Cafe Que Tal - 1005 Guerrero St. (bet. 22nd & Alvarado Sts.), S.F., (415) 282-8855. [Coffee, Pastries]
Caffe Roma - 526 Columbus Ave. (at Union St.), S.F., (415) 296-7942 and 885 Bryant Street (at 7th St.), S.F., (415) 296-7662. [Coffee; Artisan Microroasting]. Founded in 1989 by Anthony and Sergio Azzollini, Caffe Roma is built on the experience of three generations of the Azzollini family. Father Sergio came to San Francisco from Italy over 30 years ago to open the first coffeehouse on Columbus Avenue in 1977. Anthony was born in the United States and Roma is driven by Tony's passion for coffee - excellent coffee.
Cafe Reverie - 848 Cole St. (bet. Carl & Frederick Sts.), S.F., (415) 242-0200. [Coffee & Tea, Breakfast, Sandwiches]
Graffeo - 735 Columbus Ave., S.F., (415) 986-2420 or (800) 222-6250. [Coffee; Artisan Microroasting] One of North America's oldest artisan coffee roasters and remains a family-run company passed on down through generations. Founded in 1935 on the streets of San Francisco's Italian culinary capital, North Beach.
Gobble - Gobble shops, chops, and delivers gourmet 3-step recipes for 1-pan cooking with zero prep required. All-inclusive price of $11.95 per meal if you order 6 or more meals and $13.95 per meal if you order 4 meals. If you are ordering 6 meals, you'll pay $71.70 total. Shipping is free for all orders.
Hello Fresh - Delivers great recipes and fresh ingredients to your doorstep each week. Cook quick and healthy meals designed by nutritionists and chefs.
Lasso - Wine, cheese, meat, sodas, dry goods and more delivered.
Let's Be Frank - S.F., (888) 233-7265. At the Warming Hut at Crissy Field (near the foot of the Golden Gate Bride) and at Linden and Octavia Sts., across from Blue Bottle Kiosk.
Luke's Local Mealbox - Prepared foods range from $5 (breakfast burrito) to $80 (family meal bundle). Delivery available in San Francisco, East Bay, and South Bay for $3.99; orders over $50 receive free delivery.
Postmates - They'll deliver Starbucks and grab some meds from Walgreens on the way. Pretty much bring you anything you want. Rates vary per items & stops.
Sprig - Healthy, organic meals delivered in 15 minutes.
TableRunner - Offers a low-commitment subscription of fresh, chef-prepared meals. When you sign up, choose either 4, 6 or 8 meals per week, and they will be delivered each Monday by dinnertime.
Terra's Kitchen - Choose from 40 recipes created by their culinary team every week, they chop and deliver complete with recipe cards. These are pre-portioned meal kits, prepped ingredients with meals ranging from $9.99 per serving to $17.99 each.
Veestro - 100% plant-based, organic, non-GMO, chef-prepared entrees, soups, and juices. $35 minimum food order, packages start at $99; free shipping for orders totaling $199.
Zante Pizza and Indian Cuisine - Indian Pizza and Northern Indian cuisine delivered to your home or office anywhere in the city. Located at 3489 Mission St., S.F., (415) 821-3949.
San Francisco Restaurant Directory / Food Blog / Guide
5 Second Rule - Silicon Valley food writer Cheryl Sternman Rule.
51st State - A mobile restaurant (aka food truck) serving up American Regional Cuisine to the streets of the Bay Area.
Mondays and Wednesdays: 201 Steuart St. (at Howard St.), S.F., 11:30am-2:00pm.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 253 Drumm St. (at Washington St.), S.F., 11:30am-2:00pm.
Fridays: 49 Green St. (at Front St.), S.F., 11:30am-2:00pm.
620 Jones - 620 Jones St., (at Geary), S.F., (415) 614-9265 [Rooftop Bar/Lounge/Restaurant] - Chicken and waffles, baby back ribs with apple slaw, thin-crust pizza.
1300 on Fillmore - 1300 Fillmore St. (near Eddy St.), S.F., (415) 771-7102. [French/Southern Cuisine]
1760 - 1760 Polk St. (at Washington St.), S.F., (415) 359-1212 [Modern Cuisine]
4505 Burgers and BBQ - 705 Divisadero St. (at Grove St.), S.F., (415) 231-6993. [Pork, Beef, Chicken, Ribs]
À Côte - 5478 College Ave. (at Taft Ave.), Oakland, (510) 655-6469. [Small Plates]
Abbot's Cellar, The - 742 Valencia St. (bet. 18th and 19th Sts.), S.F. (415) 626-8700 [Food and beverage pairings, with a focus on craft beer.]
Absinthe Brasserie & Bar - 398 Hayes St. (at Gough St.), S.F., (415) 551-1590. [Brasserie Cuisine/Southern French/Italian/Traditional and Modern]
Acquerello - 1722 Sacramento St. (nr. Polk St.), S.F., (415) 567-5432. [Italian]
Al's Place - 1499 Valencia St. (nr. 26th St.), S.F. (415) 416-6136. [Seasonal Vegetables; Seafood]
Alexanders Steakhouse - 448 Brannan St. (bet. 3rd and 4th Sts.), S.F., (415) 495-1111. Also has second location in Silicon Valley. [Infusing traditional steakhouse fare with creative Asian techniques and influences.]
Auntie April's - 4618 Third St. (near McKinnon Ave.), S.F., 415) 643-4983 [Comfort Food]
Avital - Avital provides a behind-the-scenes snapshot of famous San Francisco neighborhoods by telling their story through its people and great food. Avital's curated culinary experiences feature the Mission and North Beach neighborhoods, as well as a Cocktail Tour in Union Square.
Barrel House - 660 Bridgeway, Sausalito, (415) 729-9593 [Fish, Comfort Food, Local Wines, Beer, Barrel Aged Cocktails]
Belcampo Meat Co. - 1998 Polk St. (bet. Jackson St. and Pacific Ave.) [Meat - butchery is certified as organic by California Certified Organic Farmers and as humane handling facility by Animal Welfare Approved]
Belden Taverna - 52 Belden St. (at Bush St.), S.F., (415) 986-8887. [Mediterranean]
Benu - 22 Hawthorne St., S.F., (415) 685-4860. [Using Escoffier's techniques and California's bounty Chef Corey Lee has fashioned a coexistence cuisine that honors both his Asian and American selves.]
Bergerac - 316 11 St. [bet. Folsom and Harrison Sts.], S.F., (415) 255-9440. [Clubby SOMA cocktail hideaway; crafted cocktails and cuisine]
Beretta - 1199 Valencia St. (bet. 22nd and 23rd Sts.), S.F., (415) 695-1199.[Thin crust pizzas, and contemporary Italian comfort food]
Beso Bistronomia - 4058A 18th St. (bet. Castro and Noe Sts.), S.F., (415) 801-5392. [Spanish - Catalan Tapas -cuisine]
Betelnut - 2030 Union Street (bet. Filbert and Green Sts.), S.F., (415) 929-8855 [Side Street Beer House with Local Side Dishes: Asian]
Big Four Restaurant - 1075 California (at Taylor), S.F., (415) 771-1140. [Nightly specials may include a wild game dish, which is a specialty. Tasty varieties have included buffalo, ostrich, antelope and alligator.] Recognized as one of the top 20 restaurants in San Francisco by Gourmet Magazine, the Big 4 Restaurant promises the finest in innovative and contemporary American cuisine. This uniquely historic San Francisco restaurant is named after the nation's four most famous railroad tycoons of the nineteenth century - C.P. Huntington, Charles Crocker, Leland Stanford, and Mark Hopkins. Appointed with lead-glass mirrors and forest-green banquettes, the Big 4 Restaurant instantly transports guests to another era of San Francisco dining and decor, with an impressive collection of original artifacts, historical photographs, and memorabilia from California's unique history.
Bistro Don Giovanni - 4110 St. Helena Hwy. (bet. Oak Knoll and Salvador Aves.), Napa, (707) 224-3300. [Italian]
Bix - 56 Gold Street, S.F., (415) 433-6300. [Classic American]. Ambience is pure 1930s and 40s' - tasteful art moderne reminiscent of the glory of Cunard and French line ships.
Blue Plate, The - 3218 Mission St.((between Fair Ave. & Valencia St.), S.F., (415) 282-6777. [American Cuisine] The garden and dining rooms are constructed from found objects, local materials and elbow grease. The comfortable interior frames the work of San Francisco artists and provides a casual venue for enjoying good food and good wine.
Bluestem Brasserie - One Yerba Buena Lane (nr Market St.), S.F., (415) 547-1111 [New American]
Bobo's - 1450 Lombard St. (at Van Ness), S.F., (415) 441-880. [Asian-Italian Fusion; Steak; Crab; Comfort Food]
Boca Steak Restaurant - 340 Ignacio Blvd., Novato, (415) 883-0901. Specializes in meats with Argentinean accents. Both grass and grain fed steaks are featured, cooked over oak and almond, accompanied with our signature steak sauces. Wood-burning oven offers house specialties such as Provolenta, Gambas all Ajillo, Empanadas and much more. Boca's diverse menu includes a variety of soups, salads, pastas, poultry and fresh seafood. [Argentinian]
Bong Su - 311 3rd St. (at Folsom St.), S.F., (415) 536-5800. [Vietnamese; Cocktails]
Bottle Cap - 1707 Powell St. (at Union St.); S.F., (415) 529-2237 [American Cuisine/Wine Bar/Eclectic Beers/Cocktails]
Burritt Tavern (Mysstic Hotel) - 417 Stockton St, S.F., (415) 400-0561. A seasonal and locally-inspired restaurant menu along with modern tavern fare including unique salads, steaks and chops.
Bushi-Tei - 1638 Post St (bet. Buchanan and Laguna Sts.), (415) 440-4959. [Asian Fusion]
Cafe at the Opera - 301 Van Ness Avenue (bet. McAllister and Grove Sts. at the San Francisco War Memorial), S.F., (415) 861-8150. [American/Traditional]
Cafe Belden - 22 Belden Place (at Bush St.), S.F., (415) 986-5673 [French].
Cafe Claude - 7 Claude Lane (bet. Bush and Sutter Sts.), S.F., (415) 392-3505. [French]
Cafe Des Amis - 2000 Union St. (at Buchanan St.), S.F., (415) 563-7700. [French Brasserie]
Cafe du Nord - 2174 Market St., S.F., (415) 471-2969. [New American]
Cafe Flore - 2298 Market St. and Noe St., S.F., (415) 621-8579. [Coffeehouse/Restaurant] The famed Parisian Cafe de Flore, known worldwide for frequent patrons Picasso, Camus and Sartre, provides the inspiration for the popular progressive coffeehouse Cafe Flore in the Castro district. A longtime see-and-be-seen hot spot, an eclectic crowd populates the greenhouse-like dining room and the lush, heated patio. Feel free to bask in the sunshine while enjoying cafe fare, lattes and espresso, or perhaps a more potent beverage from the bar. Breakfast, served through the afternoon, offers house-made granola with spiced yogurt and fruit, and spinach or chili frittatas. Lunch and dinner items include veggie burgers, a tomato-feta sandwich, and the roasted half-chicken. Weekend brunches are popular, so expect crowds and a long wait.
Cafe Kati - 1963 Sutter St. (bet. Fillmore and Webster Sts.), S.F., (415) 775-7313. [Fusion East-West/California Cuisine]
Cafe Monk - 564 Fourth St. (at Bryant and Brannan Sts.), S.F., (415) 777-1331. [California Cuisine]
Cafe Tiramisu - 28 Belden Place (bet. Pine and Bush Sts.), S.F., (415) 421-7044 [Italian]
Cafe Zoetrope - 916 Kearny Street, S.F., (415) 291-1700. [Italian] European-style cafe offering authentic Italian cuisine and a wide selection of Italian and california wines.
Caffe 817 - 817 Washington St. (bet. Eighth and Ninth Sts.), Oakland, (510) 271-7965. [Northern Italian]
Caffe Della Stelle -
395 Hayes St. (at Gough St.), S.F., (415) 252-1110. [Italian]
Causwell's - 2346 Chestnut St. (bet. Divisadero and Scott Sts.), S.F., (415) 447-6081. [American fare]
Cavalier, The - 360 Jessie Street (at 5th Street), S.F., (415) 321-6000. [British Pub-inspired]
Central Kitchen - 3000 20th St. (bet. Florida and Alabama Sts.), S.F., (415) 826-7004. [Californian Cuisine]
Cha Cha Cha - 1801 Haight St. (bet. Stanyan and Shrader Sts.), S.F., (415) 648-0504 and 2327 Mission Street (bet. 19th and 20th Sts.), S.F., (415) 824-1502. [Caribbean]
Cha Ya - 762 Valencia St. (at 19th St.), S.F., (415) 252-7825. [Japanese Vegetarian]
Chalkboard - 29 North Street Healdsburg, Healdburg, CA, (707) 473-8030. [New American; Tapas]
Chambers - 601 Eddy St (bet. Larkin and Polk Sts. at the Phoenix Hotel), S.F., (415) 829-2316. [California]
Fish Story - 790 Main St. (at Third St.), Napa, CA, (707) 251-5600 [Seafood]. Menu features live Dungeness crab and live Maine lobster fresh from salt water tanks, fresh fish and shellfish all sourced in accordance with the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch Program. Non-seafood items, as well.
Fleur de Lys - 777 Sutter St. (Bet. Jones and Taylor Sts.), S.F., (415) 673-7779. [French]
Flores - 2030 Union St. (bet. Webster and Buchanan Sts.), S.F., (415) 796-2926. [Traditional Mexican]
Flour + Water - 2401 Harrison St. (at 20th St.), S.F., (415) 826-7000. [Italian]
Fly Trap - 606 Folsom St. (at 2nd St.), S.F., (415) 243-0580. [French and Italian]
Fog City - 1300 Battery St. (bet. Greenwich St. and The Embarcadero), S.F., (415) 982-2000. [San Franciscan cuisine and cocktails]
Foreign Cinema - 2534 Mission (at 21st St.), S.F., (415) 648-7600. [California, Mediterranean]. A 'one of a kind', nationally acclaimed restaurant combining foreign and independent films with Cal-Med cooking. Enjoy an industrial chic setting, complete with outdoor courtyard, mezzanine and full bar.
French Laundry, The - 6640 Washington St. (at Creek St.), Yountville, (707) 944-2380. [French]
Fresca - 24 West Portal (at Ulloa), S.F., (415) 759-8087 and 2114 Fillmore St., S.F., (415) 447-2668 and 3945 24th St., S.F., (415) 695-0549 [Peruvian]
Front Porch, The - 65A 29th St. (bet. Mission and San Jose Sts.), S.F., (415) 695-7800. [Caribbean and American]
Gary Danko - 800 North Point (at Hyde), S.F., (415) 749-2060. [California Cuisine]
Grand Cafe - 501 Geary Street (at Taylor), S.F., (415) 292-0101. [French] Set in an architecturally restored, turn-of-the-century ballroom with 30 foot high ceilings, the cafe reflects the grandeur of old Europe with touches of art nouveau and deco and exciting collections of commissioned murals, fanciful sculptures, decorative art and faux finishes from a variety of local artists.
Green's Restaurant - Fort Mason, Building A, S.F., (415) 771-6222. [Vegetarian]
Hall, The - 1028 Market St. (bet. 6th and Jones Sts.), S.F., (415) 558-8293. [Food court featuring 6 independent local food vendors + small production California beer and wine]
Hana Japanese Restaurant - Doubletree Plaza, 101 Golf Course Dr. (at Roberts Lake Rd.), Rohnert Park, (707) 586-0270. [Japanese]
Hapa Ramen - 2293 Mission St. (bet. 18th and 19th Sts.), S.F., (415) 202-6333. [Ramen noodle soups; Small Plates]
Hog & Rocks - 3431 19th St. (at Mission St.), S.F., (415) 550-8627. [Ham and Oyster Bar] Come-as-you-are bar and restaurant serving no-nonsense cocktails and modern bar food until 1AM every night.
Hops & Hominy - 1 Tillman Place (near Sutter St.), S.F., (415) 373-6341. [U.S. Southeastern; Craft brewed American micro-beers]
Hôtel Biron - 45 Rose St. (bet. Gough and Franklin Sts.), S.F., (415) 703-0403. [Wine Bar/Small Plates]
House of Prime Rib - 1906 Van Ness Avenue, S.F., (415) 885-4605. [American, Prime Rib]
House, The - 1230 Grant St. (at Columbus St.), S.F., (415) 986-8612. [Asian Fusion, American/Asian]
Ice Cream Bar, The - 815 Cole St. at Carl St., S.F., (415) 742-4932. [Full service 1930s style soda fountain and classic lunch counter, serving ice cream, sodas, and savory items using locally sourced organic dairy and produce.]
L'Osteria del Forno - 519 Columbus Ave. (bet. Green and Union Sts.), S.F., (415) 982-1124. [Italian]
Lafitte - Pier 5, The Embarcadero (bet. Washington and Broadway Sts.), S.F., (415) 839-2134. ["Food for the People"; Subculture and Underground Dining]
Le Colonial - 20 Cosmo Place (just north of Post St., bet. Jones and Taylor Sts.), S.F., (415) 931-3600. [Vietnamese] Atmosphere vokes the tropical elegance of French Vietnam in the 1920s.
Le P'tit Laurent - 699 Cheney St. (at Diamond), S.F., (415) 334-3235. [French]
Leo's Oyster Bar - 568 Sacramento St. (bet. Montgomery and Sansome Sts.), S.F., (415) 872-9982. [Cocktail and Oyster Bar]
Leopold's - 2400 Polk St. (nr. Union St.), S.F., (415) 474-2000. [Austrian Gasthaus]
Liberties, The - 998 Guerrero Street (at 22nd St.), S.F., (415) 282-6789. [Irish] A favorite neighborhood gathering place in The Mission featuring superb food, a great selection of cocktails and beers, an outdoor cafe and a welcoming staff. A comfortable European-style bar and restaurant.
Liberty Cafe - 410 Cortland St. (bet. Bennington and Wool Sts.), S.F., (415) 695-8777. [California]
Liholiho Yacht Club - 871 Sutter St. (bet. Leavenworth and Jones Sts.), S.F., (415) 440- 5446. [Hawaiian, NorCal, Japanese, Indian, and Korean]
Little Star Pizza - 846 Divisidero St., S.F., (415) 441-1118 and 400 Valencia St., S.F., (415) 551-7827. [Pizza]
Liverpool Lil's - 2942 Lyon St. (at Lombard St.), S.F., (415) 921-6664. [Burgers, Comfort Food]
Local Mission Eatery - 3111 24th Str., S.F., (415) 655-3422. [Local Food: sandwiches, soups, salads, sodas, and dinners]
Locanda - 557 Valencia St. (bet. 16th and 17th Sts.), S.F., (415) 863-6800. [Italian]
Loló - 974 Valencia (bet. 21st and Liberty Sts.), S.F., (415) 643-5656. [Mexican: The flavors of Jalisco, the western Pacific Mexican district encompassing Guadalajara.]
Lord Stanley - 2065 Polk St. (nr. Broadway St.), S.F., (415) 872-5512. [British and European]
Los Shucos - 3224 1/2 22nd St. (bet. Mission and Bartlett Sts.), S.F. [Latin hot dogs]
Luce - 888 Howard St. (near 5th St., in Intercontinental Hotel), S.F., (415) 616-6566 [New American]
Luella - 1896 Hyde St. (at Green St.), S.F., (415) 674-4343. [California, Mediterranean]
M.Y. China - 845 Market St, 4th Fl. (under the dome in the Westfield), S.F., (415) 580-3001. [Chinese] Three live-fire wok stations that face out for your viewing pleasure.
Maki - 1825 Post St. (at Webster), S.F., (415) 921-5215. [Japanese]
Mamacita - 2317 Chestnut St. (bet. Scott and Divisadero Street ), S.F., (415) 346-8494. [Mexican]
Kokkari - 200 Jackson St. (at Front St.), S.F., (415) 981-0983. [Greek]
Lai Hong Lounge - 1416 Powell St. (bet. Broadway and Robert C. Levy Tunnel.), S.F., (415) 397-2290. [Dim Sum]
M.Y. China - 845 Market St., Suite 480 at Westfield San Francisco Centre, S.F., (415) 580-3001. [Chinese]
Nopalito - 306 Broderick St. (bet. Oak and Fell Sts.), S.F., (415) 535-3969 and 1224 9th Ave. (bet. Lincoln and Irving Sts.), S.F., (415) 233-9966. [Organic Mexican]
Okane - 669 Townsend St. (bet. 7th and 8th Sts.), S.F., (415) 865-9788. [Japanese, Izakaya Dishes, Sushi Bar Favorites]
Sichuan Home - 5037 Geary Blvd. (bet. 14th and 15th Ave.), S.F., (415) 221-3288. [Chinese]
Sociale - 3665 Sacramento St. (bet. Spruce and Locust Sts.), S.F., (415) 921-3200. [Italian]
Starbelly - 3583 16th St. (nr. Noe St.), S.F., (415) 252-7500. [California Comfort Food]
Trestle - 531 Jackson St. (at Columbus Ave.), S.F., (415) 772-0922. [Three Course Prix-Fixe Menu]
Yank Sing - 101 Spear St. (at Mission) Rincon Center, S.F., (415) 781-1111 and 49 Stevenson St. (bet. 1st and 2nd Sts.), S.F., (415) 541-4949. [Dim Sum]
Yuzuki - 598 Guerrero St. (bet. 17th and 18th Sts.), S.F., (415) 556-9898. [Japanese]
Z & Y Restaurant - 655 Jackson St. (bet. Grant and Kearny Sts.), S.F., (415- 981-8988. [Chinese]
Zero Zero - 826 Folsom St. (bet. 4th and 5th Sts.), S.F., (415-348-8800. [Pizza]
Milano Restaurant - 1448 Pacific Ave., S.F., (415) 673-2961. [Italian]
Millenium - 580 Geary St. (in Savoy Hotel), S.F., (415) 345-3900. [Vegetarian]
Naked Fish - 2084 Chestnut St. (bet. Steiner & Fillmore Sts.), S.F., (415) 771-1168. [Japanese/Sushi]
Namu Gaji - 499 Dolores St. (nr. 18th St.), S.F., (415) 431-6268 [Korean American; Sake, House-label Vino, and Beer]
Napa Valley Wine Train - 1275 McKinstry Street, Napa, (800) 427.4124. The Napa Valley Wine Train provides a relaxing three hours along a thirty-six mile round-trip journey between the historic town of Napa through one of the world's most famous wine valleys to the quaint village of St. Helena and back. Guests aboard the Wine Train enjoy the option of a freshly prepared lunch or dinner as they view vineyards and wineries from any of the vintage 1915-1917 Pullman Dining, Lounge, or 1952 Vista Dome rail cars which have been lavishly restored.
New Delhi Restaurant - 160 Ellis St. (Bet. Powell and Mason Sts.), S.F., (415) 397-8470. [Indian]
Nick's Crispy Tacos - 1500 Broadway (between Polk St & Van Ness), S.F., (415) 409-8226. [Mexican]
Nob Hill Cafe - 1152 Taylor Street (bet. Sacramento and Clay Sts.), S.F., (415) 776-6500. [Italian]
Nojo - 231 Franklin St. (bet. Hayes and Fell Sts.), S.F., (415) 896-4587. [Japanese]
Nombe - 2491 Mission Str., S.F., (415) 681-7150. Offers Northern California's seasonal, sustainable, and locally sourced tapas food along with over 75 brands of premium sake, organic Shochu cocktails, as well as eight Japanese and local beers on tap. Late night menu as well as Japanese Street Food on weekends from 11:00 pm-2:00 am to satisfy the hungry soul of the Mission crowds. [Japanese]
Nopa - 560 Divisadero St. (at Hayes St.), S.F., (415) 864-8643 . [Urban Rustic Food]
Nopalito - 306 Broderick St. (bet. Oak and Fell Sts.), S.F., (415) 437-0303. [Sustainable Organic Mexican]
One Market Restaurant - 1 Market St. (at Steuart St.), S.F., (415) 777-5577. [California Cuisine]
OneUP Restaurant & Lounge - 345 Stockton St. (bet. Grant and Powell Sts. on messanine level of the Hotel of Grand Hyatt Hotel) S.F., (415) 398-1234. [American Bistro]
Oola Restaurant and Bar - 860 Folsom St. (bet. 4th and 5th Sts.), S.F., (415) 995-2061. [California Cuisine]. Highlights local California ingredients, seasonal produce, and organically farmed meats. Chef Ola Fendert's menu reflects his European culinary background well as his 23 years of experience in San Francisco restaurants.
Pal's Takeaway - 2751 24th St. (at Hampshire St.), S.F., (415) 203-4911. [Sandwiches and Salads]
Palm House - 2032 Union St. (near Buchanan St.), S.F., (415) 400-4355. [Caribbean]
Parallel 37 - 600 Stockton St. (bet. Pine and California Sts. in Ritz-Carlton Hotel), S.F., (415) 773-6168. [Contemporary American Cuisine]
Palio D'Asti - 640 Sacramento St. (bet Montgomery and Kearny Sts.), S.F., (415) 395-9800. [Italian]
Pauline's Pizza - 260 Valencia St. (bet. 14th and Duboce Sts.), S.F., (415) 552-2050. [Pizza]
Papito - 317 Connecticut St. (bet. 18th and 19th Sts), S.F., (415) 695-0147. [Organic Mexican]
Paragon Restaurant - 701 Second St. (at Townsend), S.F., (415) 537-9020. [American; Bar with craft beer and signature house drinks, including the El Mojito Grande]
Park Tavern - 1652 Stockton St. (bet. Filbert and Union Sts.), S.F., (415) 989-7300. [Seafood and meat dishes]
Pasta Pomodoro - 655 Union St. (at Columbus), S.F., (415) 339-0300 and 5 other SF locations. [Italian]
Perry's - 1944 Union Street (bet. Buchanan and Laguna Streets), S.F., (415) 922-9022. Perry's menu includes a wide variety of sandwiches, creative salads, pastas, steaks, and grilled fresh fish, in addition to the renowned Perry's hamburger. [American]
Pesce - 2223 Market St. (nr. Sanchez St.), S.F., (415) 928-8025. Inspired by the flavors of Venice and cooked in the tradition of the region, the cuisine featured is fresh, simply prepared fare served Venetian cicchetti style -- small plates of hot and cold dishes to be shared among friends and family. Prepared with the freshest ingredients available in the market, it's menu is seasonal and focuses on seafood, with meat and pasta offerings as well. Offering spirits and wines, Pesce serves classic cocktails and hand-selected, quality wines from Italy and the United States. [Seafood]
Puerto 27 - 525 Crespi Dr. (nr. Cabrillo Hwy), Pacifica, (650) 733-7343. [Peruvian]
Pica Pica Maize Kitchen - 401 Valencia St. (bet. Misson and Guerrero Sts.), S.F., (415) 400-5453. [Venezuelan Cuisine]
Plant Cafe, The - Pier 3, The Embarcadero, S.F., (415) 984-1973. [Organic] Freshly made juices, salads, sandwiches, soups, entrees and desserts.
Plate Shop - 39 Caledonia, Sausalito, (415) 887-9047 [Handcrafted California Food and Drink]
Plouf - 40 Belden Place (bet. Kearny & Montgomery and Pine & Bush), S.F., (415) 986-6491. [French]
Plum - 2214 Broadway, Oakland, (510) 444-7586. [trotter burgers, grilled cheese made with pain de mie and mountain cheeses, potato chicharrones, popcorn with escabeche powder and fried chickpea fritters]
Poesia - 4072 18th St., S.F., (415) 252-9325. [Italian Restaurant, Full Bar and Poetry Lounge]
Porcellino - 1550 Church St. (bet. 27th and 28th Sts.), S.F., (415) 641-4500. [Deli]
Postrio - 545 Post St. (Bet. Mason & Taylor), S.F., (415) 776-7825. [European/Asian]
Presidio Social Club - Bldg. 563 Ruger St. (at Lombard), The Presidio of S.F., (415) 885-1888. Grilled steaks and chops, fresh oysters, cracked crab. Bar serves contemporary cocktails, imported and domestic beers and ales. [Comfort Cuisine/San Francisco Fare]
Private Dining - See listings at SFPVD and Open Table. Also, the following all offer exceptional private dining rooms:
Ristobar - 2300 Chestnut Street (at Scott), S.F., (415) 923-6464. Rustic Italian fare and artisanal pizza, best enjoyed with Italian beer, wine, and good company. [Italian]
RN74 - 301 Mission St. (bet. Beale and Fremont Sts.), S.F., (415) 543-7474 [American and French; Wine]
Roccapulco - 3140 Mission St. (just south of Casear Chavez St., S.F., (415) 821-3563, [Mexican] Supper club; live salsa.
Roe Restaurant - 651 Howard St. (bet. 3rd St. & Hawthorne St.), S.F., (415) 615-0345 [Specialty Small Plates]
Roka Akor - 801 Montgomery St. (at Jackson St.), S.F., (415) 362-8887. [Japanese]
Rosamunde Sausage Grill - 2832 Mission St. (near 24th Street BART), S.F., (415) 970-9015 and 545 Haight St. (Fillmore & Steiner Streets), S.F., (415) 437-6851. [Grilled Sausage adn Beer]
Rose's Cafe - 2298 Union (at Steiner), S.F., (415) 775-2200. A hangout for locals who bask in the sun at sidewalk tables, duck inside for a cappuccino, or stay for a leisurely meal. Many customers are regulars who frequent the pretty bistro-cafe that offers table service and some of the most deliciously affordable food in San Francisco - Italian fare created using organic local produce, fresh seafood, humanely raised meats, and free-range poultry. Rose's artisan bakers bake a daily selection of pastries, desserts and breads. Menu highlights include: pizzas, daily soups and house made pasta. [Italian]
Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe - 4081 Hollis St. in Emeryville (510) 594-1221 and 18805 Telegraph Ave. in Oakland (510) 251-9400 [Diner]
Rue Saint Jacques - 1098 Jackson St. (at Taylor), S.F., (415) 776-2002. [French] The menu offers delicacies such as pâte of foie gras stuffed with prunes, braised escargots, veal cheeks and Maine lobster tail.
Saison - 2124 Folsom St. (at 17th St.), S.F., (415) 828-7990. [French]
Sally's Restaurant - 300 De Haro St. (bet. 16th St & 17th Sts), (415) 626-6006. [Cafeteria]
Salt House - 545 Mission St., S.F., (415) 543-8900. [Contemporary American]. 75-seat, contemporary tavern housed in an old printing press warehouse built in the 1930's. Exposed brick, original hardwood floors, 12 foot windows and oversized rusted iron girders. Contemporary American fare ranging from raw bar plateaus to house made charcuterie, appetizers and heartier main dishes. Wines from all over the world as well as custom blended wines on tap; extensive cocktail list.
San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI) - 800 Chestnut Street (at Jones), S.F. 415 749 4567. [Serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare from morning to early evening. All food is made from ingredients that are organic, local, seasonal, and the freshest available in the San Francisco Bay Area. Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm during the spring and fall semesters.]
Slanted Door, The - 584 Valencia St. (at 17th St.), S.F., (415) 861-8032. [Vietnamese]
SliderBar - 2295 Market St (at 16th), S.F., (415) 431-7700. 17 types of sliders-including lamb/beef and beef/bacon combos. [Comfort Food]
Sociale - 3665 Sacramento St. (at Spruce St.), S.F., (415) 921-3200). [Rustic Country Italian]
Soluna Cafe and Lounge - 272 McAllister St. (at Larkin St.), S.F., (415) 621-2200. [California Cuisine]
South at SFJAZZ - 201 Franklin St. (at Fell St.), S.F., (415) 539-39905. [Food inspired by birthplace of jazz, local wines, cocktails from the old south] Soul-food small plates like fried oysters, shrimp and grits, chicken gumbo, and alligator sausage.
South Park Cafe - 108 South Park (bet. Second and Third Sts.), S.F., (415) 495-7275. [French]
Sparrow Bar and Kitchen - 1640 Haight St. (bet. Clayton and Cole Sts.), S.F. (415) 622-6137. [San Francisco Cuisine]
Spire Restaurant and Bar - 685 3rd St. (bet. Townsend and Brannan Sts.), S.F., (415) 947-0000. [Classic Cuisine]
Split - 2300 Polk St. (at Green St.) and 145 4th St. (bet. Mission and Howard Sts.) and 560 Mission St. (bet. 1st and 2nd Sts.), S.F. [Modern American Fare]
Spruce - 3640 Sacramento St. (bet. Clay and California Sts.), S.F., (415) 931-5100. [American Cuisine]
Tadich Grill - 240 California St. (Bet. Front & Battery), S.F., (415) 392-1849. [Seafood]
Taj Campton Place - 340 Stockton St. (bet. Post and Sutter Sts.), S.F., (415) 955-5555. [Mediterranean/California Cuisine]
Tajine - 1338 Polk St. (at Pine St.), S.F., (415) 240-0145. [Moroccan]
Taps - 1516 Broadway (near Polk St.), S.F. [45 Beers on tap, lunch/dinner, Saturday/Sunday brunch, raw bar/full drink bar]
Tartine Bakery - 561 Valencia St. (at 16th St.), S.F., (415) 487-1600. [Bakery] Serving breakfast pastries in small batches from the oven throughout the day, hot pressed sandwiches, croques monsieur as well as pies, cakes, tarts and pastries, cheese plates.
Thirsty Bear - 661 Howard Str. (bet. 2nd and 3rd Streets; half a block east of Moscone Convention Center, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.), S.F., (415) 974-0905. [Brewing Company; Spanish Cuisine]
Ti Couz - 3108 16th St. (at Valencia St), S.F., (415) 252-737. [Creperies, French]
Tipsy Pig, The - 2231 Chestnut St. (bet. Scott and Pierce Sts.). S.F., (415) 292-2300. [American Gastrotavern, Beer]
Tokyo Go Go - 3174 16th St., S.F., (415) 864-2288. [Sushi]
Tommaso's - 1042 Kearny St. (bet. Broadway and Pacific Ave.), S.F., (415) 398-9696. [Pizza]
Ton Kiang - 5821 Geary Blvd. (bet. 22nd and 23rd Aves.), S.F., (415) 387-8273. [Chinese]
Tony's Napoletana - 721 Filbert St. (bet. Powell and Mason Sts.), S.F., (415) 983-0800. [Pizza; Italian]
Town Hall - 342 Howard St., S.F., (415) 908-3900. [New American]. Located in the historic Meco building, there is a communal table, bar, patio, private room, and beautiful dining room.
Trader Vics - 555 Golden Gate Ave. (near Van Ness), S.F., (415) 775-6300. [Island-Eurasian Cuisine with Polynesian decor]
Trick Dog - 3010 20th St. (bet. Florida and Alabama Sts.), S.F., (415) 471-2999. [Cocktailery and Bar Bites]
Umami - 2909 Webster St (at Union St.), S.F., (415) 346-3431. [Japanese]
Umami Burger Marina - 2184 Union Street (bet. Fillmore and Webster Sts.), S.F., (415) 440-8626. [Hamburgers, Craft Beer and Wine]
Umami Burger SoMA - 242 King Street (bet. 3rd and 4th Sts.), S.F., (415) 904-8626. [Hamburgers, Craft Beer and Wine]
Una Pizza Napoletana - 210 11th St (at Howard St.), S.F., (415) 861-3444. [Pizza; owned/operated by Anthony Mangieri, NYC]
Union Larder - 1945 Hyde St. (bet. Union St. and Warner Place), S.F., (415) 272-7567. [Small bites, oysters, salads, sammies, charcuterie, and cheeses; Wine Bar]
Universal Cafe - 2814 19th St. (bet. Florida and Bryant Sts.), S.F., (415) 821-4608. [California Cuisine]
Verbena - 2323 Polk St. (nr. Union St.), S.F., (415) 441-2323. [Vegan Charcuterie]
Vestry Restaurant - 777 Valencia St. (bet. 18th and 19th Sts.), S.F., (415) xxx. [Late-night eatery & brunch spot in the Chapel music hall serving sophisticated bar eats & cocktails.]
Walzwerk - 381 S. Van Ness Ave. (bet. 14th and 15th Sts.), S.F., (415) 551-7181. [German]
Waterbar - 399 The Embarcadero South (bet. Folsom and Harrison Sts.), S.F., (415) 284-9922. [Seafood]
Wayfare Tavern - 558 Sacramento St. (bet. Sansome and Montgomery Sts.), S.F., (415) 772-9060 [Comfort Food]
West of Pecos - 550 Valencia St. (bet. 16th and 17th Sts.), S.F., (415) 252-7000 [Tex-Mexery]
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen - 3150 24th St. (bet. Shotwell St. and S. Van Ness Ave.), S.F., (415) 787-3354 and 736 Mission St (bet. 3rd and 4th Sts.), S.F., (415) 655-7887 [Deli; bagel shop and production bakery]
Woodhouse Fish Co. - 2073 Market St. (at 14th St.), S.F., (415) 437-2722 and 1914 Fillmore St. (bet. Pine and Bush Sts.), S.F., (415) 437-2722 [Seafood: Clam Chowder, Fish and Chips, Crab, Lobster, Prawns, Octopus, Calamari]
Woodward's Garden - 1700 Mission St. (at Duboce Ave.), S.F., (415) 621-7122. [American with Mediterranean accents]
Yank Sing - Rincon Center, 101 Spear St. (at Mission St.), S.F., (415) 957-9300. [Chinese]
Yield Wine Bar - 2490 3rd St. (at 21st St.), S.F., (415) 401-8984. [Wine Bar/Small Plates]
Yoshi's - 1330 Fillmore St. (at Eddy St.). S.F., (415) 655-5600. [Japanese Dining and Jazz Club]
Zare at Fly Trap - 606 Folsom St. (at 2nd St.), S.F., (415) 243-0580 [Mediterranean]
Zare Restaurant - 568 Sacramento Street (bet. Montgomery and Sansome Sts.), S.F., (415) 291-9145.
Zarzuela - 2000 Hyde Street (Bet. Allen St.and Union St.), S.F., (415) 346-0800. [Spanish, Tapas Bars, Basque]
Zazie - 941 Cole St. ((bet. Carl St. & Parnassus Ave.), S.F., (415) 564-5332. [Breakfast & Brunch, French]
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