Food Scene
Pappo
2320 Central Avegood, fine meal before or after a movie right across the street
Omakase sushi, small and intimate, one can really appreciate the preparation and quality of the food. Prepare to spend about $150 per person including drink and tip. Make reservation well in advance. Two people max per reservation as the sushi bar seats only 7.
Utzutzu
1428 Park StOmakase sushi, small and intimate, one can really appreciate the preparation and quality of the food. Prepare to spend about $150 per person including drink and tip. Make reservation well in advance. Two people max per reservation as the sushi bar seats only 7.
Best cappuccino on the island. Really good vegetarian food to boot. Quiet and tranquil - great place get a little work done or meet up with a friend. Pleasant garden seating in the back.
34 locals recommend
Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden
1223 Park StBest cappuccino on the island. Really good vegetarian food to boot. Quiet and tranquil - great place get a little work done or meet up with a friend. Pleasant garden seating in the back.
Order breakfast or brunch at the counter and know that the food will be good. Tasty baked goods are also on offer. Family-friendly, neighborly vibe. We love going here before walking down to Franklin Park.
33 locals recommend
Blue Dot Cafe & Coffee Bar
1910 Encinal AveOrder breakfast or brunch at the counter and know that the food will be good. Tasty baked goods are also on offer. Family-friendly, neighborly vibe. We love going here before walking down to Franklin Park.
Drinks & Nightlife
Go straight to the bar in the back. Cody makes the BEST cocktails, maybe in all of the bay area. His cocktail menu changes but you can always tell him your fave liquor and flavor profile and he will throw something together that will surely please. Tell him Jamie sent you.
The food menu is also on point which can be enjoyed at the bar.
8 locals recommend
Angelas Kitchen
1640 Park StGo straight to the bar in the back. Cody makes the BEST cocktails, maybe in all of the bay area. His cocktail menu changes but you can always tell him your fave liquor and flavor profile and he will throw something together that will surely please. Tell him Jamie sent you.
The food menu is also on point which can be enjoyed at the bar.
Everything Else
Family friendly winery, under-appreciated views of the SF skyline, pretty good wine, Scolaris serves up some outstanding burgers, pizza, cheese plates, etc. Highly recommend an afternoon out there and while there you can hit up the St. George Spirits tasting room, Faction Brewery and Almanac Brewery. Just be sure to have a designated driver or take Lyft!
56 locals recommend
Rock Wall Wine Company
2301 Monarch StFamily friendly winery, under-appreciated views of the SF skyline, pretty good wine, Scolaris serves up some outstanding burgers, pizza, cheese plates, etc. Highly recommend an afternoon out there and while there you can hit up the St. George Spirits tasting room, Faction Brewery and Almanac Brewery. Just be sure to have a designated driver or take Lyft!
Shopping
Friendly, knowledgable staff. Always interesting selections.
Great kids section.
13 locals recommend
Books Inc.
1344 Park StFriendly, knowledgable staff. Always interesting selections.
Great kids section.
Parks & Nature
Great, easy walking paths and places for a picnic. Nature center is fun for the little one.
63 locals recommend
Crab Cove Visitor Center
1252 McKay AveGreat, easy walking paths and places for a picnic. Nature center is fun for the little one.