2. Picaro Cafe
7.9
3120 16th St (at Valencia St), San Francisco, CA
Tapas Restaurant · Mission Dolores · 94 tips and reviews
Carla Perez-Vera: Come for lunch and enjoy the awesome "bocadillo de tortilla de patata" - fried calamari and manchego cheese are a must.
Christine Røde: Best tapas I've had on this side of the Atlantic. The patatas braves are to die for, the paellas huge and delicious. If it's nice out, ask to sit on the back patio — it's lovely and romantic.
DouG Molidor: The closest you'll get to Barcelona without a passport
3. Etcetera Wine Bar
7.8
795 Valencia St (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Mission District · 52 tips and reviews
Elizabeth Burstein: Charcuterie and cheese plate w manchego and pate
Pearson Lyverse Carolyn Straughan: the ambiance, staff, wine list. this place is perfect for a romantic date night. it’s quieter in friday’s than it is during the week. sunday night jazz is a must. worldly selection of wines.
Jaymie R.: Sexy owner and/or bartender. Ooooooh myyyy gosh Justin beautiful man.
4. Say Cheese
9.1
856 Cole St (at Carl St), San Francisco, CA
Cheese Store · Cole Valley · 32 tips and reviews
ReeD: Vegetarian? Caprese or Harvarti Sandwich. Meat? Prosciutto Caprese. Excellent cheese, from an amazing Cave-Aged Gruyere to hard-to-find Appenzeller to Papillon Roquefort. Locals: Teleme and Baserri.
Kristen W: They used to stare at me blankly when I asked which cheeses were vegetarian, but now they mark which ones use vegetable rennet or microbial enzymes :)
Nishant Bhatt: Congrats on sfist top cheese shop list.
5. The Sycamore
8.8
2140 Mission St (at Sycamore St), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Mission District · 186 tips and reviews
Kris Vera-Phillips: Try the Fried Chicken and Waffles - #kvpinmybelly : #Brunch w/ @CateCauguiran. Adored waffle stuffed w/prosciutto & manchego cheese. Yum!!
Leah W.: Rad staff, bottomless mimosas, a stellar brunch (hello, carnitas benedictos), and the most perfectly random juke box ever. Fun board games to rent. Outside back patio seating is always fun.
Kemp Mullaney: The sliders are great! 2 with a salad is a complete meal.
9. Canyon Market
9.0
2815 Diamond St (at Wilder St.), San Francisco, CA
Grocery Store · Glen Park · 53 tips and reviews
Melanie Liu: Delicious bread baked fresh twice a day. Love their batard loaf and baguettes. Great selection of beer, chocolate and olive oils. Yummy salad bar and fresh soups.
Bennett W Wong: Their salad, pasta and soup bar is awesome! Craving for a meal with minimal grease? Come visit their salad, pasta and soup bar - you're sure to find something that will satisfy your healthy cravings!
Porfirio Porras: I checked in 9 times and got a free mocha. It was great!
11. Cheese Plus
9.1
2001 Polk St (at Pacific Ave), San Francisco, CA
Cheese Store · Polk Gulch · 63 tips and reviews
Ashley Rose: Just like your Nonna would have wanted. Italian gourmet market with an emphasis on meats and cheeses, pick up everything you need for a romantic picnic including Sandwiches!
E Chan: Order the Willie Brown Sandwich, smoked duck and figs, you can't go wrong.
Michelle Byrnes: It's all about the Willie Brown Bird!
13. Bellota
8.9
888 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA
Spanish Restaurant · Showplace Square · 70 tips and reviews
christina leigh morgan: come for the paella, stay for the great service, ambiance + cocktail list. bring friends, lounge a while.
Eater: "Tapear" time at this new SoMa Spanish stunner consists of $6 tapas plus some $5 beer, cider, sherry, vermouth, and sangria, as well as $6 wine. Read more.
megan: Best Spanish food in SF. Get the tortilla and chicken paella. ¡Olé!
14. Yield Wine Bar
7.9
2490 3rd St (at 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Dogpatch · 29 tips and reviews
Emily Limon: One of my favorite wine bars in the city. All organic, they have some interesting picks. AND the food is nice.
SFGate: Settle in and drink up at this Dogpatch sister bar to Pause in Hayes Valley. Known for its sustainable wine selection, Yield also offers a happy hour option and enough bites for a satisfying dinner.
Amy: Try the cherry fudge - you will laugh your head off
15. AsiaSF
8.0
201 9th St (at Howard St), San Francisco, CA
Restaurant · SoMa · 30 tips and reviews
Jas S.: Had one of the best nights of my life!! San Francisco made my night! Food was great, drinks good, & the Entertainment was beyond entertaining! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Andrew Cerda: Save your Benjamins, because the ladies here are classier than your average one-buck-tranny.
Niniane Wang: ate dinner and watched the show