San Francisco, Food & Drink

Dining guides

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San Francisco Bakeries Worth Setting an Alarm ForEN
Five San Francisco bakeries that reward an early start: what sells out first, which hours to trust, and where the line actually forms.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
The Best Burgers in San Francisco, Smash to SplurgeEN
Four San Francisco burgers worth planning around, from the critics' smashburger to a bone marrow splurge, with the sell-out and wait-time caveats up front.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
The Best Cheap Eats in San Francisco's ChinatownEN
Five Chinatown spots where $20 or less covers the meal, from $10 wonton noodle soup to dim sum by the piece, with honest notes on cash and hours.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
The Best Cheap Eats in San Francisco's Mission DistrictEN
Five Mission counter spots where cheap still buys a full meal, from a $9.99 super burrito to Salvadoran pupusas, with honest notes on cash and lines.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
5 SF Cocktail Bars Where the Food Is Worth OrderingEN
Five San Francisco cocktail bars whose kitchens earn their place, with the dishes to order, the rooms quiet enough to talk in, and the honest tradeoffs.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
Best Indian in San Francisco for a Group With VegetariansEN
Four San Francisco Indian restaurants that seat a group and feed vegetarians well, with the space, booking, and caveats a host needs before committing.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
Late Night Pizza in San Francisco, Ranked by Closing TimeEN
Four San Francisco slice counters ordered by how late the door stays open, from Golden Boy at 11 p.m. to Bruno's at 3 a.m., with the hours worth confirming.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
The Best Mediterranean Restaurants in San FranciscoEN
Four Mediterranean tables in San Francisco, from a Bib Gourmand Turkish kitchen in the Richmond to a Fillmore Street cafe voted best in local reader polls.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
Best Mexican Restaurants in San Francisco Outside the MissionEN
Four Mexican restaurants in San Francisco outside the Mission, from a no-reservations Cal-Mexican kitchen to a Michelin tasting menu, with the honest caveats.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
Pastries and Coffee in Hayes Valley: Where to StartEN
Four Hayes Valley counters for pastries and coffee, from Loquat's rotating babka to Ritual's container on Patricia's Green, with hours and honest caveats.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
The Best Pizza in San Francisco for a Group to ShareEN
Four San Francisco pizzerias sorted by what your group can actually do: who seats eight or more with notice, who caps at six, and who expects a park.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
Where to Eat in the Marina Before a Night OutEN
Five Marina restaurants for the first stop of a night out on Chestnut and Union, from a bustling pizza bar to a conversation-friendly Mediterranean wine room.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified September 20, 2026