San Francisco, Food & Drink

Dining guides

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Where to Eat Near the Ferry Building Farmers MarketEN
Five places to eat at or near the Ferry Building farmers market, from walk-in oysters to a reserved waterfront lunch, with waits, prices, and honest caveats.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
Four SF Ramen Counters Built for Eating AloneEN
Four San Francisco ramen counters that hold up for a table of one: seat counts, QR ordering, real wait risk, and which bowl is worth timing a line for.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
North Beach Restaurants That Locals Actually Keep UsingEN
Four North Beach restaurants with years of neighborhood-regular support, plus the walk-in waits, the surcharge, and the one table you can reliably book.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
The Best San Francisco Restaurants for a Big Night OutEN
Four San Francisco restaurants that can actually take a big group, with the room, the booking rule, and the honest catch for each one.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
The Best Steakhouses in San Francisco, and How to BookEN
Four San Francisco steakhouses worth the reservation: the complete classic, the Michelin splurge, the 1949 carving-cart institution, and the Marina pick.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
Best Sushi in San Francisco for a Special Occasion: 4 PicksEN
Four San Francisco sushi counters for a birthday or anniversary, with per-person prices, seat counts, how far ahead to book, and honest caveats.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
The Best Tapas in San Francisco, Sorted by the NightEN
Five San Francisco tapas rooms worth booking, sorted by what the night needs: a heated patio, a date-night corner, a sherry bar, a cheap lunch, or the water.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
The Best Thai Food in the Richmond, San FranciscoEN
Four Thai picks on Geary Blvd in San Francisco's Richmond: namesake khao soi, hard-to-find pork-leg stew, modern plates, duck curry and breakfast.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
Birthday Dinner for a Group of 8 in San FranciscoEN
Four San Francisco restaurants that can take a birthday party of eight, with the booking windows, group-table rules, and caveats a host needs up front.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
Cheap Eats in San Francisco: Full Meals Under $20EN
Five San Francisco counter spots where $20 still buys a full meal, with verified menu prices and honest notes on cash, hours, and how long the line runs.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
Date Night in Hayes Valley: Four Rooms That DeliverEN
Four Hayes Valley date night restaurants, from Rich Table's 30 day booking window to Birba's heated garden, with what each room costs and where to sit.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified September 20, 2026
Date Night in North Beach: Four Rooms Worth BookingEN
Four date night restaurants in North Beach, San Francisco, from a dim, booth-lined Italian institution to a speakeasy pizzeria, plus the caveats worth knowing.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified September 20, 2026