SF

Eater: Thanks to Nick Balla's ahead-of-the-curve Eastern European menus, this rustic neighborhood staple continues to be one of the hottest reservations in town. [Eater 38 Member]

Eater: Chef/owner Hoss Zare defines hospitality. His restaurant is unlike any other in the city with its big, bold, unfamiliar flavors in the historic setting of the Fly Trap. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Eater: 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.

Eater: The creative crudo spins, addictive clam chowder and airy atmosphere are always enlivening. [Eater 38 Member]

Eater: Although San Francisco isn't a sushi town, per se, even the snobbiest raw fish fans adore Ichi, serving inventive, pristine sashimi, specialty rolls and more. [Eater 38 Member]

Jessica Huynh: Sloppy Josephine - $9 (lunch from 11am to 3pm Monday through Friday)

Anton Shuster: The sardine chips are on 7x7's Big Eat 2013.

Anton Shuster: Blue Bottle Vietnamese coffee ice cream is on 7x7's Big Eat 2013.

Anton Shuster: Pho ga is on 7x7's Big Eat 2013.

Anton Shuster: Sea urchin dish is on 7x7's Big Eat 2013.

Anton Shuster: Spicy miso ramen is on 7x7's Big Eat 2013.

Anton Shuster: Nojo sundae is on 7x7's Big Eat 2013.

Anton Shuster: Whole wheat flour carrot cake is on 7x7's Big Eat 2013.