San Francisco is one of the top foodie destinations in the United States, if not the world. From fresh seafood to authentic Italian to Californian
haute cuisine, a trip to San Francisco gives tourists a satisfied palate paired with an expanding waistband.
Experience the best California cuisine at local favorites Zuni Cafe or Nopa. Both have fantastic, lofty spaces, as well as excellent wine pairings. Be forewarned, the infamous burger is only served during Zuni's lunch or brunch, or wait the extra time at dinner for its world-renowned roast chicken. Zuni is also the perfect place to slurp down some oysters while drinking champagne. Fab!
Try for a table at Delfina, the Italian trattoria that single-handedly started the Mission's gourmet ghetto renaissance back in 1998. Pizzas are ridiculously good and the waitstaff is ridiculously hip and in-the-know.
Relative newcomers Starbelly, Bar Agricole, and La Mar fit in with ease amongst the more infamous restaurants on this list. The focus at Starbelly is laid back comfort food. On Tuesdays in the summer, they host family-style "Patio Picnics" where you can dive into a whole roasted pig or Santa Maria tri-tip among other goodies. Bar Agricole has a modern, unassuming space in SOMA and a changing menu of fresh, local ingredients. The sheep's milk ricotta gnocchi and the short ribs are melt-in-your-mouth amazing. La Mar is the place for fish Peruvian-style. Tangy ceviche is just one of the delicious options you'll have to decide between. It's par for the course that all three establishments serve up ingenious cocktails and excellent wine and brews.
A Top 10 list of San Francisco's restaurants would not be doing the city justice without a healthy dose of the incredible ethnic fare available here. Taste a Vietnamese revolution at Charles Phan's Slanted Door in the Ferry Building, and head to the Inner Richmond for the inexpensive flavor explosions at Burma Superstar, it's worth the trip.
Tried and true favorites Boulevard and Gary Danko continue to deliver multi-course feasts and an overall unmatched dining experience. Best for special occasions, dining at either will be memorable.
1658 Market St
At Franklin St
Mediterranean-inspired cuisine...
800 North Point St
At Hyde St
The Latest Trend...
355 11th Street
Modern tavern showcasing food fresh from the farm...
3583 16th Street
Fresh ingredients, big beers, great drinks...
1 Mission St
Between Embarcadero and Steuart sts
SF's Fine-Dining Favorite...
3621 18th St
Between Dolores and Guererro sts
Tiny Tuscan Favorite...
560 Divisadero St
(cross street: Fell)
Locally sourced, Cal-Med cuisine...
1 Ferry Building #3
(across from The Embarcadero)
Modern Vietnamese delights on the edge of the Bay...
309 Clement St
At 4th Ave
Burmese Cuisine...
200 Jackson St
At Front St
Classic Yet Contemporary...
1000 Great Hwy
At west end of Golden Gate Park, near Fulton St
Perfect spot for a local brew and some seafood...
252 California St
At Geary St
One of San Francisco's premier destination restaurants...
3692 18th St
Fresh local ice cream...
De Haro at Alameda
It's falafel plus magical pixie dust that makes you shout "WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE?"...
1570 Stockton St
Award winning Pizza in North Beach...
1890 Bryant Street
Hip cafe in the Potrero/Mission warehouse district...
2401 Harrison St
at 20th
Pizza, pasta, salumi, vino...
3218 Mission Street
At Valencia
Upscale American comfort food...
1722 Sacramento Street
Locally loved California cuisine...