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.
If you can deal with the always painful service, the $10 happy hour special (glass of wine and an appetizer) is a good deal.
If you leave without eating the challah custard toast, your life takes an irrevocable turn for the worse.
Breakfast until 5 PM should make professional night owls happy, & the 11 PM closing time is a good step in the late-night direction. The menu has the usual omelets & such for breakfast. Read more.
Roasted crab - fabulous! And share a bowl of An's garlic noodles. Crack crab yourself, an eating experience - the best
This place does everything well but the pad thai. My recommendations: pad kee mao chicken, r16 & r 17 (the pork dishes), any of the beef dishes over rice. Catfish chef specials good too.
The food is excellent and the service is gruff but friendly. A great spot for super late dining, make sure to stop in between 2 and 4 am at least once.
Open very late (midnight most nights, 2am on weekends). Great place to get good sushi at a reasonable price.
Good value for your buck! Big portions and cheap dinner specials - pick a protein and then you get rice, salad, and tempura. If you want it spicy, 50 cents more!
Great flavors and 10/10 for ambience. Still not sold on the idea of fancy Asian food, though. All the same, try the Red Hook and fish clay pot. Banh mi is also delicious.
Great sushi place. Complementary tea and edemame. Quality and big portions. Must visit if you are a sushi lover. Say hi to Tom and Alex.
Tied for 1st w/LK for most authentic + rich Indian/Pakistani food in the city. Perfect amount of spices. The dhaal, kofta, makhani, all YUM. Also, they offer brain masala on their menu.
Borracho Burrito grilled chicken or steak in a homemade mexican bbq sauce with black beans, rice, salsa, cheese and guacamole in a chile tortilla, it's a must try.
They're pretty much customize anything on the menu to get you what you want. The wait is super quick and they have cute streetside seating now. So nice when the weathers good. Plus it's right at the t Read more.
Still awesome after all these years... Spaghetti w/meatballs & glass of house Cab are excellent:) Go see the friendly, neighboorhoody waitstaff & especially considerate & caring barkeep Marie:)
Cash only. Definitely one of the best fish and chips places I've ever had.
Perfectly sweet, charming coffee shop at the top of nob hill on cable car corner that turns into a nice wine bar at night. Try the Turkey Cranberry sandwich. I disliked both items until I came here.
A hidden Michelin-starred gem. Tasting menu only. Japanese-inflected haute cuisine with molecular touches. Great for a romantic dinner.
Ravioli is ridiculous, beyond ridiculous. All the pasta is light and flavorful. One of the best pasta meals ever had
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Halal Restaurant San Francisco has three times the number of halal restaurants — Yemeni, Pakistani, Afghan, Turkish, Chinese — it did a decade… Read more.
Belt out your best “Careless Whisper” rendition on this sushi-spots accessed-by-elevator basement w/ ten variously sized/themed karaoke rooms, done up to look like Tokyo, SF, Osaka, NY, Hokkaido, etc Read more.
It's a great place for the people who like to get a heavy meal of meat. Salte is amazing as a starter.
Cozy, family style restaurant serving fresh seafood - oysters, clams, excellent fresh fish! Only beer & wine available but $15 corkage is nice. Definitely check it out! (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
The vegetarian dishes are really good here. So don't be afraid to come here if you don't eat meat. Great place to eat w/ friends who like meat.
The #23. I know it's not traditional Pho, but the quail eggs, shrimp, and pork in chix broth are amazing.
Bitters, Bock, and Rye started out as a bar, only to grow up and achieve even greater things by turning into a full-on BBQ restaurant that's serving food until 1 in the morning. Read more.
These guys can solve a multitude of dairy dilemmas, from what to eat with specific wines to what cheese is best in fondue to what cheese would be good atop sliders. Read more.
local gem, very untypical diner ran by old chinese couple that opens early, no credit cards, no wifi, just a good food
They actually have great home style deli sandwiches made to order. Breakfast sandwiches are decent too.
Meat lovers! Check out the latest addition to the Russian Hill neighborhood for dinner tonight. The butcher shop's produce comes straight from the sustainable Belcampo ranch. Be sure to try the steak! Read more.
Craig Stoll cooks Italian food here through the lens of the Bay Area: hyperseasonal, locally sourced, and as primally satisfying as the home cooking of a Tuscan nonna. The panna cotta is legendary.
This cozy, family-owned restaurant cooks up home style Korean dishes. Be sure to try the garlic and soy sauce chicken as well as the spicy rice cakes.
My top picks: the Vegan Kibbeh (mushrooms, tomatoes, and onion in a wheat shell with a saffron sauce), and the Zahara (wild mushrooms, heirloom carrots, artichokes, and fennel over a farina cake).
Han's may look like a dump, but this cheap breakfast spot is a perfect hangover killer. Don't miss the Korean-American crossovers like the Bulgogi Omelette. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
6 hour happy hour: noon to 6:30 every day. Half price pizza, drink specials. Can't be beat.
Its large selection of soups, in particular, are as good as they come. Shredded duck meat wonton soup ($6.50) carries flecks of tender duck, with crunchy wontons afloat. Read more.
Their breakfast pizza is amazing: a mozzarella and provolone pie with Sweet Mariquita tomatoes, sliced red onion, hot chili flakes, 5 crinkled strips of Neuske bacon, and two golden fried eggs. Read more.
Burgers are the bomb! Try the Texmex salad with corn and black beans it's not to be missed.
The perfect date night restaurant: cheese plate, wine, roast chicken at this French restaurant where the accents are heavy and the cable car runs by. Night cap? Cafe Meuse is half a block north.
This restaurant is all about the finer thing in life, the sense of classic oozes from every corner of the place.
Serious coffee, dynamo donuts and free wifi in a nice space = serious win for this area!
Best Chinese restaurant in the city, and a really good deal! Take the orange chicken: it's the best!!
Go to Amelie during happy hour from 5:30-7PM to people watch and drink their $10 flight--3 generous pours of any wine on the menu. Read more.
Get the lamb shank tagine (with marrow!) and chicken bastilla - puff pastry filled with chicken and dusted with sugar and cinnamon. Finish with some mint tea!
You can't beat Maye' $1 oysters and $5 seafood gumbo during, especially you taken into account the classy atmosphere and the live DJ entertainment. Read more.
Great little hole in the wall, clean dining room but with a grungy-looking kitchen. Health Inspection scorecard is only 87, but their food is cheap, kind & generous service, the BEST Crab Rangoons!
Best Lamb Sliders ever!!! My hubby is a chef and I feel like I'm cheating on him with this food.
Great wraps, sandwiches, salads, and breakfasts. Mediterranean menu decent prices and nice people. Try the 1/2 Italian rotisserie chicken special. very tasty
Chef-owner Sylvia Park Yi's burgers range from the traditional to the Hawaiian-influenced Bula Burger (Niman Ranch beef patty topped with bacon, Swiss cheese and pineapple teriyaki sauce).
Blue Bottle Coffee, homemade soup, sandwiches. Tried and true lunch spot you can usually find a parking spot unlike on Union St. to grab a quick bite. Gourmet items and wine/liquor too.
I generally stick with what they named themselves after. Super Burrito with steak. Comes to about $6. Toss in 3-4 containers of green salsa and I'm a happy camper.
Best burger spot in the city for the $$. Super friendly staff. Burger topping bar...awesome!!
The Hoodscope favorite is Special No. 2. For $39.99, you get sweet potato or Cajun fries, 3 lbs of crawfish, a plate of garlic noodles, garlic bread and dessert – easy to fill up a group of 4. Read more.
Cash only! Order the combination bahn mi sandwich ($4) and a meatball soup with no bread($4).
In the cases, you'll find luscious (and highly affordable) items such as bacon cheddar muffins and lemon bars, with pre-made pie crusts and cookie dough sharing freezer space with Straus ice cream. Read more.
same owner as Bite (https://foursquare.com/venue/101660) so the sandwiches are all good
This NY Jew has found his pastrami fix in SF. These sandwiches are damn good. Get one with brown mustard and a side of their incredible potato salad and read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Not cheap, but probably the best traditional sushi in SF. Super friendly Japanese proprietors. Go with the Omakase and order a glass of fantastic Esshu sake! You will have a great night out!
I couldn't resist stopping into this liquor store for a Chorizo Super Burrito. It was huge, delicious, filling, & cheap and that tortilla was phenomenal. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Get enormous, cheap platters of rice & fire-roasted chicken at this Vietnamese hole-in-the-wall. Anything other than chicken & you're making a mistake. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
This off-the-beaten-path Peruvian spot is totally legit. Don't miss the Sangria, Ceviche de Pescado, Anticuchos (Beef Heart), or Pescado Saltado and read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
All of the seafood is extraordinarily fresh, but I'd suggest going with the off-menu Scallop or Salmon Sicilian Sashimi or ridiculously good Live West Coast Uni. Read about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
This adorable little Nob Hill brunch hot spot draws big crowds for a good reason. Don't miss the beautiful & delicious Lemon Crab Shrimp Cake Benediction and read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Check out this new Nob Hill Lush outpost, which offers 12 rotating gelato flavors, including ricotta lemon zest, fresh mint chocolate chip, lemon sorbetto, bourbon Butterfinger, and popcorn truffle. Read more.
Get the bolani, crisped on both sides, with a thin, creamy layer of leek-flecked mashed potatoes at its center. House-made yogurt & a few dots of spicy cilantro chutney set off the flavors. Read more.
Plinko...check, Duck hunt...check, delicious cocktails that will keep you coming back for more...CHECK. All of that mixed with a super chilled bar vibe make this one great SF spot. Read more.
Ever had an Ostrich Burger? Go here and they'll flip you "the bird"in a burger bun with aged white cheddar, bbq sauce, oil & vinegar slaw, and jalapeño relish. Read more.
Try the Grilled Pork Bahn Mi - I prefer this bread to Num Pang's crustier bread in New York City!
less pretentious and cheaper than the original slanted door. i highly recommend the spring rolls, papaya salad, and crab noodles.
One of the best deals in Pac Heights - fresh, delicious seafood at reasonable prices with a $5 glass of house white to wash it down with!
Try La Mediterranea for cheap and quick entrees with friendly service. We love the Chicken Pomegranate!
Melt in your mouth salmon teriyaki. Food was ready in less than 5, and all the ingredients were fresh:) Noms.
Order the New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp and Cheese grits. Both creamy and cheesy, these grits will leave you satisfied all day! Read more.
Pros: delicious food, Stumptown coffee, sick dirty chai, and a cute space that's great for meetings. Cons: no wifi for customers (even tho they have it!), and (sometimes) snobby baristas
All the açai bowls are great! I always get the large one and have it as lunch and dinner together
Those off-menu offal loaded boat noodles really are quite unusual. The cheap bowl of Thai noodle soup is funky, fun, and challenging all at the same time. Read all about them on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
This cozy, little bar serves experimental beers along side outstanding El Porteño empanadas. Loved the oyster-flavored Chowderhead Stout and mushroom empanada. Read more on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
This is the place for a massive, cheap, delicious sub sandwich in San Francisco. Their Meatball Parm Sub really hits the spot when that particular craving strikes. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
"New home of Ravi Kapur's frmr pop-up, with back-up from the Nopa/Nopalito team. Food inspired by Kapur's Hawaiian heritage, with shades of Chinese and Indian influences and plenty of NorCal produce." Read more.
Reasonable prices, healthy/delicious chicken & roasted veggies! Get it Peri Peri - perfect spice level!
This place has well executed thai and Laotian dishes. Order off the friends' requests menu and you won't be disappointed.
Come for the incredibly flaky and deliciously sweet cruffin. Stay for more of the other delightful desserts.
Get hooked with Project Juice's blends, like the refreshing Potion #10 (pineapple, pear, cucumber, kale, spinach, romaine, parsley, ginger, turmeric and lime). Read more.
As incredible as the Palo Alto original, this Burmese hot spot is a welcome addition to the Polk St. area. Don't miss the Palata, Tea Leaf Salad, or Rainbow Salad & read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Loved the fresh lox - smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers on wheat bagel.
The Taiwanese-style baos at the Chairman have been considered some of the best since the Asian fusion food truck began. Now, Chef Higo Nagahara has a brick-and-mortar location in the Tenderloin. Read more.
For cheap and extremely spicy Thai food, this is the place. For some killer heat, don't miss the Naked Ladies (raw shrimp) & Sai Oou (sausage lettuce wraps) and read about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
In the old Verbena space, chef Ryan Shelton's menu has a focus on more familiar comfort food as well as vegetarian options. Read more.
Start with the house vermouth cocktail. Order the cold squid ink noodles, salmon belly and the quail. Finish with the chocolate souffle. All delicious!
The menu, by husband-and-wife chef duo Carrie & Rupert Blease, is billed as "contemporary California cuisine," and features dishes like salmon with sorrel, beurre blanc, and glazed yellow potato. Read more.
These delicious Carolina-inspired Southern dishes highlight all the California fresh ingredients well. Don't miss the Fried Chicken, Fry Basket, or Buttermilk Pie. Read more on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
As a New Yorker, I was more than happy to find that my bagel with lox honestly wasn't that bad. It's not perfect, but it'll do the trick for SF. Read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
This mom & pop sushi shop serves surprisingly high-quality fish at very reasonable prices. Though with one chef it can be slow, for great cheap sushi it's worth it. Read more on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
There's nothing quite like a fresh out of the fryer donut or apple fritter at Bob's after bar hopping on Polk. They are ridiculously good & extremely cheap. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Owners Klaus and Albert Rainer lead service that's warm as goulash, and potentially clunky menu items like weiner shnitzel and strudel are nuanced and delicious. [Eater 38 Member]
Be daring, try the Vietnamese roasted pork sandiwhces...they're #22 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
The best cup of coffee I have ever had! Phil roasts and grinds on site with passion and zeal. He adds spices like cardamom to the grounds so the coffee has this incredible aroma and flavor. -Gail Simm
Can’t wait till next Autumn for your pumpkin fix? Try the Kaddo (pan-fried and baked pumpkin with yogurt and beef sauce) for pure squash satisfaction at Helmand Palace. Read more.
The fun begins when you choose a "mix-in" to flavor your dairy swirls. Pick fresh fruit like strawberries or bananas, devilish treats like Oreos, Junior Mints or cookie dough. Read more.
It's super clean and bright in here and the baristas are amazing. The window seats are great for people-watching. They also carry Worthy Granola! That seals the deal.
Do yourself a favor — skip the Cruffin line and indulge in any of the other just-as-good and actually better pastries. Don't miss their bread pudding and read about them all on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Crab Roll - $15, Decent Amount of Crab and Very Tasty. I like the split-top Brioche Bun.
The ramen was quite good. The broth is both delicious and unique. The seared pork, in the ramen, is excellent.
This high-end spot's revamped small plate menu now dips its toes into Filipino-inspired dishes. Most of the offerings are quite good though dining can get pricey fast. Read more on WinstonWanders.com
A tiny little gem of an eatery, Aria makes some of the best fried chicken in the city, hands down. They also have a record player on hand for your soundtracking pleasure. Read more.
Food is amazing. Personally I say ditch the line at Brenda's and come here for Brunch. Try the cauliflower omelet and the bacon.
This unintimidating, cozy French restaurant is one of the city’s best dining experiences. Chef Roland Passot is in the kitchen every night. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
The addictive crawfish beignets, killer gumbo, and perfect biscuits are consistently delicious and reasonably priced. Read more.
Grab a bite at the undisputed king of Vietnamese sandwiches, where lunch can still be had for mere pocket change. BBQ Pork is the standard order here (splurge for the combo with a slathering of pâté). Read more.
If you're from the east coast, this is the pizza you've been looking for. Sweet Frank's and the Da Vinci pizzas are the way to go
Probably one of the best sushi restaurants in all of SF. Amazing fish, and great service. Sit at the bar and have the chef choose for you if you're adventurous.
Good selection of wine, tasty food, good variety of cheese... Friendly & competent staff. It's one of the very few places that has decent bresaola!
This burger shack's menu's full of totally unique flavor profiles. Choose your patty opt for one of Roam's tasty builds like the Tejano w/ a side sweet potato fries with chipotle sauce n' maple syrup. Read more.
nside the two narrow rooms of this Vietnamese-Chinese noodle shop, you see heads bent over bowls of soup, but it's not pho. They are best known for their braised duck leg with wonton and egg noodles. Read more.
Whitechapel is definitely a shrine to gin. With over 400 types of the spirit on the menu and 120 cocktails that include it, the steampunky bar will certainly be a calling card for all gin lovers.
This elegant, minimalistic restaurant is a beautiful place to bring a date, but the flavors were all a bit too restrained for my taste. Read all about it on WinstonWanders.com
One of the better bagel with lox sandwiches I've found in SF. Nothing unexpected, but simply done well and satisfyingly. WinstonWanders.com
A killer date night spot with impressive beer & wine lists and an absurdly good cheeseburger. Also, don't miss small plate "Snacks" like Puffed Potato & Eggs. Read about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
This unusual mashup selling pastries, coffee, art, & jewelry also serves up outstanding brunch with no lines! Get a smoothie, acai bowl, or the baked eggs benedict & read more on WinstonWanders below. Read more.
Everyone is completely right about that Pork Shoulder Fried Rice. It is so incredibly meaty, comforting, delicious, and nicely prepared. It's an SF must-eat. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Everything at Swan is amazing, but you've just got to try the Bourdain approved dish simply called Crab Fat. It's ridiculously decadent. Read more about this insane dish on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Follow everyone's advise & get the Northern Vietnamese chicken-based Pho Ga. Add an order of Goi Cuon & Vietnamese Coffee and you're ready to kill that hangover. Read about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Come for the bumpin' nightclub vibe, stay for the incredibly delicious crispy tacos. Don't miss the Pescado Taco and make sure to use the key words "Nick's Way". Read about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Fantas of beer and sake selection. Nose to tail Omakase is great. Skip the supplements as it's not worth the $50 extra. Service was very good. The staff told me regular reservation will begin soon
This place is a gem 💎- friendly service, delicious and innovative menu options. I️ always go for their latest vegetarian taco options and I️ am not even vegetarian! Their latest jackfruit one is 👍👍
