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Holger's favorite places in SF
Frances is one of Holger's favorite places in SF.

1. Frances

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

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Fantastic California cuisine, but you need to make reservations weeks in advance to get a spot!

Zuni Café is one of Holger's favorite places in SF.

2. Zuni Café

8.8
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: An SF classic: Great oysters, full cocktail bar, and the famous chicken-for-two!

Spruce is one of Holger's favorite places in SF.

3. Spruce

8.9
3640 Sacramento St (btwn Spruce & Locust St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Presidio Heights · 133 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Very fancy, great food! A place for special occasions!

La Ciccia is one of Holger's favorite places in SF.

4. La Ciccia

9.2
291 30th St (at Church), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Fairmount · 76 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Fantastic Sardinian food! Great owners, friendly place!

Gialina Pizzeria is one of Holger's favorite places in SF.

5. Gialina Pizzeria

8.4
2842 Diamond St (at Kern St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Glen Park · 83 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Some of the best pizza in town! Thin-crust, Neapolitan style!

Puerto Alegre is one of Holger's favorite places in SF.

6. Puerto Alegre

8.3
546 Valencia St (btwn 16th & 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 106 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Good spot for a casual Mexican sit-down dinner. Margaritas are solid. Lots if Mission hipsters...

Locanda is one of Holger's favorite places in SF.

7. Locanda

557 Valencia St (btwn 16th & 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 168 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Great rustic Italian cuisine: Grilled sepia (with roasted string beans), Jewish style artichoke, and the wine selection were great! Full bar & excellent service!

Rosamunde Sausage Grill is one of Holger's favorite places in SF.

8. Rosamunde Sausage Grill

8.9
2832 Mission St (Btw 24th & 25th), San Francisco, CA
Sausage Store · Mission District · 180 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Great beer and sausage selection. Chilled out service and DJs in the evenings. Kid-friendly during the day.

Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill is one of Holger's favorite places in SF.

9. Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill

8.3
307 Kearny St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Curry Restaurant · Chinatown · 173 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Best Japanese curry in the city!!! Order some extra pickles with your curry and come early or pre-order to avoid waits at the fantastic downtown lunch spot

Piccino is one of Holger's favorite places in SF.

10. Piccino

9.1
1001 Minnesota St (at 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Dogpatch · 175 tips and reviews

Laura G.Laura G: The white pizza is one of the best in the city. Garlicky! Piccino has a well curated wine list; the staff will recommend excellent pairings with your meal.