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SF Lunch
Darwin Cafe is one of SF Lunch.

1. Darwin Cafe

8.7
212 Ritch St (at Bryant St), San Francisco, CA
Café · SoMa · 182 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A tiny kitchen cranking out tasty baguettes & sandwiches (try the serrano jamon bagette) for breakfast & lunch. When the workday is done, the chef uses just a few gas grills to cook up a feast.

La Fina Estampa is one of SF Lunch.

2. La Fina Estampa

6.8
1407 Bush St (Polk street), San Francisco, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 14 tips and reviews

Mike W.Mike Winston: This off-the-beaten-path Peruvian spot is totally legit. Don't miss the Sangria, Ceviche de Pescado, Anticuchos (Beef Heart), or Pescado Saltado and read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.

The Soap Box Cafe is one of SF Lunch.

3. The Soap Box Cafe

1800 Hyde St (Vallejo), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Russian Hill · 27 tips and reviews
Bocadillos is one of SF Lunch.

4. Bocadillos

710 Montgomery St (at Washington), San Francisco, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Chinatown · 69 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Try the lamb burger or the daily specials. Most lunch dishes range from $7 to $17. Tip: For you techies with laptops, the restaurant is quiet and the servers don't mind if you linger. Read more.

Lers Ros Thai is one of SF Lunch.

5. Lers Ros Thai

8.7
730 Larkin St (btwn Ellis & O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Tenderloin · 280 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sure Lers Ros is the only authentic Thai restaurant with rabbit, frog and venison on its regular menu, but even the pad Thai rivals the best you'll find anywhere in Thailand. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Belcampo Meat Co. is one of SF Lunch.

6. Belcampo Meat Co.

1998 Polk St (Pacific), San Francisco, CA
Butcher · Polk Gulch · 26 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Feast on this place's meaty dinner menu, which includes crowd-pleasers like burgers, beef tartare and bone marrow. Already been there? Belcampo now serves booze. Read more.

The Chairman is one of SF Lunch.

7. The Chairman

670 Larkin St (at Ellis St), San Francisco, CA
Asian Restaurant · Tenderloin · 40 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: The Taiwanese-style baos at the Chairman have been considered some of the best since the Asian fusion food truck began. Now, Chef Higo Nagahara has a brick-and-mortar location in the Tenderloin. Read more.

Rusty's Southern is one of SF Lunch.

8. Rusty's Southern

750 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Tenderloin · 45 tips and reviews

Mike W.Mike Winston: These delicious Carolina-inspired Southern dishes highlight all the California fresh ingredients well. Don't miss the Fried Chicken, Fry Basket, or Buttermilk Pie. Read more on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.

Ah Lin Restaurant is one of SF Lunch.

9. Ah Lin Restaurant

1634 Bush St (Franklin), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Cathedral Hill · 5 tips and reviews
eatsa is one of SF Lunch.

10. eatsa

121 Spear St (btwn Mission & Howard St), San Francisco, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Financial District · 62 tips and reviews

Mike W.Mike Winston: This is the future of fast food. Don't knock it 'til you try it. Their system is incredibly efficient and the food is quite impressive, especially for health food. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.

11. Manora's Thai Cuisine

7.3
1600 Folsom St (at 12th St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · SoMa · 31 tips and reviews

Alan N.Alan Ng: Combo lunch meals are the bomb! If you get the BBQ chicken, you can request dark or white meat ...

12. Raavi

7.7
533 Jackson St (at Columbus), San Francisco, CA
Indian Restaurant · Chinatown · 12 tips and reviews

Niketa M.Niketa Malhotra: Amazing lamb biryani! Super cheap place for good Indian food

Eiji is one of SF Lunch.

13. Eiji

8.8
317 Sanchez St (at 16th St), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 117 tips and reviews

Simon W.Simon Willison: This place is a real hidden gem - it's pleasantly low key with really high quality food. Strawberry Mochi and the tofu are highlights. They also open for lunch with a tasty and filling $15 lunch menu.

14. Yukol Place

7.5
2380 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Marina District · 17 tips and reviews

JeffreyJeffrey: Pad Thai, BBQ chicken/pork, Panang curry, Pineapple fried rice are all great! Also do the lunch combo, the soup is awesome! Complementary salad for lunch is the best too!