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1. Abacá
$$ | |Defeating the cliché that restaurants in hotels can't be citywide draws, chef Francis Ang's longtime Pinoy Heritage pop-up is thriving at its permanent home within the Kimpton Alton Hotel. Ang's exciting contemporary Filipino cooking has gained rave reviews from national publications and well-deserved awards. The chic space has a slight tropical edge to it and includes a small patio at the front and a bar reserved for those who can't score a reservation.
2700 Jones St., San Francisco, California, 94133, USA486–0788Known For
- Any pancit noodle dish
- Innovative desserts and terrific weekend morning pastries
- Cocktails that are as exciting as the food
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2. Devil's Teeth Baking Company
$ | Sunset |Folks line up on weekends for the amazing breakfast sandwiches here: fluffy eggs, thick bacon, pepper jack, avocado, and lemon-garlic aioli on a melt-in-your-mouth buttermilk biscuit. Made-to-order beignets are another favorite. Lunch options include chicken curry salad sandwiches, BLTs, and a seasonal soup of the day. Browse the bakery's selection of used books from local favorite Green Apple while you wait, and if you can't get a spot among the limited sidewalk seating, the beach is close by. A second location in the Outer Richmond (3619 Balboa St.) has the same crowd and delectable menu, but parking is much easier here.
3876 Noriega St., San Francisco, California, 94112, USA415-683–5533Known For
- Loaded breakfast sandwiches on unforgettable biscuits
- Donut muffins
- Long weekend waits
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3. DOSA on Valencia
$$ | Mission District | IndianAside from the large, thin savory namesake pancake, this cheerful temple of South Indian cuisine also prepares curries, uttapam (open-face pancakes), and various starters, breads, rice dishes, and chutneys. Dosa fillings range from traditional potatoes, onions, and cashews to green chilies and cilantro, and other popular menu options include mango fish curry, roasted masala lamb shank, and Indian street-food additions such as vada pav (a vegetarian slider).
995 Valencia St., at 21st St., San Francisco, California, 94110, USA415-642–3672Known For
- Southern Indian food
- Indian street food dishes
- Tasty curries
- Indian street-food dishes
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4. SPQR
$$$$ | Pacific Heights |This modern Italian favorite continues to be a special destination for chef Matthew Accarrino's inventive seasonal cooking. The five-course tasting menu includes tempting antipasti, superlative pastas like mustard capellini with guinea hen ragù, and a few hearty secondi; save space for the fantastic desserts. The Italian wine list is also full of gems and divided by region, providing a great education with your bottle. The polished yet relaxed atmosphere, with travel posters on the wall, attracts a dedicated neighborhood following of all ages. Singles and walk-in couples can sit at the two counters (one looks into the galley kitchen). Accarrino's fried chicken on Sundays is worth planning your day around. And doughnuts and coffee are served during the daytime for Fillmore's steady stream of weekend power shoppers and walkers.
1911 Fillmore St., San Francisco, California, 94115, USA415-771–7779Known For
- Chicken liver mousse antipasti
- Vintages from less-known Italian wine regions
- Fried chicken on Sundays
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5. True Laurel
$ | |Hardly just a plan B for those who didn't score a table at its sibling, Lazy Bear, this excellent cocktail bar and creative small-plates restaurant by the same people offers intriguing combinations and endless conversation starters in a cool modern setting. Menu standouts include California halibut ceviche and fried hen-of-the-woods mushrooms. Don't-miss drinks on the cocktail side include the signature "In the Pines, Under the Palms," a smooth sipper of toasted coconut rye, Terroir gin, and vermouth, garnished with a small redwood sprout.
753 Alabama St., San Francisco, California, 94110, USA415-341–0020Known For
- Patty melt
- Inventive cocktails using seasonal produce
- Excellent weekend brunch
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6. Zuni Café
$$$ | Hayes Valley |After one bite of Zuni's succulent brick-oven-roasted whole chicken with warm bread salad, you'll understand why the two-floor café is a perennial star. Its long copper bar is a hub for a disparate mix of patrons who commune over oysters on the half shell and cocktails and wine. Nearly as famous as the chicken are the Caesar salad with house-cured anchovies and the chocolatey flourless gâteau Victoire. The most cheerful spot to sit is at the tip of the pyramid window near the bar, easier to score if you plan a late lunch.
1658 Market St., San Francisco, California, 94102, USA415-552–2522Known For
- Seasonal Californian cooking at its best
- Under-the-radar lunch and late-night burger
- Beloved margarita
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7. Arguello
$$$ | Presidio | MexicanWhether enjoying shrimp tacos at lunch on the beautiful, intimate patio or a perfect margarita with a host of small plates at the bar for a casual dinner, celebrated chef Traci Des Jardins’s Californian-Mexican restaurant always hits the right notes. Tortillas and salsas are made in-house, and the tequila and mezcal selection is one of the deepest in San Francisco. Lunch is fast-casual while dinner is full service.
50 Moraga St., San Francisco, California, 94129, USA415-561–3650Known For
- Intimate outdoor patio
- Superb pozole verde
- Various lunch tacos
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8. As Quoted
$ | Presidio Heights |At this sleek Presidio Heights daytime café, the wellness-centric menu manages to be so delicious that guests often don't notice how virtuous the dishes are. Bread for the open-faced sandwiches is gluten-free and baked in-house; several items are vegetarian and/or vegan; and even the pappardelle is made of zucchini ribbons instead of wheat. The white-tiled and white-painted interior looks more like a luxury Beverly Hills boutique than an eatery.
3613 Sacramento St., San Francisco, California, 94118, USA415-914–0689Known For
- Post-yoga healthful meals
- Excellent gluten-free toasts
- Freshly made juices and smoothies
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9. b Patisserie
$ | Pacific Heights |Your search for the perfect kouign-amann (a traditional glazed, butter-enriched Breton pastry made of croissant dough) ends in this buzzy café from baking wizard Belinda Leong.
2821 California St, San Francisco, California, 94115, USA415-440–1700Known For
- Impeccable kouign-amann
- Chocolate banana almond croissant
- Dedication to seasonal offerings
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10. Beach Chalet
$$$ | Sunset |A perch on the second floor of a 1920s building provides first-rate looks at Ocean Beach across the Great Highway (it used to be a changing room for beachgoers). But the service is just okay, and the food is basic American—burgers, chowders, and steak. Beach Chalet brews its own beers on-site and the atmosphere makes you feel a million miles away from urbanity.
1000 Great Hwy., San Francisco, California, 94121, USA415-386–8439Known For
- Beach views
- House-brewed beer
- Variable service
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11. Beanstalk Cafe
$ | Union Sq. |Robin's-egg-blue banquettes and metal chairs in different colors add to the cheer at this sunny spot. Drop in for hearty local coffee and excellent breakfast and lunch sandwiches, including those on the popular cragel, a combination of a croissant and a bagel.
724 Bush St., San Francisco, California, 94108, USAKnown For
- Cragel (croissant and bagel) sandwiches
- Quality coffee drinks
- Pleasant, airy space
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12. Breadbelly
$ | Richmond |Creative, Asian-inspired takes on homey pastries made with elevated ingredients such as bee pollen and maldon sea salt (with prices to match) draw enthusiastic crowds to this small storefront. The Kaya Toast—bright green coconut-pandan jam on the café's signature milk bread—is a must try. Several sandwiches round out the limited menu, including an egg salad with kabocha squash tempura, yuzu shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice), and cucumber pickle on light-as-a-cloud pandesal (a Filipino roll). Creativity extends to the short drink menu, which includes egg coffee and a substantial black sesame cappuccino. A few outdoor tables are available, but otherwise it's takeout only.
1408 Clement St., San Francisco, California, 94118, USA415-349–0969Known For
- Bright green, Instagrammable Kaya Toast
- Long lines
- Interesting ingredients in every item
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13. Brenda's French Soul Food
$ | Tenderloin |The good times roll at the city's definitive choice for New Orleans cooking. Brunch is the preferred meal here, but it's just as good to come for a weekday lunch of gumbo or a fried chicken dinner when the scene is a little more subdued.
652 Polk St., San Francisco, California, 94102, USA415-345–8100Known For
- Delicious beignets
- Broiled oysters
- Lots of charm and fun
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14. Cafe Flore
$ | Castro | CaféSometimes referred to as Cafe Floorshow because it's such a see-and-be-seen place, Cafe Flore serves coffee drinks, beer, and tasty café fare. It's a good place to catch the latest Castro gossip.
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15. Cafe Réveille
$ | Mission Bay |San Francisco has plenty of great food options and coffee destinations, but rarely do the two merge together as well as they do at this Mission Bay roastery, which excels at sandwiches on fresh focaccia, virtuous lunch bowls, and coffee in myriad forms. With tall ceilings, ample windows, and a pleasant parklet, the café almost has a Parisian indoor-outdoor feel. Don't miss the juice shots for a quick, powerful jolt minus caffeine.
610 Long Bridge St., San Francisco, California, USAKnown For
- Maybe the city's best açai bowl
- Excellent cappuccino
- Top-tier breakfast sandwich and burrito
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16. Causwells
$$ | Marina |There are two personalities to Chestnut Street’s sleek grown-up diner—the double-stack burger that draws burger hounds from dozens of miles away, and the rest of the honest, spruced-up comfort-food menu. It's a local institution that feels partially like a bistro and partially like a modern tavern, and a place where the buzz from the innovative cocktails and delicious eats never disappears.
2346 Chestnut St., San Francisco, California, 94123, USA415-447–6081Known For
- Banana bread "grilled cheese"
- Excellent brunch
- Always feels like a party
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17. Chow
$ | Castro | AmericanThis consistently popular and consciously unpretentious, funky-yet-savvy diner serves standards like hamburgers, pizzas, and spaghetti with meatballs, all treated with culinary respect. More budget-friendly than some of the area's other options, it has built its reputation on honest and approachable fare. Diners will discover Mexican- and Asian-style dishes mixed in with the primarily American/Italian menu (the silky wontons are popular), all-day brunch, and a nice list of salads. Don't even think about leaving without trying the ginger cake with caramel sauce. The wine list has some well-chosen picks.
215 Church St., San Francisco, California, 94114, USA415-552–2469Known For
- Diner-style food
- Good value
- Fresh ingredients
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18. Colibri Mexican Bistro
$$ | Presidio |After an 18-year run near Union Square, this city favorite moved across town in 2022 to a beautiful adobe dining room and firepit-adorned patio in the Presidio Officers' Club. Guacamole and margaritas are must-orders, but the menu jumps much further into regional Mexican specialties as well. The spacious patio is a favorite pre- or post-hike stop for visitors and is nicely heated even on chilly nights.
50 Moraga Ave., San Francisco, California, 94129, USA415-678–5170Known For
- Mole poblano with chicken
- Outstanding cinnamon-spiced chocolate cake
- Long list of tequila and mezcal cocktails
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19. Crown & Crumpet Tea Salon
$ | Japantown |In the lobby of the New People building, this mini tea shop looks like a little girl's fantasy, with pretty flowered and polka-dotted tablecloths, fancy settings, and nods to the British royal family. Most guests opt for high tea with scones, crumpets, and finger sandwiches, or you can stop in for a sandwich or salad.
1746 Post St., San Francisco, California, 94115, USA415-771–4252Known For
- Fun and frilly tea-shop decor
- Nursery tea and craft kits for kids
- Unconventional lobby setting
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20. Epic Steak
$$$$ | Embarcadero | Steak House"Epic" describes it all, from the outsize dining room and the mile-wide bay view to the slabs of meat grilled over an open fire, and, alas, the prices. For an Epic experience at a fraction of the price, head upstairs to the Quiver bar for the "3 B's," a half-pound burger, a brownie, and a Bud.
369 Embarcadero, between Folsom and Harrison Sts., San Francisco, California, 94105, USA415-369–9955Known For
- Bay views
- Steakhouse favorites
- Steak-house favorites
- High prices
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