Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Popular American breakfast & lunch spot known for its brunch, served in a tiny, bustling space.
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Cafe Golo
Popular American breakfast & lunch spot known for its brunch, served in a tiny, bustling space.
Respected sushi chef Roger Chong wraps creative rolls & offers menu tips at this unassuming eatery.
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Zushi Puzzle
1910 Lombard StRespected sushi chef Roger Chong wraps creative rolls & offers menu tips at this unassuming eatery.
Counter-service spot serving custom burgers made of sustainable ingredients, plus shakes & sides.
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Roam Artisan Burgers
1785 Union StCounter-service spot serving custom burgers made of sustainable ingredients, plus shakes & sides.
The menu at this neighborhood trattoria includes grilled fish & meats, thin-crust pizzas & pasta.
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Pane e Vino
1715 Union StThe menu at this neighborhood trattoria includes grilled fish & meats, thin-crust pizzas & pasta.
Cow Hollow trattoria serving Italian cuisine with an emphasis on the southern region.
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Capannina
1809 Union StCow Hollow trattoria serving Italian cuisine with an emphasis on the southern region.
litebite is a gourmet prepared food market that makes healthy eating convenient. At litebite, you’ll find lighter and healthier versions of all your favorite foods, home-made and ready to go.
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Lite Bite
1796 Union Stlitebite is a gourmet prepared food market that makes healthy eating convenient. At litebite, you’ll find lighter and healthier versions of all your favorite foods, home-made and ready to go.
Relaxed Marina chain outpost dishing out seafood inspired by flavors from the Pacific Rim.
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Pacific Catch
1200 9th AveRelaxed Marina chain outpost dishing out seafood inspired by flavors from the Pacific Rim.
Sunny, bi-level neighborhood coffeehouse pairing its java with pastries in airy, minimalist digs.
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Saint Frank Coffee
2340 Polk StSunny, bi-level neighborhood coffeehouse pairing its java with pastries in airy, minimalist digs.
Pizza slices & sandwiches by day make way for an expanded dinner menu amid flea-market-chic decor.
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Gioia Pizzeria
2240 Polk StreetPizza slices & sandwiches by day make way for an expanded dinner menu amid flea-market-chic decor.
Known for its signature 2-tortilla tacos, this Mexican restaurant also has a vibrant bar scene.
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Nick's Crispy Tacos
3200 BroadwayKnown for its signature 2-tortilla tacos, this Mexican restaurant also has a vibrant bar scene.
SF branch of the popular LA chain serving innovative burgers topped with housemade condiments.
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Umami Burger Marina
2184 Union StSF branch of the popular LA chain serving innovative burgers topped with housemade condiments.
Bustling Italian eatery dispensing Neapolitan pizza, housemade pasta & more from an open kitchen.
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A16
2355 Chestnut StBustling Italian eatery dispensing Neapolitan pizza, housemade pasta & more from an open kitchen.
Californian mini-chain with a focus on local, organic ingredients, plus a take-out juice bar.
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The Plant Cafe Organic
3352 Steiner StCalifornian mini-chain with a focus on local, organic ingredients, plus a take-out juice bar.
Tacos, small plates & tequila drinks are on offer at this popular local chain’s Marina outpost.
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Tacolicious
741 Valencia StTacos, small plates & tequila drinks are on offer at this popular local chain’s Marina outpost.
Small plates are shared at this lively, intimate French-Californian wine bar with a heated patio.
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Isa Restaurant
3324 Steiner StSmall plates are shared at this lively, intimate French-Californian wine bar with a heated patio.
Family-run eatery serving pastas & other Italian comfort food in a rustic setting since 1980.
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Ristorante Parma
3314 Steiner StFamily-run eatery serving pastas & other Italian comfort food in a rustic setting since 1980.
Bustling Californian-French bistro serving seasonal fare in a rustic space with a quiet garden.
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Bistro Aix
3340 Steiner StBustling Californian-French bistro serving seasonal fare in a rustic space with a quiet garden.
Set in a trendy, lofty space, this Mexican eatery is known for tacos, margaritas & a boisterous bar.
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Mamacita
2317 Chestnut StreetSet in a trendy, lofty space, this Mexican eatery is known for tacos, margaritas & a boisterous bar.
Celebrated mainstay for inventive & sustainable vegetarian dishes as well as panoramic bay views.
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Greens
2 Marina BlvdCelebrated mainstay for inventive & sustainable vegetarian dishes as well as panoramic bay views.
Opened in 1916, this corner spot serves its signature Irish coffee alongside American staples.
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Buena Vista
2765 Hyde StOpened in 1916, this corner spot serves its signature Irish coffee alongside American staples.
Old-school, English-style restaurant serving acclaimed ribs & martinis since the 1940s.
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House of Prime Rib
1906 Van Ness AveOld-school, English-style restaurant serving acclaimed ribs & martinis since the 1940s.
Acclaimed dry-aged steaks served in a posh, wood-paneled dining room, plus live jazz in the bar.
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Harris'
2100 Van Ness AveAcclaimed dry-aged steaks served in a posh, wood-paneled dining room, plus live jazz in the bar.
Sweet & savory crêpes, sandwiches & house specials are served in a rustic setting.
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The Crepe House
1755 Polk StSweet & savory crêpes, sandwiches & house specials are served in a rustic setting.
Long lines form for the hearty breakfast & light fare served at this cozy, veteran restaurant.
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Mama's On Washington Square
1701 Stockton StLong lines form for the hearty breakfast & light fare served at this cozy, veteran restaurant.
Renowned chef Gary Danko's fixed-price menus of American cuisine in an elegant but unstuffy setting.
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Gary Danko
800 North Point StRenowned chef Gary Danko's fixed-price menus of American cuisine in an elegant but unstuffy setting.
Counter-service mini-chain using local ingredients to turn out burgers, fries, milkshakes & more.
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Super Duper Burgers
721 Market StCounter-service mini-chain using local ingredients to turn out burgers, fries, milkshakes & more.
No-frills counter nook in a fish market is a bustling landmark for raw-bar fare & casual seafood.
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Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk StNo-frills counter nook in a fish market is a bustling landmark for raw-bar fare & casual seafood.
Curries and other Thai classics are offered at this contemporary chain outpost.
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Osha Thai Restaurant
2033 Union StreetCurries and other Thai classics are offered at this contemporary chain outpost.
Cafe & deli selling gourmet prepared food & Blue Bottle Coffee targeted to on-the-go clientele.
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Blue Fog Market
2567 Gough StCafe & deli selling gourmet prepared food & Blue Bottle Coffee targeted to on-the-go clientele.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dry-aged steaks & Dungeness crabs headline the lineup at this cozy, masquerade-themed spot.
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Bobo's
1450 Lombard StDry-aged steaks & Dungeness crabs headline the lineup at this cozy, masquerade-themed spot.
Sports fans pack this compact sports bar & cheesesteak joint for food, beers & football on the TV.
Jake's Steaks
3301 Buchanan StSports fans pack this compact sports bar & cheesesteak joint for food, beers & football on the TV.
Popular gastropub dishing out American comfort food & craft beer in rustic yet hip surroundings.
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The Tipsy Pig
2231 Chestnut StPopular gastropub dishing out American comfort food & craft beer in rustic yet hip surroundings.
The lounge is very pretty with a big center fireplace and it's busy every night of the week with good looking people.
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White Rabbit
3138 Fillmore StThe lounge is very pretty with a big center fireplace and it's busy every night of the week with good looking people.
Sightseeing
Crissy Field is the Presidio's "front door." The northern waterfront offers spectacular views, unparalleled recreational opportunities, and the chance to glimpse rare birds feeding on native plants.
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Crissy Field
Crissy Field is the Presidio's "front door." The northern waterfront offers spectacular views, unparalleled recreational opportunities, and the chance to glimpse rare birds feeding on native plants.
A lush meadow slopes down to the the waterside Fort Mason Center where on any day or night you’ll find museum shows, fairs, dining, theaters, seminars, and more activities than you can imagine.
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Fort Mason Center Farmers' Market
Marina BoulevardA lush meadow slopes down to the the waterside Fort Mason Center where on any day or night you’ll find museum shows, fairs, dining, theaters, seminars, and more activities than you can imagine.
Do the Sundays Farmer's Market (Sundays 10am - 1:30pm) down the hill, then come up and sit on one of the benches in the garden for a bit. Makes for an incredible Sunday morning.
Community Garden
Pope RoadDo the Sundays Farmer's Market (Sundays 10am - 1:30pm) down the hill, then come up and sit on one of the benches in the garden for a bit. Makes for an incredible Sunday morning.
The Palace of Fine Arts is a neo-classical "ruin" originally constructed for the 1915 World's Fair and is the only structure from the historic event that is still situated on its original site.
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Palast der Schönen Künste
3601 Lyon StThe Palace of Fine Arts is a neo-classical "ruin" originally constructed for the 1915 World's Fair and is the only structure from the historic event that is still situated on its original site.
Did you know the Wave Organ is an Exploratorium exhibit? Completed by two artists in 1986, it includes 25 organ pipes! Come at high tide when the Wave Organ sounds best.
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Die Wellenorgel
83 Marina Green DrDid you know the Wave Organ is an Exploratorium exhibit? Completed by two artists in 1986, it includes 25 organ pipes! Come at high tide when the Wave Organ sounds best.
Aquatic Park Beach is a one-half mile stretch of beach is protected from wind-generated waves and currents by a semi-circular sea-wall. See two swim clubs, the Dolphin Club and the Southend Row here.
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Aquatic Park Pier
Aquatic Park PierAquatic Park Beach is a one-half mile stretch of beach is protected from wind-generated waves and currents by a semi-circular sea-wall. See two swim clubs, the Dolphin Club and the Southend Row here.
Go to the end of the Pier it is FREE! Fantastic views of all the ships and San Francisco Bay. Pay a small fee and go aboard these vessels and imagine sailing one 125 years ago with no way to Call Home
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Hyde Street Pier
2905 Hyde StGo to the end of the Pier it is FREE! Fantastic views of all the ships and San Francisco Bay. Pay a small fee and go aboard these vessels and imagine sailing one 125 years ago with no way to Call Home
Essentials
Safeway
15 Marina BlvdOpen 24 hours, free parking.
Everything Else
Walgreens
1363 Divisadero StDrugstore, Opening hours 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
A historic San Francisco visitor attraction offering shopping, waterfront dining, family events, Ghirardelli chocolate and walking tours.
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The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point StA historic San Francisco visitor attraction offering shopping, waterfront dining, family events, Ghirardelli chocolate and walking tours.
Open 7am - 10pm. Do your laundry here. Lots of working washers and dryers at reasonable prices. If you forget to bring detergent + dryer sheets, there is a coin machine dispensing those as well.
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Greenwich Clean Time
1720 Greenwich StOpen 7am - 10pm. Do your laundry here. Lots of working washers and dryers at reasonable prices. If you forget to bring detergent + dryer sheets, there is a coin machine dispensing those as well.
Good Image Cleaners & Laundry, LLC
1611 Lombard StDry Cleaning and Wash n'Fold.
The stop and beginning of the Powell/Hyde cable car. Ride on the right side of the trolley for great views of the Golden Gate. The line is long, but in the morning is not that long, about 15 min.
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Powell-Hyde Cable Car
Powell-Hyde Cable CarThe stop and beginning of the Powell/Hyde cable car. Ride on the right side of the trolley for great views of the Golden Gate. The line is long, but in the morning is not that long, about 15 min.
Shopping
Urban Outfitters originated as "The Free People's Store" in 1970 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focusing on "funky" fashion and household products.
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Urban Outfitters
3322 Fillmore StUrban Outfitters originated as "The Free People's Store" in 1970 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, focusing on "funky" fashion and household products.
The Apple Store is located in the Marina district near the intersection of Steiner and Chestnut, next to Walgreens.
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Apple Chestnut Street
2125 Chestnut StThe Apple Store is located in the Marina district near the intersection of Steiner and Chestnut, next to Walgreens.
Located below the Golden Gate Bridge, this classy alternative to the Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf souvenir schlock shops has everything in-the-know tourists need to impress the folks back home.
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Warming Hut at the Presidio
983 Marine DrLocated below the Golden Gate Bridge, this classy alternative to the Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf souvenir schlock shops has everything in-the-know tourists need to impress the folks back home.
Arts & Culture
Cutest little theater on Chestnut. Only two screening rooms, but they always pick the best movies!
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Marina Theater
2149 Chestnut StCutest little theater on Chestnut. Only two screening rooms, but they always pick the best movies!
Check out Chagall, Picasso, Rembrandt, Saltzmann, Dali, Alvarez, and Brisson.
Franklin Bowles Gallery
765 Beach StCheck out Chagall, Picasso, Rembrandt, Saltzmann, Dali, Alvarez, and Brisson.