Look around - see the platter that's on literally ever table? That's their famed Fried Chicken Wings and yes, you should absolutely order some. Best Asian wings in SF. So savory! WinstonWanders.com
It's all about that Fried Chicken Sandwich!! It's a straight forward creation, but it comes piled high with perfectly deep-fried thigh meat and man, oh man is it good. Winstonwanders.com
The handmade dumplings are extremely meaty & juicy – some of the best in SF. And their Hot & Soup may very well be the best in SF. Criminally underrated place. WinstonWanders.com
Very creative and elevated takes on Chinese food classics. Interesting ingredients brings twists to the old stand-bys. Don't miss the Steak Fried Rice with Shaved Tuna Heart. WinstonWanders.com
It's big. It's messy. It's cheap. It's simple and delicious. It's exactly what you want from an old school griddled cheeseburger. WinstonWanders.com
Despite the Straus milk in the shakes and 100% Niman Ranch beef in the patties, what really matters is taste, and Super Duper burgers continue to rank among the best in the Bay Area. [Eater 38 Member]
Authentic Eastern European comfort food is a bit of rarity in SF, but this place knocks it out of the park. Everything tastes homemade and the prices are extremely reasonable. WinstonWanders.com
Old-school ice cream shop serving up interestingly flavored scoops along with a back bar serving boozy concoctions. Definitely worth a visit when the weather is warm. WinstonWanders.com
The sabich sandwich is as authentic as they come. The pita-like bread is super-fluffy and the flavors of the amba (pickled mango) and intensely smoky hot sauce are excellent. WinstonWanders.com
This is a killer brunch spot. You must order the spicy Indian-inflected Madras Bloody Mary along with the now-famed Pop Tarts, Caramel Pecan Sticky Bun, & decadent Croque Madame. WinstonWanders.com
Yes, you should get the famed Almond Croissant. It has fantastic flaky, crispy, and custardy textures and a really nice almond flavor throughout. WinstonWanders.com
Between the extremely high-quality coffee-based beverages & baked goods from Manresa Bread, this cafe is an outstanding addition to the neighborhood. Beautifully designed space too. WinstonWanders.com
Really, really good authentic Israeli-style falafel. This place tends to build quite a long lunch line, but it's well deserved. WinstonWanders.com
Love the addition of Russian food to my downtown lunch rotation. The Borscht was great, but don't miss the Beef Pelmeni – big portion of meaty dumplings in a rich, dill-laced broth. WinstonWanders.com
The tasting menu is a crazy deal. It's just a barrage of inventive dishes, including some off-menu. This quickly became one of my favorite restaurants in SF. Read more on WinstonWanders.com
The best falafel I've found in SF. The balls come freshly deep-fried and the sandwich is fully loaded with toppings. Inexpensive, too. Read more on WinstonWanders.com
Paying $4 - $7 for toast may seem absurd, but there's no denying that these fancy toasts are ridiculously delicious. If their serving everything bread with pesto, don't miss it! WinstonWanders.com
This Burmese hotspot serves all of the classics you know & love from sister restaurant Burma Superstar, but in a more elegant space. Don't miss the Tea Leaf Salad or Rainbow Salad. WinstonWanders.com
Without a doubt, one of the best ramen joints in SF. The classic Iza Ramen has a rich, soothing tonkotsu broth, thick slab of tender char siu pork, and a perfectly soft-boiled egg. WinstonWanders.com
Diving headfirst into the trendy cross-over fusion world of food by combining the best aspects of sushi and burritos ends up with questionable results. Read more on WinstonWanders.com
Must get the fish burrito. It's loaded up with light, flaky, tender white fish and all of the usually burrito fixings. Great flavors, cheap price, and very filling. WinstonWanders.com
These Indian curry-filled crepes are great for a filling, flavorful, vegetarian, Downtown SF lunch. Don't forget the packets of spicy mango sauce to spread on top for an extra kick. WinstonWanders.com
This Chinatown newcomer serves extremely authentic, spicy, sour Sichuan food. Noodle soups are very good, inexpensive, and filling — other dishes will leave your mouth tingling too. WinstonWanders.com
This inexpensive hole-in-the-wall serves handmade renditions of the Mexican usuals along with awesome, unusual Yucatan specialties like panuchos - all with their amazingly tender slow-roasted meats.
Extraordinarily popular and has managed to cross dim sum format with New Californian cuisine. It can get pricey, but it ultimately lives up to all of the hype. Read all about it on WinstonWanders.com
Load up on bold, meaty, inventive, exciting dishes like the "Ham" Burger, Beef Heart Tartare, Whole Fried Chicken, & Truffle Grilled Cheese. Read all about this culinary insanity on WinstonWanders!
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.
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.
This is the future of fast food. Don't knock it 'til you try it. Their system is incredibly efficient and the food is quite impressive, especially for health food. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
This Filipino-Mexican food truck does fusion right. All of the flavors were bold and authentic and the inventive creations all came out insanely good. Read more about my visit on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Get the damn meatball sandwich and wash it down with a local draft beer. That focaccia sandwich really is as good as they say. Finish with an espresso and read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
No, this is not a joke. This completely vegan sushi is really very delicious. Go for rolls like the Scarlet Smile, Candlestick, Plot Twist, and Surprise Ending and read more on WinstonWanders below. Read more.
All of the food is so packed with bold flavor, you won't even notice the menu is completely vegan. Don't miss the Coliflor Frito or famed Quesadilla de Camote and read more on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
The vast high-quality beer selection is the main draw, but you're definitely not gonna want to miss that insane Pastrami Reuben Sandwich. It's incredible. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
When late night munchies strike, there's no better place to be. The fresh fish in the sushi is outstanding and they also have a large number of imports from Tsukiji. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
The famed Angry Korean Wings really are worthy of all of the hype. The sweet and spicy gochujang glaze pairs perfectly with those moist, meaty, crispy chicken wings. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
There's lots of bold, authentic Thai flavors to find at Kin Khao. Don't miss the Mushroom Hor Mak Terrine, Pretty Hot Wings, Brussels Sprouts, Pork Belly, or Curry. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
It's not particularly cheap, but these imported Japanese photo booths are so wacky and so incredibly fun. Get some ramen in the mall then run wild at Pika Pika. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Great for cheap, filling, delicious, New Mexican, Southwestern burritos (Keyword: Christmas style) and hearty, flavorful stews like Red Chile Chicken Pozole. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Seriously, you need to get the Egg Custard Tart. It's the best, freshest, most-savory version of this eggy little pie that I've ever had. Delicious. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
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.
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.
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.
Perfect for a quiet date night, this cozy restaurant sports an epic wine & beer list along with some incredible comfort food. Don't miss FA’s Chicken Pot Pie and read about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Go to Akiko's for incredibly high-quality sushi, sashimi, & rolls. They even import fish from Tsukiji Fish Market in Japan. Don't miss the Rainbow Roll and read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Simple put, El Farolito makes the best damn burrito in the entire world as far as I'm concerned. That crumbled chorizo was seriously unbelievable. Read all 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.
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.
I was a sustainable sushi skeptic, but this fish is ridiculously good. Don't miss the Tataki Deluxe feat. seared Albacore, Scallops, Arctic Char, & Skipjack and read about it 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.
Huge, juicy, spit-roasted meat-filled pita sandwiches are what you'll find here. Don't miss the Lamb Leg Sandwich, Greek Fries, & Harissa-Spiked Yogurt and read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Can't go wrong with anything at this incredible restaurant. Don't miss the Lamb Scrumpets, Tartares, Cocktails, Duck Duck Scotch Egg, and Welsh Rarebit Soufflé. 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.
SoMa StrEat Food is quite a nice place to hang outside with friends while eating at food trucks. There's always interesting organized activities going on so read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
This famed Burmese spot really is as great as people say. Don't miss the Tea Leaf Salad or Vegetarian Samusa Soup which both will keep meat-eaters happy. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
For incredibly authentic & spicy Thai food, this is the place. Don't miss the Som Tom Poo, Thai Herb Sausage, Pad Kra Prow Moo Krob, or Kai Pad Prik King & read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Come for the liquid nitrogen show, stay for the delicious Strawberry White Balsamic Ice Cream. This little stall in Hayes Valley is too cool & so much fun. Read about my visit on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
This bar has an amazing selection of craft beers on tap. Grab a sausage sandwich next door at Rosamunde, bring it over, and chow down with a pint. Read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Come for seriously epic sausage sandwiches & bring them next to Toronado to enjoy a glass of craft draft beer. Don't miss the amazing chili topping and read about my visit on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Simple seafood dishes executed to perfection. Absolutely do not miss the SF specialty seafood stew they call The “Best Damn Crab Cioppino” and read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Though most come for the incredible coffee, don't forget about their delicious bunch options like Poached Eggs with Prather Ranch Hot Italian Sausage. Read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Golden Boy Pizza serves up amazing square Silician slices so good that even this native NJ/NYer loves. Don't miss the Garlic & Clam Slice and read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
The best value sandwich in SF. $10 for the Molinari Special with half a dozen delicious Italian meats layered high enough two people could split one.
One of my favorite restaurants in SF. Airy and open, vibe great for a date or group of friends. Tuna poke on crispy seaweed and beef tongue poppy seed buns were outstanding. Impressive draft beers.
Love the Rebel Within muffin here. And the desserts always look divine - true artistry. Service is spotty; elitist attitude all around today from the cashier & the pastry bagger.
The menu here is based on the Southern diner tradition of ordering your meat dish with 3 sides. A rotating selection of dishes includes the famed fried chicken, baby back ribs, and country ham steak. Read more.
Fresh, housemade pasta. They're more than happy to answer any questions you have about Italian cooking here. A great addition to the neighborhood.
La Taqueria's burritos are delicious, and my favorite protein is their chicken. It's so moist and fresh. You must get this burrito with their hot sauce. Read more.
Best Dishes Under $10: a slice of New York style pepperoni. They also have incredible Sicilian ricotta and meatball, or California-style quail egg, potato, and guanciale. More: http://bit.ly/TbwLaH
Definately the best Dungeness crabs in SF. Try their roasted crabs, garlic noodles and banana fritters. If you are adventurous, skip the cab and take the Muni which stops in front of the restaurant Read more.
Fresh, hand pulled noodles are the star of the show, and the atmosphere is worthy of date night. Don't miss the Qishan Minced Pork Noodles.
You'll love the porchetta sandwich...it's #12 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
The cumin lamb belly? Fiery and addictive. Warm egg custard with duck confit and sea urchin? Brilliant. Hot-and-sour pork dumplings made to order? Further proof that MCF is no accident.
Ridiculously good sausages and hot dogs. Hard to go wrong with anything but you don't want to miss the Roasted Garlic Sausage or California Dog Wild Style. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below!! Read more.
Spice things up with San Tung's notoriously hot dry-fried chicken wings swimming in a sweet and peppery sauce studded with chiles. Read more.
Get your brisket, ribs, & burger on at Ryan Farr's takeover of Divis' former Da' Pitt, where you'll be greeted with fried mac and cheese, draft brews, and other delights. Read more.
If you’re going for the first time, go for pho. (I like the #17 five spice chicken.) Cash-only, but $10 is all you need for a delicious, spicy bowl of noodle soup. Perfect for a quick bite on the go.
Generous portions, reasonable price. Their al pastor meat is one of the best I've ever had anywhere.
This Banh Mi Vietnam is a monstrous, meaty, masterpiece on the cheap for only $5. It's also one of the best sandwiches that SF has to offer. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more.
Feed two people for under $20 -- BBQ pork bao, shrimp and cilantro har gow, and tom yum goong xiao long bao.
Anyways consistent and tasty. Cauliflower pita is delicious. Def get the umami fries and try the sof serve. Order delivery or pickup on Caviar.
Wayfare Tavern, Tyler Florence's first signature restaurant in San Francisco, CA, serves delicious dishes like Sonoma Pork Belly and Poutine.
It's hard to deny its appealing meld of Cal-Greek fare, a wood-burning hearth, and urban vibe. The zucchini cakes, hearth-grilled lamb chops, and baklava ice cream are all perennials.[Eater 38 Member]
Charles Phan broke the mold for modern Vietnamese food when he opened the original, and the current incarnation remains the standard-bearer of ingredient-driven Asian cuisine. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Set right on the edge of Dolores Park, Woods' taphouse with Argentinian small plates (empanadas anyone?) will show off varieties of yerba mate-infused beers that were only available in stores before 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.
Since it opened, F+W has been making waves with its sophisticated pizzas and pasta, but even more impressive is that it's lived up to the hype. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Fantastic pork chops, stellar burgers, and a brilliant wine list and cocktail menu. Sit at the chef's counter and watch the magic happen.
The menu changes nightly, but spaghetti and housemade meat dishes are continual hits. [Eater 38 Member]
Many favor the original Valencia location, and perhaps rightly so, but the bigger, shinier version has the same menu favorites and then some. It's beginning to hit its stride too. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Pig and a Biscuit is awesome. Pot Pie is a must. And Barkeep's Whimsey is epic (you give them some direction, i.e. 'i like whiskey' and they make you a whatever drink tickles their fancy).
Enjoy as the aroma of spit-roasting pork fills the rustic dining room. The pastas include a raviolo filled with ricotta and an egg yolk that breaks under your knife to bleed into a brown-butter sauce. Read more.
"Veg and seafood-centric spot from the James Beard Award nominated chef behind Napa's 'groundbreaking' vegetarian restaurant Ubuntu."
Excessively decadent & pretty pricey, but my god that whole Salt & Pepper Crab is unbelievable. Salty & crispy with the sweet richness of fresh crab meat. You gotta try it one time. WinstonWanders.com
There's just something about those meaty, well-spiced lamb momo dumplings that I just can't get enough of. The Himalayan-spiced tomato achar sauce puts them over the top. WinstonWanders.com
These pastries really are some of the best in the world. Don't miss their outstanding Morning Bun and Frangipane Croissant. WinstonWanders.com
The house bowl of Hinodeya Ramen is truly wonderful. Loved the chew of the noodles and rich, savory broth - all perfected with a heaping scoop of the chili garlic condiment, Tabera. WinstonWanders.com
