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SF Recommendations
Dynamo Donut & Coffee is one of SF Recommendations.

1. Dynamo Donut & Coffee

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

Jackson D.Jackson Davis: Maple Bacon Donut, why are you even looking at the others.

Rosamunde Sausage Grill is one of SF Recommendations.

2. 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: this beer bar has the added benefit of serving excellent sausages. and i am german btw, so i know my brats!

Mitchell's Ice Cream is one of SF Recommendations.

3. Mitchell's Ice Cream

9.1
688 San Jose Avenue (at 29th St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Noe Valley · 270 tips and reviews

Jackson D.Jackson Davis: Admit your addiction and buy a pint (or larger!) and at least save some money

Ritual Coffee Roasters is one of SF Recommendations.

4. Ritual Coffee Roasters

8.7
1026 Valencia St (btwn 21st & Hill St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Dolores Heights · 315 tips and reviews
Blue Bottle Coffee is one of SF Recommendations.

5. Blue Bottle Coffee

66 Mint Plaza (at Jessie St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 736 tips and reviews
Elite Audio Coffee Bar is one of SF Recommendations.

6. Elite Audio Coffee Bar

893A Folsom St (at 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 78 tips and reviews

HoldenHolden: The have blue bottle coffee

Bourbon & Branch is one of SF Recommendations.

7. Bourbon & Branch

8.8
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 318 tips and reviews
Southern Pacific Brewing is one of SF Recommendations.

8. Southern Pacific Brewing

8.4
620 Treat Ave (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Mission District · 289 tips and reviews
Bender's Bar & Grill is one of SF Recommendations.

9. Bender's Bar & Grill

8.4
806 S Van Ness Ave (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Mission District · 108 tips and reviews

10. Latin American Club

7.8
3286 22nd St (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Mission District · 126 tips and reviews

Chris Z.Chris Zacharias: drink 3 margaritas in one night and then not remember a thing after that.

Velvet Cantina is one of SF Recommendations.

11. Velvet Cantina

3349 23rd St (at Bartlett St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 89 tips and reviews

Kemp M.Kemp Mullaney: Margarita warning - awesome but deadly.

Toronado is one of SF Recommendations.

12. Toronado

8.7
547 Haight St (btwn Steiner St & Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Lower Haight · 292 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Arguably one of the best beer selections in the Bay Area. They update their menu daily, so there's always a new beer to try.

13. Zeitgeist

8.9
199 Valencia St (at Duboce Ave), San Francisco, CA
Beer Garden · SoMa · 387 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: SF: A real biker bar with heart. It’s the last bastion of the pre dot-com rebel/artist. Park benches on a dirt lot; it's like drinking in a junkyard and is one of SF's most loved hangouts. -IFC Staff

Club Deluxe is one of SF Recommendations.

14. Club Deluxe

1511 Haight St (btw Ashbury St and Clayton St), San Francisco, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Haight Ashbury · 72 tips and reviews

dan h.dan hobbs: get a greyhound. best in the city!

The Alembic is one of SF Recommendations.

15. The Alembic

8.8
1725 Haight St (btwn Cole & Shrader St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Haight Ashbury · 236 tips and reviews

EaterEater: If you can handle wordy descriptions and a sometimes-moody staff, your reward is a haunt for cocktail enthusiasts that serves savory bites warranting a trip on their own merit. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Suppenküche is one of SF Recommendations.

16. Suppenküche

8.8
525 Laguna St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
German Restaurant · Hayes Valley · 240 tips and reviews

Akshay P.Akshay Patil: Solid food. Solid beers.

Deli Board is one of SF Recommendations.

17. Deli Board

9.1
1058 Folsom St (at Russ St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · SoMa · 270 tips and reviews

Matt G.Matt Galligan: The Boca is the best sandwich in the world. Pastrami, corned beef, and brisket. You just can't go wrong with this one.

Super Duper Burgers is one of SF Recommendations.

18. Super Duper Burgers

8.6
721 Market St (btwn 3rd St & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · SoMa · 454 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: This joint contains single and double chrome-flat-top-grilled burgers that've drawn them well-deserved comparisons to In-N-Out. Read more.

Katana-Ya is one of SF Recommendations.

19. Katana-Ya

422 Geary St (btwn Mason St & Taylor St), San Francisco, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 363 tips and reviews

Simon F.Simon Favreau-Lessard: Take it extra spicy, it's not THAT spicy and it's delicious.

Pi Bar is one of SF Recommendations.

20. Pi Bar

1432 Valencia St (btwn 25th & 26th), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Mission District · 81 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: Come before 6 p.m. for the Pi "R" Special: a pizza slice and the beer of the day for six bucks and change. Read more.

Roli Roti Gourmet Rotisserie is one of SF Recommendations.

21. Roli Roti Gourmet Rotisserie

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

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: You'll love the porchetta sandwich...it's #12 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.

Out the Door is one of SF Recommendations.

22. Out the Door

7.6
1 Ferry Building Ste 3 (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Financial District · 69 tips and reviews

savoryexposure.comsavoryexposure.com: Skip the Slanted Door and get a budget meal at their to-go outfit Out the Door. Your wallet will thank you.

21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant is one of SF Recommendations.

23. 21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant

8.6
563 2nd St (at De Boom St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · South Beach · 373 tips and reviews

SharonSharon: Get whatever is seasonal. Right now, that means delicious Monk's Blood!

HRD is one of SF Recommendations.

24. HRD

521A 3rd St (btwn Bryant St & S Pk Ave), San Francisco, CA
Korean Restaurant · SoMa · 253 tips and reviews

Neil R.Neil Rosos: Mongolian Beef Cheesesteak is the business

Mission Chinese Food is one of SF Recommendations.

25. Mission Chinese Food

8.1
2234 Mission St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Mission District · 314 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: The cumin lamb belly? Fiery and addictive. Warm egg custard with duck confit and sea urchin? Brilliant. Hot-and-sour pork dumplings made to order? Further proof that MCF is no accident.

Kilowatt Bar is one of SF Recommendations.

26. Kilowatt Bar

7.0
3160 16th St (at Albion St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Mission Dolores · 59 tips and reviews
La Taqueria is one of SF Recommendations.

27. La Taqueria

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

Spencer G.Spencer Graham: Go to La Taqueria. Make sure you get avacado with whatever you order.

Mad Dog in the Fog is one of SF Recommendations.

28. Mad Dog in the Fog

530 Haight St (btwn Steiner St & Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Sports Bar · Lower Haight · 81 tips and reviews

HaighterationHaighteration: Love the redesign, the bartenders, the usually nice crowd. Best on trivia nights. -Josh K.

Mission Dolores Park is one of SF Recommendations.

29. Mission Dolores Park

9.4
Dolores & Church St (btwn 18th & 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Mission Dolores · 505 tips and reviews
Blue Plate is one of SF Recommendations.

30. Blue Plate

8.7
3218 Mission St (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Bernal Heights · 90 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Try the mac ‘n’ cheese and the meatloaf for a true comfort food experience.

Comstock Saloon is one of SF Recommendations.

31. Comstock Saloon

9.0
155 Columbus Ave (at Pacific Ave), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 217 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Stand at the bar. Look down. See the tiles? That's a trough, meant to be pissed in. This place is legit. So is the bamboo cocktail. Read more.

Vesuvio Cafe is one of SF Recommendations.

32. Vesuvio Cafe

8.7
255 Columbus Ave (btwn Broadway and Pacific), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · North Beach · 130 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Bohemian bar next to City Lights Bookstore. Good place to see some of San Francisco's finest characters. -Laurine Wickett, Top Chef

Pizzeria Delfina is one of SF Recommendations.

33. Pizzeria Delfina

9.0
3611 18th St (btwn Guerrero St & Oakwood St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Mission Dolores · 265 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Delicious thin crust pizza with extremely fresh ingredients and bold flavors. -Preeti Mistry, Top Chef

Off the Grid: 5M @ Fifth and Minna is one of SF Recommendations.

34. Off the Grid: 5M @ Fifth and Minna

410 Minna Street (btwn 5th & Mary St), San Francisco, CA
Street Food Gathering · SoMa · 33 tips and reviews
Ike’s Place is one of SF Recommendations.

35. Ike’s Place

3489 16th St (at Sanchez St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mission Dolores · 251 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Home of some of the biggest sandwiches in San Francisco. As seen on Man v Food.

Shalimar is one of SF Recommendations.

36. Shalimar

532 Jones St (at O'Farrell), San Francisco, CA
Pakistani Restaurant · Tenderloin · 62 tips and reviews

Jean-Luc D.Jean-Luc David: Awesome Indian restaurant in the heart of SF. Great authentic tandoori & lamb curry. Highly recommended.

Tartine Bakery is one of SF Recommendations.

37. Tartine Bakery

9.0
600 Guerrero St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission Dolores · 768 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Be there at 5 PM sharp to taste bread fresh from the oven.

Local Edition is one of SF Recommendations.

38. Local Edition

8.5
691 Market St (at 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 267 tips and reviews

David T.David Taylor: Bring a few friends and get a bottle of punch, specifically the Evening Journal. So tasty.

Tradition is one of SF Recommendations.

39. Tradition

441 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Tenderloin · 91 tips and reviews

Kaitlyn T.Kaitlyn Trigger: Get the Afternoon Tea Sour. Best gin cocktail I've had, period.

Rickhouse is one of SF Recommendations.

40. Rickhouse

8.3
246 Kearny St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 250 tips and reviews

Susan L.Susan Loh: if you're going to wait for a cocktail, might as well order an entire punch bowl. either way, you'll stumble out of here.

Smuggler's Cove is one of SF Recommendations.

41. Smuggler's Cove

8.8
650 Gough St (at McAllister St), San Francisco, CA
Tiki Bar · Civic Center · 328 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST FLAMING DRINKThe Top-Notch Volcano blends pineapple, lime, & passionfruit juices with maraschino plus a private reserve rum … Read more.

15 Romolo is one of SF Recommendations.

42. 15 Romolo

8.1
15 Romolo Pl (btwn Fresno St & Broadway), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · North Beach · 213 tips and reviews

Gareth H.Gareth Hornberger: Pimms cup is amazing... and the Burgers are only 6 bucks! A GEM!

Churchill is one of SF Recommendations.

43. Churchill

8.1
198 Church St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Duboce Triangle · 115 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: From the crew that brought you Double Dutch & Bloodhound, inside you’ll find ten beers on tap, a pool table, a jukebox, and what promises to be a solid cocktail lineup.

Beretta is one of SF Recommendations.

44. Beretta

9.1
1199 Valencia St (at 23rd St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 487 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Pizza, cocktails, late night: all familiar concepts, but put together seamlessly by a veteran team of Adriano Pagannini, Deborah Blum and Ruggero Galdadi and you get Beretta. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Four Barrel Coffee is one of SF Recommendations.

45. Four Barrel Coffee

9.1
375 Valencia St (btwn 14th St & 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission District · 507 tips and reviews

Ben W.Ben Ward: enjoy the ambience of a coffee shop that loves coffee, rather than a makeshift internet café. Unplug, unwind, enjoy their music and a damn good latte.

Sightglass Coffee is one of SF Recommendations.

46. Sightglass Coffee

9.2
270 7th St (btwn Howard & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 600 tips and reviews

Andrew H.Andrew Hogue: Fantastic, high-ceilinged space with the roasting going on right in front of you. Try a hand-poured, single-origin drip coffee or a straight up espresso shot.

Tín is one of SF Recommendations.

47. Tín

8.7
937 Howard St (btwn 5th & 6th St), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · SoMa · 177 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Love the Phō Bo. Get them extra meat balls! The spicy wings are also good!

21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant is one of SF Recommendations.

48. 21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant

8.6
563 2nd St (at De Boom St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · South Beach · 373 tips and reviews

Tyler W.Tyler Willis: Go to 21A and drink the watermelon wheat. Try not to have 15 of them.

Giordano Bros. is one of SF Recommendations.

49. Giordano Bros.

3108 16th St (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
Sports Bar · Mission Dolores · 108 tips and reviews

Jake K.Jake Kaufman: buffalo wings + beer + steelers = heaven

Bi-Rite Creamery is one of SF Recommendations.

50. Bi-Rite Creamery

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

SFGateSFGate: Trust us, you can't go wrong with the Salted Caramel…until you're addicted. Read more.

Lucca Ravioli Company is one of SF Recommendations.

51. Lucca Ravioli Company

1100 Valencia St (at 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Deli · Mission District · 41 tips and reviews

Kyle M.Kyle Minor: A Mission institution, this is the Italian deli the few that remain in North Beach WISH they could be. Fresh, delicious, and locally owned, you'd be a fool not to get some of their frozen raviolis to Read more.

Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery is one of SF Recommendations.

52. Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery

1398 Haight St (at Masonic Ave), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Haight Ashbury · 313 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly's Best Of 2011 Winner - Reader's Poll - BEST BREWPUB

Starbelly is one of SF Recommendations.

53. Starbelly

8.7
3583 16th St (at Market St.), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Castro · 288 tips and reviews

c b.c b: great casual dining with a really nice covered back patio. try the pizza!

California Academy of Sciences is one of SF Recommendations.

54. California Academy of Sciences

9.4
55 Music Concourse Dr (at Martin Luther King Jr Dr), San Francisco, CA
Science Museum · Golden Gate Park · 510 tips and reviews

NASANASA: The only place on Earth with an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum, and a 4-story rainforest all under one roof! The Morrison Planetarium is the largest all-digital dome in the world. Read more.

de Young Museum is one of SF Recommendations.

55. de Young Museum

9.1
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr (at John F Kennedy Dr), San Francisco, CA
Art Museum · Golden Gate Park · 279 tips and reviews

56. Rosamunde Sausage Grill

545 Haight St (btwn Fillmore & Steiner St), San Francisco, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Lower Haight · 132 tips and reviews

SFGateSFGate: The key here is to get your order and take it next door to the Toronado to enjoy with a beer. Don't miss Hamburger Tuesdays. Read more.

Hideout is one of SF Recommendations.

57. Hideout

8.0
3121 16th St, San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Mission Dolores · 57 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST BAR INSIDE A BARA small and intimate craft-cocktail bar in the back of Dalva that serves up some deliciously serious concoctions... Read more.

The Sycamore is one of SF Recommendations.

58. The Sycamore

8.9
2140 Mission St (at Sycamore St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Mission District · 186 tips and reviews

Jake K.Jake Kaufman: Great taps, a nice little patio, laid back crowd and cheap mulled wine. What more could you want? Well maybe a lamb slider or two.

Teeth is one of SF Recommendations.

59. Teeth

7.9
2323 Mission St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Mission District · 188 tips and reviews
Patxi's Pizza is one of SF Recommendations.

60. Patxi's Pizza

7.5
511 Hayes St (btwn Octavia St & Laguna St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Hayes Valley · 128 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The pizza is so deep you could swim in its gooey goodness, crust so flakey you could build castles in the air with it, sauce so tangy & fresh, a normal pizza would be depressed by it. Read more.

Little Skillet is one of SF Recommendations.

61. Little Skillet

8.0
360 Ritch St (at Lusk St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · SoMa · 171 tips and reviews

Kyle F.Kyle Fowler: Fried Chicken is the best I've had in SF. Waffles are equally delicious, and don't forget to bring cash.

Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill is one of SF Recommendations.

62. Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill

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

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: Order the katsu curry...it's #16 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.

Little Star Pizza is one of SF Recommendations.

63. Little Star Pizza

8.9
400 Valencia St (at 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Mission Dolores · 152 tips and reviews

7x7 Magazine7x7 Magazine: They're known for their Little Stars...they're #60 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of SF Recommendations.

64. Blue Bottle Coffee

9.2
315 Linden St (btwn Gough & Octavia St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Hayes Valley · 245 tips and reviews

Jim S.Jim Schachterle: If you are in Hayes Valley and need a great cup of coffee, Blue Bottle is excellent. Read more.

Bloodhound is one of SF Recommendations.

65. Bloodhound

1145 Folsom St (at Langton St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 186 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: Artisan cocktails, lodge-like interior, pool table, Buck Hunter. What more could you ask for? Read more.

City Beer Store is one of SF Recommendations.

66. City Beer Store

1168 Folsom St (btwn 8th & Rausch), San Francisco, CA
Beer Store · SoMa · 113 tips and reviews

Suni S.Suni Sidhu: Hands down best bottle shop in town. Grab to go, pop open in the store, or try out one of the 6 rotating taps. Plus, Craig & Beth (& Heather) know their beer. Read more.

Trattoria Contadina is one of SF Recommendations.

67. Trattoria Contadina

8.7
1800 Mason St (at Union St), San Francisco, CA
Trattoria · Russian Hill · 67 tips and reviews
Slow Club is one of SF Recommendations.

68. Slow Club

2501 Mariposa St (at Hampshire St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 103 tips and reviews

Jackson D.Jackson Davis: French toast is divine

Pancho Villa Taqueria is one of SF Recommendations.

69. Pancho Villa Taqueria

8.8
3071 16th St (btwn Valencia & Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 254 tips and reviews

David T.David Taylor: The very definition of a mission burrito.

El Metate is one of SF Recommendations.

70. El Metate

8.9
2406 Bryant St (at 22nd), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 172 tips and reviews

Sam H.Sam Houston: Awesome Burritos

Nopa is one of SF Recommendations.

71. Nopa

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

72. Lolinda

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

Phil H.Phil Hamilton: Marrow. Do it.

Flour + Water is one of SF Recommendations.

73. Flour + Water

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

EaterEater: Since it opened, F+W has been making waves with its sophisticated pizzas and pasta, but even more impressive is that it's lived up to the hype. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Foreign Cinema is one of SF Recommendations.

74. Foreign Cinema

9.2
2534 Mission St (btwn 21st & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 362 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Like Zuni, a onetime trailblazer inspired by the Chez Panisse mantra. And like Zuni, a fully-fledged restaurant on all levels, from food to service. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Bar Agricole is one of SF Recommendations.

75. Bar Agricole

355 11th St (at Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 213 tips and reviews