA
Tech Startup · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 3 tips and reviews
Epicenter Cafe is one of San Francisco.

6. Epicenter Cafe

764 Harrison St (btwn 4th St & Lapu Lapu St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 157 tips and reviews

Fast CompanyFast Company: Nestle into a comfy couch at this techie hangout, and you might overhear the next Twitter being born. While you’re at it, order the lamb sliders--they're not a house specialty for nothing.

The Creamery is one of San Francisco.

7. The Creamery

685 4th St (at Townsend St), San Francisco, CA
Café · SoMa · 211 tips and reviews
Bloodhound is one of San Francisco.

8. Bloodhound

1145 Folsom St (at Langton St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 186 tips and reviews

Sumon S.Sumon Sadhu: love the crowd here. hot, young and friendly. awesome bar!

9. District

8.4
216 Townsend St (btwn Ritch & 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · SoMa · 110 tips and reviews

Tara T.Tara Trovato: Incredible ambience, wine and food. The Stoller Pinot Noir is great, fiancee enjoyed the Lucifer beer and the Napoli pizzetta and cheese plate were great. No complaints here.

The Summit is one of San Francisco.

10. The Summit

780 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th), San Francisco, CA
Café · Mission Dolores · 80 tips and reviews

matt h.matt hunter: Best internet cafe in SF (err.. do people still call places internet cafes?)

11. Mission Dolores Park

9.4
Dolores & Church St (btwn 18th & 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Mission Dolores · 505 tips and reviews

timoni w.timoni west: stop by Bi-Rite first, to stock up on wine & fruit.

The Melt is one of San Francisco.

12. The Melt

115 New Montgomery St (at Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · SoMa · 53 tips and reviews
Sushirrito is one of San Francisco.

13. Sushirrito

7.5
59 New Montgomery St (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · SoMa · 134 tips and reviews

Anoop R.Anoop Ranganath: SUSHI + BURRITO

The Sentinel is one of San Francisco.

14. The Sentinel

8.2
37 New Montgomery St (at Stevenson), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Financial District · 115 tips and reviews

Laura F.Laura Froelich: The only SF roast beef that lives up to my NY standards.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of San Francisco.

15. Blue Bottle Coffee

66 Mint Plaza (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 736 tips and reviews

Tom B.Tom Bridge: If you don't like the New Orleans Iced Coffee, I'm fairly sure you're a cylon.

City View Restaurant is one of San Francisco.

16. City View Restaurant

8.0
33 Walter U Lum Pl (btwn Clay & Washington St), San Francisco, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinatown · 100 tips and reviews

Rich R.Rich Reader: some of the best dim sum lunch in San Francisco.

Mystic Room + Tavern is one of San Francisco.

17. Mystic Room + Tavern

417 Stockton St (btwn Bush St & Sutter St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 127 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST REASON TO STAY IN A HOTELReinvented seasonal & classic cocktails like Kerouac served in a dark-brick & exposed-wood-beam room are the best bet Read more.

Smuggler's Cove is one of San Francisco.

18. Smuggler's Cove

8.8
650 Gough St (at McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Civic Center · 328 tips and reviews

The Bold ItalicThe Bold Italic: For a taste of true Hawaii, get the Kona Cocktail, made with pineapple, passion fruit, dark Jamaican rum, lime, & honey. Read more.

Bloodhound is one of San Francisco.

19. Bloodhound

1145 Folsom St (at Langton St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 186 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: Artisan cocktails, lodge-like interior, pool table, Buck Hunter. What more could you ask for? Read more.

Chez Maman East is one of San Francisco.

20. Chez Maman East

9.0
1401 18th St (btwn Missouri St & Connecticut St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Potrero Hill · 136 tips and reviews

OL T.OL Tri: Get the burger to avoid saying "Darn, I wish I ordered the burger". Trust me.

21. Tataki

8.1
2827 California St (Divisadero), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Pacific Heights · 77 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST FLAMING SUSHIThe Extinguisher Roll arrives at the table literally on fire, the corner of the plate torched for dramatic flair... Read more.

Zushi Puzzle is one of San Francisco.

22. Zushi Puzzle

8.0
1910 Lombard St (at Buchanan St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Marina District · 78 tips and reviews

Jenny N.Jenny N: Probably the best sushi in San Francisco! Order the Best Hand Roll, Butterfish and Turkey Toro! =) Read more.

Lombard Street is one of San Francisco.

23. Lombard Street

8.7
Lombard St (btwn Hyde & Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Road · Russian Hill · 310 tips and reviews

Marc F.Marc Fernandez ♊: Drive down Lombard Street

Chinatown is one of San Francisco.

24. Chinatown

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 134 tips and reviews

SharonSharon: Pick up dim sum for lunch for $2! Worth the trek from the Financial District.

Powell Street Cable Car Turnaround is one of San Francisco.

25. Powell Street Cable Car Turnaround

8.3
Powell St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Cable Car · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 122 tips and reviews
Twin Peaks Summit is one of San Francisco.

26. Twin Peaks Summit

9.5
100 Christmas Tree Point Rd (at Twin Peaks Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Hill · 275 tips and reviews

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: Ignore the usual tourist railing and walk up the lone peak just to the south for stellar and secret views. Steal a kiss or two while you’re at it! #vday

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of San Francisco.

27. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

9.4
151 3rd St (btwn Mission & Howard St), San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · SoMa · 242 tips and reviews

DoraDora: Take a break at the Rooftop Sculpture Garden and Coffee Bar for a cup of Blue Bottle coffee for yourself and some hot chocolate and sweet treats for the kids. Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more.

Hendrik Point is one of San Francisco.

28. Hendrik Point

8.8
Conzelman Rd., Marin Headlands, CA
Scenic Lookout · 5 tips and reviews

Jorge O.Jorge Ortiz: Walk past the abandoned gun batteries dating back to the Spanish-American War to reach the best view of Golden Gate Bridge. Bring your hoodie or fleece though, as the wind gets chilly!

California Academy of Sciences is one of San Francisco.

29. California Academy of Sciences

9.4
55 Music Concourse Dr (at Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Golden Gate Park · 510 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Hit up the California Academy of Sciences on Thursday nights. They always have great live music, creative cocktails and there is always a diverse, hip crowd hanging out and enjoying the scenery. Read more.

Beretta is one of San Francisco.

30. Beretta

9.1
1199 Valencia St (at 23rd St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 487 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: I would like to drink a lonsdale, and eat some radicchio, and a sausage/green onion pizza and finish with some mascarpone gelato with olive oil and sea salt.

Whiskey Thieves is one of San Francisco.

31. Whiskey Thieves

7.0
839 Geary St (btwn Hyde & Larkin), San Francisco, CA
Whisky Bar · Tenderloin · 28 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: Whiskey special. $7 for a shot of Bushmills and a PBR. Follow it up with a round of pool and you can call yourself a class act.

Papalote Mexican Grill is one of San Francisco.

32. Papalote Mexican Grill

8.8
3409 24th St (btwn Valencia St & San Jose Ave), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 255 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: People call this a yuppie burrito... Suck it! It's a delicious burrito. Especially when coated in the most delicious salsa known to human.

33. Tunnel Top

8.3
601 Bush St (at Stockton St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 66 tips and reviews

Corinna P.Corinna P: Do you like random? Excellent, that's what you're going to get. This bar is radical bodacious.

34. Mr. Smith's

6.2
34 7th St (at Stevenson St), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · SoMa · 43 tips and reviews

SillyCamillySillyCamilly: Order a Kamikaze shot for Camille, thank you very much.

35. Smuggler's Cove

8.8
650 Gough St (at McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Civic Center · 328 tips and reviews

SillyCamillySillyCamilly: I'm a pirate argh! The bartender lights the rum on fire, then immediately sprinkles a generous dash of cinnamon on top... That's the one you wanna order. Also, you can ask for the Painkiller #5.

36. Bloodhound

1145 Folsom St (at Langton St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 186 tips and reviews

SillyCamillySillyCamilly: Favorite spot for Greyhounds and a chillaxing night.

37. Medjool

2522 Mission St (at 21st), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Mission District · 47 tips and reviews

SillyCamillySillyCamilly: Upstairs to the sky terrace: perfect to laze under the sunbeams, sip on the Moroccan Cucumber cocktail and admire the view of the city.

38. Samovar Tea Lounge

730 Howard St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Tea Room · SoMa · 302 tips and reviews

Anne H.Anne Heit: Definitely go for the English Service & Breakfast Blend. I chose the wild smoked salmon quiche instead of the Shitake mushroom one. Loved the food and atmosphere. Read more.

Sushi Ran is one of San Francisco.

39. Sushi Ran

9.1
107 Caledonia St (at Pine St), Sausalito, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 115 tips and reviews

cyn k.cyn k: you have to get the omakase nigiri at the sushi bar. this is the best sushi in the country! especially if you're lucky enough to be served by nori-san.