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SF Bay Area Favorites
The House is one of SF Bay Area Favorites.

1. The House

1230 Grant Ave (at Columbus Ave), San Francisco, CA
Asian Restaurant · North Beach · 158 tips and reviews

Emily L.Emily Leung: Don't pass over the scallops appetizer (3) if available - delectable. I could eat 10!

Lolinda is one of SF Bay Area Favorites.

2. Lolinda

8.9
2518 Mission St (at 21st St), San Francisco, CA
Argentinian Restaurant · Mission District · 204 tips and reviews

emma t.emma tangoren: everything is amazing, but definitely don't miss the croquetas and the bone marrow.

Flour + Water is one of SF Bay Area Favorites.

3. Flour + Water

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

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Artisan Neapolitan pizzas here are the headliner to some, but intellectuals know the antipasti, pastas and secondi here are the real brain food. - Inspector

Roli Roti Gourmet Rotisserie is one of SF Bay Area Favorites.

4. Roli Roti Gourmet Rotisserie

8.2
Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · 77 tips and reviews

Joel A.Joel Antipuesto: The porchetta sandwich is a must-have!

San Tung Chinese Restaurant is one of SF Bay Area Favorites.

5. San Tung Chinese Restaurant

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

Hana N.Hana Na: Have you tried heaven in your mouth? Dried fried chicken wings :)

Trattoria la Siciliana is one of SF Bay Area Favorites.

6. Trattoria la Siciliana

2993 College Ave (btwn Ashby & Webster), Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Emily L.Emily Leung: Fall in love with the Gnocchi alla Fumatore & have it haunt your dreams

Picaro is one of SF Bay Area Favorites.

7. Picaro

8.0
3120 16th St (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 94 tips and reviews

Emily L.Emily Leung: The Jamon Serrano en Pan con Tomate is delicious; the squid ink paella is the only one worth splurging for!

House of Prime Rib is one of SF Bay Area Favorites.

8. House of Prime Rib

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

FoodSherpas.comFoodSherpas.com: Offers excellent prime rib complete with creamed spinach, mashed potatoes & gravy with Yorkshire pudding. Without a reservation, you'll wait at least an hour. More at http://is.gd/sfHOPR

The Cavalier is one of SF Bay Area Favorites.

9. The Cavalier

8.2
360 Jessie St (at 5th St), San Francisco, CA
English Restaurant · SoMa · 183 tips and reviews
Zero Zero is one of SF Bay Area Favorites.

10. Zero Zero

826 Folsom St (btwn 4th St & 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · SoMa · 434 tips and reviews
Mystic Room + Tavern is one of SF Bay Area Favorites.

11. Mystic Room + Tavern

417 Stockton St (btwn Bush St & Sutter St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 127 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: Legendary Charlie Palmer finally opens a restaurant in San Francisco. For a mean steak, try the Teres Major ($29), a tender shoulder cut served with a textbook béarnaise and griddled, buttered bread. Read more.

Wayfare Tavern is one of SF Bay Area Favorites.

12. 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.

13. Koi Palace

8.5
365 Gellert Blvd (at Hickey Blvd), Daly City, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Serramonte · 143 tips and reviews

Emily L.Emily Leung: Koi does dim sum best, esp #308 (crisp fish filet in rice roll), #288 (grilled chive & shrimp dumpling), #268 (baked egg custard bun)!

Cigar Bar & Grill is one of SF Bay Area Favorites.

14. Cigar Bar & Grill

8.0
850 Montgomery St (betw Pacific Ave. and Jackson St.), San Francisco, CA
Smoke Shop · Jackson Square · 40 tips and reviews

PUMAPUMA: If you like fantastic sangria, Latin food and music, get yourself down to this hidden gem! Try the party platters! We did :-)

Smitten Ice Cream is one of SF Bay Area Favorites.

15. Smitten Ice Cream

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

Norbert H.Norbert Hu: This beats just about any homemade ice cream you have ever had. Imagine Kelvin (the ice cream machine that is) turn milk and other ingredients into ice cream right in front of your eyes. In 1 minute!