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To Do: SF
Chubby Noodle is one of To Do: SF.

1. Chubby Noodle

1310 Grant Ave (at Vallejo St), San Francisco, CA
Asian Restaurant · North Beach · 51 tips and reviews
Foreign Cinema is one of To Do: SF.

2. Foreign Cinema

9.2
2534 Mission St (btwn 21st & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 362 tips and reviews
Liholiho Yacht Club is one of To Do: SF.

3. Liholiho Yacht Club

9.2
871 Sutter St (btwn Jones & Leavenworth St), San Francisco, CA
Hawaiian Restaurant · Lower Nob Hill · 160 tips and reviews
Petit Crenn is one of To Do: SF.

4. Petit Crenn

8.6
609 Hayes St (at Laguna St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Hayes Valley · 54 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The menu rotates nightly, but you can likely count on gnocchi a la Parisienne, pan-friend and golden, arranged with vegetables! Also try one of the five or six seafood and vegetable-based courses. Read more.

Delfina is one of To Do: SF.

5. Delfina

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

EaterEater: Delfina's Cal-Ital fare pleases picky parents and fawning foodies alike, and Pizzeria Delfina's pies are fresh, seasonal, and best enjoyed with a glass of rosé on the sidewalk. Read more.

SPQR is one of To Do: SF.

6. SPQR

7.9
1911 Fillmore St (btwn Bush & Pine St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Lower Pacific Heights · 172 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Try to score seats at the chef's counter and don't miss the exceptional wine list, curated by award-winning sommelier Shelley Lindgren. Read more.

Nopa is one of To Do: SF.

7. Nopa

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

EaterEater: Eight years into its tenure, it remains one of the city's toughest tickets: book early, try brunch, or go later in the evening for the awesome burger. Read more.

Saison is one of To Do: SF.

8. Saison

8.5
178 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · South Beach · 64 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The nightly dishes change often, achieving the artsy, evocative heights chefs of Josh Skenes' ilk aspire to, but — most importantly — they are damn delicious. Read more.

Contemporary Jewish Museum is one of To Do: SF.

9. Contemporary Jewish Museum

7.9
736 Mission St (btwn 3rd & 4th St), San Francisco, CA
Museum · SoMa · 59 tips and reviews
Lazy Bear is one of To Do: SF.

10. Lazy Bear

9.1
3416 19th St (at San Carlos), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 84 tips and reviews
La Ciccia is one of To Do: SF.

11. La Ciccia

9.1
291 30th St (at Church), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Fairmount · 76 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Not so much San Francisco Italian, as pure unadulterated regional Italian, this family-run sparkler is free of pretension and full of love. Don’t miss the sea urchin pasta. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Californios is one of To Do: SF.

12. Californios

9.0
3115 22nd St (btwn Capp St & S Van Ness Ave), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Mission District · 43 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef Val M. Cantu (Sons & Daughters) has created a stylish prix fixe menu that offers a Mexican-inspired take on the traditional tasting experience. Read more.

Nopalito is one of To Do: SF.

13. Nopalito

8.6
306 Broderick St, San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Panhandle · 261 tips and reviews

EaterEater: From the addictive totopos con chile to the comforting tortilla soup to the killer carnitas, there's something for everyone here. Read more.

Rich Table is one of To Do: SF.

14. Rich Table

8.8
199 Gough St (at Oak St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Lower Haight · 189 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Don't miss the sardine chips, porcini doughnuts, seasonal salads, and pastas. Read more.

Octavia is one of To Do: SF.

15. Octavia

9.1
1701 Octavia St (at Bush St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Japantown · 55 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The famous soft-boiled egg is a must, as are any of the fresh pastas. A cozy, minimalist dining room is the scene in this lower Pacific Heights spot. Read more.

Swan Oyster Depot is one of To Do: SF.

16. Swan Oyster Depot

8.6
1517 Polk St (btwn Sacramento & California St.), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Polk Gulch · 220 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Open only for lunch, Polk Street’s 100-year-old gem still churns out the best crab, oysters and sourdough in town. Read more.

Cotogna is one of To Do: SF.

17. Cotogna

9.3
490 Pacific Ave (at Montgomery St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Jackson Square · 235 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Cotogna is the casual Italian restaurant of your dreams, an easy E38 pick. Good luck getting a table, though. Read more.

Akiko’s Restaurant & Sushi Bar is one of To Do: SF.

18. Akiko’s Restaurant & Sushi Bar

431 Bush St (at Mark Ln.), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 166 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Our rec? Tell your server what kind of meal you're in the mood for and what price you'd like to pay, and just put yourself into the hands of those experienced chefs. Read more.

Cala is one of To Do: SF.

19. Cala

149 Fell St (btwn Franklin and Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
Mexican Restaurant · Civic Center · 79 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Trout tostadas with chipotle mayo are a riff on the chef's famous tuna tostadas. Dinner focuses on mariscos, carnitas at brunch & lunchtime is tacos piled with chicken tinga or stewed pork! Read more.

Plow is one of To Do: SF.

20. Plow

9.0
1299 18th St (at Texas St), San Francisco, CA
Breakfast Spot · Potrero Hill · 385 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Lovers of weekday breakfast can rejoice in Plow's options, that include their popular lemon ricotta pancakes alongside staples like breakfast sandwiches and porridge. Read more.

Slanted Door is one of To Do: SF.

21. Slanted Door

1 Ferry Building #3 (at The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · Financial District · 451 tips and reviews
Tadich Grill is one of To Do: SF.

22. Tadich Grill

8.7
240 California St (btwn Battery & Front St), San Francisco, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 164 tips and reviews
Mister Jiu's is one of To Do: SF.

23. Mister Jiu's

8.6
28 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 71 tips and reviews
SingleThread Farm, Restaurant, and Inn is one of To Do: SF.

24. SingleThread Farm, Restaurant, and Inn

9.0
131 North St, Healdsburg, CA
New American Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Che Fico is one of To Do: SF.

25. Che Fico

8.1
838 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Alamo Square · 44 tips and reviews
Sorrel is one of To Do: SF.

26. Sorrel

8.3
3228 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Presidio Heights · 13 tips and reviews