Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Tartine Bakery
600 Guerrero StAmazing pastries and baked goods.
La Taqueria
2889 Mission Stjust awarded the top prize as best burrito in the USA.
one of the top taqueria's in town. Rated top #10 in the USA.
169 locals recommend
Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission Stone of the top taqueria's in town. Rated top #10 in the USA.
Tacolicious
741 Valencia Stvery hip mexican restaurant.
Ken Ken Ramen
3378 18th Streetdelicious noodles.
Balompié Cafe
3349 18th Stthe best El Salvadorean Papusas in town.
they make some of the best Cioppino, an excellent San Francisco original.
78 locals recommend
Sotto Mare
552 Green Stthey make some of the best Cioppino, an excellent San Francisco original.
Molinari Delicatessen
373 Columbus Avegreat Italian Deli in north beach.
Tataki Sushi and Sake Bar
2827 California Stsustainably sourced sushi
Zuni Café
1658 Market Stone of the true classic SF restaurants. get the roasted Chicken for 2.
Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk Stthis is where you get seafood. DON"T go to fishermans wharf.
great tucked away pizza parlor. delicious fresh CA ingredients in unpretentious dining room. neighborhood gem.
137 locals recommend
Gialina
2842 Diamond Stgreat tucked away pizza parlor. delicious fresh CA ingredients in unpretentious dining room. neighborhood gem.
Shopping
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StFabulous ice-cream shop, famous for salted caramel.
Therapy Stores
545 Valencia Stfun and quirky shop. good clothes for women I hear.
Show Biz
3810 24th Streetgreat shoe stores are all over haight street.
Humphry Slocombe
more fancy ice cream.
classic ice cream shop. family owned for years. Tropical fruit flavors are their claim to fame. I love coconut.
214 locals recommend
Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose Avenueclassic ice cream shop. family owned for years. Tropical fruit flavors are their claim to fame. I love coconut.
Drinks & Nightlife
The 500 Club
500 Guerrero Stgreat dive bar at the corner.
The Hideout
3121 16th Stexcellent cocktails.
Toronado
547 Haight Stfor hop heads and beer fanatics.
The Ramp
855 Terry A Francois Blvdnice outdoor deck at a fun bar.
El Rio
3158 Mission Stfun divey bar/club. lots of hip locals love it.
Tradition
441 Jones Streetgreat cocktail list.
Glen Park Station
2901 Diamond Stcool little dive bar, very authentic.
typical sports bar, but very old, and friendly folks. better than most of places in this area.
14 locals recommend
Bus Stop Bar
1901 Union Sttypical sports bar, but very old, and friendly folks. better than most of places in this area.
Essentials
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th Stvery fancy grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StA new whole foods is very close.
Duc Loi Supermarket
2200 Mission Stasian market, inexpensive.
Ferry Building Marketplace
best farmer's market in the region.
Arts & Culture
The Fillmore
1805 Geary Blvdthe most legendary music venue in Rock'n'Roll.
The Chapel
777 Valencia Streethip new music venue in the neighborhood.
great little bar that has free bluegrass on Monday and free Dixie Jazz on Wednesday.
85 locals recommend
Amnesia
853 Valencia Stgreat little bar that has free bluegrass on Monday and free Dixie Jazz on Wednesday.
The Independent
628 Divisadero Stmy favorite music venue. but the shows sell out very often.
Sightseeing
Crissy Field
great place to stroll.
Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaGo Giants!
Top of the Mark
999 California Stover-priced, but a great view.
Everything Else
since SFMoma is closed for renovation, this is my recommendation for Art.
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drsince SFMoma is closed for renovation, this is my recommendation for Art.