Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Great Mexicali bar with quick eats. Try the zapatos (panini grilled burritos). They're burgers are amazing too!
30 locals recommend
Garaje
475 3rd StGreat Mexicali bar with quick eats. Try the zapatos (panini grilled burritos). They're burgers are amazing too!
A little more out of the way, but Shalimar has arguably the best Indian/Pakistani food in SF! Recommended are the goat biriyani (a fried rice dish) and saag paneer (goat cheese cooked in spinach).
41 locals recommend
Shalimar Restaurant
532 Jones StA little more out of the way, but Shalimar has arguably the best Indian/Pakistani food in SF! Recommended are the goat biriyani (a fried rice dish) and saag paneer (goat cheese cooked in spinach).
Nihon Whiskey Lounge has possibly the most expansive selection of whiskey in one location in San Francisco. A little on the pricier side, you'll leave this place feeling satisfied.
46 locals recommend
Nihon Whisky Lounge
1779 Folsom StNihon Whiskey Lounge has possibly the most expansive selection of whiskey in one location in San Francisco. A little on the pricier side, you'll leave this place feeling satisfied.
This Korean/Chinese fusion restaurant is known for their spicier cuisine. Quality food on a budget. Their chicken wings are highly recommended.
21 locals recommend
SO
1010 Bryant StThis Korean/Chinese fusion restaurant is known for their spicier cuisine. Quality food on a budget. Their chicken wings are highly recommended.
Z & Y, in the heart of Chinatown, specializes in spicy Sichuan (Szechuan) cuisine. The Sichuan province in in China is famous for its spicy flower pepper that will leave your tongue spinning.
28 locals recommend
Z & Y Restaurant
655 Jackson StZ & Y, in the heart of Chinatown, specializes in spicy Sichuan (Szechuan) cuisine. The Sichuan province in in China is famous for its spicy flower pepper that will leave your tongue spinning.
Ayola
118 New Montgomery StGreat place for a quick bite. Ayola is popular for their Gyros and french fries.
Known for its spicy Sichuan stylings of Chinese food, Mission Chinese often has long lines for seating. They should rename this place "Hipster Chinese". You'll see what I mean when you're there!
153 locals recommend
Mission Chinese Food
2234 Mission StKnown for its spicy Sichuan stylings of Chinese food, Mission Chinese often has long lines for seating. They should rename this place "Hipster Chinese". You'll see what I mean when you're there!
The always popular Brenda's has some of the most amazing brunch you'll find in San Francisco (San Franciscans take their brunch quite seriously). Be sure to try the beignets and the watermelon ice t.
185 locals recommend
Brenda's French Soul Food
652 Polk StThe always popular Brenda's has some of the most amazing brunch you'll find in San Francisco (San Franciscans take their brunch quite seriously). Be sure to try the beignets and the watermelon ice t.
Philz is easily my favorite coffee shop in San Francisco. Good thing they have quite a few stores now! Always popular is the Mint Mojito. Don't worry, there's no alcohol really!
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StPhilz is easily my favorite coffee shop in San Francisco. Good thing they have quite a few stores now! Always popular is the Mint Mojito. Don't worry, there's no alcohol really!
Philz is easily my favorite coffee shop in San Francisco. Good thing they have quite a few stores now! Always popular is the Mint Mojito. Don't worry, there's no alcohol really!
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StPhilz is easily my favorite coffee shop in San Francisco. Good thing they have quite a few stores now! Always popular is the Mint Mojito. Don't worry, there's no alcohol really!
Philz is easily my favorite coffee shop in San Francisco. Good thing they have quite a few stores now! Always popular is the Mint Mojito. Don't worry, there's no alcohol really!
913 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StPhilz is easily my favorite coffee shop in San Francisco. Good thing they have quite a few stores now! Always popular is the Mint Mojito. Don't worry, there's no alcohol really!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local bar service a variety of specialty cocktails. They change their drink menu on a regular basis. Try the bloody mary with pho broth. Sounds odd, but is pretty good!
83 locals recommend
Local Edition
691 Market StGreat local bar service a variety of specialty cocktails. They change their drink menu on a regular basis. Try the bloody mary with pho broth. Sounds odd, but is pretty good!
Great bar with amazing happy hour deals. On Saturday nights, you get a free pizza with any drink order.
Southside Spirit House
575 Howard StGreat bar with amazing happy hour deals. On Saturday nights, you get a free pizza with any drink order.
Novela is a cool spot for fancy cocktails. It's a great place to meet up some friends or for a date night.
42 locals recommend
Novela
662 Mission StNovela is a cool spot for fancy cocktails. It's a great place to meet up some friends or for a date night.
If you can get a booth here, Tradition is a great place for an intimate date or group outing. They do some whiskey rebarreling where they rebarrel whiskeys in barrels of other wines or spirits.
32 locals recommend
Tradition
441 Jones StreetIf you can get a booth here, Tradition is a great place for an intimate date or group outing. They do some whiskey rebarreling where they rebarrel whiskeys in barrels of other wines or spirits.
A cool speakeasy type of cocktail bar. They sometimes will ask for a password upon entry. Try "library" and see where that gets you.
161 locals recommend
Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones StA cool speakeasy type of cocktail bar. They sometimes will ask for a password upon entry. Try "library" and see where that gets you.
Arts & Culture
The Exploratorium houses a lot of cool sciency things. They're also open late the first Thursday of every month for cocktails and exhibits. Also a great spot for the kids.
Pier 15
The Exploratorium houses a lot of cool sciency things. They're also open late the first Thursday of every month for cocktails and exhibits. Also a great spot for the kids.
Everything Else
The tourist-favorite Fisherman's Wharf is home to various shops, seafood restaurants, and Ghiradelli Square.
713 locals recommend
Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StThe tourist-favorite Fisherman's Wharf is home to various shops, seafood restaurants, and Ghiradelli Square.
World famous for their egg tarts. They're known to have a line out the door for them when they come out fresh. But they're definitely worth the wait!
45 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bakery
1029 Grant AveWorld famous for their egg tarts. They're known to have a line out the door for them when they come out fresh. But they're definitely worth the wait!
The Moscone Center hosts many conventions, seminars, and workshops throughout the year.
131 locals recommend
Moscone Center
747 Howard StThe Moscone Center hosts many conventions, seminars, and workshops throughout the year.
Great place for a day activity. They also have an ice skating rink within.
63 locals recommend
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission StGreat place for a day activity. They also have an ice skating rink within.
In the winter, Union Square contains San Francisco's Christmas tree. Surrounding Union Square are world class shopping and dining.
817 locals recommend
Union Square
333 Post StIn the winter, Union Square contains San Francisco's Christmas tree. Surrounding Union Square are world class shopping and dining.
The Ferry Building is the transportation hub for commuters coming into San Francisco from all around the Bay Area. There are also various specialty shops selling high quality food products within.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
The Ferry Building is the transportation hub for commuters coming into San Francisco from all around the Bay Area. There are also various specialty shops selling high quality food products within.
On Saturday mornings outside the Ferry Building, you'll find an expansive farmers market. Come early for the best selection. Stay late for the best deals.
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
On Saturday mornings outside the Ferry Building, you'll find an expansive farmers market. Come early for the best selection. Stay late for the best deals.
Sightseeing
Home of the San Francisco Giants. AT&T park is an amazing ball park. Highly recommended to visit for a game if you have the time!
596 locals recommend
Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaHome of the San Francisco Giants. AT&T park is an amazing ball park. Highly recommended to visit for a game if you have the time!