The cheap sandwiches from this family-run joint are awesome, but don't miss tasting their own in-house french-fried potato chips. Read more.
Know that there may be long lines, but the pastrami -steamed in its own juices all day- is well worth the wait. The result of the steam technique? Fatty, juicy and extra flavorful pastrami. Read more.
With lots of meat and not as much bread, this sandwich is for the meat lovers of the city. The thick bundle of hot pastrami is the focus of these bad boys and the black pepper adds a spicy touch. Read more.
The pastrami melts-in-your-mouth and has a vivid pastrami taste - just the right amount of fat and a nice crunch to the bread. Love the East Coast pride too. Read more.
The Huevos Rancheros were an awesome combo of spicy, crunchy and warm - great way to warm up during foggy SF mornings. Pair it with a glass of sangria for your own little private morning fiesta! Read more.
The crispy fried tortillas in this version of Huevos Rancheros are covered with silky black beans, a ranchero sauce and savory roasted tomatoes. The cilantro cream adds the perfect touch. Read more.
Their Huevos Rancheros are made with chips instead of tortillas and topped with incredible spicy chorizo. Plus what's better than enjoying a delicious breakfast on their roof deck, overlooking the TL. Read more.
These Huevos Rancheros have a chipotle flair. The tortillas are smokey, and the chicken adds a new brilliant texture with the ranchero salsa, black beans and chopped romaine. Read more.
Pulled pork makes these Huevos Rancheros to die for. Served in a big bowl, the crunchy tortilla chips on top add a perfect final crisp to the saucy, meaty middle. Read more.
The homemade tomato sauce, guacamole and sour cream makes these Huevos Rancheros extra creamy and rich. The grill gives a hint of smokiness which is complemented by a blend of fresh spices. Read more.
This quality sandwich joint, hidden in a liquor store, is known for their Dutch Crunch. Their sandwiches are huge and hearty, making it a perfect place to gorge. Read more.
Namu was listed among Zagat's 2011 Best San Francisco Bay Area Asian/Asian Fusion Restaurants and their Korean Taco made 7x7's List of 100 Things to Try Before You Die.
Food blogger Genie Gratto says, “Don’t miss the enchiladas con mole, which are topped with cashew cheese so good you won’t believe it’s made from nuts! They also make fabulous guacamole"
The oldest bar in the Lower Haight. Even people who have been visiting for years always find something new. Happy hour on weekdays & after midnight on weekends is definitely the witching hour here. Read more.
Go here for hot pots of lamb with tart cabbage, an astonishing array of Chinese charcuterie (the five-spice head cheese is wonderful), giant pan-fried pork buns and braised pork belly with corn cakes: Read more.
You wouldn't usually equate ramen with The Beatles and '60s memorabilia, but thanks to their reliably delicious ramen, Halu gets away with it. Read more.
Rosemary pistachio. Orange blossom. The Ballpark with caramel corn and peanuts. Go get an artisanal cone now. Read more.
For a solid start to the day try Plow's simple, organic, and locally-sourced breakfast and brunch comfort plates like lemon ricotta pancakes and fried chicken with biscuits and gravy. Read more.
Food blogger Stephanie Stiavetti of The Culinary Life recommends Suppenküche because it has "a deliriously tasty fusion of traditional German cuisine and modern American culinary creativity."
Menu must: Habichuelas blancas (white beans with potato, carrot, and squash) Read more.
People rave about the handmade pretzel and endless craft beers, but our love affair is with the lamb burger.
A delightful & cozy café, even if there’s a line out the door, remember that some great things are worth waiting for! Try a perfectly poached egg on toast with their famous New Orleans iced coffee.
Try the neighborhood favorite fried-chicken sandwich, the breakfast burrito, or the can't-be-missed fruit pies with gorgeous all-butter crusts and none-too-sweet fillings: Read more.
Food blogger Anita of Dessert First recommends Gitane. “The cuisine is a fabulously funky mix of Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Moroccan. Don’t miss the bacon-wrapped prunes with goat cheese.”
Located in the Marina district, this spot offers Sumo Hour, which gives diners half off appetizers and half off bottles of wine Tuesday-Sunday from 5:30pm-7pm. Try the edamame hummus for just $4. Read more.
Try the feather-light flatbread called pani guttiau, the roast sea bream with olive sugo, or the signature prupisceddu in umidu, velvety octopus stewed in tomato sauce: Read more.
The gluten-free French toast tastes like the moist, inner part of a churro. An order of that, bottomless mimosas, and home fries and you're set!
This is a hidden Jewel in the Loin. Really clean & modern in side, you should check it out if in the hood.
The mac n cheese is so good the recipe hasn't changed in 13 years. It includes Tabasco, nutmeg, dry mustard, a little worcestershire, and a firm Spanish drunken goat cheese, called Murcia al Vino. Read more.
Make your own mac n cheese with options like Chorizo and Jalapeño or Maine lobster and truffle oil. Read more.
Their mac and cheese is made with a rotating group of 4-5 regular cheeses with buttery Della Fattoria bread crumbs and served in a small cast iron. Read more.
Q's "Macaroni and Cheezy," is made extra special with a tater tots topping. Read more.
Gruyère, aged cheddar, and parmigiano-reggiano come together in Fat Angel's version of mac n cheese. Seriously, the cheese-to-noodle ratio is like 2:1. Read more.
Farmer Brown's mac 'n cheese is special because of simplicity - Tillamook cheddar, served baked golden brown in an individual cast iron skillet. Perfect. Read more.
Although it comes in a small ramekin, this mac n cheese is big on flavor and is rich enough that it's actually the perfect serving size. Read more.
No seriously get a mac 'n cheese grilled cheese. That's right, mac 'n cheese stuffed into a grilled cheese sandwich with, you guess it, more cheese (and bacon!). Read more.
Their bacon-infused mac n' cheese has Piquant Shropshire Blue, creamy Dutch Gouda, tangy white Cheddar, and cheese sauce infused with bacon fat AND bacon on top. Read more.
This spot is known for their mac n' cheese and has tons of options. Our fav is the "Trailer Mac" with sliced hot dogs and a crumbled potato chip topping. Read more.
Their breakfast pizza is amazing: a mozzarella and provolone pie with Sweet Mariquita tomatoes, sliced red onion, hot chili flakes, 5 crinkled strips of Neuske bacon, and two golden fried eggs. Read more.
Their breakfast pizza is a classic - two fried Judy's organic eggs, smoked Caggiano Ham and nutty fontina cheese. Read more.
The forget their breakfast pizza for brunch. It has a combo of Chef Adam Timney's house-made pork chorizo, bright cilantro, and fresh farm eggs atop a naturally leavened sourdough crust. Read more.
Bring a friend and share a pot of the cioppino. It's a must for seafood lovers.
This place is classy, old-school San Francisco. The hot drinks are the thing to get here -- I like coffee with Bailey's. - Kellie, Community Manager
Try to count the number of garlic bulbs in the garlic string that winds around the restaurant. (Then, give up and just eat!)
The Peanut Butter & Stuff sandwich is where it's at. I know that PB, banana, apple, and cranberry sauce on your sandwich sounds crazy. But trust me. It's amazing. - Kellie, Community Manager
This place has every condiment you could ever want for your chicken and waffles – syrup, honey, two kinds of hot sauce – and artisan drinks like homemade sweet tea and mint blueberry lemonade. Read more.
An unassuming 100+ year old landmark in Japantown makes the best fresh mochi in the bay. When I'm craving sugar and carbs, their peanut butter mochi hits the spot. - Mia, Digital Marketing Coordinator
This long-awaited café by cult brand Recchiuti Confections has rich desserts such as mandarin-chocolate-mousse cake & lime-meringue tartlets. More tips from the Dogpatch nabe: http://tandl.me/UxsSin
For the contrarians, there are a few non-bacon items, but that’s like taking a shower with your clothes on. Read more.
You must come here if you are EVER in SF and in need of swine. The bacon caramel corn is amazing and the staff is always friendly.
This place is great for a mix of financial district suits and polo wearing techies. The staff know how to make countless drinks plus they will make you something from scratch if you ask nice!
If you happen to find yourself in the throes of a sweet tooth takeover, and it's pretty likely you will— just go for it and get a box of 12 amazing, assorted flavors to take home. You won't regret it! Read more.
Don’t miss the classic black and white milkshake made with Mitchell's ice cream and homemade chocolate syrup.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Food Truck. While a preponderance of meals on wheels available in the city take the shape of a taco, this mobile eatery is serving up fried… Read more.
What a whirlwind of crushed claws, flying crab shells, a spray of rich, moist and oh-so-tasty crab meat. This is a sign of a good restaurant. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
Hey! This is SF, home the eco-friendly. Avoid plastic bags and take a reusable canvas bag when shopping. http:www.ProjectGreenBag.com Read more.
Don't miss the Margherita with sausage, made with San Felice flour proofed in Neapolitan wood boxes, bright, pleasantly salty San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte, fresh basil, sea salt, and EVOO. Read more.
Phil Jaber and his son Jacob spent several months developing each blend. Phil's Tesora or "Treasure" blend took 7 years to find the perfect combination of beans.
Pop-up deli, Wise Sons, dishes up real-deal Jewish Deli food made from scratch and served with a sense of old school hospitality. Go on Saturdays (9am-2pm) to get your fill of hot pastrami on rye. Read more.
The Burgoo, a southern stewpot of pork ribs served over turnips, filet beans, chicories, and white grits, gives big smiles.
Snag the prosciutto sando (papery slices of prosciutto cotto, tart Landaff cheese and smears of horseradish and mustard on a pretzel roll) and eat it with a glass of vino under the covered patio.
Get the Salted Coffee Caramel Milkshake. The coffee keeps it from getting too sweet and the hint of salt provided a delicious, interesting dimension. Read more.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST MAGAZINE SELECTIONThe city's premier Parisian bistro and take in the dazzling selection of high-end magazines from around the globe... Read more.
This bread pudding is served with ham, caramelized onions, summer squash, carrots, corn and poblano peppers -all of which contribute to the savory, juiciness of this baked dessert. Read more.
Roasted strawberries and buttermilk ice cream offer sweet and tangy flavors that are only enhanced when mixed with the brioche pudding -making this dish irresistible. Read more.
The bread pudding here is made with sourdough bread. This unique twist that offers a tinge of tartness, which is countered by the rest of the sweet ingredients. Read more.
Well-aged beef, a toasted brioche bun — this is a burger you want to order rare. It's made from ground short rib, chuck and skirt steak. It's a little secret bargain from this pricey hotel restaurant Read more.
Try the Marlowe Burger (Niman beef on brioche with caramelized onions/bacon/horseradish aioli). Read more.
The owner told me once he gets his great sour doughy crust flavor by letting his crust sit and ferment (?) overnight. -Josh K.
The bread pudding here is mildly sweet, but has a strong cinnamon flavor. The brioche is dried and spongy which allows it to soak up the custard, making each bite a burst of flavor. Read more.
Pick your choice of banana bread pudding, sticky bun, or French toast-bread pudding. They are all amazing and include different sauces, which compliment each particular bread flavor in a unique way. Read more.
This sweet potato bread pudding has a delicious Southern twist. The fresh ingredients -Stauss cream and fresh farm eggs- make it rich, and the bourbon caramel sauce is to die for. Read more.
This pudding is served with a soft cooked egg, perfect for dipping. And although the set changes frequently we love the version with roasted roma tomatoes, market peppers and aged goat feta. Read more.
The Japanese Hagiwara family invented "Chinese" fortune cookies at Golden Gate Park's Tea Garden. In Chinatown's Ross Alley you can watch them being churned out at the fortune cookie factory!
Chocolate croissants here are rich and super tasty (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.
This place is very small although still good for take-out. The ramen is excellent and the service is fast.
Lines tend to get long here, so show up early. All their ingredients are fresh and they hand toss your salad for you. Cobb Salad is really good.
The Corned Beef Sandwich with Gruyere is an absolute must. Say Hi in Polish to the girls who work there and you might get a free cookie...
Skip the buffet check get a sandwich. All sandwiches are under $5 and are made super fast. Make sure to ask for Tigerbread (Dutch Crunch)!
The Grove Cafe has an outdoor dining area, which is perfect for the (sometimes) warm weather, and they have the BEST BLT sandwich (and their breakfast burrito is also amazing).
Super Duper is at least somewhat healthy (unlike the evil McD and similar fast-food joints). In short, they use natural ingredients and their beef is 100% Niman Ranch.
You might miss this place when walking past it, but they got the best Veggie Pho ever with veggie broth!
Frommer’s recommends heading upstairs for the free museum that explains the symbiotic relationship between San Francisco and the sourdough loaf. Read more.
A hidden oasis in a sea of adult clubs and bars. Esquire recommends a Black Irish Flip. Read more.
Great, warm neighborhood spot. Check out Chef Ben de Vries at http://www.kitchit.com/profiles/chefs/ben-de-vries
Inventive French food with fantastic service. Customize a 3, 4, or 5-course menu. Check out Chef Michael Hung on Kitchit at http://www.kitchit.com/profiles/chefs/michael-hung
If the burger is on the menu, do it. And check out Chef Scott Youkillis on Kitchit at http://www.kitchit.com/profiles/chefs/scott-youkilis
Indian street food? Yes please! Chef out Chef Preeti Mistry on Kitchit at http://www.kitchit.com/profiles/chefs/preeti-mistry
A permanent pop-up serivng up some of the most rusticFrench cuisine we've tasted. Check out Chef Michael Mauschbaugh on Kitchit at http://www.kitchit.com/profiles/chefs/michael-mauschbaugh
If you can’t nab a reservation, the full menu can be ordered at the bar, along with stellar cocktails.
Another reason to visit Delfina's sister restaurant: Negroni flights. Sample three variations on the classic cocktail, each made with a different type of gin, for $20!
Order the Kentucky Pilgrim: Wild Turkey infused with cardamom, cranberries, and cinnamon combined with lemon juice, maraschino, and demerara syrup. It'll leave you feeling warm all day. Read more.
Can't get enough of the fried eggs with pork belly - greens and tender beans lighten up a plate of fried eggs with big chunks of seared pork belly. Read more.
Chocolately and boozy, the Borracha Abuelita ("drunk grandmother") made with tequila, chili-spiced hot chocolate and Mezcal-infused whipped cream is a surefire way to keep you warm during the winter. Read more.
The mezcal-spiked Oaxacan hot chocolate is definitely worth the trip over the Golden Gate. There's no better way to enjoy liquefied chocolate. Read more.
Cheese-dense yet fluffy, the grits at Hops & Hominy are almost too good to believe. Reasonably priced, these grits will leave both your belly and wallet full. Read more.
Order the New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp and Cheese grits. Both creamy and cheesy, these grits will leave you satisfied all day! Read more.
Nothing beats the combination of Barbecue Shrimp N’ Creamy Grits and 1300 on Fillmore delivers! Order the grits as an appetizer for your dinner and enjoy it with the complimentary cornbread. Read more.
As if you were in an intimate Southern home, settle down to a bowl of spicy shrimp and grits that comes packed with wild gulf shrimp, garlic, shallots, bacon, and mushroom truffle ragout. Read more.
Affordable and satisfying, the cheesy bacon grits made with "Low Country lobster" is one of the best Southern dishes you'll find in SF Read more.
The perfect post-breakfast snack? Their cereal bar with chicharrones—basically a Rice Krispies treat crammed with fried pork skin.
French Laundry alum Corey Lee creates dishes reflecting both his Asian heritage and personal obsessions. A bowl of wild-salmon roe with puffed buckwheat is one of 18 courses on the $180 tasting menu.
Confidently unfussy California cuisine in a canopied, elegantly industrial space from Thomas McNaughton of Flour & Water.
Pastry chef William Werner distinguishes himself from the pack with croissants glazed with passion fruit and sesame seeds and semolina cake studded with candied corn nuts.
This beer-centric restaurant has a mesmerizing display of glasses of every shape and size and an equally expansive menu. Pair a black lager with your grilled bison loin.
Stamp out the munchies with the pickled eggs as artisanal sausage makers work out of this old record store (the neon marquee still reads DISCOLANDIA).
At lunch there is a little menu of simple good things: a sandwich of ripe tomatoes and roasted eggplant; bourbon-laced apple cider to guard against the sea-breeze chill.
The classics are outstanding, but adventurous types will enjoy the more unusual, less mainstream Thai plates like house-made beef jerky, spicy alligator, and garlic frog. Read more.
Even when I know I have dessert waiting at home, I can't resist grabbing a slice of neopolitan or princess cake if I'm in the area. - Mia, Digital Marketing Coordinator
The soup dumplings are to die for...they're # 13 on 7x7's Big Eat SF 2010. Read more.
Serves small plates like fresh spring rolls & papaya salad & has a whole list of pho varieties. They even serve beer 333, something we don’t see often enough outside of Southeast Asia. Read more.
The waffle revolution has begun! Dash's the first Inner Sunset jointpushing out made-to-order waffle sandwiches, in 5 Belgian variations,from 11am to 11pm daily. Read more.
Get the carnitas taco with a handmade corn tortilla. www.enrout.com
Had our Plate by Plate Kickoff Happy Hour event here! Great little hidden oasis in the back for an outdoor happy hour!
Order the schweinshaxe. No one does it like Schroeder's. If you call ahead, you can special order pumpernickel bread, which comes directly from Germany. Read more.
Greens takes requests! You can call ahead and ask them to tune in the game that you want to watch! Read more.
Every Sunday & Monday the TVs are turned to all the best NFL games, & the rest of the week is packed with trivia, karaoke, & '80s nights. If there's a UFC fight you can count on watching it here. Read more.
Found Smoked Salmon Sandwich as Yum Yum. Try it and dish on it at http://dishonit.com Read more.
The smoked salmon on the eggs benedict sits on salty olive bread which absorbs the delicious hollandaise sauce. The cafe has a delightful atmosphere making it a perfect place to start your morning. Read more.
Strong drinks & an old-school lodge vibe make it feel like a sailor’s bar. Just a block from the mighty Pacific, they show surf movies here every Wednesday night Read more.
For newbies, the Pisco Basil Gimlet ($11) is a solid first choice, served ice cold in a beautiful coupe glass, says San Jose Mercury News Cocktail Chronicle writer Sal Pizarro. Read more.
Southern favorites (beignets, buttermilk pancakes, potato hash) are simple, honest, and good for the whole family.
Sip on any of the concoctions available on mixologist Kyle Fountaine's seasonal cocktail menu and luxuriate in the sensuous atmosphere. Read more.
you must come here for a warm cookie right out of the oven while you are in SF. A must I'm telling you, a must! :)
The pastrami is tender, fatty, and slightly oversmoked, but delicious nonetheless. Skip the uninspired patty melt and go for the reuben instead.
Nothing wrong with the tacos here, but don't miss the small plates, including shrimp a la diabla, Veracruz-style squid and fried empanadas filled with Swiss chard and Oaxacan cheese: Read more.
you have to get the chicken for two roasted in the brick oven. I just about died, so good. Support restaurants like this one that focus on local sustainable ingredients!
There is a $475 wagu beef sampler on the menu. We split it w/ 8 people & I feel like we got our money's worth. Ask the waiter to show you the beef *before* it's cooked for a "Cuts o' Beef 101" lesson
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2012 Winner – Editorial Pick – Best Omnivore Restaurant for VegetariansThese are exciting times for vegetarian food-obsessives, and not because the number of veg and vegan res… Read more.
Get ready to beat your friends at this awesome billiards hall! Remember life's more fun when you're keeping score!
There's no beating the classic seafood salads topped with Louie dressing ($15.25 to $25), and yes, you do want to try the fresh sea urchin, still moving when the shell hits your table. Read more.
Great Sunday brunch, but prepare to wait in line. We've seen folks waiting even on weekday mornings.
If you're craving Mexican food, you'll be satisfied after a stop at Pancho Villa. Order the garlic prawn platter with rice, beans and tortillas paired with one of their many fresh agua fresca drinks.
Arrive early enough, and the line isn't bad. The amatriciana and wild nettles pizzas are amazing. Great appetizers too.
Share a pizza with friends and make sure to save room for the build-your-own Strauss Soft Serve Sundae. Cocktails are also a strong point.
