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EaterSF 38, July 2015

1. 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]

Brenda's French Soul Food is one of EaterSF 38, July 2015.

2. Brenda's French Soul Food

8.8
652 Polk St (btwn Eddy & Turk St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Tenderloin · 502 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The addictive crawfish beignets, killer gumbo, & perfect biscuits are consistently delicious & reasonably priced. Weekend brunch crowds get crazy, so consider weekday lunch/dinner. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Burmese Kitchen is one of EaterSF 38, July 2015.

3. Burmese Kitchen

452 Larkin St (btwn Golden Gate & Turk), San Francisco, CA
Asian Restaurant · Civic Center · 34 tips and reviews
Californios is one of EaterSF 38, July 2015.

4. Californios

9.0
3115 22nd St (btwn Capp St & S Van Ness Ave), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 43 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This tasting-menu restaurant offers fine dining through a Mexican lens, taking on everything from barbacoa to Mexican wedding cookies with a personal touch. Read more.

5. Coi

373 Broadway (at Bartol), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · North Beach · 61 tips and reviews

EaterEater: On a lonely stretch of Broadway, Daniel Patterson combines modern technique with the best ingredients from local farms to create a four-star restaurant. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

6. Delfina

8.9
3621 18th St (Guerrero St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 125 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.

7. 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]

8. Cotogna

9.2
490 Pacific Ave (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Jackson Square · 235 tips and reviews

EaterEater: They had us at housemade ricotta. [Eater 38 Member]

9. Flour + Water

9.0
2401 Harrison St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 263 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Since it opened, F+W has been making waves with its sophisticated pizzas and pasta, but even more impressive is that it's lived up to the hype. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

10. Frances

9.1
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.

11. ICHI Sushi + NI Bar

3282 Mission St (at 29th St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Bernal Heights · 69 tips and reviews

EaterEater: ICHI Sushi only got better when it reopened in a new, bigger space. The new 30-seat sushi bar has an omakase counter, table seating, and an izakaya named Ni Bar serving booze and izakaya-style plates. Read more.

Kokkari Estiatorio is one of EaterSF 38, July 2015.

12. Kokkari Estiatorio

9.2
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]

13. Foreign Cinema

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

EaterEater: Like Zuni, a onetime trailblazer inspired by the Chez Panisse mantra. And like Zuni, a fully-fledged restaurant on all levels, from food to service. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

14. 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.

Kusakabe is one of EaterSF 38, July 2015.

15. Kusakabe

8.9
584 Washington St (at Hotaling Pl & Columbus Ave), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Financial District · 66 tips and reviews

16. 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.

17. La Torta Gorda

8.2
2833 24th St (btwn Bryant & York), San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Mission District · 62 tips and reviews

EaterEater: When a "hole-in-the-wall" turns out to be a bright family-run stop with outrageously good tortas and super authentic Puebla eats; that's 38 material. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

18. 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.

19. Marlowe

8.8
500 Brannan St (at 4th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · SoMa · 252 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: There's a little lamb added to the beef blend in the Marlowe Burger, lending a note of gamey funk; caramelized onions, sharp cheddar, bacon, and horseradish aioli take it to the next level. Read more.

Namu Gaji is one of EaterSF 38, July 2015.

20. Namu Gaji

499 Dolores St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Korean Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 182 tips and reviews
Nopa is one of EaterSF 38, July 2015.

21. 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.

22. Nopalito

8.6
306 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Panhandle · 261 tips and reviews

EaterEater: SF is short on dine-in Mexican restaurants where you get something that fits the city ethos, complimented by a well-done margarita. Since nailing the latter, Nopalito fits the bill. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant 老北京 is one of EaterSF 38, July 2015.

23. Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant 老北京

8.2
3132 Vicente St (at 43rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Outer Sunset · 74 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Cumin lamb, beef pancakes, and a very generous BYOB policy are the keys to its popularity, and while it's not the place to go for health food, it's spicy and reasonably priced. [Eater 38 Member]

24. Outerlands

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

EaterEater: The bread, made in the Tartine style, is worth the trip alone, but don't overlook chef Brett Cooper's phenomenal soups or his inspired use of farm fresh produce. [Eater 38 Member]

25. Perbacco

8.3
230 California St (btwn Battery & Front St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 133 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Mature and stylish, Perbacco has quickly established itself as one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. Owner Umberto Gibin is a presence in the front of house. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

26. SPQR

8.4
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.

Rich Table is one of EaterSF 38, July 2015.

27. Rich Table

9.0
199 Gough St (at Oak St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Lower Haight · 189 tips and reviews
Scoma's Restaurant is one of EaterSF 38, July 2015.

28. Scoma's Restaurant

8.7
1965 Al Scoma Way (Jefferson Street), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 259 tips and reviews
State Bird Provisions is one of EaterSF 38, July 2015.

29. 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

30. 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.

31. Super Duper Burgers

8.6
721 Market St (btwn 3rd St & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · SoMa · 454 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Despite the Straus milk in the shakes and 100% Niman Ranch beef in the patties, what really matters is taste, and Super Duper burgers continue to rank among the best in the Bay Area. [Eater 38 Member]

Swan Oyster Depot is one of EaterSF 38, July 2015.

32. Swan Oyster Depot

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

33. Tony’s Pizza Napoletana

9.2
1570 Stockton St (at Union St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · North Beach · 465 tips and reviews

34. Trou Normand

140 New Montgomery St (at Natoma St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · SoMa · 107 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This Bar Agricole spinoff features the same streamlined cocktail stylings that put the original SOMA spot on the map, with a strong focus on Armagnac, Cognac, & Calvados sourced directly from France. Read more.

Yank Sing is one of EaterSF 38, July 2015.

35. Yank Sing

8.5
101 Spear St (inside Rincon Center), San Francisco, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Financial District · 229 tips and reviews

36. Yummy Yummy

8.5
1015 Irving St (btwn 11th & 12th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Inner Sunset · 86 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: We like the pho broth at this straightforward neighborhood joint.

37. 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.

38. Zazie

9.0
941 Cole St (btwn Parnassus Ave & Carl St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Cole Valley · 359 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.