SF Cottage Restaurant Guidebook
Breakfast & Brunch in the Inner Richmond
Great Russian food, especially for brunch. My personal favorite is the sweet cheese blinchiki! Lines can be long on the weekend, but worth the wait. Nice outdoor seating.
69 residents recomanen
Cinderella Bakery & Cafe
436 Balboa StGreat Russian food, especially for brunch. My personal favorite is the sweet cheese blinchiki! Lines can be long on the weekend, but worth the wait. Nice outdoor seating.
Dragon Beaux
5700 Geary BlvdBest Dim Sum in SF!
Breadbelly
1408 Clement StGreat coffee, delicious food, nice vibe
Lokma
1801 Clement StTurkish brunch and nice sidewalk seating (dinner is good too!)
Arsicault Bakery
397 Arguello BlvdAmazing croissants!
Palmetto Superfoods
291 3rd AvenueAcai - that's all they make, but it's really good
Lung Fung Bakery
1823 Clement StTry the egg custard! (cash only)
Lunch & Dinner in the Inner Richmond
Hummus Bodega
5549 Geary BoulevardThe best hummus in SF! And other Israeli treats.
One of our hands-down favorite restaurants in SF - and maybe the best Sichuan food we've ever had. If you like spicy, don't skip this restaurant!
The restaurant is run by a husband & wife team. Ask her for recommendations of what to order, she won’t steer you wrong. Or try some of our favorites:
Sichuan Pickled Fish Fillets 金汤酸菜豆花鱼
Spicy Cauliflower in Flaming Pot 干锅花菜
Eggplant with Hot Garlic Sauce 鱼香茄子
Chong Qing Style Chili Chicken 重庆辣子鸡
Beef pancakes 牛肉卷饼
Dry Cook Green Bean 干煸四季豆
Appetizers (cold dishes)
Cold noodle 凉面
Cucumber & dry bean curd 黄瓜拌腐竹
Wood ear mushroom with chopped chili 剁椒木耳
Sichuan style greenbean jelly 川北凉粉
Spicy beef 麻辣牛肉
Sliced Chicken with Green Pepper藤椒鸡
Sichuan Tasty Restaurant
1829 Clement StreetOne of our hands-down favorite restaurants in SF - and maybe the best Sichuan food we've ever had. If you like spicy, don't skip this restaurant!
The restaurant is run by a husband & wife team. Ask her for recommendations of what to order, she won’t steer you wrong. Or try some of our favorites:
Sichuan Pickled Fish Fillets 金汤酸菜豆花鱼
Spicy Cauliflower in Flaming Pot 干锅花菜
Eggplant with Hot Garlic Sauce 鱼香茄子
Chong Qing Style Chili Chicken 重庆辣子鸡
Beef pancakes 牛肉卷饼
Dry Cook Green Bean 干煸四季豆
Appetizers (cold dishes)
Cold noodle 凉面
Cucumber & dry bean curd 黄瓜拌腐竹
Wood ear mushroom with chopped chili 剁椒木耳
Sichuan style greenbean jelly 川北凉粉
Spicy beef 麻辣牛肉
Sliced Chicken with Green Pepper藤椒鸡
Korean bbq 2 blocks away, probably the closest restaurant to the house. Try the pork belly and the short ribs!
30 residents recomanen
Han Il Kwan
1802 Balboa StKorean bbq 2 blocks away, probably the closest restaurant to the house. Try the pork belly and the short ribs!
The Richmond
615 Balboa StOur favorite place for burgers nearby!
Really inventive and delicious Vietnamese food. I personally love the oxtail. Banh Mi are great too!
Lily
225 Clement StreetReally inventive and delicious Vietnamese food. I personally love the oxtail. Banh Mi are great too!
Our favorite place for Burmese food. Burma Superstar is also good, but we slightly prefer B Star.
58 residents recomanen
B Star
127 Clement StOur favorite place for Burmese food. Burma Superstar is also good, but we slightly prefer B Star.
Daigo Sushi
2450 Clement StOur favorite local sushi restaurant
For a special treat, try this Michelin starred sushi spot in the Inner Richmond
16 residents recomanen
Wako Japanese Restaurant
211 Clement StFor a special treat, try this Michelin starred sushi spot in the Inner Richmond
Coffee Nearby
Royal Ground Coffee
3101 Geary BlvdOur favorite spot for coffee (to go) within walking distance to the house
Bazaar Café
5927 California StCute coffee shop with hidden garden in the back
Restaurants in the Sunset (the other side of Golden Gate Park)
Dumplings! They only have a few flavors, but they are all very very good.
9 residents recomanen
Yuanbao Jiaozi 元寶餃子
2110 Irving StDumplings! They only have a few flavors, but they are all very very good.
Yummy Dumpling
1708 Irving StPick up frozen dumplings to go and cook them at home
Fish tacos and burritos - all fish is caught locally. Fun scene in the outer sunset.
62 residents recomanen
Hook Fish Co
4542 Irving StFish tacos and burritos - all fish is caught locally. Fun scene in the outer sunset.
Amaaaazing sandwiches and great selection of wines. The sandwiches tend to sell out so order early!
12 residents recomanen
Palm City Wines
4055 Irving StAmaaaazing sandwiches and great selection of wines. The sandwiches tend to sell out so order early!
Shaanxi (a province in Northwest China) Cuisine. Their noodles are handmade.
24 residents recomanen
Terra Cotta Warrior
2555 Judah StShaanxi (a province in Northwest China) Cuisine. Their noodles are handmade.
Good coffee, with cute shops (bookstore and pottery) next door. A nice place to grab a coffee, walk on the street down to the beach (Ocean Beach).
141 residents recomanen
Trouble Coffee
4033 Judah StGood coffee, with cute shops (bookstore and pottery) next door. A nice place to grab a coffee, walk on the street down to the beach (Ocean Beach).
Good place for Shanghai style dumplings like xiaolongbao and shenjianbao.
31 residents recomanen
Dumpling Kitchen
1935 Taraval StGood place for Shanghai style dumplings like xiaolongbao and shenjianbao.
Great pizza and not too far from the house (but Il Cassaro in North Beach is my absolute favorite for pizza in SF)
16 residents recomanen
DamnFine
3410 Judah StreetGreat pizza and not too far from the house (but Il Cassaro in North Beach is my absolute favorite for pizza in SF)
Restaurants further afield
Toronado
547 Haight StBiggest (and arguably best) selection of beers in SF.
Neapolitan style pizza in SF. Our favorite pizza is the Buffolina! Make a night of it, and get a drink before or after at Tosca's, Vesuvio or Mario's
23 residents recomanen
Il Casaro Pizzeria
348 Columbus AveNeapolitan style pizza in SF. Our favorite pizza is the Buffolina! Make a night of it, and get a drink before or after at Tosca's, Vesuvio or Mario's
One of our favorite date night restaurants. Classic french bistro food, great views over the city, and really fun atmosphere. Try the steak frites and tell Thierry we say hi!
Waits can be long, and they don't take reservations. Put your name on the list and grab a glass of wine and an appetizer next door at Aurora Alimentari.
178 residents recomanen
Chez maman east
1401 18th StOne of our favorite date night restaurants. Classic french bistro food, great views over the city, and really fun atmosphere. Try the steak frites and tell Thierry we say hi!
Waits can be long, and they don't take reservations. Put your name on the list and grab a glass of wine and an appetizer next door at Aurora Alimentari.
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StClassic SF burritos. Worth a trip to the Mission!
If you really want to splurge, this is the place to do it (if you can get reservations). One of the best restaurants in the city.
38 residents recomanen
Cotogna
490 Pacific AveIf you really want to splurge, this is the place to do it (if you can get reservations). One of the best restaurants in the city.
A cozy place to get a pint of beer or some fish and chips after a visit to Muir beach
68 residents recomanen
Pelican Inn
10 Pacific WayA cozy place to get a pint of beer or some fish and chips after a visit to Muir beach
Reem's California Mission
2901 Mission StDelicious Palestinian food. Everything at this place is great.
Nopa
560 Divisadero StThis restaurant has a fun and trendy scene, good cocktails and good food
We’ve been trying to get reservations for months, but still have not succeeded! So we haven’t tried it, we’ve heard it’s great!
28 residents recomanen
Rintaro
82 14th StWe’ve been trying to get reservations for months, but still have not succeeded! So we haven’t tried it, we’ve heard it’s great!
If you make it to Berkeley, try this Japanese restaurant where EVERYTHING is made from scratch.
Fish & Bird Sousaku Izakaya
2451 Shattuck AvenueIf you make it to Berkeley, try this Japanese restaurant where EVERYTHING is made from scratch.
Sightseeing
Beautiful Greenhouse in Golden Gate Park. Lots of orchids, bromeliads and carnivorous plants to see!
232 residents recomanen
Conservatori de Flors
100 John F Kennedy DrBeautiful Greenhouse in Golden Gate Park. Lots of orchids, bromeliads and carnivorous plants to see!
Palau de Belles Arts
3601 Lyon StGrab a bike and ride across the bridge for a classic SF way to spend the day. If you ride into Sausalito, you can grab a coffee or a bite before biking back. Or if you want a challenge, turn left after you cross the bridge and bike up to Hawk Hill for an incredible view over the city!
1321 residents recomanen
Pont de la Porta daurada
Golden Gate BridgeGrab a bike and ride across the bridge for a classic SF way to spend the day. If you ride into Sausalito, you can grab a coffee or a bite before biking back. Or if you want a challenge, turn left after you cross the bridge and bike up to Hawk Hill for an incredible view over the city!
Banys Sutro
1004 Point Lobos AveWalk, bike or run and explore. So many hidden gems within the park.
1721 residents recomanen
Golden Gate Park
Walk, bike or run and explore. So many hidden gems within the park.
Jardí Botànic de San Francisco
1199 9th AveOcean Beach
La Playa StEdifici del Ferry
My favorite bookstore in the neighborhood and an SF institution. They have used and new books.
82 residents recomanen
Green Apple Books
506 Clement StMy favorite bookstore in the neighborhood and an SF institution. They have used and new books.
Markets and groceries nearby
Our local cornerstone - literally next door - pop in for snacks, drinks, forgotten toiletries, etc. Super convenient and incredibly friendly owners.
Seventeenth & Balboa Grocery
1601 Balboa StOur local cornerstone - literally next door - pop in for snacks, drinks, forgotten toiletries, etc. Super convenient and incredibly friendly owners.
Royal Market And Bakery
5335 Geary BlvdNearby local market, produce and other staples
Cal-Mart
3585 California StLarger grocery store, not too far
Bryan's
High quality fish and meats nearby