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San Fran

1. Hotel Biron

9.1
45 Rose St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Civic Center · 60 tips and reviews

erin b.erin butner: Great hidden gem. Good wine list and a delish cheese plate. Take in the rotating art and sip on a glass of wine.

2. Slanted Door

1 Ferry Building #3 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Financial District · 451 tips and reviews

June L.June Lin: Get the Shaking Beef :)

3. Pier 39

2 Beach St (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Fishermans Wharf · 388 tips and reviews

National Wildlife FederationNational Wildlife Federation: Check out the sea lions at Fisherman's Wharf - they are amusing to watch!

Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace is one of San Fran.

4. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace

8.5
900 N Point St, San Francisco, CA
Chocolate Store · 296 tips and reviews

5. In-N-Out Burger

8.2
333 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 359 tips and reviews

Ian R.Ian Rousso: Order the burger and ask for the secret sauce! Haha. Ask for animal style and animal fries. Very good

6. Ghirardelli Square

8.7
900 N Point St (btwn Polk & Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Shopping Plaza · 256 tips and reviews

Paul N.Paul Narsavage: For some chocolate, ice cream, coffee, or hot cocoa... skip the long line at the front ice cream shop, and head to the back to the Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop & Caffe.

Golden Gate Bridge is one of San Fran.

7. Golden Gate Bridge

Golden Gate Brg S, San Francisco, CA
Bridge · 813 tips and reviews

8. King of Thai Noodle

1268 Grant Ave (at Vallejo St.), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · North Beach · 61 tips and reviews

Tristan G.Tristan Goguillot: The pad kee mao is pretty spicy, but pad thai is okay:) 5$ dishes and 2$ beers, what else?

9. Wayfare Tavern

9.1
558 Sacramento St (at Leidesdorff St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Financial District · 321 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It’s hard to have a bad time at this frisky FiDi hotspot where solid renditions of Southern and San Francisco classics meet impressive cocktails. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

10. The Tipsy Pig

8.3
2231 Chestnut St (btwn Scott & Pierce St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Marina District · 219 tips and reviews

Shirley H.Shirley Hornstein: Order the Strawberry Fields and enjoy it on the back patio

11. Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery

1398 Haight St (at Masonic Ave), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Haight Ashbury · 313 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best Of 2011 Winner - Reader's Poll - BEST BREWPUB

12. Crepevine

7.5
624 Irving St (btwn 7th & 8th), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Inner Sunset · 61 tips and reviews

Andre J.Andre Jimenez: Order the Safari Cooler drink. Made of orange juice, carrot juice, lemon, ginger and honey. AMAZING! You'll get addicated to it.

13. Cha Cha Cha

8.4
1801 Haight St (at Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Haight Ashbury · 151 tips and reviews

Omaid H.Omaid Homayun: Order the Sangria, enough said!

14. Taqueria El Farolito

9.2
2779 Mission St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 391 tips and reviews

David S.David Spector: Don;t be fooled by its "hole in the wall" nature - among the best burritos in SF!

15. Nopa

9.2
560 Divisadero St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Alamo Square · 557 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best Of 2011 Winner - Reader's Poll - BEST CALIFORNIA CUISINE

16. Fat Angel Food & Libation

1740 Ofarrell St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Fillmore District · 117 tips and reviews

Cherylynn N.Cherylynn Norona: Pinot Noir on tap and Proscuitto, Grape and Walnut Flatbread!

17. The Alembic

8.8
1725 Haight St (btwn Cole & Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Haight Ashbury · 236 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: This place has high quality drinks and a small, but interesting menu – including choices like duck hearts & quail eggs. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

18. 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.

19. Blue Bottle Coffee

8.7
1 Ferry Building Ste 7 (at The Embarcardero), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Financial District · 421 tips and reviews

Ben W.Ben Ward: At busy hours here's a booth around the side (past the seating toward the restroo that you can order from; beat the queue for the main counter.

20. Beretta

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

BravoBravo: Hip, hip, hip in the Mission District. Hard to get in but easy on the wallet with great cocktails and wine list. -Tim Nugent, Top Chef Just Desserts

21. 21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant

8.6
563 2nd St (at De Boom St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · South Beach · 373 tips and reviews

SivSiv: The watermelon beer is my favorite! It's delicious.

22. Little Star Pizza

8.8
846 Divisadero St (btwn Mcallister St & Fulton St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Alamo Square · 144 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best Of 2011 Winner - Reader's Poll - BEST PIZZA

23. Twin Peaks Summit

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

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: The geographic center of the city – with an amazing view! As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

The View is one of San Fran.

24. The View

8.0
55 4th St (btwn Market & Mission), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · SoMa · 173 tips and reviews

Hickmann S.Hickmann Sam: Nice view.

25. Union Square

8.5
333 Post St (btwn Powell & Stockton St), San Francisco, CA
Pedestrian Plaza · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 433 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: An inviting oasis that is a perfect spot for a picnic, people watching, a leisurely stroll or to take work outdoors as there’s free Wi-Fi here.

26. Mitchell's Ice Cream

9.1
688 San Jose Avenue (at 29th St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Noe Valley · 270 tips and reviews

Rohit G.Rohit Gupta: Have someone grab a ticket while looking for parking. It's worth the wait

27. W San Francisco

8.1
181 3rd St (at Howard St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · SoMa · 179 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Probably my favorite hotel bar in the city. The bar tops alternate in different colors. They have an extended and adventurous cocktail list with lots of original martinis to choose from. Plays lounge

28. W San Francisco

8.1
181 3rd St (at Howard St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · SoMa · 179 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best Of 2011 - Reader's Poll - BEST HOTEL

29. The Westin St. Francis on Union Square

8.0
335 Powell St (at Post St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 173 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Silent film comic Fatty Arbuckle's career crashed down when a party he hosted at this hotel resulted in the death of young actress Virginia Rappe in 1921. President Ford was also shot at here in 1975.

30. The Westin St. Francis on Union Square

8.0
335 Powell St (at Post St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 173 tips and reviews

Ed L.Ed Lazowska: Enjoy the $50 parking!

31. The Westin St. Francis on Union Square

8.0
335 Powell St (at Post St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 173 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Walk past the reception, make a left and ride the glass elevator for the best views overlooking the bay. Then hit the Clock Bar for an inventive cocktail – try the Hawaii 5.1.

32. Alamo Square Market & Deli

535 Scott St (btw Fell & Hayes), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Alamo Square · 25 tips and reviews

Curtis J.Curtis J: Get the Dio! Best sandwich on the planet and Eric is the man.

33. Alamo Square

9.3
Steiner St (btwn Fulton & Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Park · 168 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: In front of the row of Victorian “Painted Ladies” houses (made famous by the Full House opening sequence), but on nice days you can spy the ocean and the Bay from here. Read more.

34. Ferry Building Marketplace

9.3
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Market · Financial District · 468 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The Ferry Building is very popular, and I recommend it to anyone who is visiting San Francisco. They've got great restaurants (Slanted Door, MarketBar) and a morning farmer's market a few times a week

35. Ferry Building Marketplace

9.3
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Market · Financial District · 468 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Our favorite thing to do on nice days is get a round-trip ferry ticket to Angel Island, buy a beer on the boat, and sun on the upper deck until the ferry gets back to SF. Read more.

36. Ferry Building Marketplace

9.3
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Market · Financial District · 468 tips and reviews

GOODGOOD: Be sure to check out the Ferry Building Saturday mornings. Read more.

37. Fisherman's Wharf

2801 Leavenworth St (at Bay St), San Francisco, CA
Pier · Fishermans Wharf · 337 tips and reviews

Erika C.Erika Caylor: Pick a seafood restaurant, any seafood restaurant and enjoy some of the freshest fish EVER

38. Alcatraz Island

9.4
Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · 502 tips and reviews

Lolo S.Lolo S.: The audio tour of the cell house is excellent. Definitely take the time to listen.

39. Painted Ladies

8.9
Steiner St (btwn Grove & Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Alamo Square · 149 tips and reviews

ºDamian W.ºDamian White º: What ever happened to predictability? ...

Mama's on Washington Square is one of San Fran.

40. Mama's on Washington Square

8.2
1701 Stockton St (at Filbert St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · North Beach · 313 tips and reviews

Joe B.Joe Bertino: Monte Cristo. In your mouth.

41. Bi-Rite Creamery

9.2
3692 18th St (at Dolores St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission Dolores · 688 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Trust us, you can't go wrong with the Salted Caramel…until you're addicted. Read more.

42. Sushirrito

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

Duy T.Duy Tran: Open Monday thru Friday only from 11am to 3pm

43. Ike’s Place

3489 16th St (at Sanchez St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mission Dolores · 251 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Home of some of the biggest sandwiches in San Francisco. As seen on Man v Food.

44. San Tung Chinese Restaurant

7.6
1031 Irving St (btwn 11th & 12th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Inner Sunset · 253 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Try the dry fried chicken wings. Fast service once you get a table, but expect a line. I love the kimchi they bring you when you sit down. -Laurine Wickett, Top Chef

California Street Cable Car is one of San Fran.

45. California Street Cable Car

California Street (Drumm to Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
Cable Car · Financial District · 36 tips and reviews

46. Oracle Park

9.2
24 Willie Mays Plz (at King & 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Baseball Stadium · South Beach · 481 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This ballpark has been home to the San Francisco Giants since it opened in 2000. Barry Bonds passed Babe Ruth on the all-time list when he hit his 715th home run here on May 28th, 2006.

47. Sea Lions

9.1
Pier 39's West Marina (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Zoo Exhibit · Fishermans Wharf · 201 tips and reviews

John B.John Britton: Listen for them, it's fun. Just watch out for the angry ones.

48. Philz Coffee

748 Van Ness Ave (at Turk Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Tenderloin · 184 tips and reviews

Ash P.Ash Paulsen: The best coffee I have ever had, period. Starbucks is dead to me. Try the Mint Mojito Iced Coffee -- it's heaven.

49. Vista Point

9.4
Golden Gate Bridge (Hwy. 101), Sausalito, CA
Scenic Lookout · 128 tips and reviews

Daniel W.Daniel Wildt: Great place to visit, but make sure it's a sunny day. You will not enjoy that much if it's too foggy.

Ferry Plaza Farmers Market is one of San Fran.

50. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

9.1
1 Ferry Building (Market Street & The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Farmers Market · Financial District · 249 tips and reviews

51. The Grove

8.4
690 Mission St (btwn 3rd & Annie St), San Francisco, CA
Café · SoMa · 636 tips and reviews

IncaseIncase: The Grove Cafe has an outdoor dining area, which is perfect for the (sometimes) warm weather, and they have the BEST BLT sandwich (and their breakfast burrito is also amazing).

52. "Full House" House

7.2
1709 Broderick St (btwn Pine & Bush), San Francisco, CA
Historic and Protected Site · Lower Pacific Heights · 9 tips and reviews

Jessica T.Jessica T: The door is no longer red!

The Hidden Vine is one of San Fran.

53. The Hidden Vine

408 Merchant St (btwn Washington & Clay), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Financial District · 62 tips and reviews

Lisa P.Lisa P: The flights, flat breads and service are all to die for. Make sure someone else is paying though.

54. Amelie

8.5
1754 Polk St (btwn Washington St & Clay St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Polk Gulch · 63 tips and reviews

Jenee L.Jenee Li: Go to Amelie during happy hour from 5:30-7PM to people watch and drink their $10 flight--3 generous pours of any wine on the menu. Read more.

City of Half Moon Bay is one of San Fran.

55. City of Half Moon Bay

California
City · 20 tips and reviews

56. Sushi Ran

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

Nick C.Nick Cade: Get a reservation and prepare to eat your sack off. My biggest advice is don't think about the price. It's going to be expensive either way so you should enjoy it. Best sushi in SF

57. Fish.

8.8
350 Harbor Dr (at Gate 5 Rd), Sausalito, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Marinship · 220 tips and reviews

KevinKevin: Amazing place to have food and sit out and look over the water

58. Poggio

8.0
777 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Italian Restaurant · 68 tips and reviews

Brenda C.Brenda Carroll: Love the pizza and the lamb meatballs! :-)

59. Le Garage

8.3
85 Liberty Ship Way, Sausalito, CA
French Restaurant · Marinship · 95 tips and reviews

Esther A.Esther Assaad: Great place for delicious food off the tourist path - the mussels are delicious w/ fries - YUM 

60. City of Sausalito

California
City · 82 tips and reviews

Sanjive K.Sanjive Khosla: Sweet little tourist town..take time to explore the numerous art shops..some amazing stuff available

Rouge et Blanc is one of San Fran.

61. Rouge et Blanc

334 Grant Ave (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 33 tips and reviews

62. Southern Pacific Brewing

8.4
620 Treat Ave (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Mission District · 289 tips and reviews

Tim M.Tim Mambort: Awesome picnic tables out front, cheap good beer and amazing sage fries with the best dipping sauce.

The Melt is one of San Fran.

63. The Melt

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

64. Mensho Tokyo

8.8
672 Geary St (at Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Tenderloin · 143 tips and reviews
Epic Steak is one of San Fran.

65. Epic Steak

8.4
369 The Embarcadero (at Folsom), San Francisco, CA
Steakhouse · Rincon Hill · 117 tips and reviews
El Farolito Taqueria is one of San Fran.

66. El Farolito Taqueria

8.5
394 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown South San Francisco · 28 tips and reviews