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San Francisco Recommendations
La Folie is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

1. La Folie

2316 Polk St (near Green St.), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 65 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Excellent French cuisine. Get the most expensive tasting menu -- not that much more $ for a MUCH better experience.

Acquerello is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

2. Acquerello

8.3
1722 Sacramento St (btwn Polk & Van Ness Ave), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 45 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Amazing italian. The ridged pasta is a must

Sons & Daughters is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

3. Sons & Daughters

8.2
708 Bush St, San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 51 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Excellent New American. More innovative than traditional

State Bird Provisions is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

4. State Bird Provisions

8.6
1529 Fillmore St (btwn Geary & O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Fillmore District · 219 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Dim sum style concept with food from all around the world. Almost impossible to get a reservation, but you can wait in line for walk-ins. They do seatings at 5:30, 7:30, 8:45

Wexler's is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

5. Wexler's

568 Sacramento St (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
BBQ Joint · Financial District · 57 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Fancy BBQ in the FiDi -- delicious, fairly priced, and usually doesn't have a long line

1300 on Fillmore is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

6. 1300 on Fillmore

1300 Fillmore St (btwn Ellis St & Eddy St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Fillmore District · 69 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Great place to go before or after a Yoshi's gig. Kind of expensive for their portions, but very very good food.

Nopa is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

7. Nopa

9.2
560 Divisadero St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Alamo Square · 557 tips and reviews
Leopold's is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

8. Leopold's

8.3
2400 Polk St (at Union St), San Francisco, CA
Austrian Restaurant · Russian Hill · 80 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Loved the fish

Swan Oyster Depot is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

9. Swan Oyster Depot

8.4
1517 Polk St (btwn Sacramento & California St.), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 220 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Very limited seating, cash only. Some of the freshest seafood in town. Not sure why people say it's a tourist trap -- it's very much a local's place

Delfina is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

10. Delfina

8.9
3621 18th St (Guerrero St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 125 tips and reviews
SPQR is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

11. SPQR

8.4
1911 Fillmore St (btwn Bush & Pine St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Lower Pacific Heights · 172 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Homemade pasta = delicious (and far better than flour + water)

House of Prime Rib is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

12. House of Prime Rib

9.0
1906 Van Ness Ave (btw Jackson & Washington), San Francisco, CA
Steakhouse · Polk Gulch · 315 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Fairly priced for a delicious meal. Great dining experience that transports you to the 1970s

Bar Crudo is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

13. Bar Crudo

9.1
655 Divisadero St (at Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Panhandle · 215 tips and reviews
Ristorante Milano is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

14. Ristorante Milano

8.7
1448 Pacific Ave (btwn Larkin & Hyde), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Nob Hill · 28 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: My favorite place for homemade pasta in the city (that's not Acquerello).

Beretta is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

15. Beretta

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

Amy Y.Amy Y: Excellent cocktails and good food with a relaxed vibe

Bissap Baobab is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

16. Bissap Baobab

7.8
2243 Mission St (Mission St), San Francisco, CA
African Restaurant · Mission District · 67 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Delicious Senegalese food. I really love the seafood coco

Outerlands is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

17. Outerlands

8.7
4001 Judah St (at 45th Ave), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Outer Sunset · 259 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Love the sandwiches, fresh bread, and beer pairings

Tropisueño is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

18. Tropisueño

8.3
75 Yerba Buena Ln (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · SoMa · 398 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: So much food for such a good price. The margarita size is generous!

Brenda's French Soul Food is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

19. Brenda's French Soul Food

8.9
652 Polk St (btwn Eddy & Turk St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Tenderloin · 502 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Excellent biscuits & gravy. Do not estimate how delicious or large the beignets are

Contraband Coffeebar is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

20. Contraband Coffeebar

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

Amy Y.Amy Y: One of my favorite cafes in the city

Yu-Zen is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

21. Yu-Zen

4036 Balboa St (Balboa and 42nd), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 12 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Super authentic Japanese food

Il Cane Rosso is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

22. Il Cane Rosso

1 Ferry Building Ste 41 (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 102 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Lunch time wait is long, but the food is excellent. My favorite is the egg sandwich with anchovies

Eiji is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

23. Eiji

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

Amy Y.Amy Y: The homemade tofu is delicious

Nick's Crispy Tacos is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

24. Nick's Crispy Tacos

7.1
1500 Broadway (at Polk St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 217 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: This isn't authentic Mexican but the tacos are delectable nonetheless. I love the fish tacos

Mission Beach Cafe is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

25. Mission Beach Cafe

198 Guerrero St (at 14th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 330 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: So, so good. Biscuits & gravy are my favorite

Burma Superstar is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

26. Burma Superstar

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

Amy Y.Amy Y: The tea leaf salad is the best

Taqueria Cancún is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

27. Taqueria Cancún

8.8
2288 Mission St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 296 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: My favorite place to get al pastor burritos

Pancho Villa Taqueria is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

28. Pancho Villa Taqueria

8.8
3071 16th St (btwn Valencia & Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 254 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: The best salsas of all the burrito joints

Taqueria El Farolito is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

29. Taqueria El Farolito

9.2
2779 Mission St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 391 tips and reviews
Cordon Bleu is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

30. Cordon Bleu

8.1
1574 California St (at Polk St), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 80 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Legit food, generous portions, <$10 / person

Hải Ký Mì Gia is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

31. Hải Ký Mì Gia

8.4
707 Ellis St (at Larkin St.), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Tenderloin · 48 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Been coming here since I was 3 years old. I prefer the hai ky combination noodles, fat noodles, dry

Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

32. Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill

8.3
307 Kearny St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Curry Restaurant · Chinatown · 173 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: The best Japanese curry!

Shanghai Dumpling King is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

33. Shanghai Dumpling King

3319 Balboa St (btwn 34th & 35th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Dumpling Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 170 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Pretty good xiaolongbao. The price is even better

Four Barrel Coffee is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

34. Four Barrel Coffee

9.1
375 Valencia St (btwn 14th St & 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission District · 507 tips and reviews
Blue Bottle Coffee is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

35. Blue Bottle Coffee

66 Mint Plaza (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 736 tips and reviews
Trouble Coffee is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

36. Trouble Coffee

4033 Judah St (at 46th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Outer Sunset · 209 tips and reviews
Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

37. Marco Polo Italian Ice Cream

8.7
1447 Taraval St (at 25th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Parkside · 71 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Ice cream with incredible Asian flavors, like black sesam, mangosteen, and durian

Smitten Ice Cream is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

38. Smitten Ice Cream

432 Octavia St #1A (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Hayes Valley · 344 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Single served ice cream prepared with liquid nitrogen -- you won't get texture like this anywhere else

Mission Pie is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

39. Mission Pie

2901 Mission St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Mission District · 181 tips and reviews
Bob's Donuts is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

40. Bob's Donuts

9.0
1621 Polk St (btwn Clay & Sacramento St), San Francisco, CA
Donut Shop · Polk Gulch · 266 tips and reviews
Golden Gate Bakery is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

41. Golden Gate Bakery

7.8
1029 Grant Ave (at Jackson), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Chinatown · 109 tips and reviews
Dandelion Chocolate is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

42. Dandelion Chocolate

9.3
740 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Chocolate Store · Mission Dolores · 206 tips and reviews
Amelie is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

43. Amelie

8.5
1754 Polk St (btwn Washington St & Clay St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Polk Gulch · 63 tips and reviews
Fat Angel Food & Libation is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

44. Fat Angel Food & Libation

1740 Ofarrell St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Fillmore District · 117 tips and reviews
Biergarten is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

45. Biergarten

8.9
424 Octavia St (btwn Linden & Fell St), San Francisco, CA
Beer Garden · Hayes Valley · 157 tips and reviews
Zeitgeist is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

46. Zeitgeist

8.9
199 Valencia St (at Duboce Ave), San Francisco, CA
Beer Garden · SoMa · 387 tips and reviews
Toronado is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

47. Toronado

8.7
547 Haight St (btwn Steiner St & Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Lower Haight · 292 tips and reviews
McTeague's Saloon is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

48. McTeague's Saloon

6.7
1237 Polk St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 65 tips and reviews
Bourbon & Branch is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

49. Bourbon & Branch

8.8
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 318 tips and reviews
Tradition is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

50. Tradition

441 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Tenderloin · 91 tips and reviews
Rickhouse is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

51. Rickhouse

8.2
246 Kearny St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 250 tips and reviews
Blackbird Bar is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

52. Blackbird Bar

8.9
2124 Market St (at Church St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Duboce Triangle · 179 tips and reviews
The Residence is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

53. The Residence

718 14th St (at Church St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Duboce Triangle · 54 tips and reviews
500 Club is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

54. 500 Club

8.1
500 Guerrero St (17th St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Mission Dolores · 67 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Bloody Marys are fantastic

OddJob is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

55. OddJob

7.1
1337 Mission St (at 9th St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 75 tips and reviews
Smuggler's Cove is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

56. Smuggler's Cove

8.8
650 Gough St (at McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Civic Center · 328 tips and reviews
Upcider is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

57. Upcider

7.8
1160 Polk St Fl 2 (at Sutter St.), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Lower Nob Hill · 80 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Awesome cider selection, decent beer selection, surprisingly good food

Top of the Mark is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

58. Top of the Mark

7.9
999 California St (at Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel Bar · Nob Hill · 160 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Get a drink here and enjoy great panoramas of the city

Kokkari Estiatorio is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

59. Kokkari Estiatorio

9.2
200 Jackson St (at Front St), San Francisco, CA
Greek Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 263 tips and reviews
Firefly Restaurant is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

60. Firefly Restaurant

8.6
4288 24th St (btwn Diamond & Douglass), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Noe Valley · 46 tips and reviews
The Plant Cafe Organic is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

61. The Plant Cafe Organic

Pier 3 (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Café · Northern Waterfront · 157 tips and reviews

Amy Y.Amy Y: Not that cheap but great views

Gracias Madre is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

62. Gracias Madre

2211 Mission St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 253 tips and reviews
Arizmendi Bakery Panaderia & Pizzeria is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

63. Arizmendi Bakery Panaderia & Pizzeria

9.3
1268 Valencia St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission District · 143 tips and reviews
Bi-Rite Creamery is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

64. Bi-Rite Creamery

9.2
3692 18th St (at Dolores St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission Dolores · 688 tips and reviews
Lazy Bear is one of San Francisco Recommendations.

65. Lazy Bear

9.0
3416 19th St (at San Carlos), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 84 tips and reviews