Guidebook for San Francisco
Shopping
Green Apple Books
506 Clement StThe best used bookstore in San Francisco.,
Foggy Notion
124 Clement StInteresting local art
Park Life
220 Clement StEclectic selection of gifts and trinkets.
Seedstore
212 Clement StNice selection of women's and men's clothing.
The Spanish Table
130 Clement StBeautiful Spanish tableware and great cookbooks.
Food Scene
Amazing Russian pastries and coffee. Perhaps the best pastries and piroshkis in the city. Their borscht is the best, too. Outside eating area.
69 locals recommend
Cinderella Bakery & Cafe
436 Balboa StAmazing Russian pastries and coffee. Perhaps the best pastries and piroshkis in the city. Their borscht is the best, too. Outside eating area.
Sushi Bistro
452 Balboa StModerately priced sushi, great service.
Great breakfast and lunch. Blue Bottle coffee. Live music some evenings.
61 locals recommend
Velo Rouge Cafe
798 Arguello BlvdGreat breakfast and lunch. Blue Bottle coffee. Live music some evenings.
The Richmond
615 Balboa StGood, fresh California cuisine.
Best Burmese food in the Bay Area. If it's too crowded, walk up the street to the sister restaurant, B Star.
458 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StBest Burmese food in the Bay Area. If it's too crowded, walk up the street to the sister restaurant, B Star.
Kitchen Istanbul
349 Clement StGood Mediterranean Food
Grinders Chicago Pizzeria
448 Balboa StChicago-style pizza; great salads
Giorgio's Pizzeria
151 Clement StFamous family pizzeria
Mescolanza Restaurant
3750 Geary BlvdWarm and cozy Italian dining
Beer, burgers and sandwiches. All beer is brewed in California.
29 locals recommend
Richmond Republic Draught House
642 Clement StBeer, burgers and sandwiches. All beer is brewed in California.
Thai Time Restaurant
315 8th AveIntimate Thai dining
Chapeau!
126 Clement StRomantic French restaurant
Little Vietnam Cafe
309 6th AveInexpensive but very tasty banh mi sandwiches
Le Soleil
133 Clement StDelicious Vietnamese food
Y & Y Vietnamese Cuisine
914 Clement StPho is the specialty of the house
They carry Double Rainbow ice cream, a local favorite. Good coffee and other desserts, too. And lots of old toys to look at. It is fun for kids and their parents!
21 locals recommend
Toy Boat Dessert Cafe
401 Clement StThey carry Double Rainbow ice cream, a local favorite. Good coffee and other desserts, too. And lots of old toys to look at. It is fun for kids and their parents!
Good Luck Dim Sum
736 Clement StNot much in the way of ambiance, but very good Dim Sum
King's Thai Cuisine #1
639 Clement StThere are two on Clement Street. Very authentic.
My Tofu House
4627 Geary BlvdExcellent Korean food
Cafe Bunn Mi
417 Clement StDelicious Vietnamese sandwiches
Nopalito
306 Broderick StGood Mexican food a short walk across the park.
A short drive or bus ride to the beach. Restaurant is in a historic building with great ocean views.
236 locals recommend
Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
1000 Great HwyA short drive or bus ride to the beach. Restaurant is in a historic building with great ocean views.
Views of the park in a historic building. Reasonably priced food and drinks.
71 locals recommend
Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden
1000 Great HwyViews of the park in a historic building. Reasonably priced food and drinks.
Expensive but amazing ocean views. The Cliff House Bistro is less expensive.
285 locals recommend
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveExpensive but amazing ocean views. The Cliff House Bistro is less expensive.
Louis'
902 Point Lobos AveA San Francisco icon. Great views and cheap food.
Great breakfast and lunch. It is a small place and can get very crowded, so expect to wait.
53 locals recommend
Eats
50 Clement StGreat breakfast and lunch. It is a small place and can get very crowded, so expect to wait.
This restaurant, a 15-minute walk across the park, is considered to be the best Japanese and sushi restaurant in San Francisco.
101 locals recommend
Ebisu Restaurant
1283 9th AveThis restaurant, a 15-minute walk across the park, is considered to be the best Japanese and sushi restaurant in San Francisco.
Recently named Bakery of the Year by Bon Apetit. Expect to wait in line, though.
77 locals recommend
Arsicault Bakery
397 Arguello BlvdRecently named Bakery of the Year by Bon Apetit. Expect to wait in line, though.
New Indian restaurant in the neighborhood. Very good food and friendly atmosphere.
6 locals recommend
Keeva
908 Clement StNew Indian restaurant in the neighborhood. Very good food and friendly atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Plough and the Stars
116 Clement StGreat Irish music
Bitter End
441 Clement StNeighborhood gathering place
The Abbey Tavern
4100 Geary BlvdLive music
Neck Of The Woods
406 Clement StreetLive music venue
Ireland's 32
3920 Geary BlvdSports bar that attracts students and international tourists.
This wine bar has an extensive wine by the glass list and exceptional small plates.
10 locals recommend
High Treason
443 Clement StThis wine bar has an extensive wine by the glass list and exceptional small plates.
Parks & Nature
Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrAmazing displays of flowers from around the world.
Rent a pedal boat and float around the lake, or watch the birds from the shore. Coffee, sandwiches and snacks available.
152 locals recommend
Stow Lake
Rent a pedal boat and float around the lake, or watch the birds from the shore. Coffee, sandwiches and snacks available.
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrA favorite among visitors to San Francisco.
Lands End Trail
Lands End Trail
Golden Gate Park
Arts & Culture
The best thing about staying at our place is the close proximity to two world-class museums. The DeYoung has live entertainment every Friday evening.
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrThe best thing about staying at our place is the close proximity to two world-class museums. The DeYoung has live entertainment every Friday evening.
Swing dancing every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take a free lesson!
11 locals recommend
lindy in the park
14 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrSwing dancing every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take a free lesson!
Everything Else
The best place about staying here is that we are very close to a world-class science museum. Don't forget to visit the living roof.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse DrThe best place about staying here is that we are very close to a world-class science museum. Don't forget to visit the living roof.