San Francisco, San Mateo County, CA

Places to go in San Francisco

38 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Angler

Food & Drink

Angler

Upscale seafood restaurant featuring wood fire cooking in a lodge-like setting with bay views.

132 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

Beretta Valencia

Food & Drink

Beretta Valencia

Handcrafted pizzas, small bites & unique cocktails keep this trendy spot hopping.

1199 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA

Blue Bottle Coffee

Food & Drink

Blue Bottle Coffee

Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.

315 Linden St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Boulevard

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Boulevard

Refined American fare from renowned chef Nancy Oakes at a chic Embarcadero spot boasting bay views.

1 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA

Brenda's French Soul Food

Food & Drink

Brenda's French Soul Food

Cozy eatery serving French, Creole, and Southern cuisine, including beignets and po' boys.

652 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Caffe Trieste

Food & Drink

Caffe Trieste

Venerable local icon offering Italian coffee, pastries, wine & beer, plus live music on occasion.

601 Vallejo St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Charmaine’s

Food & Drink

Charmaine’s

A rooftop cocktail lounge & kitchen with highbrow bar bites, drinks by the Bon Vivants & city views.

Proper Hotel (Rooftop, 1100 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Cioppino's

Food & Drink

Cioppino's

Bustling checkered-tablecloth eatery serving Italian seafood staples on Fisherman's Wharf.

400 Jefferson St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA

Delah Coffee

Food & Drink

Delah Coffee

370 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

Dirty Habit

Food & Drink

Dirty Habit

Restaurant & lounge serving New American cuisine & creative cocktails in a luxe, high-design space.

12 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

Doppio Coffee & Brunch

Food & Drink

Doppio Coffee & Brunch

1551 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

Flywheel Coffee Roasters

Food & Drink

Flywheel Coffee Roasters

Family-owned coffee roaster offering exotic brews in a stripped-down, industrial setting.

672 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA

Fog Harbor Fish House

Food & Drink

Fog Harbor Fish House

Pier 39 seafood institution with fresh fish & scenic views of the bay & Golden Gate Bridge.

39 Pier, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

House of Prime Rib

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House of Prime Rib

Old-school, English-style restaurant serving acclaimed prime rib & martinis since the 1940s.

1906 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA

John's Grill

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John's Grill

Old-school, wood-paneled space with photos of famous past patrons, offering steaks and seafood.

63 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Lazy Bear

Food & Drink

Lazy Bear

The revered pop-up gets a permanent setting with this midcentury space serving New American cuisine.

3416 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA

Marlowe

Food & Drink

Marlowe

Stylish & lively option serving Californian comfort food in a hip & sprawling space.

500 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

Mission Rock Resort

Food & Drink

Mission Rock Resort

Waterside, bi-level seafood restaurant and cafe with an oyster bar and decks overlooking the bay.

817 Terry A Francois Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA

Motoring Coffee

Food & Drink

Motoring Coffee

1525 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA

Origin Lab Coffee & Matcha

Food & Drink

Origin Lab Coffee & Matcha

211 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA

Piccolo Forno

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Piccolo Forno

Casual neighborhood trattoria with Italian classics & espresso in colorful, contemporary quarters.

725 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

Pier Market Seafood Restaurant

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Pier Market Seafood Restaurant

Waterfront seafood restaurant & market offering fresh fish, patio seating & bay views at Pier 39.

39 Pier, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA

RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Marin

Food & Drink

RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Marin

Chic, glass-enclosed venue with elevated American cuisine, a robust wine list & Corte Madera views.

1750 Redwood Hwy, Corte Madera, CA 94925, USA

Rich Table

Food & Drink

Rich Table

Californian fare from local ingredients, served in a salvaged-barn-wood space with an open kitchen.

199 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA