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Places I Love

Places I Love

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Created by George Gayl • Updated On: April 14, 2024

1. The Ivy House

2811 Washington Ave, Houston, TX
Bar · No tips or reviews
Benjamin Cooper is one of Places I Love.

2. Benjamin Cooper

398 Geary St (Mason St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 52 tips and reviews
Press Club is one of Places I Love.

3. Press Club

7.9
20 Yerba Buena Ln (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · SoMa · 113 tips and reviews
Charmaine's is one of Places I Love.

4. Charmaine's

8.0
45 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA
Hotel Bar · Tenderloin · 28 tips and reviews
Black Bird Bookstore is one of Places I Love.

5. Black Bird Bookstore

9.2
4541 Irving St (47th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Bookstore · Outer Sunset · 7 tips and reviews
Wonderland Gallery and Boutique is one of Places I Love.

6. Wonderland Gallery and Boutique

7.3
1266 Valencia St (btwn 23rd & 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Art Gallery · Mission District · 4 tips and reviews
Paxton Gate's Curiosities for Kids is one of Places I Love.

7. Paxton Gate's Curiosities for Kids

766 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Toy Store · Mission Dolores · 5 tips and reviews
Bi-Rite Market is one of Places I Love.

8. Bi-Rite Market

9.1
3639 18th St (btwn Guerrero & Oakwood St), San Francisco, CA
Grocery Store · Mission Dolores · 137 tips and reviews
Bi-Rite Creamery is one of Places I Love.

9. Bi-Rite Creamery

9.2
3692 18th St (at Dolores St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission Dolores · 688 tips and reviews
District is one of Places I Love.

10. District

8.5
216 Townsend St (btwn Ritch & 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · SoMa · 110 tips and reviews
Miss Pearl's Restaurant & Lounge is one of Places I Love.

11. Miss Pearl's Restaurant & Lounge

1 Broadway (Water Street), Oakland, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Jack London Square · 24 tips and reviews
Heinold's First & Last Chance is one of Places I Love.

12. Heinold's First & Last Chance

8.5
48 Webster St (at Embarcadero), Oakland, CA
Dive Bar · Jack London Square · 58 tips and reviews
Rickhouse is one of Places I Love.

13. Rickhouse

8.4
246 Kearny St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 250 tips and reviews
Arlequin Cafe & Food To Go is one of Places I Love.

14. Arlequin Cafe & Food To Go

384 Hayes St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Civic Center · 187 tips and reviews
Orbit Room is one of Places I Love.

15. Orbit Room

8.2
1900 Market St (at Laguna St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mint Hill · 67 tips and reviews
Destino Latin Bistro/Pisco Bar is one of Places I Love.

16. Destino Latin Bistro/Pisco Bar

1815 Market St (at Pearl St), San Francisco, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · Mint Hill · 75 tips and reviews
Goodwill Industries is one of Places I Love.

17. Goodwill Industries

1580 Mission St (at S Van Ness Ave), San Francisco, CA
Vintage and Thrift Store · SoMa · 12 tips and reviews
Soluna Cafe is one of Places I Love.

18. Soluna Cafe

6.6
272 McAllister St (at Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Civic Center · 30 tips and reviews
The Plant Cafe Organic is one of Places I Love.

19. The Plant Cafe Organic

Pier 3 (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Café · Northern Waterfront · 157 tips and reviews
Le Colonial is one of Places I Love.

20. Le Colonial

20 Cosmo Pl, San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 97 tips and reviews
Woodward's Garden is one of Places I Love.

21. Woodward's Garden

1700 Mission St (13th), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Mission District · 8 tips and reviews
Grace's Table is one of Places I Love.

22. Grace's Table

8.1
1400 2nd St, Napa, CA
American Restaurant · Central Napa · 90 tips and reviews
Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley is one of Places I Love.

23. Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley

6711 Washington St, Yountville, CA
Wine Bar · 26 tips and reviews
Monarch is one of Places I Love.

24. Monarch

7.8
101 6th St (at Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · SoMa · 63 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The Manhattan Project (rye, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur) is a nuclear explosion of delicious, boozy goodness. Read more.

Solar Living is one of Places I Love.

25. Solar Living

7.8
13771 S Highway 101, Hopland, CA
Miscellaneous Store · 4 tips and reviews
San Francisco Zoo is one of Places I Love.

26. San Francisco Zoo

8.7
1 Zoo Rd (btwn Sloat Blvd & Armory Rd), San Francisco, CA
Zoo · Lakeshore · 166 tips and reviews

George G.George Gayl: Don't miss the zoo's 1st nightlife event on 8/17/12: SILENT DISCO feat. Space Cowboys & Hard French DJs. www.bit.ly/silentzoo - discount code: "monkey" for $10 off! Powered by Silent Storm

The Parish is one of Places I Love.

27. The Parish

840 S Spring St (at 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Gastropub · Gallery Row · 34 tips and reviews
Sauce is one of Places I Love.

28. Sauce

131 Gough St (btwn Lily & Oak), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Lower Haight · 57 tips and reviews

Brian W.Brian Walsh: Definitely try the Portobello Fries - they are insane. And the donuts for dessert are to do for!

Buckhorn Tavern is one of Places I Love.

29. Buckhorn Tavern

6.2
615 Petaluma Blvd S (btwn H St & I St), Petaluma, CA
Dive Bar · 5 tips and reviews

30. Petaluma Collective

300 Petaluma Boulevard (Prospect), Petaluma, CA
Antique Store · No tips or reviews
Metro Hotels and cafess is one of Places I Love.

31. Metro Hotels and cafess

7.7
508 Petaluma Blvd S, Petaluma, CA
Financial Service · 8 tips and reviews
Sleep Over Sauce is one of Places I Love.

32. Sleep Over Sauce

5.8
131 Gough St (btw Oak & Lily St), San Francisco, CA
Bed and Breakfast · Lower Haight · 3 tips and reviews
Philz Coffee is one of Places I Love.

33. Philz Coffee

748 Van Ness Ave (at Turk Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Tenderloin · 184 tips and reviews
Kalani Oceanside Retreat is one of Places I Love.

34. Kalani Oceanside Retreat

8.8
12-6860 Kapoho Kalapana Rd (at Kalani Honua), Pāhoa, HI
Spa · Pahoa · 5 tips and reviews
Cerruti Cellars is one of Places I Love.

35. Cerruti Cellars

100 Webster St, Oakland, CA
Winery · Jack London Square · 6 tips and reviews
Thai Idea Vegetarian Restaurant is one of Places I Love.

36. Thai Idea Vegetarian Restaurant

7.5
710 Polk St (at Eddy St), San Francisco, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Tenderloin · 47 tips and reviews

George G.George Gayl: Delicious and nice atmosphere. And it's BYO with a liquor store literally next door.

Dear Mom is one of Places I Love.

37. Dear Mom

2700 16th St (at Harrison St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Mission District · 100 tips and reviews
Rite Spot Cafe is one of Places I Love.

38. Rite Spot Cafe

7.9
2099 Folsom St (at 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Mission District · 16 tips and reviews
Chloe's Café is one of Places I Love.

39. Chloe's Café

8.5
1399 Church St (at 26th St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Noe Valley · 58 tips and reviews
DNA Lounge is one of Places I Love.

40. DNA Lounge

7.7
375 11th St (at Harrison St), San Francisco, CA
Night Club · SoMa · 98 tips and reviews
Ananda Fuara is one of Places I Love.

41. Ananda Fuara

1298 Market St (at Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Civic Center · 89 tips and reviews
The Hotel Utah Saloon is one of Places I Love.

42. The Hotel Utah Saloon

7.6
500 4th St (at Bryant St), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · SoMa · 83 tips and reviews
Max's Opera Cafe is one of Places I Love.

43. Max's Opera Cafe

7.4
601 Van Ness Ave (at Golden Gate Ave), San Francisco, CA
Diner · Cathedral Hill · 46 tips and reviews
Black Magic Voodoo Lounge is one of Places I Love.

44. Black Magic Voodoo Lounge

7.2
1400 Lombard St (at Van Ness Ave.), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Russian Hill · 20 tips and reviews
Red Devil Lounge is one of Places I Love.

45. Red Devil Lounge

1695 Polk St (at Clay St), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Polk Gulch · 18 tips and reviews
Vessel is one of Places I Love.

46. Vessel

85 Campton Pl (at Stockton St.), San Francisco, CA
Night Club · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 42 tips and reviews
Gracias Madre is one of Places I Love.

47. Gracias Madre

2211 Mission St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 253 tips and reviews
Beer Revolution is one of Places I Love.

48. Beer Revolution

464 3rd St (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
Beer Garden · Produce and Waterfront · 99 tips and reviews
Boom Boom Room is one of Places I Love.

49. Boom Boom Room

7.9
1601 Fillmore St (at Geary), San Francisco, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Lower Pacific Heights · 40 tips and reviews
Village Pizzeria is one of Places I Love.

50. Village Pizzeria

6.6
1243 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Cathedral Hill · 21 tips and reviews

51. Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

8.1
3173 Akahi St, Lihue, HI
Café · 45 tips and reviews

John G.John Glover: Ox tail soup is fantastic

Azúcar Lounge is one of Places I Love.

52. Azúcar Lounge

7.3
299 9th St (at Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · SoMa · 54 tips and reviews
Frjtz is one of Places I Love.

53. Frjtz

590 Valencia St (at 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Belgian Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 76 tips and reviews
St. George Spirits is one of Places I Love.

54. St. George Spirits

8.9
2601 Monarch St (btwn W Midway & W Red Line), Alameda, CA
Distillery · Alameda Point · 51 tips and reviews
Upcider is one of Places I Love.

55. Upcider

7.8
1160 Polk St Fl 2 (at Sutter St.), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Lower Nob Hill · 80 tips and reviews
Novo Restaurant & Lounge is one of Places I Love.

56. Novo Restaurant & Lounge

8.4
726 Higuera St (btwn Broad & Garden St.), San Luis Obispo, CA
Asian Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews
Dosa is one of Places I Love.

57. Dosa

1700 Fillmore St (at Post St.), San Francisco, CA
Indian Restaurant · Japantown · 207 tips and reviews
Starbelly is one of Places I Love.

58. Starbelly

8.8
3583 16th St (at Market St.), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Castro · 288 tips and reviews
Vesuvio Cafe is one of Places I Love.

59. Vesuvio Cafe

8.7
255 Columbus Ave (btwn Broadway and Pacific), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · North Beach · 130 tips and reviews
15 Romolo is one of Places I Love.

60. 15 Romolo

8.1
15 Romolo Pl (btwn Fresno St & Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · North Beach · 213 tips and reviews
Local Edition is one of Places I Love.

61. Local Edition

8.6
691 Market St (at 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 267 tips and reviews
The Wreck Room is one of Places I Love.

62. The Wreck Room

7.4
1390 California St (at Hyde St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Nob Hill · 52 tips and reviews
Sugar Café is one of Places I Love.

63. Sugar Café

679 Sutter St (at Taylor), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Lower Nob Hill · 125 tips and reviews
Encuentro is one of Places I Love.

64. Encuentro

550 2nd St, Oakland, CA
Wine Bar · Produce and Waterfront · 36 tips and reviews
Luna Park is one of Places I Love.

65. Luna Park

694 Valencia St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 127 tips and reviews
Harlot is one of Places I Love.

66. Harlot

5.7
46 Minna St, San Francisco, CA
Night Club · SoMa · 31 tips and reviews
Tommy's Joynt is one of Places I Love.

67. Tommy's Joynt

8.4
1101 Geary Blvd (at Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
BBQ Joint · Cathedral Hill · 212 tips and reviews
Moving Sale is one of Places I Love.

68. Moving Sale

952 Howard St (Btw 6th & 7th), San Francisco, CA
Vintage and Thrift Store · SoMa · 3 tips and reviews
Howard Langton Community Garden is one of Places I Love.

69. Howard Langton Community Garden

10 Langton Street (Howard and Langton), San Francisco, CA
Garden · SoMa · 3 tips and reviews
Bimbo's 365 Club is one of Places I Love.

70. Bimbo's 365 Club

8.3
1025 Columbus Ave (btw Chestnut & Francisco), San Francisco, CA
Rock Club · North Beach · 49 tips and reviews
The Original is one of Places I Love.

71. The Original

2240 Shattuck Ave (at Kittredge St), Berkeley, CA
Diner · Downtown Berkeley · 12 tips and reviews
Duende is one of Places I Love.

72. Duende

468 19th St (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Uptown · 50 tips and reviews
Mr. Pollo is one of Places I Love.

73. Mr. Pollo

8.8
2823 Mission St (btwn 24th & 25th St), San Francisco, CA
South American Restaurant · Mission District · 37 tips and reviews
Soda Popinski is one of Places I Love.

74. Soda Popinski

7.4
1548 California St (btwn Polk & Larkin St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Polk Gulch · 59 tips and reviews
Tank House BBQ & Bar is one of Places I Love.

75. Tank House BBQ & Bar

8.2
1925 J St, Sacramento, CA
BBQ Joint · Boulevard Park · 46 tips and reviews
The Social Study is one of Places I Love.

76. The Social Study

9.0
1795 Geary Blvd (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Fillmore District · 88 tips and reviews