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Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco
Jupiter is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

1. Jupiter

8.9
2181 Shattuck Ave (at Allston Way), Berkeley, CA
Brewery · Downtown Berkeley · 222 tips and reviews
Lands End is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

2. Lands End

9.6
El Camino Del Mar (at Point Lobos Ave), San Francisco, CA
Park · Sea Cliff · 134 tips and reviews
Pi Bar is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

3. Pi Bar

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

4. 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.

5. Perbacco

8.3
230 California St (btwn Battery & Front St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Financial District · 133 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Mature and stylish, Perbacco has quickly established itself as one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. Owner Umberto Gibin is a presence in the front of house. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

6. Nopa

9.2
560 Divisadero St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Alamo Square · 557 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It's an updated take on the Zuni formula, with the success to show. Both neighborhood standby and destination restaurant, Nopa continues to grow admirably under Chef Jossel. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

7. 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.

Delfina is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

8. Delfina

9.0
3621 18th St (Guerrero St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 125 tips and reviews

9. Mission Chinese Food

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

EaterEater: Try crossing the studied, Sichuan-laced creations of a workhorse young chef with a kickback dive atmo pumped up by ghetto rap and a 60-foot dragon. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

10. Absinthe Brasserie & Bar

8.5
398 Hayes St (at Gough St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Civic Center · 252 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Adam Keough has revived this bustling Hayes Valley fixture. Its lively, yet comforting brasserie scene remains, but now there’s an energized bar food program & the menu has new soul. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

11. La Taqueria

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

EaterEater: La Taqueria continues to lead the pack with unwavering rave reviews for its sublime, spot-on Mexico staples. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Doña Tomás is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

12. Doña Tomás

5004 Telegraph Ave (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Temescal · 52 tips and reviews
Bakesale Betty is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

13. Bakesale Betty

8.5
5098 Telegraph Ave (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Temescal · 123 tips and reviews
Mama's Royal Cafe is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

14. Mama's Royal Cafe

7.9
4012 Broadway (at 40th St), Oakland, CA
Breakfast Spot · Piedmont Avenue · 65 tips and reviews
Candybar is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

15. Candybar

1335 Fulton St (at Divisadero St), San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Panhandle · 61 tips and reviews

16. Love N Haight

553 Haight St (btwn Fillmore & Steiner), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Lower Haight · 35 tips and reviews

HaighterationHaighteration: Lots of faux meat and vegetarian options. -Josh K.

Bourbon & Branch is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

17. Bourbon & Branch

8.8
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 318 tips and reviews
Little Star Pizza is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

18. Little Star Pizza

8.9
400 Valencia St (at 15th St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Mission Dolores · 152 tips and reviews
Commonwealth is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

19. Commonwealth

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

20. Elbo Room

647 Valencia St (btwn 17th & 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Mission District · 151 tips and reviews
Zeitgeist is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

21. Zeitgeist

8.9
199 Valencia St (at Duboce Ave), San Francisco, CA
Beer Garden · SoMa · 387 tips and reviews
Mission Dolores Park is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

22. Mission Dolores Park

9.4
Dolores & Church St (btwn 18th & 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Mission Dolores · 505 tips and reviews
21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

23. 21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant

8.6
563 2nd St (at De Boom St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · South Beach · 373 tips and reviews
Philz Coffee is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

24. Philz Coffee

8.8
201 Berry St (at 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission Bay · 305 tips and reviews
Kirala is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

25. Kirala

8.4
2100 Ward St (at Shattuck Ave), Berkeley, CA
Sushi Restaurant · South Berkeley · 68 tips and reviews

26. Fentons Creamery & Restaurant

8.9
4226 Piedmont Ave (at Entrada Ave), Oakland, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Piedmont Avenue · 227 tips and reviews

Don M.Don McCleary: have the black and tan - just be ready to add a few pounds

Top Dog is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

27. Top Dog

8.6
2534 Durant Ave (btwn Telegraph & Bowditch St), Berkeley, CA
Hot Dog Joint · Southside · 73 tips and reviews
In-N-Out Burger is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

28. In-N-Out Burger

8300 Oakport St (at Hegenberger Rd.), Oakland, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Central East Oakland · 50 tips and reviews
In-N-Out Burger is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

29. In-N-Out Burger

8.2
333 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 359 tips and reviews
Cliff House is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

30. Cliff House

1090 Point Lobos (at Great Hwy), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · 140 tips and reviews
Philz Coffee is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

31. Philz Coffee

748 Van Ness Ave (at Turk Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Tenderloin · 184 tips and reviews
Biergarten is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

32. Biergarten

8.8
424 Octavia St (btwn Linden & Fell St), San Francisco, CA
Beer Garden · Hayes Valley · 157 tips and reviews
The Uptown is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

33. The Uptown

200 Capp St (at 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Mission District · 28 tips and reviews
The Attic is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

34. The Attic

3336 24th St (btw Bartlett & Osage), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Mission District · 21 tips and reviews
The Cheeseboard is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

35. The Cheeseboard

9.1
1504 Shattuck Ave (at Vine St), Berkeley, CA
Cheese Store · Gourmet Ghetto · 69 tips and reviews
Baker Beach is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

36. Baker Beach

9.4
1504 Pershing Dr (at Lincoln Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Beach · Presidio National Park · 140 tips and reviews
Inspiration Point is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

37. Inspiration Point

9.1
Wildcat Canyon Rd, Berkeley, CA
Hiking Trail · 10 tips and reviews
Liverpool Lil's is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

38. Liverpool Lil's

2942 Lyon St (at Lombard), San Francisco, CA
Pub · Cow Hollow · 49 tips and reviews
Muir Woods National Monument is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

39. Muir Woods National Monument

9.2
1 Muir Woods Rd, Mill Valley, CA
National Park · 244 tips and reviews
Mount Sutro Summit is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

40. Mount Sutro Summit

8.9
Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve (at East Ridge Trail), San Francisco, CA
Mountain · Parnassus Heights · 3 tips and reviews
Truckee River Rafting is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

41. Truckee River Rafting

6.6
185 River Road, Tahoe City, CA
Rafting Spot · 6 tips and reviews
Stinson Beach is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

42. Stinson Beach

9.3
Highway 1, Stinson Beach, CA
Beach · 68 tips and reviews
Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

43. Monterey Bay Aquarium

9.3
886 Cannery Row (at David Ave.), Monterey, CA
Aquarium · Cannery Row · 420 tips and reviews
Arizmendi Bakery Panaderia & Pizzeria is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

44. Arizmendi Bakery Panaderia & Pizzeria

9.3
1268 Valencia St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Mission District · 143 tips and reviews
El Techo is one of Berkeley//Oakland//San Francisco.

45. El Techo

8.9
2516 Mission St (btwn 21st St & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Mission District · 171 tips and reviews