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Heliotrope San Francisco is one of san Francisco.

1. Heliotrope San Francisco

415 Valencia Street (we've moved! re-opening soon) (at 15th St.), San Francisco, CA
Cosmetics Store · Mission District · 4 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: Score all-natural, organic beauty products that you can scent yourself from a custom aromatherapy bar. Read more.

The Tipsy Pig is one of san Francisco.

2. The Tipsy Pig

8.3
2231 Chestnut St (btwn Scott & Pierce St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Marina District · 219 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: Get tipsy on craft beers in the back garden or score the front booth for its famous mac ’n’ cheese. Read more.

Dosa is one of san Francisco.

3. Dosa

1700 Fillmore St (at Post St.), San Francisco, CA
Indian Restaurant · Japantown · 207 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: A kitchen open ’til midnight means dosas, samosas, and uttapams after that evening flick at Kabuki.

Monk’s Kettle is one of san Francisco.

4. Monk’s Kettle

3141 16th St (at Albion St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Mission Dolores · 317 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: People rave about the handmade pretzel and endless craft beers, but our love affair is with the lamb burger.

Commonwealth is one of san Francisco.

5. Commonwealth

2224 Mission St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 83 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: Chase Jason Fox’s creative, elegant food by voting a charity for the resto to donate a portion of its profits to. Read more.

Tacolicious is one of san Francisco.

6. Tacolicious

8.2
2250 Chestnut St (at Avila St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Marina District · 164 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: Go for the beer-and-a-shot chicken tacos; stay for the selection of tequilas. Read more.

Cafe des Amis is one of san Francisco.

7. Cafe des Amis

2000 Union St (Buchanan Street), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Union Street · 55 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: The blood-red back room at the bustling brasserie is perfect for a rendezvous over steak tartare. Read more.

Wonderland Gallery and Boutique is one of san Francisco.

8. Wonderland Gallery and Boutique

7.3
1266 Valencia St (btwn 23rd & 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Art Gallery · Mission District · 4 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: Get inspired by the gallery in back, then peruse a selection of always-changing edgy local designers. Read more.

Acrimony is one of san Francisco.

9. Acrimony

8.4
333 Hayes St #100 (btwn Franklin & Gough St), San Francisco, CA
Clothing Store · Civic Center · 10 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: Street tough meets refined sophisticate at the go-to spot for cutting-edge new designers. Read more.

Una Pizza Napoletana is one of san Francisco.

10. Una Pizza Napoletana

210 11th St (at Howard), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · SoMa · 98 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: A few-hour wait is nothing once you bite into one of just four pies from a master pizzaiolo. Read more.

Citizen's Band is one of san Francisco.

11. Citizen's Band

1198 Folsom St (at 8th St.), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · SoMa · 123 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: Comfort food done right (upscale franks ’n’ beans, fried chicken) and killer desserts from Pinkie’s Bakery next door. Read more.

Bloodhound is one of san Francisco.

12. 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.

Mr. & Mrs. Miscellaneous is one of san Francisco.

13. Mr. & Mrs. Miscellaneous

699 22nd St (at 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Dogpatch · 169 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: Rosemary pistachio. Orange blossom. The Ballpark with caramel corn and peanuts. Go get an artisanal cone now. Read more.

Four Barrel Coffee is one of san Francisco.

14. Four Barrel Coffee

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

15. Sightglass Coffee

9.2
270 7th St (btwn Howard & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 600 tips and reviews
Brenda's French Soul Food is one of san Francisco.

16. Brenda's French Soul Food

8.9
652 Polk St (btwn Eddy & Turk St), San Francisco, CA
Southern Food Restaurant · Tenderloin · 502 tips and reviews
Azúcar Lounge is one of san Francisco.

17. Azúcar Lounge

7.3
299 9th St (at Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · SoMa · 54 tips and reviews
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18. ..

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Chocolate Store · SoMa · 3 tips and reviews

19. Big Nate's Barbeque

1665 Folsom St (at 12th St.), San Francisco, CA
BBQ Joint · SoMa · 13 tips and reviews
Civic Center Plaza is one of san Francisco.

20. Civic Center Plaza

6.5
Civic Center Plaza, San Francisco, CA
Plaza · Civic Center · 43 tips and reviews
Hayes Valley is one of san Francisco.

21. Hayes Valley

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 18 tips and reviews
Super Roof! is one of san Francisco.

22. Super Roof!

1233 Howard St, San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · SoMa · 1 tip
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge is one of san Francisco.

23. Richmond-San Rafael Bridge

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge (btwn San Quentin & Pt. Richmond), Richmond, CA
Bridge · 26 tips and reviews
The View is one of san Francisco.

24. The View

California
Scenic Lookout · No tips or reviews
City View Restaurant is one of san Francisco.

25. City View Restaurant

8.0
33 Walter U Lum Pl (btwn Clay & Washington St), San Francisco, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinatown · 100 tips and reviews
Baonecci Ristorante is one of san Francisco.

26. Baonecci Ristorante

516 Green St (at Grant Ave), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · North Beach · 46 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST ONE-STOP DINNER & MOVIEEvery 2nd Thurs. of the month this cafe in North Beach run by the Gambaccini family from Italy, turns into a movie hous Read more.

Japantown is one of san Francisco.

27. Japantown

San Francisco, CA
Neighborhood · 62 tips and reviews
Heart of The City Farmers Market is one of san Francisco.

28. Heart of The City Farmers Market

8.1
1182 Market St (at UN Plaza), San Francisco, CA
Farmers Market · Civic Center · 88 tips and reviews
Lyon Street Steps is one of san Francisco.

29. Lyon Street Steps

9.3
2990-2996 Lyon St (btwn Broadway & Green St), San Francisco, CA
Scenic Lookout · Pacific Heights · 45 tips and reviews

Sarah F.Sarah F.: Breathe in fresh air and check out sf's greatest view!

Prospect is one of san Francisco.

30. Prospect

7.7
300 Spear St (at Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Rincon Hill · 129 tips and reviews
Otis is one of san Francisco.

31. Otis

25 Maiden Ln (btwn Grant and Kearny), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 52 tips and reviews
Redwood Room is one of san Francisco.

32. Redwood Room

8.1
495 Geary St (at Taylor), San Francisco, CA
Hotel Bar · Tenderloin · 93 tips and reviews
The Ambassador is one of san Francisco.

33. The Ambassador

673 Geary St (btw Leavenworth & Jones), San Francisco, CA
Night Club · Tenderloin · 37 tips and reviews
The Fillmore is one of san Francisco.

34. The Fillmore

9.3
1805 Geary Blvd (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Music Venue · Fillmore District · 124 tips and reviews
The Panhandle is one of san Francisco.

35. The Panhandle

9.1
Fell & Oak St (btwn Baker & Stanyan St), San Francisco, CA
Park · Panhandle · 51 tips and reviews

Delivering HappinessDelivering Happiness: Feeling Happy? Stop by the Delivering Happiness Town Hall happening Thurs., Apr. 28 at the Super Frog Art Gallery - 1746 Post Street...just down the street. Free drinks and good times for all! Read more.

Flour & Co is one of san Francisco.

36. Flour & Co

1030 Hyde St (btwn California St & Pine St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Nob Hill · 84 tips and reviews
Foundation Cafe is one of san Francisco.

37. Foundation Cafe

8.0
335 Kearny St (btwn Pine & Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Café · Financial District · 75 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: The blackened rockfish made for a fabulous lunch, with perfectly cooked, spice-dusted fish on a baguette with pineapple slaw and chipotle cream. Read more.

20 Spot is one of san Francisco.

38. 20 Spot

9.2
3565 20th St (at Lexington St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Mission District · 60 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: The wine bar, from owners Bodhi Freedom (owner of Bacchus) and chef Anthony Paone, boasts a list of North American as well as French, Italian and German wines as well as local beer. Read more.

Oakland Arena is one of san Francisco.

39. Oakland Arena

8.3
7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA
Basketball Stadium · Central East Oakland · 195 tips and reviews
Dogpatch WineWorks is one of san Francisco.

40. Dogpatch WineWorks

7.7
2455 3rd St (btwn 20th and 22nd), San Francisco, CA
Winery · Dogpatch · 3 tips and reviews
Millennium is one of san Francisco.

41. Millennium

8.3
5912 College Ave, Oakland, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Rockridge · 110 tips and reviews
Hot Spud is one of san Francisco.

42. Hot Spud

7.9
2640 Mason St (btwn Jefferson & Beach), San Francisco, CA
Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 34 tips and reviews
Forbidden Island is one of san Francisco.

43. Forbidden Island

8.7
1304 Lincoln Ave (at Sherman St), Alameda, CA
Tiki Bar · West End · 93 tips and reviews
Bourbon & Branch is one of san Francisco.

44. Bourbon & Branch

8.8
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 318 tips and reviews
Coit Tower is one of san Francisco.

45. Coit Tower

8.9
1 Telegraph Hill Blvd (btwn Lombard & Union St), San Francisco, CA
Monument · Telegraph Hill · 327 tips and reviews
Crimson Horticultural Rarities is one of san Francisco.

46. Crimson Horticultural Rarities

8.3
470 49th St Ste A (at Telegraph Ave), Oakland, CA
Flower Store · Temescal · 9 tips and reviews
Chop Bar is one of san Francisco.

47. Chop Bar

190 4th St (at Alice St.), Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Produce and Waterfront · 138 tips and reviews