Seoul & San Francisco, Food & Drink

Dining guides

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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
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
Birthday Wine Bars in Seoul: Five Rooms Worth BookingEN
Five Seoul wine bars for a birthday: what each room actually does for the occasion, which suits two and which suits ten, and the caveats before you book.
Seoul, 5 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