Seoul & San Francisco, Food & Drink

Dining guides

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5 SF Date Spots That Feel Special Without the Big BillEN
Five San Francisco date restaurants that feel special without a huge bill: candlelit trattorias, record-store wine bars, and a standout Northern Thai bowl.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified August 9, 2026
SF's Best Walk-In Restaurants, No Reservation NeededEN
Five San Francisco spots that are walk-in only with no reservation system, from Mission mole to Inner Sunset banh mi. Just show up, order, and find a seat.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified August 9, 2026
Iconic San Francisco Dishes to Try at Least OnceEN
Six iconic San Francisco dishes worth trying once, from Anchor's cioppino and a Boudin bread bowl to Swan's raw bar, plus the waits and caveats to plan for.
San Francisco, 6 spots, last verified August 9, 2026
Impressive SF Date-Night Restaurants Worth the SplurgeEN
Five splurge-worthy San Francisco date-night restaurants, from intimate omakase counters to a Michelin-starred Mission dinner party, plus honest notes.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified August 9, 2026
Quiet SF Restaurants Where You Can Actually TalkEN
Five San Francisco restaurants quiet enough for real conversation, from a Nob Hill jewel box to an Inner Richmond omakase counter, plus notes on staying calm.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified August 9, 2026
SF Restaurants That Handle Large-Party ReservationsEN
Five San Francisco restaurants with private rooms, event wings, and a track record for large-party reservations, from Chinatown banquets to a 600-guest buyout.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified August 9, 2026
SF Restaurants Open on Monday: 5 Reliable PicksEN
Five San Francisco restaurants confirmed open on Mondays, from a Mission film courtyard to late-night Korean BBQ, Northern Thai, and a dumpling counter.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified August 9, 2026
Heated Outdoor Patios in San Francisco: 5 Worth BookingEN
Five San Francisco restaurants with heated outdoor patios, from a Marina wine garden to a bank-vault plaza, each with the honest caveats attached.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified August 9, 2026
Private Dining Rooms for 12 in San Francisco: 5 PicksEN
Five San Francisco restaurants with private or semi-private rooms that seat a party of 12, from three-Michelin-star Quince to casual Destapas in the Mission.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified August 9, 2026
San Francisco Kitchens Open Well Past MidnightEN
San Francisco goes quiet early, but these five kitchens serve meals past midnight, from Mission burritos to North Beach pasta, with honest hours and caveats.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified August 9, 2026
The Best Private Dining Rooms in San Francisco, Big and SmallEN
Private dining rooms in San Francisco for every group size, from a small room that seats 12 to a taverna that fits 200. Here are the five worth booking.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified August 9, 2026
Where to Eat Alone at the Bar in San FranciscoEN
Five San Francisco counters built for solo diners, from Swan Oyster Depot and Anchor to Saru, Yamo, and a quiet KEN omakase. Where to sit and what to order.
San Francisco, 5 spots, last verified August 9, 2026