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Horizons Restaurant is one of Must visit places.

1. Horizons Restaurant

558 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
Balboa Cafe is one of Must visit places.

2. Balboa Cafe

8.3
3199 Fillmore St (at Greenwich St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Union Street · 85 tips and reviews
Festa is one of Must visit places.

3. Festa

7.2
1825A Post St, Ste 210 (in Kinokuniya Mall), San Francisco, CA
Karaoke Bar · Japantown · 17 tips and reviews

Christine N.Christine Ngo: the BEST karaoke bar in san francisco. jump on stage and sing like you're on vh1's "divas"

Mint Karaoke Lounge is one of Must visit places.

4. Mint Karaoke Lounge

7.5
1942 Market St (btwn Buchanan & Laguna), San Francisco, CA
Karaoke Bar · Mint Hill · 88 tips and reviews

baddy b.baddy bailey: This is the best karaoke joint in SF! Karaoke 365 days/year, friendly staff, reasonable drinks, giant songbook and a supportive crowd.

Isa Restaurant is one of Must visit places.

5. Isa Restaurant

8.4
3324 Steiner St (at Chestnut St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Marina District · 47 tips and reviews

Rich W.Rich Wong: Tucked away on one of the side streets in the Marina - excellent fusion food in a relaxed environment Foodie food without the Foodie attitude

A16 is one of Must visit places.

6. A16

8.4
2355 Chestnut St (btwn Divisadero & Scott St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Marina District · 161 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: A16 is simple Italian foods that chef Nate Appleman lovingly prepares to an intimate dining room. Chocolate Sadino with sea salt and xu is the way to finish up. -Kevin Gillespie, Top Chef

Cafe des Amis is one of Must visit places.

7. Cafe des Amis

2000 Union St (Buchanan Street), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Union Street · 55 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Sporting custom chandeliers, gas lamps & a zinc bar flown in from France, the interior is dressed to impress. Expect wine to flow freely in this ode to Paris & brasserie faves like steak and fries.

The Hot Tubs is one of Must visit places.

8. The Hot Tubs

2200 Van Ness Ave (at Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Bath House · Polk Gulch · 10 tips and reviews

Torrey N.Torrey Nommesen: They clean the tubs Thursday, so come Thursday or Friday.

Balboa Cafe is one of Must visit places.

9. Balboa Cafe

8.3
3199 Fillmore St (at Greenwich St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Union Street · 85 tips and reviews

Jayne P.Jayne Pimentel: Top notch coug hunting

Redwood Room is one of Must visit places.

10. Redwood Room

8.1
495 Geary St (at Taylor), San Francisco, CA
Hotel Bar · Tenderloin · 93 tips and reviews
Gary Danko is one of Must visit places.

11. Gary Danko

8.6
800 N Point St (at Hyde St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · 141 tips and reviews
Kokkari Estiatorio is one of Must visit places.

12. Kokkari Estiatorio

9.2
200 Jackson St (at Front St), San Francisco, CA
Greek Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 263 tips and reviews
Michael Mina is one of Must visit places.

13. Michael Mina

8.2
252 California St (at Battery), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Financial District · 78 tips and reviews

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: One Michelin star.

One Market Restaurant is one of Must visit places.

14. One Market Restaurant

7.6
1 Market St (at Steuart St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Financial District · 53 tips and reviews

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: One Michelin star.

Benu is one of Must visit places.

15. Benu

8.1
22 Hawthorne St (at Howard St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · SoMa · 93 tips and reviews

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: Three Michelin stars.

Taj Campton Place is one of Must visit places.

16. Taj Campton Place

7.5
340 Stockton St (Sutter St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 56 tips and reviews

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: Two Michelin stars.

Quince is one of Must visit places.

17. Quince

8.9
470 Pacific Ave (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Jackson Square · 78 tips and reviews
Masa's is one of Must visit places.

18. Masa's

648 Bush St (btw Powell and Stockton), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Nob Hill · 5 tips and reviews

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: One Michelin star.

Coi is one of Must visit places.

19. Coi

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

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: Two Michelin stars.

Sons & Daughters is one of Must visit places.

20. Sons & Daughters

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

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: One Michelin star.

Luce is one of Must visit places.

21. Luce

7.0
888 Howard St (at 5th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · SoMa · 38 tips and reviews

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: One Michelin star.

Fleur de Lys is one of Must visit places.

22. Fleur de Lys

777 Sutter St (btwn Jones & Taylor), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 46 tips and reviews

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: One Michelin star.

Acquerello is one of Must visit places.

23. Acquerello

8.2
1722 Sacramento St (btwn Polk & Van Ness Ave), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 45 tips and reviews

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: Two Michelin stars.

24. Saison

8.5
178 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · South Beach · 64 tips and reviews

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: Three Michelin stars.

Atelier Crenn is one of Must visit places.

25. Atelier Crenn

9.0
3127 Fillmore St (at Pixley St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Union Street · 57 tips and reviews

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: One Michelin star.

26. Frances

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

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: One Michelin star.

Aziza is one of Must visit places.

27. Aziza

8.2
5800 Geary Blvd (at 22nd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Moroccan Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 106 tips and reviews

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: One Michelin star.

Baumé is one of Must visit places.

28. Baumé

201 S California Ave (at Park Blvd), Palo Alto, CA
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Evergreen Park · 10 tips and reviews

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: Two Michelin stars.

Mayes Oyster House is one of Must visit places.

29. Mayes Oyster House

5.6
1233 Polk St (at Fern St), San Francisco, CA
Night Club · Lower Nob Hill · 44 tips and reviews
American Cupcake is one of Must visit places.

30. American Cupcake

1919 Union St (Laguna St), San Francisco, CA
Cupcake Shop · Marina District · 63 tips and reviews
Le Zinc French Bistro is one of Must visit places.

31. Le Zinc French Bistro

4063 24th St (btwn Noe & Castro), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Noe Valley · 27 tips and reviews
The Starlight Room is one of Must visit places.

32. The Starlight Room

450 Powell St (at Sutter St.), San Francisco, CA
Night Club · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 50 tips and reviews
RocketSpace Accelerator is one of Must visit places.

33. RocketSpace Accelerator

225 Bush St (at Sansome St), San Francisco, CA
Coworking Space · Financial District · 22 tips and reviews
State Bird Provisions is one of Must visit places.

34. 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
Nopa is one of Must visit places.

35. Nopa

9.2
560 Divisadero St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Alamo Square · 557 tips and reviews
La Ciccia is one of Must visit places.

36. La Ciccia

9.2
291 30th St (at Church), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Fairmount · 76 tips and reviews
Flour + Water is one of Must visit places.

37. Flour + Water

8.9
2401 Harrison St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 263 tips and reviews
Cliff House is one of Must visit places.

38. Cliff House

1090 Point Lobos (at Great Hwy), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · 140 tips and reviews
The View is one of Must visit places.

39. The View

8.0
55 4th St (btwn Market & Mission), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · SoMa · 173 tips and reviews
Cinderella Bakery & Café is one of Must visit places.

40. Cinderella Bakery & Café

8.9
436 Balboa St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Inner Richmond · 102 tips and reviews
Jardinière is one of Must visit places.

41. Jardinière

300 Grove St (at Franklin St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Civic Center · 62 tips and reviews
The Matterhorn Swiss Restaurant is one of Must visit places.

42. The Matterhorn Swiss Restaurant

7.7
2323 Van Ness Ave (at Green), San Francisco, CA
Swiss Restaurant · Pacific Heights · 15 tips and reviews
Harris' Restaurant is one of Must visit places.

43. Harris' Restaurant

8.6
2100 Van Ness Ave (at Pacific Ave.), San Francisco, CA
Steakhouse · Polk Gulch · 75 tips and reviews
Ruth's Chris Steak House is one of Must visit places.

44. Ruth's Chris Steak House

1601 Van Ness Ave (at California St), San Francisco, CA
Steakhouse · Pacific Heights · 66 tips and reviews
Russian Family Restaurant is one of Must visit places.

45. Russian Family Restaurant

2086 Broadway St (at Jefferson Ave), Redwood City, CA
Russian Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews