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The Bay

1. Bourbon & Branch

8.8
501 Jones St (at O'Farrell St), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Tenderloin · 318 tips and reviews

Safire L.Safire L.: Impossible to find. No sign. No address. Look for "Anti-Saloon League". "Books" will get you into the secret library bar in the back. Otherwise, you have to have reservations.

Bourbon Steak is one of The Bay.

2. Bourbon Steak

335 Powell St (btwn Geary & Post), San Francisco, CA
Steakhouse · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 95 tips and reviews

harryhharryh: Get the whiskey flight!

Tropisueño is one of The Bay.

3. Tropisueño

8.3
75 Yerba Buena Ln (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · SoMa · 398 tips and reviews
Zante Pizza and Indian Cuisine is one of The Bay.

4. Zante Pizza and Indian Cuisine

7.5
3489 Mission St (at 30th St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Bernal Heights · 40 tips and reviews
Box Kitchen is one of The Bay.

5. Box Kitchen

8.7
431 Natoma St (at Mary St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · SoMa · 83 tips and reviews
Sunrise Cafe is one of The Bay.

6. Sunrise Cafe

7.3
1114 Bryant St (at Dore St), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · SoMa · 22 tips and reviews
Elite Audio Coffee Bar is one of The Bay.

7. Elite Audio Coffee Bar

893A Folsom St (at 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · SoMa · 78 tips and reviews
Bourbon Steak is one of The Bay.

8. Bourbon Steak

335 Powell St (btwn Geary & Post), San Francisco, CA
Steakhouse · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 95 tips and reviews
Anthony's Cookies is one of The Bay.

9. Anthony's Cookies

9.0
1417 Valencia St (at 25th St), San Francisco, CA
Dessert Shop · Mission District · 88 tips and reviews
Rye is one of The Bay.

10. Rye

8.3
688 Geary St (at Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Lower Nob Hill · 140 tips and reviews
Whiskey Thieves is one of The Bay.

11. Whiskey Thieves

7.0
839 Geary St (btwn Hyde & Larkin), San Francisco, CA
Whisky Bar · Tenderloin · 28 tips and reviews
Super Duper Burgers is one of The Bay.

12. Super Duper Burgers

8.6
721 Market St (btwn 3rd St & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · SoMa · 454 tips and reviews
Rickhouse is one of The Bay.

13. Rickhouse

8.2
246 Kearny St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 250 tips and reviews
Deli Board is one of The Bay.

14. Deli Board

9.1
1058 Folsom St (at Russ St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · SoMa · 270 tips and reviews
Range is one of The Bay.

15. Range

842 Valencia St (at 19th), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 111 tips and reviews
Ike’s Place is one of The Bay.

16. Ike’s Place

3489 16th St (at Sanchez St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Mission Dolores · 251 tips and reviews
Taqueria Cancún is one of The Bay.

17. Taqueria Cancún

8.9
2288 Mission St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 296 tips and reviews
BIN 38 is one of The Bay.

18. BIN 38

3232 Scott St (btwn Lombard & Chestnut), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Marina District · 48 tips and reviews
Hi Fi Lounge is one of The Bay.

19. Hi Fi Lounge

2125 Lombard St (Btw Fillmore And Steiner), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Union Street · 12 tips and reviews
Marengo is one of The Bay.

20. Marengo

8.0
1980 Union St (at Buchanan St.), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Union Street · 52 tips and reviews
Burger Bar is one of The Bay.

21. Burger Bar

6.7
251 Geary St (in Macy's), San Francisco, CA
Burger Joint · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 188 tips and reviews
St. Francis Fountain is one of The Bay.

22. St. Francis Fountain

8.4
2801 24th St (at York St), San Francisco, CA
Diner · Mission District · 156 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Best huevos rancheros in SF

Bar Agricole is one of The Bay.

23. Bar Agricole

355 11th St (at Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 213 tips and reviews
Dear Mom is one of The Bay.

24. Dear Mom

2700 16th St (at Harrison St), San Francisco, CA
Gastropub · Mission District · 100 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: This bar is a gastropub, where food is the rule, not the exception, well, it's something to write home about. Read more.

25. Big

761 Post St (btwn Leavenworth & Jones), San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Lower Nob Hill · 27 tips and reviews

Tasting TableTasting Table: Stop by this minuscule speakasy and see if it is open by checking the lantern above the door. A low-key place, Big is merely a couple of bartenders mixing custom drinks based on your specifications: Read more.

Tempest is one of The Bay.

26. Tempest

8.2
431 Natoma St (btwn 5th & 6th St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · 134 tips and reviews
The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen is one of The Bay.

27. The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen

7.6
1 South Park Ave. # 103a (at 2nd St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · South Park · 207 tips and reviews
South Park is one of The Bay.

28. South Park

8.6
South Park Ave (at Jack London Alley), San Francisco, CA
Park · South Park · 40 tips and reviews
Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill is one of The Bay.

29. Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill

8.3
307 Kearny St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Curry Restaurant · Chinatown · 173 tips and reviews
Redrum Burger is one of The Bay.

30. Redrum Burger

978 Olive Dr (at Richards Blvd), Davis, CA
Burger Joint · 24 tips and reviews
Lion Pub is one of The Bay.

31. Lion Pub

2062 Divisadero St (btwn California & Sacramento), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Pacific Heights · 53 tips and reviews

Benjy W.Benjy Weinberger: There's no sign, but this is the entrance.

farm : table is one of The Bay.

32. farm : table

7.6
754 Post St (btwn Jones & Leavenworth), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Lower Nob Hill · 245 tips and reviews
Comal is one of The Bay.

33. Comal

8.9
2020 Shattuck Ave (at University Ave), Berkeley, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Berkeley · 78 tips and reviews
FuseBOX is one of The Bay.

34. FuseBOX

2311 A Magnolia (24th St), Oakland, CA
Korean Restaurant · McClymonds · 31 tips and reviews
Jamber Wine Pub is one of The Bay.

35. Jamber Wine Pub

7.4
858 Folsom St (btwn 4th & 5th St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · SoMa · 84 tips and reviews
Outerlands is one of The Bay.

36. Outerlands

8.7
4001 Judah St (at 45th Ave), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Outer Sunset · 259 tips and reviews
Comstock Saloon is one of The Bay.

37. Comstock Saloon

8.9
155 Columbus Ave (at Pacific Ave), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 217 tips and reviews
Hideout is one of The Bay.

38. Hideout

8.0
3121 16th St, San Francisco, CA
Speakeasy · Mission Dolores · 57 tips and reviews
Tín is one of The Bay.

39. Tín

8.8
937 Howard St (btwn 5th & 6th St), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · SoMa · 177 tips and reviews

40. Lers Ros Thai

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

Tim V.Tim Vetter: New Yorkers: this place is the caliber of the best Thai places in Queens, like SriPraPhai. The default spiciness is perfect, unless you hate chilies.

West of Pecos is one of The Bay.

41. West of Pecos

550 Valencia St (btwn 16th and 17th St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 164 tips and reviews

42. Sons & Daughters

7.9
708 Bush St, San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 51 tips and reviews

Holger L.Holger Lüdorf: Tasting menu only. Most ingredients come out of their own garden in Los Gatos. Since you are splurging already, you should definitely get the wine pairing. They have a ton of local wines.

Sconehenge is one of The Bay.

43. Sconehenge

7.9
2787 Shattuck Ave (at Ward St), Berkeley, CA
Breakfast Spot · South Berkeley · 23 tips and reviews
SFJazz Center is one of The Bay.

44. SFJazz Center

9.5
201 Franklin St (at Fell St), San Francisco, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Civic Center · 53 tips and reviews
Ramen Shop is one of The Bay.

45. Ramen Shop

8.5
5812 College Ave (at Oak Grove Ave), Oakland, CA
Ramen Restaurant · Rockridge · 133 tips and reviews
A16 is one of The Bay.

46. A16

8.4
2355 Chestnut St (btwn Divisadero & Scott St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Marina District · 161 tips and reviews
Emmy's Spaghetti Shack is one of The Bay.

47. Emmy's Spaghetti Shack

8.4
3230 Mission St (between Valencia and 29th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Bernal Heights · 125 tips and reviews
Rosamunde Sausage Grill is one of The Bay.

48. Rosamunde Sausage Grill

911 Washington St (at 10th St), Oakland, CA
Sausage Store · Old Oakland · 59 tips and reviews
Nopalito is one of The Bay.

49. Nopalito

8.7
306 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Panhandle · 261 tips and reviews
Spruce is one of The Bay.

50. Spruce

9.0
3640 Sacramento St (btwn Spruce & Locust St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Presidio Heights · 133 tips and reviews
Nattyshack is one of The Bay.

51. Nattyshack

San Francisco, CA
Home (private) · Pacific Heights · 1 tip
Beretta is one of The Bay.

52. Beretta

9.1
1199 Valencia St (at 23rd St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 487 tips and reviews
Flour + Water is one of The Bay.

53. Flour + Water

9.0
2401 Harrison St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 263 tips and reviews
HRD is one of The Bay.

54. HRD

521A 3rd St (btwn Bryant St & S Pk Ave), San Francisco, CA
Korean Restaurant · SoMa · 253 tips and reviews
Bar Agricole is one of The Bay.

55. Bar Agricole

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

Alex R.Alex Rainert: It's called a Kentucky Buck and it's not on the menu. It's got bourbon and ginger and it's boozy and refreshing at the same time. Now go talk to your bartender...

Chow is one of The Bay.

56. Chow

215 Church St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 199 tips and reviews
Ume is one of The Bay.

57. Ume

2214 Broadway (at 22nd), Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Uptown · 23 tips and reviews
Paisan is one of The Bay.

58. Paisan

2514 San Pablo Ave (at Dwight Way), Berkeley, CA
Italian Restaurant · West Berkeley · 50 tips and reviews
Make Westing is one of The Bay.

59. Make Westing

1741 Telegraph Ave (at 18th St), Oakland, CA
Cocktail Bar · Uptown · 83 tips and reviews
Rich Table is one of The Bay.

60. Rich Table

9.0
199 Gough St (at Oak St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Lower Haight · 189 tips and reviews
Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar is one of The Bay.

61. Hopscotch Restaurant & Bar

1915 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA
New American Restaurant · Uptown · 86 tips and reviews
Mission Bowling Club is one of The Bay.

62. Mission Bowling Club

8.5
3176 17th St (btwn S Van Ness & Shotwell), San Francisco, CA
Bowling Alley · Mission District · 137 tips and reviews
Seven Hills is one of The Bay.

63. Seven Hills

8.7
1550 Hyde St (btwn Pacific Ave & Jackson St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Nob Hill · 60 tips and reviews
Nihon Whisky Lounge is one of The Bay.

64. Nihon Whisky Lounge

8.0
1779 Folsom St (at 14th St), San Francisco, CA
Whisky Bar · Mission District · 109 tips and reviews
Honor Kitchen & Cocktails is one of The Bay.

65. Honor Kitchen & Cocktails

1411 Powell St (at Hollis St.), Emeryville, CA
Cocktail Bar · North Hollis · 43 tips and reviews
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen is one of The Bay.

66. Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen

7.6
736 Mission St (btwn 3rd & 4th), San Francisco, CA
Jewish Restaurant · SoMa · 44 tips and reviews
Lucca Foods Deli & Wine Shop is one of The Bay.

67. Lucca Foods Deli & Wine Shop

8.7
1899 Irving St (20th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Deli · Outer Sunset · 24 tips and reviews
Garaje is one of The Bay.

68. Garaje

9.1
475 3rd St (at Bryant St), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · SoMa · 298 tips and reviews
District is one of The Bay.

69. District

8.4
216 Townsend St (btwn Ritch & 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · SoMa · 110 tips and reviews
St. Clair Brown Winery is one of The Bay.

70. St. Clair Brown Winery

8.5
816 Vallejo Street, Napa, CA
Winery · Central Napa · 16 tips and reviews
Kelly Fleming Wines is one of The Bay.

71. Kelly Fleming Wines

2339 Pickett Rd (Silverado Trail), Calistoga, CA
Winery · 2 tips and reviews
Vineyard 7 & 8 is one of The Bay.

72. Vineyard 7 & 8

4028 Spring Mountain Rd, Saint Helena, CA
Vineyard · No tips or reviews
The Restaurant at Meadowood is one of The Bay.

73. The Restaurant at Meadowood

900 Meadowood Ln, Saint Helena, CA
New American Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews
Tacolicious is one of The Bay.

74. Tacolicious

8.7
741 Valencia St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Taco Restaurant · Mission District · 288 tips and reviews
Zuni Café is one of The Bay.

75. Zuni Café

8.8
1658 Market St (at Rose St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Civic Center · 318 tips and reviews
Cellarmaker Brewing Company is one of The Bay.

76. Cellarmaker Brewing Company

1150 Howard St (btwn 7th & 8th St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · SoMa · 104 tips and reviews
Churchill is one of The Bay.

77. Churchill

8.1
198 Church St (at Market St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Duboce Triangle · 115 tips and reviews
Submarine Center is one of The Bay.

78. Submarine Center

8.8
820 Ulloa St (at Claremont Blvd), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · West Portal · 60 tips and reviews
PizzaHacker / BagelMacher is one of The Bay.

79. PizzaHacker / BagelMacher

9.1
3299 Mission St (at 29th St), San Francisco, CA
Pizzeria · Bernal Heights · 79 tips and reviews
Magnolia Brewing Company is one of The Bay.

80. Magnolia Brewing Company

2505 3rd St (at 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Dogpatch · 78 tips and reviews
The Cavalier is one of The Bay.

81. The Cavalier

8.3
360 Jessie St (at 5th St), San Francisco, CA
English Restaurant · SoMa · 183 tips and reviews
Duende is one of The Bay.

82. Duende

468 19th St (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Uptown · 50 tips and reviews
Suppenküche is one of The Bay.

83. Suppenküche

8.8
525 Laguna St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
German Restaurant · Hayes Valley · 240 tips and reviews
18 Reasons is one of The Bay.

84. 18 Reasons

3674 18th St (at Dolores), San Francisco, CA
Non-Profit Organization · Mission Dolores · 10 tips and reviews
Bar Tartine is one of The Bay.

85. Bar Tartine

561 Valencia St (btwn 16th & 17th St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Mission District · 156 tips and reviews
Giant Burrito is one of The Bay.

86. Giant Burrito

2540 San Pablo Ave (West), Oakland, CA
Burrito Restaurant · No tips or reviews
Taqueria Monte Cristo is one of The Bay.

87. Taqueria Monte Cristo

8.7
1446 University Ave (at Acton St), Berkeley, CA
Mexican Restaurant · West Berkeley · 31 tips and reviews
The Carneros Inn is one of The Bay.

88. The Carneros Inn

9.0
4048 Sonoma Hwy, Napa, CA
Hotel · 22 tips and reviews
Hard Water is one of The Bay.

89. Hard Water

Pier 3 (on The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Whisky Bar · Northern Waterfront · 112 tips and reviews
The Treasury is one of The Bay.

90. The Treasury

7.7
115 Sansome St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 20 tips and reviews
Mua Oakland Bar & Restaurant is one of The Bay.

91. Mua Oakland Bar & Restaurant

8.8
2442A Webster St (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
American Restaurant · Central Oakland · 160 tips and reviews