San Francisco, Food & Drink

Dining guides

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Intimate SF Restaurants for a Quiet CelebrationEN
Four intimate San Francisco restaurants for a quiet celebration for two, from a six-seat omakase counter to a cozy Nob Hill Italian room and a SoMa hidden gem.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Lively San Francisco Restaurants With a Fun AtmosphereEN
Four lively San Francisco spots with a genuinely fun atmosphere, from a Chinatown food emporium to an Outer Richmond pizza scene and an arcade bar.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Long, Boozy Group Brunch Spots in San FranciscoEN
Four San Francisco brunch spots built for a boozy, group-sized weekend, from bottomless mimosas on a Mission patio to Foreign Cinema's film-lit courtyard.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
San Francisco Classics to Show a First-Time VisitorEN
Five San Francisco institutions, from Tadich Grill to Boudin Bakery, that give a first-time visitor the city's old-school food and drink rituals.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
4 SF Bar Menus Worth Eating a Full Dinner FromEN
Four San Francisco restaurants where the bar serves the full menu, from a Wagyu smashburger to braised oxtail, each substantial enough to build a dinner around.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
SF Farewell Dinner Spots to Send Off a CoworkerEN
Four San Francisco restaurants that work for a coworker's farewell dinner, from an upscale Greek taverna to a festive Mission tapas patio.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
SF Restaurants With Vegetarian Menus Built for GroupsEN
Five San Francisco restaurants with deep vegetarian menus and room for a group, from waterfront Greens to budget dosas at Udupi Palace and Big Lantern.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
SF Bay-View Restaurants That Are Actually Worth ItEN
Four San Francisco restaurants where the bay view is the main event, from Waterbar's bridge patio to Greens' Golden Gate windows, with honest caveats.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
5 SF Restaurants Built Around One Signature DishEN
Five San Francisco restaurants known for one standout dish, from Foreign Cinema's five-spice duck to Social Cafe's guava pastelito, with honest caveats.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
Four SF Spots for a Great Weekday Lunch SpecialEN
Four San Francisco lunch spots built for the weekday midday rush, from a Hayes Valley Thai combo to Chinatown wonton soup, with honest notes on each.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
SF Restaurants With a Happy Hour That Actually Feeds YouEN
Four San Francisco happy hours where the food is worth ordering: dollar oysters, standout chowder, and honest prices, with the caveats spelled out.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026
SF Restaurants With a Great View That Aren't OverpricedEN
Four San Francisco restaurants with real bay and skyline views, priced at the moderate tier or below. Waterfront patios, oysters, and honest caveats.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 13, 2026