Guidebook for San Francisco
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular, kitschy bar boasting pirate-themed decor, exotic cocktails & over 200 types of rum.
100 locals recommend
Smuggler's Cove
650 Gough StPopular, kitschy bar boasting pirate-themed decor, exotic cocktails & over 200 types of rum.
Rustic wine & beer bar serving meats & cheeses amid cozy living room furnishings.
21 locals recommend
Fig & Thistle
429 Gough StRustic wine & beer bar serving meats & cheeses amid cozy living room furnishings.
Food Scene
Chef Traci Des Jardins' Californian-French restaurant known for tasting menus & a romantic ambiance.
25 locals recommend
Jardinière
300 Grove StChef Traci Des Jardins' Californian-French restaurant known for tasting menus & a romantic ambiance.
Southern kitchen from a New Orleans native executing Cajun & Creole fare in an airy, modern space.
19 locals recommend
Boxing Room
Southern kitchen from a New Orleans native executing Cajun & Creole fare in an airy, modern space.
Tiny, informal eatery serving French bistro classics ranging from burgers to crêpes to mussels.
68 locals recommend
Chez Maman West
401 Gough StTiny, informal eatery serving French bistro classics ranging from burgers to crêpes to mussels.
Modern French dining in a polished bistro setting complete with reclaimed wood & white accents.
31 locals recommend
Monsieur Benjamin
451 Gough StModern French dining in a polished bistro setting complete with reclaimed wood & white accents.
Gluten-free Californian small plates & coffee-shop fare in a polished cafe space with outdoor seats. -
8 locals recommend
Little Gem on Grove
400 Grove StGluten-free Californian small plates & coffee-shop fare in a polished cafe space with outdoor seats. -
Modern cafe that roasts its beans fresh with every order & also sells juice & brewing supplies.
Artís Coffee
537 Octavia StreetModern cafe that roasts its beans fresh with every order & also sells juice & brewing supplies.
Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment. -
373 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StTrendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment. -
Mediterranean cafe in a simple space with tranquil patio seating & an attached wine shop. -
55 locals recommend
Arlequin Cafe & Food To Go
384 Hayes StreetMediterranean cafe in a simple space with tranquil patio seating & an attached wine shop. -
Laid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.
915 locals recommend
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StLaid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.
Upscale, Parisian-style brasserie serving French-Mediterranean cuisine & creative cocktails.
121 locals recommend
Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
398 Hayes StUpscale, Parisian-style brasserie serving French-Mediterranean cuisine & creative cocktails.
Authentic German fare like pretzels & schnitzels plus imported beers served in a glass boot.
158 locals recommend
Suppenküche
525 Laguna StAuthentic German fare like pretzels & schnitzels plus imported beers served in a glass boot.
Fresh takes on beignets, po' boys & other Big Easy bites draw crowds to this narrow but airy spot.
185 locals recommend
Brenda's French Soul Food
652 Polk StFresh takes on beignets, po' boys & other Big Easy bites draw crowds to this narrow but airy spot.
Upbeat American breakfast/lunch spot popular on weekend mornings for big stacks of pancakes.
76 locals recommend
Stacks
501 Hayes StUpbeat American breakfast/lunch spot popular on weekend mornings for big stacks of pancakes.
Cafe La Vie
514 Octavia StSightseeing
Built in 1915, this grand domed Beaux-Arts building houses the city government & offers tours.
134 locals recommend
San Francisco City Hall
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett PlBuilt in 1915, this grand domed Beaux-Arts building houses the city government & offers tours.
Historical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards.
300 locals recommend
Painted Ladies
Hayes StreetHistorical row of Victorian houses well-known for appearances on movies, TV shows & postcards.
Japan Town
Arts & Culture
Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
286 locals recommend
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin StOver 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
Parks & Nature
This grassy 5.6-acre park features an off-leash area where dog owners can release their hounds.
Jefferson Square Park
950 Gough StThis grassy 5.6-acre park features an off-leash area where dog owners can release their hounds.