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SFO Food & Drink 2014

1. Lers Ros Thai

8.7
730 Larkin St (btwn Ellis & O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Tenderloin · 280 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sure Lers Ros is the only authentic Thai restaurant with rabbit, frog and venison on its regular menu, but even the pad Thai rivals the best you'll find anywhere in Thailand. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

La Taqueria is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

2. 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.

3. La Torta Gorda

8.2
2833 24th St (btwn Bryant & York), San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Mission District · 62 tips and reviews

EaterEater: When a "hole-in-the-wall" turns out to be a bright family-run stop with outrageously good tortas and super authentic Puebla eats; that's 38 material. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Tartine Bakery is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

4. Tartine Bakery

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

Lily C.Lily Chiu-Watson: if you only get one thing, it has to be the morning bun. yummmy, pick me up one too!

Bi-Rite Creamery is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

5. Bi-Rite Creamery

9.2
3692 18th St (at Dolores St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission Dolores · 688 tips and reviews
State Bird Provisions is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

6. State Bird Provisions

8.6
1529 Fillmore St (btwn Geary & O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Fillmore District · 219 tips and reviews
Bar Agricole is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

7. Bar Agricole

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

EaterEater: The restaurant and bar is known for using local, seasonable, and sustainable ingredients in both the food from chef Melissa Reitz and cocktails created by Thad Vogler and Eric Johnson. Read more.

Smuggler's Cove is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

8. Smuggler's Cove

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

EaterEater: Bet you never thought a crazy kitschy den of all things tiki could actually serve high-fructose-corn-syrup-free, all-natural drinks. This one can, and the cocktails hold up to the best in town.

9. The Mill

9.1
736 Divisadero St (btwn Grove St & Fulton St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Alamo Square · 378 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: You might find a line waiting for fancy toast on Josey Baker bread at this Divisadero bakery, with coffee by Four Barrel.

Boudin Bakery Café Baker's Hall is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

10. Boudin Bakery Café Baker's Hall

8.7
160 Jefferson St. (at Taylor St.), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Fishermans Wharf · 442 tips and reviews

11. Lers Ros Thai

8.0
307 Hayes St (btwn Gough & Franklin St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Civic Center · 100 tips and reviews

Shirley L.Shirley Liu: Try the duck larb with a side of rice

12. Lers Ros Thai

7.8
3169 16th St (at Guerrero St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 31 tips and reviews

Christopher B.Christopher Bowns: Get a papaya salad to get your spicy sweat on.

13. Bar Tartine

561 Valencia St (btwn 16th & 17th St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Mission District · 156 tips and reviews

Shirley L.Shirley Liu: Get the smoked potatoes!

Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant 老北京 is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

14. Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant 老北京

8.0
3132 Vicente St (at 43rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Outer Sunset · 74 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Cumin lamb, beef pancakes, and a very generous BYOB policy are the keys to its popularity, and while it's not the place to go for health food, it's spicy and reasonably priced. [Eater 38 Member]

15. Namu Gaji

499 Dolores St (at 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Korean Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 182 tips and reviews

Marcel M.Marcel Molina: I've had the stone pot with flank steak over a dozen times. When it's served hold off eating it for about 10 minutes so the rice can cook and get crunchy on the hot stone it's served in.

16. Maven

598 Haight St (at Steiner St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Lower Haight · 119 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Whether you're in for a burger and a cocktail or a five-course extravaganza with drink pairings, you'll leave satisfied, and the buzzing energy of the dining room is hard to resist. [Eater 38 Member]

Flour + Water is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

17. Flour + Water

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

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Artisan Neapolitan pizzas here are the headliner to some, but intellectuals know the antipasti, pastas and secondi here are the real brain food. - Inspector

Swan Oyster Depot is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

18. Swan Oyster Depot

8.4
1517 Polk St (btwn Sacramento & California St.), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 220 tips and reviews
Zuni Café is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

19. Zuni Café

8.7
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Besides "the" chicken, Zuni's burger, Caesar salad and bloody Mary have all been called the best in the city. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Humphry Slocombe is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

20. Humphry Slocombe

9.1
2790 Harrison St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Mission District · 375 tips and reviews

Eris S.Eris Stassi: Try the Secret Breakfast for breakfast. Cornflakes and bourbon to start the day.

Brenda's French Soul Food is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

21. 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

EaterEater: The addictive crawfish beignets, killer gumbo, & perfect biscuits are consistently delicious & reasonably priced. Weekend brunch crowds get crazy, so consider weekday lunch/dinner. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Rich Table is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

22. Rich Table

8.8
199 Gough St (at Oak St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Lower Haight · 189 tips and reviews
Foreign Cinema is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

23. Foreign Cinema

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

ZAGATZAGAT: The housemade organic fruit “Pop Tarts” is a must for weekend brunch.

Dirty Habit is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

24. Dirty Habit

8.0
12 4th St, San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 85 tips and reviews

Jake K.Jake Kaufman: Outdoor seating is plentiful and all heated.

Victory Hall & Parlor is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

25. Victory Hall & Parlor

7.8
360 Ritch St (at Lusk St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 45 tips and reviews

Frederic B.Frederic Barthelemy: Their partnership with the Little Skillet, is amazing and full of win for fried chicken among many other items. /The/ place to be for late dinner and drinks in SOMA

Loló is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

26. Loló

9.1
974 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA
Latin American Restaurant · Dolores Heights · 134 tips and reviews

Scott G.Scott Gatz: The Tuna Tacon is the best thing on the menu. Don't miss it.

27. In-N-Out Burger

8.2
333 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Fishermans Wharf · 359 tips and reviews

patrickpatrick: Try a secret menu variation! Read more.

In-N-Out Burger is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

28. In-N-Out Burger

9.0
260 Washington St (at Sullivan Ave), Daly City, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 132 tips and reviews

Rachelle C.Rachelle C: There's a secret menu.

In-N-Out Burger is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

29. In-N-Out Burger

8.6
798 Redwood Hwy Frontage Rd (at Tiburon Exit), Mill Valley, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

Brian O.Brian ONeill: This is like a rich persons In n Out

Chez Panisse is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

30. Chez Panisse

8.9
1517 Shattuck Ave (btwn Cedar & Vine St), Berkeley, CA
New American Restaurant · Gourmet Ghetto · 135 tips and reviews

savoryexposure.comsavoryexposure.com: Get an RSVP for lunch and eat at the airy upstairs cafe for a fraction of the dinner menu cost

Hog Island Oyster Co. is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

31. Hog Island Oyster Co.

9.2
1 Ferry Bldg #11 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 406 tips and reviews

Tina L.Tina Lee: Go at sunset and you have front row seats to see the LED light show on the Bay Bridge

The Ice Cream Bar Soda Fountain is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

32. The Ice Cream Bar Soda Fountain

9.1
815 Cole St (at Carl St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Cole Valley · 205 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: Perch on a swiveling stool and slurp mixologist Russell Davis’s nonalcoholic sodas, shakes, and floats.

Mitchell's Ice Cream is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

33. 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

Ernie H.Ernie Hsiung: Hey you hipster, you've had ice cream at Bi-Rite, now go where the locals have gone since the 50's. After 10pm? Get a ice cream cone anyway; they're open until 11pm.

Smitten Ice Cream is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

34. Smitten Ice Cream

432 Octavia St #1A (at Linden St), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Hayes Valley · 344 tips and reviews

Andrea S.Andrea Sy: Always get the waffle cone

Chile Pies Baking Co. is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

35. Chile Pies Baking Co.

601 Baker St (at Fulton), San Francisco, CA
Pie Shop · Western Addition · 107 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Try the Lemon Buttermilk Pie. It's sweet creamy and tangy, a buttery pie freshened by citrus and topped with candied lemon. Read more.

PizzaHacker / BagelMacher is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

36. PizzaHacker / BagelMacher

8.8
3299 Mission St (at 29th St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Bernal Heights · 79 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Jeff Krupman's pizza popup now has a brick and mortar space, with lots of room at communal picnic tables and pies topped with freshly stretched mozzarella.

Taqueria El Farolito is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

37. Taqueria El Farolito

9.2
2779 Mission St (at 24th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 391 tips and reviews

Alex S.Alex Silarajs: Super Burrito with Al Pastor

Bob's Donuts is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

38. Bob's Donuts

9.0
1621 Polk St (btwn Clay & Sacramento St), San Francisco, CA
Donut Shop · Polk Gulch · 266 tips and reviews

ali b.ali berman: Go to Bob's Donuts after the bars close and get a glazed donut FRESH OFF THE HOPPER!

Tacolicious is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

39. Tacolicious

8.8
741 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 288 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Its fresh, local takes on traditional tacos, solid margaritas, and stylish atmosphere easily win out over other possibilities like Velvet Cantina and Tia Margarita. [Eater 38 Member]

El Techo is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

40. El Techo

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

Fabio R.Fabio Resende: "The Mexican Firing Squad" is one of the best cocktails in the city according to SFist

41. Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

9.1
1 Ferry Building (Market Street & The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Farmers Market · Financial District · 249 tips and reviews

SandySandy: Porchetta sandwich at Roli Roti. :-)

PPQ Dungeness Island is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

42. PPQ Dungeness Island

2332 Clement St (at 24th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 85 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The peppercorn and garlic crab is the best, but the deep-fried choice is good too. The garlic noodles are a must-order appetizer, and for dessert, the deep fried banana is sinfully delicious.

Taqueria el Buen Sabor is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

43. Taqueria el Buen Sabor

8.2
699 Valencia St (18th), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 74 tips and reviews

nora w.nora walker: carnitas super tacos. do that x 2.

House of Prime Rib is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

44. House of Prime Rib

9.0
1906 Van Ness Ave (btw Jackson & Washington), San Francisco, CA
Steakhouse · Polk Gulch · 315 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Is this the greatest place in the universe? Nobody’s mother made roast beef like this. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations

Bakesale Betty is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

45. Bakesale Betty

8.5
5098 Telegraph Ave (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Bakery · Temescal · 123 tips and reviews

ScottySauceScottySauce: Just order the Fried Chicken Sandwich already!!

Acme Bread Company is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

46. Acme Bread Company

8.8
1 Ferry Building Ste 15 (The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · Financial District · 51 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: All that you could ask for in a bread bakery. Each loaf is given special care. The pan de mie are soft and slightly sweet. The walnut levain has a dense, malty crumb inlaid with chopped walnuts. Read more.

Humphry Slocombe is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

47. Humphry Slocombe

8.8
1 Ferry Building (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Ice Cream Parlor · Financial District · 138 tips and reviews

Cynthia S.Cynthia S: Tried the Malted Dulce de Leche...amazingly rich and creamy. I was in ice cream heaven!

Kin Khao is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

48. Kin Khao

8.6
55 Cyril Magnin St (at Ellis St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 188 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Seekers of authentic Thai flavor will like Kin Khao. Expect housemade curry pastes and chili jam and unusual offerings like the saeng-wah salad, a ceviche-like shrimp dish over ground catfish. Read more.

49. Emilia's Pizzeria

8.2
2995 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
Pizzeria · South Berkeley · 25 tips and reviews

Adam K.Adam Kuban: They run out of dough fast. Call in your order early to get a chance at a pie here.

50. Mosto

7.5
741 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Mission District · 51 tips and reviews

SF WeeklySF Weekly: SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Bar SnackIf you’re a fan of tequila, mezcal, and sotol, then chances are you’re already planning to visit Mosto, the Mexico City.... Read more.

Tommy's Mexican Restaurant is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

51. Tommy's Mexican Restaurant

7.7
5929 Geary Blvd (at 23rd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 67 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. We cannot recommend this enough: Siete Leguas blanco margarita, up with salt.

Trick Dog is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

52. Trick Dog

9.1
3010 20th St (at Florida St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Mission District · 278 tips and reviews

53. 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.

54. The Saloon

8.0
1232 Grant Ave (Fresno), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · North Beach · 59 tips and reviews

SFGate M.SFGate Manager: Dating back to 1861, it's the oldest bar in San Francisco. Don't miss the blues music, played nightly.

55. Sabrosa

6.6
3200 Fillmore St (at Greenwich St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Union Street · 24 tips and reviews

Jonas G.Jonas Grankvist: Next time, I'll go for margaritas only. Food so-so, but drinks delish!

Oddjob is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

56. Oddjob

1337 Mission St (at 9th St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 75 tips and reviews

DensDens: A friend described this place as "where the Twitter kids go to spend their IPO money"... tho cheap compared to NYC cocktails IMHO. The "Informant" was best drink I tried.

Sam's Anchor Cafe is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

57. Sam's Anchor Cafe

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

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Sam's outdoor deck is one of the nation's most picturesque places to drink. Good luck biking back to the city.

58. Vesuvio Cafe

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

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. No matter how many tourists drop in for a pint, it still feels as though it's full of locals. We recommend an Anchor Steam.

Elbo Room is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

59. Elbo Room

647 Valencia St (btwn 17th & 18th St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Mission District · 151 tips and reviews

Susan L.Susan Loh: PINT SIZE COCKTAILS

Hog & Rocks is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

60. Hog & Rocks

3431 19th St (San Carlos St.), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Mission District · 173 tips and reviews
Burma Superstar is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

61. Burma Superstar

8.8
309 Clement St (btwn 4th & 5th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Burmese Restaurant · Inner Richmond · 371 tips and reviews
Nopalito is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

62. Nopalito

8.6
306 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Panhandle · 261 tips and reviews
Mission Pie is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

63. Mission Pie

2901 Mission St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Mission District · 181 tips and reviews
Mission Beach Cafe is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

64. Mission Beach Cafe

198 Guerrero St (at 14th St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 330 tips and reviews
Pancho Villa Taqueria is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

65. Pancho Villa Taqueria

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

66. Green Chile Kitchen

1801 McAllister St (at Baker St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Western Addition · 126 tips and reviews

Ed H.Ed Hunsinger: Have a delicious breakfast burrito. Your choice: Red or Green Chile

Pizzaiolo is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

67. Pizzaiolo

9.1
5008 Telegraph Ave (at 51st St), Oakland, CA
Pizzeria · Temescal · 88 tips and reviews
Liguria Bakery is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

68. Liguria Bakery

7.6
1700 Stockton St (at Filbert St), San Francisco, CA
Bakery · North Beach · 43 tips and reviews
Del Popolo is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

69. Del Popolo

855 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · Mission District · 14 tips and reviews
The Grove is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

70. The Grove

8.5
690 Mission St (btwn 3rd & Annie St), San Francisco, CA
Café · SoMa · 636 tips and reviews
Taqueria Cancún is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

71. Taqueria Cancún

8.8
2288 Mission St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 296 tips and reviews
Sightglass Coffee is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

72. Sightglass Coffee

9.3
3014 20th St (at Alabama St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Mission District · 141 tips and reviews
Sightglass Coffee is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

73. Sightglass Coffee

9.2
270 7th St (btwn Howard & Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 600 tips and reviews
SoMa StrEat Food Park is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

74. SoMa StrEat Food Park

8.4
428 11th St (at Division St), San Francisco, CA
Street Food Gathering · SoMa · 142 tips and reviews
El Tonayense Taco Truck is one of SFO Food & Drink 2014.

75. El Tonayense Taco Truck

8.2
San Francisco, CA
Food Truck · Mission District · 69 tips and reviews