2. The Spice Jar
8.7
2500 Bryant St (at 23rd St), San Francisco, CA
Asian Restaurant · Mission District · 44 tips and reviews
Joshua Haftel: Love this place. So homey, nice comfort food, and the owners make you feel like family.
Karina van Schaardenburg: Lovely unpretentious neighborhood spot. I got the ground chicken miso ramen and thought it was A+
Sophie Gallet: Everything is delicious at Spice Jar. Generous portions, friendly staff/ owners, reasonable prices. I would especially recommend the edamame for appetizer, the Laksa, & the Mongolian beef.
3. Fat Beli Deli
7.8
2598 San Bruno Ave (at Burrows St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Portola · 8 tips and reviews
Meredith MacFadyen: The sandwiches are fantastic, they staff are wonderful and it's a really homey place to be.
Bennett W Wong: Hot Pastrami Sandwich is delicious!
Staff Picks: Head a little out of the way for one of the best sandwiches in the city. Don't be put off by the hole in the wall appearance, this place makes a mean tuna melt. Read more.
4. Hazel's Kitchen
8.4
1319 18th St (btwn Missouri & Texas St), San Francisco, CA
Sandwich Spot · Potrero Hill · 56 tips and reviews
Valerie: Great price, generous portions, and a real homey vibe makes for an incredibly pleasurable lunch. Even if it's a quick one!
Eddie Codel: The best sandos in Potrero, if not all of SF. Doggo and human friendly!
Jennifer Doan: Get the breakfast burrito with chorizo. Amazing
5. The Brazen Head
8.3
3166 Buchanan St (at Greenwich St), San Francisco, CA
Steakhouse · Union Street · 46 tips and reviews
Kim L: Excellent consistent homey neighborhood vibe—-Mike at the bar is a legend
Stephen Saribalis: Great ambiance, carrying the torch for the late great Liverpool Lil's. Food is great, I'd go for the steak and a strong Manhattan.
Matthew L: Excellent small traditional American restaurant with full bar and full service; Kitchen open until 1 am; The pepper steak, veal picatta, escargot and caesar salad are fantastic and classic.
Mike Winston: This is the place to go for homey Eastern European sweet and savory baked goods as well as other traditional treats like borscht. Don't miss the indulgent Cheese Khachapuri. WinstonWanders.com
Mortiche Wong: Meat, meat and cheese, cheese, potato, or mushroom filled Piroshkis. They come out fresh before 11 am so get there prior to that if you want a hot, still crispy one!
arash m: amazing donuts
7. Blue Plate
8.6
3218 Mission Street (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Bernal Heights · 90 tips and reviews
Jessica Rae: Zagat 24. Cost $40. "consistently delicious", "homey" American "comfort food with a modern twist"
Andrew Lefkowits: Everything is amazing, but leave room for the chocolate cake dessert and the mac and spanish goat cheese. If it's warm, sit out back and enjoy the fresh air. Read more.
ZAGAT: Try the mac ‘n’ cheese and the meatloaf for a true comfort food experience.
8. El Rio
8.9
3158 Mission St (btwn Valencia & Cesar Chavez St), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Bernal Heights · 122 tips and reviews
SFist: The grand, homey patio at El Rio is home to one of the biggest monthly dance parties in town. Their Margaritas and Palomas are good and strong, they sell $2 Tecates, and the bartenders are cool. Read more.
Vic Avery: This is lush! Great public ) Cool bar staff, generally nice crowd. The terrace is a gem in SF to be outside with a drink & smokes. It's rare. & the crowd is really cool & friendly )
Bravo: Huge back patio. Perfect place to take a large group of people. Great place to hang out on a nice day and sit outside. -Laurine Wickett, Top Chef
10. Chez Maman East
8.9
1401 18th St (btwn Missouri St & Connecticut St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Potrero Hill · 136 tips and reviews
Staff Picks: This homey, country French bistro is among the best places in town for crępes, classic steak frites, and mussels in sauce, but the burgers are the real attraction. Read more.
Hana Na: I love garlic, I love cheese, I love butter! Cozy+charming French resto. Try their baked camembert w/ roasted garlic and toast points. Be bold and nom on Escargot parsley, butter-shallots & white wine
Dylan Thomas: Sit at the counter, Order a burger, Order a beer.
11. Chez Maman
8.6
401 Gough St (at Hayes St), San Francisco, CA
French Restaurant · Hayes Valley · 125 tips and reviews
Time Out San Francisco: Try a burger with gruyere, bacon and fried egg at this homey French bistro in Hayes Valley, which is among the best places in town. Read more.
Michael: So good. Starting with the basic bread and butter through to the French onion soup, burger (+goat cheese & avocado), and Nutella-banana crepe. A Hayes favorite.
Elie Khoury: Croque Madame!!
13. Oracle Park
9.2
24 Willie Mays Plz (at King & 3rd St), San Francisco, CA
Baseball Stadium · South Beach · 480 tips and reviews
Jole P: So fun and such a nice, homey park
Gsus S.S.: Best ballpark in my opinion. 👍🏻 Garlic fries, crab sandwich, anchor beer and Bulleit cocktails. Helpful staff and too many attractions complimentary to the game itself. Great experience again.
San Francisco Giants: Welcome to AT&T Park! Did you know that the Giants play Tony Bennett's "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" after every win?