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Kenny's Favorite San Francisco Restaurants
The House is one of Kenny's Favorite San Francisco Restaurants.

1. The House

1230 Grant Ave (at Columbus Ave), San Francisco, CA
Asian Restaurant · North Beach · 158 tips and reviews

Kenny L.Kenny Liao: Make a reservation a week in advance. Enjoy the delicious food (get the pork belly as an appetizer). The sea bass is amazing.

Baker & Banker is one of Kenny's Favorite San Francisco Restaurants.

2. Baker & Banker

1701 Octavia St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Japantown · 67 tips and reviews

Kenny L.Kenny Liao: Order the black cod; it melts in your mouth and has amazing flavor. Then ask your waiter to get Lori (Baker) and Jeff (Banker) to sign a copy of the menu for a keepsake!

Roam Artisan Burgers is one of Kenny's Favorite San Francisco Restaurants.

3. Roam Artisan Burgers

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

Kenny L.Kenny Liao: I'm a meat-lover, but the the veggie burgers here are fantastic. Get it sunny-side on a whole grain bun with a side of zucchini-onion haystack. You'll leave full and satisfied.

R&G Lounge is one of Kenny's Favorite San Francisco Restaurants.

4. R&G Lounge

8.5
631 Kearny St (at Clay St), San Francisco, CA
Cantonese Restaurant · Chinatown · 274 tips and reviews

Jason L.Jason Lin: Best Chinese food in San Francisco Chinatown. Advanced reservation recommended. You won't be disappointed. Read more.

Thanh Long is one of Kenny's Favorite San Francisco Restaurants.

5. Thanh Long

8.5
4101 Judah St (at 46th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Outer Sunset · 83 tips and reviews
Frascati is one of Kenny's Favorite San Francisco Restaurants.

6. Frascati

8.6
1901 Hyde St (At Green), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Russian Hill · 30 tips and reviews

Heather M.Heather Mosley: Romantic non-touristy gem in Russian Hill. Request a table in the front windows and watch the cable cars go by!

7. Katana-Ya

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

Kenny L.Kenny Liao: Be prepared for a wait, especially during lunch time. All the ramen is great, but my personal favorite is the Katana-Ya Ramen (the fried chicken is the best part!)

8. Mama's on Washington Square

8.1
1701 Stockton St (at Filbert St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · North Beach · 313 tips and reviews

Kenny L.Kenny Liao: A very popular breakfast/brunch spot that is well worth the wait times. Get the French Toast Sampler or Dungeness Crab Benedict and an order of Old Fashion Crumble.

Gary Danko is one of Kenny's Favorite San Francisco Restaurants.

9. Gary Danko

8.6
800 N Point St (at Hyde St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · 141 tips and reviews

Kenny L.Kenny Liao: Pretty expensive, but a great spot for a special occasion. Get the risotto as one of your courses (if available) and finish the meal off with the flambe or cheese cart.

Sam's Anchor Cafe is one of Kenny's Favorite San Francisco Restaurants.

10. Sam's Anchor Cafe

8.3
27 Main St, Tiburon, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 102 tips and reviews

Kenny L.Kenny Liao: A fantastic brunch spot across the Bay with gorgeous views... get there by 11am on weekends to beat the first ferry and the crowds. No reservations accepted.

Brenda's French Soul Food is one of Kenny's Favorite San Francisco Restaurants.

11. 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
House of Prime Rib is one of Kenny's Favorite San Francisco Restaurants.

12. House of Prime Rib

9.0
1906 Van Ness Ave (btw Jackson & Washington), San Francisco, CA
Steakhouse · Polk Gulch · 315 tips and reviews
Mission Chinese Food is one of Kenny's Favorite San Francisco Restaurants.

13. Mission Chinese Food

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