Guidebook for San Francisco
Drinks & Nightlife
Some of the best cocktails in the city here - a perfect place to meet friends for happy hour. The bartenders truly "craft" cocktails in this beautiful art deco bar - the cocktails are worth the wait!
34 residents recomanen
Orbit Room
1900 Market StSome of the best cocktails in the city here - a perfect place to meet friends for happy hour. The bartenders truly "craft" cocktails in this beautiful art deco bar - the cocktails are worth the wait!
World-famous biergarten - huge, sunny backyard filled with bikers and bloggers alike. High point local brews and stiff bloody marys and cocktails served in a pint glass. Burgers too.
222 residents recomanen
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia StWorld-famous biergarten - huge, sunny backyard filled with bikers and bloggers alike. High point local brews and stiff bloody marys and cocktails served in a pint glass. Burgers too.
Karoake for days. Bonus points that you can order sushi next door (Sushi Delight) and they will deliver it to you in the bar.
33 residents recomanen
The Mint Karaoke Lounge
1942 Market StKaroake for days. Bonus points that you can order sushi next door (Sushi Delight) and they will deliver it to you in the bar.
Huge martinis for reasonable prices. LGBT friendly. Piano bar in back where locals croon Sinatra and Liza Minelli hits. Impossible to leave sober.
80 residents recomanen
Martuni's
4 Valencia StreetHuge martinis for reasonable prices. LGBT friendly. Piano bar in back where locals croon Sinatra and Liza Minelli hits. Impossible to leave sober.
Casual, locals dive bar. Pool table and large booths. Stiff pours.
20 residents recomanen
Thieves Tavern
Casual, locals dive bar. Pool table and large booths. Stiff pours.
LGBT Institution. Great drinks and dancing. Welcoming and fun for everyone.
20 residents recomanen
The Cafe
2369 Market StLGBT Institution. Great drinks and dancing. Welcoming and fun for everyone.
Always fun, "beauty"-themed bar - usually a decent deejay spinning and locals having a good time.
21 residents recomanen
The Beauty Bar
2299 Mission StAlways fun, "beauty"-themed bar - usually a decent deejay spinning and locals having a good time.
SF's most infamous lesbian bar. Small, divey, friendly. Pinball and drink specials. Cute grrls.
10 residents recomanen
Lexington Club
3464 19th StreetSF's most infamous lesbian bar. Small, divey, friendly. Pinball and drink specials. Cute grrls.
Food Scene
Best sashimi in SF (I've been to Japan 7x and eat in michelin restaurants frequently) EXPECT A WAIT. It's tiny w 1 chef. WORTH IT Don't miss the non-traditional but incredible baked mussels!
49 residents recomanen
Sushi Zone
1815 Market StBest sashimi in SF (I've been to Japan 7x and eat in michelin restaurants frequently) EXPECT A WAIT. It's tiny w 1 chef. WORTH IT Don't miss the non-traditional but incredible baked mussels!
A local's favorite. Wide selection of dishes, all of them delicious. Casual homey atmosphere and quality food. Rarely a wait to be seated. Gem.
96 residents recomanen
Chow Food Bar
215 Church StA local's favorite. Wide selection of dishes, all of them delicious. Casual homey atmosphere and quality food. Rarely a wait to be seated. Gem.
Destination BRUNCH. And lunch and dinner. Blue Bottle Coffee is served to go - often a wait for brunch but again, worth it. May be possible to stroll in w no wait for dinner however.
161 residents recomanen
Mission Beach Cafe
Destination BRUNCH. And lunch and dinner. Blue Bottle Coffee is served to go - often a wait for brunch but again, worth it. May be possible to stroll in w no wait for dinner however.
Imaginative Latin American food in a comfortable atmosphere. Good sangria. The ground beef-stuffed pepper is a favorite of mine.
14 residents recomanen
Destino
103 Market StImaginative Latin American food in a comfortable atmosphere. Good sangria. The ground beef-stuffed pepper is a favorite of mine.
Delectable, fancy French pastries and cakes. Excellent croissants and coffee. My go-to for any baked good.
93 residents recomanen
Thorough Bread and Pastry
248 Church StDelectable, fancy French pastries and cakes. Excellent croissants and coffee. My go-to for any baked good.
Locals favorite. Chicago style deep dish pizza - both to-go and eat-in. The thin crust is delicious as well - though, I'd recommend next-door Paulines Pizza for thin crust. :)
360 residents recomanen
Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StLocals favorite. Chicago style deep dish pizza - both to-go and eat-in. The thin crust is delicious as well - though, I'd recommend next-door Paulines Pizza for thin crust. :)
Seasonal, local, imaginative. Every day a new meat AND vegetarian special pizza as well as a special salad. I usually order half/half and the special salad. Can't miss.
46 residents recomanen
Pauline's Pizza
260 Valencia StSeasonal, local, imaginative. Every day a new meat AND vegetarian special pizza as well as a special salad. I usually order half/half and the special salad. Can't miss.
Delicious taqueria. Inexpensive. Nachos are HUGE as are the burritos. Fresh juices and a salsa bar too FTW!
31 residents recomanen
El Castillito
136 Church StDelicious taqueria. Inexpensive. Nachos are HUGE as are the burritos. Fresh juices and a salsa bar too FTW!
High-quality meats and thick milkshakes. If you're gonna be bad, it might as well be good. :)
48 residents recomanen
BurgerMeister
86 Carl StHigh-quality meats and thick milkshakes. If you're gonna be bad, it might as well be good. :)
SF Dining Institution. Infamous ceasar salad and roast chicken. Full bar and outside tables. Great people watching. Pricey but hey, you may well dine next to a local celebrity or politician.
165 residents recomanen
Zuni Café
1658 Market StSF Dining Institution. Infamous ceasar salad and roast chicken. Full bar and outside tables. Great people watching. Pricey but hey, you may well dine next to a local celebrity or politician.
Delicious granola and incredible french toast. Adorable little French cafe with always-sunny outdoor tables and great people-watching. Fun shopping nearby.
95 residents recomanen
Cafe du Soleil
400 Fillmore StDelicious granola and incredible french toast. Adorable little French cafe with always-sunny outdoor tables and great people-watching. Fun shopping nearby.
MEat meat more meat! Very popular Brazillian steakhouse - why yes, that IS a server with sirloin skewered on a sword and offering it to your table.
21 residents recomanen
Espetus Churrascaria - San Francisco
1686 Market StreetMEat meat more meat! Very popular Brazillian steakhouse - why yes, that IS a server with sirloin skewered on a sword and offering it to your table.
Fun brunch food in a carnival atmosphere - FRIED CHICKEN AND WAFFLE MONTE CRISTO - Need I say more?
43 residents recomanen
Straw
203 Octavia BoulevardFun brunch food in a carnival atmosphere - FRIED CHICKEN AND WAFFLE MONTE CRISTO - Need I say more?
Arguably best sammiches in town. Like, order them an hour in advance they're so popular. Worth it. GLUTEN FREE bread that's actually delicious. Order online, pick up hour later, then to the Park!
87 residents recomanen
Ike's Place
2239 Market StreetArguably best sammiches in town. Like, order them an hour in advance they're so popular. Worth it. GLUTEN FREE bread that's actually delicious. Order online, pick up hour later, then to the Park!
Inexpensive, always hot and fresh Vietnamese fare. Great lunch specials.
28 residents recomanen
Sunflower
3111 16th StInexpensive, always hot and fresh Vietnamese fare. Great lunch specials.
Standby brunch - always open and always reliable. Outdoor tables that are usually sunny. Turns into a hip lounge at night with hookahs on the back patio! (Morac Lounge)
71 residents recomanen
Pork Store Cafe
1451 Haight StStandby brunch - always open and always reliable. Outdoor tables that are usually sunny. Turns into a hip lounge at night with hookahs on the back patio! (Morac Lounge)
The Sycamore
2140 Mission StGreat beers on tap. Excellent pub food. Small patio in back.
Essentials
OPEN 24 hours. Free wi-fi and public restrooms. Large selection of wines and liquor and great specials. Starbucks and Jamba Juice in this same complex. Ample free time-limited parking.
47 residents recomanen
Safeway Pharmacy
850 La Playa StOPEN 24 hours. Free wi-fi and public restrooms. Large selection of wines and liquor and great specials. Starbucks and Jamba Juice in this same complex. Ample free time-limited parking.
MIND BLOWING selection of health foods and supplements. Incredible bulk section including teas, unusual grains, nuts, special flours, you name it.
275 residents recomanen
Rainbow Grocery
1745 Folsom StMIND BLOWING selection of health foods and supplements. Incredible bulk section including teas, unusual grains, nuts, special flours, you name it.
Best Produce in the City. Inexpensive and wonderful selection, always something ripe and in season.
32 residents recomanen
Golden Produce
172 Church StBest Produce in the City. Inexpensive and wonderful selection, always something ripe and in season.
Everything Else
Friendly neighborhood corner store. Decent selection and great for grabbing that little item you forgot to pick up. Usually open to 10pm.
Empire Liquors
1859 Market StFriendly neighborhood corner store. Decent selection and great for grabbing that little item you forgot to pick up. Usually open to 10pm.
Drool-worthy Italian leather shoes. You'll pay handsomely for them but they will be worth every penny.
Paolo Shoes
524 Hayes StDrool-worthy Italian leather shoes. You'll pay handsomely for them but they will be worth every penny.
Gourmet sandwiches, hot and cold deli items, cakes and pastries. Wonderful place to pick up a picnic or fancy cake for a special someone.
11 residents recomanen
Delessio Market & Bakery
1695 Market StGourmet sandwiches, hot and cold deli items, cakes and pastries. Wonderful place to pick up a picnic or fancy cake for a special someone.
Unique and quirky dive bar. Psychedelic decor and unique brews. Beer and wine only (no hard liquor)
46 residents recomanen
Noc Noc
557 Haight StUnique and quirky dive bar. Psychedelic decor and unique brews. Beer and wine only (no hard liquor)
The Dome is Incredible and straight off a film set. Tours are fun as well. Site of the infamous LGBT Pride Festival.
134 residents recomanen
San Francisco City Hall
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett PlThe Dome is Incredible and straight off a film set. Tours are fun as well. Site of the infamous LGBT Pride Festival.
Arts & Culture
Atmospheric, intimate venue for live music - feels like a classy speakeasy. Red velvet and oil paintings over the booths.
38 residents recomanen
Cafe Du Nord
2174 Market StAtmospheric, intimate venue for live music - feels like a classy speakeasy. Red velvet and oil paintings over the booths.
Gorgeous Art Deco Theatre that plays indie and classic films (Hitchcock Festival anyone?) Don't miss the start of the show - a live organist plays opening music before the show starts. CLASSIC.
332 residents recomanen
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StGorgeous Art Deco Theatre that plays indie and classic films (Hitchcock Festival anyone?) Don't miss the start of the show - a live organist plays opening music before the show starts. CLASSIC.
World-renowned ballet company in a beautiful setting. Matinees are affordable! Standing-only seats too.
150 residents recomanen
Òpera de San Francisco
301 Van Ness AveWorld-renowned ballet company in a beautiful setting. Matinees are affordable! Standing-only seats too.
Fantastic production values and international stars. Great night out!
150 residents recomanen
Òpera de San Francisco
301 Van Ness AveFantastic production values and international stars. Great night out!
Shopping
Paxton Gate Curiosities
766 Valencia StBest. Gift. Shopping. For. Kids. Ever. Amazeballs.
Utterly unique, fascinating store. I take all visitors here for a look at their strange plants, eccentric curios and unique aesthetic. Don't miss it.
133 residents recomanen
Paxton Gate
824 Valencia StUtterly unique, fascinating store. I take all visitors here for a look at their strange plants, eccentric curios and unique aesthetic. Don't miss it.
Huge, fun art and craft store. Fun place to explore your creative side.
7 residents recomanen
FLAX art and design
1501 Martin Luther King Jr WayHuge, fun art and craft store. Fun place to explore your creative side.
World-famous custom corsets. This is THE place to have a corset made - they also carry various accessories and lingerie. Local legend.
Dark Garden
321 Linden StWorld-famous custom corsets. This is THE place to have a corset made - they also carry various accessories and lingerie. Local legend.
Grooves
1797 Market StLovers of Vinyl Rejoice! Nothing but vinyl. Nothing but cool.
Latest and Greatest in the Boutique Coffee trend. Bacon Maple donuts too. Need I say more?
348 residents recomanen
Four Barrel Coffee
375 Valencia StLatest and Greatest in the Boutique Coffee trend. Bacon Maple donuts too. Need I say more?
Entertainment & Activities
A FREE and delightful place for adults and kids alike. Check out the Fish Theatre and avoid the dreaded "mopping" if you can! (It's not just any place that understands pirates need mermaid repellent.)
32 residents recomanen
826 Valencia St
826 Valencia StreetA FREE and delightful place for adults and kids alike. Check out the Fish Theatre and avoid the dreaded "mopping" if you can! (It's not just any place that understands pirates need mermaid repellent.)
Multi-million dollar playground with sweeping city views, awesome people and dog watching. My favorite park city-wide. Don't miss it!
107 residents recomanen
Helen Diller Playground
Multi-million dollar playground with sweeping city views, awesome people and dog watching. My favorite park city-wide. Don't miss it!
Gorgeous little neighborhood dog park. Grab a coffee and watch the romping - guaranteed to improve your mood.
138 residents recomanen
Parc Duboce
Scott StreetGorgeous little neighborhood dog park. Grab a coffee and watch the romping - guaranteed to improve your mood.