Seoul & San Francisco, Food & Drink

Dining guides

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Dinner Near Union Square That SF Locals Actually LikeEN
Four dinner spots near Union Square that San Francisco locals actually keep in rotation, from upscale Italian to a late-night Korean bar.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 12, 2026
Quiet San Francisco Bars Made for First-Date ConversationEN
Five quiet San Francisco bars where a first date can actually hear each other, from a Tenderloin speakeasy to a hidden Hayes Valley wine bar.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified August 12, 2026
The Best SF Restaurants for Dining AloneEN
Four San Francisco counters built for a party of one, from a walk-in handroll bar to a six-seat omakase, with honest notes on waits and price.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 12, 2026
Group-Friendly SF Restaurants for a Bachelorette DinnerEN
Four festive, group-friendly San Francisco restaurants for a bachelorette dinner, from boisterous Caribbean tapas to a bookable patio and private-room buyouts.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 12, 2026
San Francisco's Hardest Reservations, and Why They're Worth ItEN
San Francisco's hardest reservations, from Atelier Crenn and Benu to Birdsong and KEN: the prepaid tickets, timed drops, and strict rules to plan around.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified August 12, 2026
Low-Pressure First Date Restaurants in San FranciscoEN
Four San Francisco restaurants and wine bars built for a low-pressure first date: bar seating, small plates, conversational rooms, and easy same-week booking.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 12, 2026
Monday Night Dinner in SF When Everything's ClosedEN
San Francisco goes quiet on Mondays. Here are four spots, Korean to Northern Thai, that stay open for a real dinner when most kitchens have closed.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 12, 2026
No-Reservation Dinner Spots in San Francisco for TwoEN
Four San Francisco spots where two can walk in for dinner without a reservation: a French bistro, a Mission wine bar, and two neighborhood favorites.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 12, 2026
Where to Book a Business Lunch in SF's Financial DistrictEN
Five business-friendly lunch spots in and around San Francisco's Financial District, from a Michelin-recommended New American room to a Vietnamese counter.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified August 12, 2026
Quick Dinner Near Oracle Park Before a Giants GameEN
Four walkable spots for a fast, satisfying meal near Oracle Park before a Giants game, from a waterfront sit-down to a bar and grill right across the street.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 12, 2026
Quiet SF Lunch Spots for a One-on-One MeetingEN
Four genuinely quiet San Francisco lunch spots, from a Financial District seafood institution to cozy neighborhood cafes, for a focused one-on-one meeting.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 12, 2026
Restaurants Near Fisherman's Wharf That Locals RecommendEN
Four spots locals recommend near Fisherman's Wharf, from Capurro's old-school fish house to a natural-wine bar, a gyro counter, and brunch at Board and Drink.
San Francisco, 4 spots, last verified August 12, 2026