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SF Favs
La Mar is one of SF Favs.

1. La Mar

8.9
Pier 1½ (at Washington St), San Francisco, CA
Peruvian Restaurant · Northern Waterfront · 232 tips and reviews
Pakwan is one of SF Favs.

2. Pakwan

8.3
3180-82 16th St (btwn Guerrero & Albion St), San Francisco, CA
Pakistani Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 136 tips and reviews
Fish. is one of SF Favs.

3. Fish.

8.9
350 Harbor Dr (at Gate 5 Rd), Sausalito, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Marinship · 220 tips and reviews
Koi Palace is one of SF Favs.

4. Koi Palace

8.5
365 Gellert Blvd (at Hickey Blvd), Daly City, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Serramonte · 143 tips and reviews
Trattoria la Siciliana is one of SF Favs.

5. 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

Outerlands is one of SF Favs.

6. Outerlands

8.7
4001 Judah St (at 45th Ave), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Outer Sunset · 259 tips and reviews
Broken Record is one of SF Favs.

7. Broken Record

1166 Geneva Ave (at Edinburgh St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Crocker Amazon · 94 tips and reviews

Emily L.Emily Leung: 1 visit & you're a fan. Amazing crawfish grits & sweet potato tots!

San Tung Chinese Restaurant is one of SF Favs.

8. 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 :)

Nombe is one of SF Favs.

9. Nombe

2491 Mission St (at 21st St), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · Mission District · 70 tips and reviews
Picaro Cafe is one of SF Favs.

10. Picaro Cafe

8.0
3120 16th St (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 94 tips and reviews
Flour + Water is one of SF Favs.

11. Flour + Water

9.0
2401 Harrison St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 263 tips and reviews
Smitten Ice Cream is one of SF Favs.

12. Smitten Ice Cream

432 Octavia St #1A (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Hayes Valley · 344 tips and reviews
House of Prime Rib is one of SF Favs.

13. House of Prime Rib

9.0
1906 Van Ness Ave (btw Jackson & Washington), San Francisco, CA
Steakhouse · Polk Gulch · 315 tips and reviews
Zero Zero is one of SF Favs.

14. 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 Favs.

15. 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 Favs.

16. 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.

The House is one of SF Favs.

17. 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!

Sushi Ran is one of SF Favs.

18. Sushi Ran

9.1
107 Caledonia St (at Pine St), Sausalito, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 115 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Few sushi restaurants compare to this Sausalito mainstay, which has been serving up the freshest fish for 24 years. Don't miss the stellar sashimi. Read more.

Txoko is one of SF Favs.

19. Txoko

504 Broadway (at Kearny St), San Francisco, CA
Spanish Restaurant · North Beach · 23 tips and reviews

Emily L.Emily Leung: Order the Foie Gras a La Plancha before the July 2012 ban. Delectable!

Cigar Bar & Grill is one of SF Favs.

20. Cigar Bar & Grill

8.1
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 :-)

Roli Roti Gourmet Rotisserie is one of SF Favs.

21. 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!

22. Zachary's Chicago Pizza

9.1
5801 College Ave (at Oak Grove Ave), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Rockridge · 152 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: This location is the original. The pizza here tastes better than actual Chicago Deep Dish, imo. This is more of a gourmet pizza though.

23. Cotogna

9.1
490 Pacific Ave (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Jackson Square · 235 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Cheaper than Quince, but similar in quality. Great for lunch! Awesome casual Italian food. I'd definitely return.

24. Prospect

8.0
300 Spear St (at Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Rincon Hill · 129 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Pretty good food and drinks

25. Michael Mina

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

Jane C.Jane Chu: Amazing food. I think this is Michael Mina's best restaurant. Great service, great atmosphere and everything is cooked well. Not the cheapest, but lunch deal is not bad.

26. Espressamente Illy Cafe

7.3
123 Battery St (at California St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Financial District · 32 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Very good coffee

27. R&G Lounge

8.6
631 Kearny St (at Clay St), San Francisco, CA
Cantonese Restaurant · Chinatown · 274 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Best salt and pepper crab in the Bay Area!! Yummy!

28. Salt House

545 Mission St (btwn 1st & 2nd), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · SoMa · 89 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Great spot for lunch. Urban atmosphere and very tasty food

29. Luce

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

Jane C.Jane Chu: Salmon Eggs Benedict for brunch is amazing! Don't order their bloody marys. It's good, but not amazing. Their brunch items are delicious.

30. Delarosa

8.9
2175 Chestnut St (Pierce St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Marina District · 225 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Marinara and Funghi pizza were amazing! The other items on the menu were just okay

Zazang Korean Noodle is one of SF Favs.

31. Zazang Korean Noodle

6.6
2340 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA
Korean Restaurant · Lower Pacific Heights · 25 tips and reviews

32. Orenchi Ramen

3540 Homestead Rd (at Lawrence Expy), Santa Clara, CA
Ramen Restaurant · 190 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Best ramen in the Bay Area. Always long lines. Plenty of parking.

33. Alexander's Steakhouse

8.4
19379 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA
Steakhouse · Vallco Park South · 84 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: This location is the original and is better than the one in SF. Some of the menu items are cheaper than the SF one also. Porterhouse is delicious.

34. Kitsho Sushi

19541 Richwood Dr (at Miller Ave), Cupertino, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Jane C.Jane Chu: Great sushi and non-sushi Japanese dishes. My Japanese friend takes all her Japanese clients here when they are in town. I recommend the Chawan Mushi for an appetizer