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State Bird Provisions is one of San Francisco.

1. 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
Bi-Rite Creamery is one of San Francisco.

2. Bi-Rite Creamery

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

3. Zero Zero

826 Folsom St (btwn 4th St & 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · SoMa · 434 tips and reviews
Serpentine is one of San Francisco.

4. Serpentine

2495 3rd St (at 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Dogpatch · 158 tips and reviews
Nopa is one of San Francisco.

5. Nopa

9.2
560 Divisadero St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Alamo Square · 557 tips and reviews
Hard Knox Cafe is one of San Francisco.

6. Hard Knox Cafe

8.8
2526 3rd St (at 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Dogpatch · 103 tips and reviews
Akiko’s Restaurant & Sushi Bar is one of San Francisco.

7. Akiko’s Restaurant & Sushi Bar

431 Bush St (at Mark Ln.), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 166 tips and reviews
Coqueta is one of San Francisco.

8. Coqueta

9.0
Pier 5, The Embarcadero (at Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 205 tips and reviews
Exploratorium is one of San Francisco.

9. Exploratorium

9.2
Pier 15 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Northern Waterfront · 335 tips and reviews
Boulette's Larder is one of San Francisco.

10. Boulette's Larder

7.5
1 Ferry Building Ste 48 (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Financial District · 60 tips and reviews
Swan Oyster Depot is one of San Francisco.

11. Swan Oyster Depot

8.4
1517 Polk St (btwn Sacramento & California St.), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 220 tips and reviews
Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar is one of San Francisco.

12. Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar

7.4
950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Nob Hill · 179 tips and reviews
Philz Coffee is one of San Francisco.

13. Philz Coffee

8.8
201 Berry St (at 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission Bay · 305 tips and reviews
Tony’s Pizza Napoletana is one of San Francisco.

14. Tony’s Pizza Napoletana

9.2
1570 Stockton St (at Union St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · North Beach · 465 tips and reviews
Brenda's French Soul Food is one of San Francisco.

15. 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
Commonwealth is one of San Francisco.

16. Commonwealth

2224 Mission St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 83 tips and reviews
Frances is one of San Francisco.

17. Frances

9.1
3870 17th St (at Pond St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Castro · 157 tips and reviews
Pearl's Deluxe Burgers is one of San Francisco.

18. Pearl's Deluxe Burgers

8.3
708 Post St (btwn Jones & Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Lower Nob Hill · 163 tips and reviews
Kara's Cupcakes is one of San Francisco.

19. Kara's Cupcakes

7.5
3249 Scott St (btwn Lombard & Chestnut St.), San Francisco, CA
Cupcake Shop · Marina District · 44 tips and reviews
Smitten Ice Cream is one of San Francisco.

20. Smitten Ice Cream

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

21. La Taqueria

9.3
2889 Mission St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Burrito Restaurant · Mission District · 443 tips and reviews
Coi is one of San Francisco.

22. Coi

373 Broadway (at Bartol), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · North Beach · 61 tips and reviews
Michael Mina is one of San Francisco.

23. Michael Mina

8.2
252 California St (at Battery), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Financial District · 78 tips and reviews
The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen is one of San Francisco.

24. The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen

7.6
1 South Park Ave. # 103a (at 2nd St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · South Park · 207 tips and reviews
Twenty Five Lusk is one of San Francisco.

25. Twenty Five Lusk

8.0
25 Lusk St (off Townsend St, btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · SoMa · 152 tips and reviews
Gracias Madre is one of San Francisco.

26. Gracias Madre

2211 Mission St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 253 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: "High-end Mexican fare, showcasing only natural ingredients in meat- and cheese-free enchiladas, gorditas, and tacos. Even the most obnoxious of omnivores can get down with quesadillas de camote."

Greens Restaurant is one of San Francisco.

27. Greens Restaurant

8.6
2 Marina Blvd. (Fort Mason, Building A) (Fort Mason Center), San Francisco, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 115 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: The vegetarian institution remains one of the most gorgeous spaces in the city, and during the daytime, its magical dining room is full of light. And yeah, the menu is as seasonal and current as ever. Read more.

Mission Beach Cafe is one of San Francisco.

28. Mission Beach Cafe

198 Guerrero St (at 14th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 330 tips and reviews
Blackbird Bar is one of San Francisco.

29. Blackbird Bar

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

30. Roam Artisan Burgers

8.8
1785 Union St (btwn Gough St & Octavia St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Union Street · 191 tips and reviews
Tacolicious is one of San Francisco.

31. Tacolicious

8.7
741 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 288 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Its fresh, local takes on traditional tacos, solid margaritas, and stylish atmosphere easily win out over other possibilities like Velvet Cantina and Tia Margarita. [Eater 38 Member]

The Fairmont San Francisco is one of San Francisco.

32. The Fairmont San Francisco

8.9
950 Mason St (at California St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · Nob Hill · 125 tips and reviews
Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace is one of San Francisco.

33. Ghirardelli Chocolate Marketplace

8.5
900 N Point St, San Francisco, CA
Chocolate Store · 296 tips and reviews

Christine B.Christine B: Yes, it's touristy and overcrowded, but watching the chocolate made the old fashioned way and having a sundae with the dark chocolate fudge is totally worth it

Pier Market Seafood Restaurant is one of San Francisco.

34. Pier Market Seafood Restaurant

8.5
Pier 39 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Russian Hill · 165 tips and reviews
Craftsman and Wolves is one of San Francisco.

35. Craftsman and Wolves

8.8
746 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 295 tips and reviews
Lazy Bear is one of San Francisco.

36. Lazy Bear

8.9
3416 19th St (at San Carlos), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 84 tips and reviews

37. Park Tavern

1652 Stockton St (at Filbert St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · North Beach · 204 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Serving classic cocktails, plenty of meat (including their famous burger) & seafood dishes. There’s a wood-fired oven, which fits right in with the area. Read more.

Morty's Delicatessen is one of San Francisco.

38. Morty's Delicatessen

7.9
280 Golden Gate Ave (Hyde Stat), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Tenderloin · 30 tips and reviews
Sons & Daughters is one of San Francisco.

39. Sons & Daughters

7.9
708 Bush St, San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 51 tips and reviews
ante meridian is one of San Francisco.

40. ante meridian

San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Mission District · No tips or reviews
Naked Kitchen is one of San Francisco.

41. Naked Kitchen

8.4
945 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 3 tips and reviews
El Techo is one of San Francisco.

42. El Techo

8.8
2516 Mission St (btwn 21st St & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Mission District · 171 tips and reviews
Liholiho Yacht Club is one of San Francisco.

43. Liholiho Yacht Club

9.2
871 Sutter St (btwn Jones & Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Hawaiian Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 160 tips and reviews
Saru Sushi Bar is one of San Francisco.

44. Saru Sushi Bar

8.9
3856 24th St (at Vicksburg St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Noe Valley · 126 tips and reviews
Californios is one of San Francisco.

45. Californios

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

46. Mourad

140 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA
Moroccan Restaurant · SoMa · 83 tips and reviews
Woodhouse Fish Co. is one of San Francisco.

47. Woodhouse Fish Co.

2073 Market St (at 14th St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Duboce Triangle · 171 tips and reviews
Zazie is one of San Francisco.

48. Zazie

9.0
941 Cole St (btwn Parnassus Ave & Carl St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Cole Valley · 359 tips and reviews
Kusakabe is one of San Francisco.

49. Kusakabe

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

50. Tartine Bakery

9.1
600 Guerrero St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 768 tips and reviews
The Alembic is one of San Francisco.

51. The Alembic

8.7
1725 Haight St (btwn Cole & Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Haight Ashbury · 236 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The bourbon old-fashioned is the best bourbon cocktail in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Taqueria El Farolito is one of San Francisco.

52. Taqueria El Farolito

9.2
2779 Mission St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 391 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The carne asada super burrito is the best burrito in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Tosca Cafe is one of San Francisco.

53. Tosca Cafe

8.5
242 Columbus Ave (at Pacific Ave), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · North Beach · 118 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The house "cappuccino" 1919 is the best cappuccino in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Dynamo Donut & Coffee is one of San Francisco.

54. Dynamo Donut & Coffee

8.9
2760 24th St (at Hampshire St), San Francisco, CA
Donut Shop · Mission District · 191 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The maple glazed bacon apple donut is the best donut in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Spruce is one of San Francisco.

55. Spruce

9.0
3640 Sacramento St (btwn Spruce & Locust St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Presidio Heights · 133 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The duck fat fries are the best french fries in SF, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: SF Edition." Read more.

Atelier Crenn is one of San Francisco.

56. Atelier Crenn

9.0
3127 Fillmore St (at Pixley St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Union Street · 57 tips and reviews
Mr. Pollo is one of San Francisco.

57. Mr. Pollo

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

58. Rich Table

9.0
199 Gough St (at Oak St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Lower Haight · 189 tips and reviews
Manresa is one of San Francisco.

59. Manresa

320 Village Ln (at N Santa Cruz Ave), Los Gatos, CA
New American Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews
Barzotto is one of San Francisco.

60. Barzotto

1270 Valencia St (24th Street), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 42 tips and reviews