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Le Méridien San Francisco is one of SF.

1. Le Méridien San Francisco

333 Battery St (at Clay St.), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · Financial District · 87 tips and reviews

John R.John R: Clean, modern and comfortable! Ask at check-in for an upgrade to a Bay Bridge view for a gorgeous morning treat while you enjoy their complimentary coffee.

The Bently Reserve is one of SF.

2. The Bently Reserve

301 Battery St (at Sacramento St), San Francisco, CA
Convention Center · Financial District · 5 tips and reviews

3. Wayfare Tavern

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

Food NetworkFood Network: Wayfare Tavern, Tyler Florence's first signature restaurant in San Francisco, CA, serves delicious dishes like Sonoma Pork Belly and Poutine.

R&G Lounge is one of SF.

4. R&G Lounge

8.5
631 Kearny St (at Clay St), San Francisco, CA
Cantonese Restaurant · Chinatown · 274 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It's step up in price from the typical Chinatown joint, but the cavernous R&G is a favorite of many and the fried Dungeness has become a signature. [Eater 38 Member]

Cotogna is one of SF.

5. Cotogna

9.3
490 Pacific Ave (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Jackson Square · 235 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Enjoy as the aroma of spit-roasting pork fills the rustic dining room. The pastas include a raviolo filled with ricotta and an egg yolk that breaks under your knife to bleed into a brown-butter sauce. Read more.

Quince is one of SF.

6. Quince

8.9
470 Pacific Ave (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Jackson Square · 78 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Husband and wife couple run this restaurant with precision and love, dishing out local, seasonal French and Italian dishes. Be sure to make a reservation, and try the handmade pasta.

Kokkari Estiatorio is one of SF.

7. Kokkari Estiatorio

9.3
200 Jackson St (at Front St), San Francisco, CA
Greek Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 263 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It's hard to deny its appealing meld of Cal-Greek fare, a wood-burning hearth, and urban vibe. The zucchini cakes, hearth-grilled lamb chops, and baklava ice cream are all perennials.[Eater 38 Member]

Craftsman and Wolves is one of SF.

8. Craftsman and Wolves

8.2
1 Ferry Building (kiosk at the Farmer's Market), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Financial District · 5 tips and reviews

BommyBommy: Try the rebel within, a dense, savory muffin with a soft cooked egg in the center.

San Francisco Cable Car Museum is one of SF.

9. San Francisco Cable Car Museum

9.1
1201 Mason St (at Washington St), San Francisco, CA
History Museum · Nob Hill · 81 tips and reviews

LisaLisa: visit the free cable car museum and cable car barn (where the cars live!) in san francisco. learn the history and watch the actual works in motion.

Hopwater Distribution is one of SF.

10. Hopwater Distribution

850 Bush St, San Francisco, CA
Beer Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 99 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: 31 taps makes this Nob Hill beer bar a big player with a list that focuses on California's multitudinous offerings. There's also food and beer pairings for just about everything on the menu. Read more.

Flour & Co is one of SF.

11. Flour & Co

1030 Hyde St (btwn California St & Pine St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Nob Hill · 84 tips and reviews

Alison M.Alison McQuade: Love the breakfast sandwich piled high with creamy scrambled eggs and bacon with the tastiest house made muffin - just delicious

The Wreck Room is one of SF.

12. The Wreck Room

7.4
1390 California St (at Hyde St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Nob Hill · 52 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Best on weekdays, this place is kind of like bar meets adult game room with a shuffle board, darts, a pool table, & a hoop shot game that's fun as hell. Read more.

Liquid Gold is one of SF.

13. Liquid Gold

9.1
1040 Hyde St (California), San Francisco, CA
Beer Bar · Nob Hill · 36 tips and reviews

Ryan L.Ryan Leggett: Ask for a recommendation on a few draft beers for a sampler and take home a bottle from the case!

Contraband Coffeebar is one of SF.

14. Contraband Coffeebar

1415 Larkin St (btwn Sacramento St & California St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Polk Gulch · 161 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Every Saturday at 2:30, you taste, & learn about their full-range of coffee flavors. They also roast their beans on-site & make some of the best coffee in SF right now.

Stones Throw is one of SF.

15. Stones Throw

1896 Hyde St (btwn Green & Vallejo St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Russian Hill · 92 tips and reviews

EaterEater: For a comforting pasta or salmon dish, childhood-influenced dessert, and a smart wine or beer from the extensive selection, Stones Throw seems bound for glory in the Tuesday-night-restaurant category.

Craftsman and Wolves is one of SF.

16. Craftsman and Wolves

1643 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Polk Gulch · 32 tips and reviews
SPQR is one of SF.

17. SPQR

7.9
1911 Fillmore St (btwn Bush & Pine St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Lower Pacific Heights · 172 tips and reviews

EaterEater: After an autumnal whirlwind, Matt Accarrino continues to make SPQR his own. The chef counter has some of the best seats in town and the wine list remains top notch too. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

State Bird Provisions is one of SF.

18. State Bird Provisions

8.8
1529 Fillmore St (btwn Geary & O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Fillmore District · 219 tips and reviews
Bar Crudo is one of SF.

19. Bar Crudo

9.0
655 Divisadero St (at Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Panhandle · 215 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: This raw bar now serves $1 oysters and $3 Sierra Nevadas every Monday-Thursday from 5pm-6:30pm. Try $5 glasses of wine, and discounted signature dishes like Seafood Chowder and fish tacos. Read more.

Nopa is one of SF.

20. Nopa

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

EaterEater: It's an updated take on the Zuni formula, with the success to show. Both neighborhood standby and destination restaurant, Nopa continues to grow admirably under Chef Jossel. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Toronado is one of SF.

21. Toronado

8.7
547 Haight St (btwn Steiner St & Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Lower Haight · 292 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: 45-plus beer selection (and low prices) at this Lower Haight institution is unbeatable, from rare Belgians to local brews (Russian River, Almanac, Half Moon Bay). Read more.

Rich Table is one of SF.

22. Rich Table

8.8
199 Gough St (at Oak St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Lower Haight · 189 tips and reviews
Zuni Café is one of SF.

23. Zuni Café

8.7
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Besides "the" chicken, Zuni's burger, Caesar salad and bloody Mary have all been called the best in the city. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

The Beer Hall is one of SF.

24. The Beer Hall

8.6
1 Polk St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Beer Bar · Civic Center · 39 tips and reviews

Kirk H.Kirk Herlitz: Great rotating beer selection and huge variety of beers to go. Don't come here with a big group, though - it's a pretty small place.

Frances is one of SF.

25. Frances

9.2
3870 17th St (at Pond St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Castro · 157 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Melissa Perello returns with Frances, an easy-going nook with a menu to match that’s swiftly become the muse of local rags, international pubs and the James Beard Foundation. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Mission San Francisco de Asís is one of SF.

26. Mission San Francisco de Asís

8.0
3321 16th St (at Dolores St), San Francisco, CA
Church · Mission Dolores · 21 tips and reviews

Catarina L.Catarina Lai: ✢ a beautiful church ◦ root/history of the city of San Francisco ◦ founded June 29 1776, 5 days before the Declaration of Independence

Namu Gaji is one of SF.

27. Namu Gaji

499 Dolores St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Korean Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 182 tips and reviews
Pizzeria Delfina is one of SF.

28. Pizzeria Delfina

9.0
3611 18th St (btwn Guerrero St & Oakwood St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Mission Dolores · 265 tips and reviews

EaterEater: You can make the argument that no restaurant in the last decade has changed the dining landscape quite like Delfina and its pizzeria offshoot next door. And that's a good thing. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Tartine Bakery is one of SF.

29. Tartine Bakery

9.0
600 Guerrero St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 768 tips and reviews

CITY GRITCITY GRIT: The Croque Monsieur makes us weak in the knees. But we dream about the bread. Make sure you time it right and arrive after 4:30 when the loaves come right out of the oven.

Locanda is one of SF.

30. Locanda

557 Valencia St (btwn 16th & 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 168 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Serving dinner until midnight. Best high-end Italian in the Mission. From the owners of Delfina!

Bar Tartine is one of SF.

31. Bar Tartine

561 Valencia St (btwn 16th & 17th St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Mission District · 156 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Thanks to Nick Balla's ahead-of-the-curve Eastern European menus, this rustic neighborhood staple continues to be one of the hottest reservations in town. [Eater 38 Member]

Craftsman and Wolves is one of SF.

32. Craftsman and Wolves

8.7
746 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 295 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: You must get the Rebel Within, William Werner’s most famous (or infamous) pastry from his Tell Tale Preserve Co. days--a muffin with a soft-centered egg in the middle: Read more.

Mission Chinese Food is one of SF.

33. Mission Chinese Food

8.1
2234 Mission St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Mission District · 314 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: The cumin lamb belly? Fiery and addictive. Warm egg custard with duck confit and sea urchin? Brilliant. Hot-and-sour pork dumplings made to order? Further proof that MCF is no accident.

Commonwealth is one of SF.

34. Commonwealth

2224 Mission St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 83 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sit at the bar for a full-on molecular show. [Eater 38 Member]

Mission Bowling Club is one of SF.

35. Mission Bowling Club

8.5
3176 17th St (btwn S Van Ness & Shotwell), San Francisco, CA
Bowling Alley · Mission District · 137 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: In between knocking down pins, knock back some drafts of Russian River & the infamous Mission Burger (a 1/2-lb of beef that's hard-fried in beef fat w/ caramelized onion, Monterey jack & caper aioli). Read more.

Foreign Cinema is one of SF.

36. Foreign Cinema

9.2
2534 Mission St (btwn 21st & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 362 tips and reviews

Angelo S.Angelo S.: Best Brunch in The City. Pop tarts. Fried eggs deglazed with balsamic. Brown sugared bacon. Fruits de mer. Sit outside. Wear your best sunglasses.

Flour + Water is one of SF.

37. Flour + Water

8.9
2401 Harrison St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 263 tips and reviews

BrianBrian: 7x7's Big Eat 2012 says the whole wheat pasta with hen and liver is delicious. Yum!

Urban Putt is one of SF.

38. Urban Putt

1096 S Van Ness Ave (at 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Mini Golf Course · Mission District · 118 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Tee off on SF's only mini-golf course, housed inside a Mission building that also includes an upstairs restaurant serving Chicago-style pizza and other comfort foods. Read more.

La Taqueria is one of SF.

39. La Taqueria

9.3
2889 Mission St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Mission District · 443 tips and reviews

EaterEater: La Taqueria continues to lead the pack with unwavering rave reviews for its sublime, spot-on Mexico staples. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

La Ciccia is one of SF.

40. La Ciccia

9.1
291 30th St (at Church), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Fairmount · 76 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Not so much San Francisco Italian, as pure unadulterated regional Italian, this family-run sparkler is free of pretension and full of love. Don’t miss the sea urchin pasta. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Burma Superstar is one of SF.

41. Burma Superstar

8.8
309 Clement St (btwn 4th & 5th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 371 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Featured on the Food Network, this popular spot centers on Burmese, Thai, and various other Asian cuisines. The famous tealeaf salad costs only $8.25 and features real imported Burmese tealeaves. Read more.

Burmese Kitchen is one of SF.

42. Burmese Kitchen

6.0
3815 Geary Blvd (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), San Francisco, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 10 tips and reviews

JolieJolie: Make sure you get the best, most traditional tea leaf salad in the Bay here. It's not for the faint of heart--expect fish sauce, loads of peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, and no sign of lettuce.

43. 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.

Zeitgeist is one of SF.

44. Zeitgeist

8.9
199 Valencia St (at Duboce Ave), San Francisco, CA
Beer Garden · SoMa · 387 tips and reviews

45. Doc's Clock

7.2
2417 Mission St (btwn 20th & 21st St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Mission District · 75 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A shuffleboard, lots of cheap beers, & a crowd that some might call rowdy but that we'd call spirited (in a good way) make this one of the funnest bars on Mission Street. Be ready for a great time. Read more.

46. Arizmendi Bakery

9.1
1331 9th Ave (btwn Irving St & Judah St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Inner Sunset · 139 tips and reviews

Kevin C.Kevin Curler: On weekends, there is coffee cake. This coffee cake can probably solve most of the world's problems. You should eat this coffee cake.

47. Devil's Teeth Baking Company

9.2
3876 Noriega St (btwn 45th & 46th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Outer Sunset · 164 tips and reviews

Michael A.Michael Andrews: The breakfast sandwiches are really good and I like their donut muffins. Great bakery at the beach.

48. Zazie

9.1
941 Cole St (btwn Parnassus Ave & Carl St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Cole Valley · 358 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: One of Fiona’s favorite brunch spots, Zazie is known for their perfect Hollandaise sauce and to-die-for potatoes. The potatoes are fried with whole cloves of garlic! Yum.

Brenda's Meat & Three is one of SF.

49. Brenda's Meat & Three

9.1
919 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Western Addition · 118 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: This is a great spot to drop in for a lunch and very popular to boot. Make sure to try the Fried chicken with three sides. For dessert got for the Hot apple-berry Cobbler with ice cream. Read more.

Good Mong Kok Bakery is one of SF.

50. Good Mong Kok Bakery

8.3
1039 Stockton St (btw Jackson St. & Washington St.), San Francisco, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinatown · 95 tips and reviews

SchnolfSchnolf: Very tasty and authentic dumplings to go. Would definitely go there again. Paid $7 for 8 small and 1 huge dumpling.

51. Dave's

29 3rd St (btw Market St & Mission), San Francisco, CA
Bar · SoMa · 52 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Alternative to Overpriced Bars. Along with its recession-friendly prices, Dave's has an old-fashioned, unpretentious vibe, complete with... Read more.

52. Irish Times

6.6
500 Sacramento St (at Sansome St.), San Francisco, CA
Irish Pub · Financial District · 38 tips and reviews

heatheat: I’m including this as a sports bar solution that’s close by. Not that this is the best in the city, but if you’re looking to catch the end of the Giants game on the way home, this is convenient.

Li Po Cocktail Lounge is one of SF.

53. Li Po Cocktail Lounge

7.9
916 Grant Ave (at Washington St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Chinatown · 112 tips and reviews