Annette & Kirk's guidebook
The local neighborhood
Perched several hundred feet above the bay, San Francisco's magnificent Pacific Heights neighborhood is known for its historic homes and sweeping views of the city. 'Pac Heights' as the locals call it, features a number of high-end retail shops and some of the city's highest rated restaurants, all within walking distance.
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Pacific Heights
Perched several hundred feet above the bay, San Francisco's magnificent Pacific Heights neighborhood is known for its historic homes and sweeping views of the city. 'Pac Heights' as the locals call it, features a number of high-end retail shops and some of the city's highest rated restaurants, all within walking distance.
Where to get groceries, wine, coffee & pastries
Just two and a half blocks from our front door. Great selection of fresh fish and meats. Lots of prepared meals ready to go.
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Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StJust two and a half blocks from our front door. Great selection of fresh fish and meats. Lots of prepared meals ready to go.
A short two blocks away, Peet's features great coffees, lattes and fresh beans to bring home. (say Hi to Eric the manager)
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Peet's Coffee
2080 Chestnut StA short two blocks away, Peet's features great coffees, lattes and fresh beans to bring home. (say Hi to Eric the manager)
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StAnother local favorite of coffee enthusiasts.
A family owned shop specializing in champagne, fine wine, whiskeys, and other liquors. (say Hi to shop owners, Karen and Michael)
D&M Wine And Liquor Co
2200 Fillmore StA family owned shop specializing in champagne, fine wine, whiskeys, and other liquors. (say Hi to shop owners, Karen and Michael)
b. patisserie
2821 California StAward-winning bakery. Almost always has a line out the door.
Fabulous selection of freshly baked croissants, quiche, pastries and breads. Also tasty sandwiches and salads to go. (say Bonjour to Colette et Jean-Yves)
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La Boulangerie de San Francisco
1000 Cole StFabulous selection of freshly baked croissants, quiche, pastries and breads. Also tasty sandwiches and salads to go. (say Bonjour to Colette et Jean-Yves)
Some of our favorite local restaurants
Tiny neighborhood hot spot serving fresh homemade pastas and other Italian fare. Nice selection of Italian wines.
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Jackson Fillmore Trattoria
2506 Fillmore StTiny neighborhood hot spot serving fresh homemade pastas and other Italian fare. Nice selection of Italian wines.
California comfort food, paired with amazing cocktails, local wines and rare beers. (say Hi to the founders, Zack, Shane, Jacob and Brian)
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The Snug
2301 Fillmore StCalifornia comfort food, paired with amazing cocktails, local wines and rare beers. (say Hi to the founders, Zack, Shane, Jacob and Brian)
Small-batch, handmade ice cream using local ingredients. Flavors change monthly.
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Salt & Straw
2201 Fillmore StSmall-batch, handmade ice cream using local ingredients. Flavors change monthly.
Modern Turkish-Mediterranean eatery serving up delicious kebabs & mezes inside a casual dining area.
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Troya Restaurant
2125 Fillmore StModern Turkish-Mediterranean eatery serving up delicious kebabs & mezes inside a casual dining area.
Small cafe and bakery with an emphasis on fresh, healthy foods, high quality coffee and tea. Everything made from scratch daily.
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Jane on Fillmore
2123 Fillmore StSmall cafe and bakery with an emphasis on fresh, healthy foods, high quality coffee and tea. Everything made from scratch daily.
This very popular and energetic, farm-to-table restaurant services up Neapolitan-inspired pizza, antipasti, small entrees, beer and wine.
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Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StThis very popular and energetic, farm-to-table restaurant services up Neapolitan-inspired pizza, antipasti, small entrees, beer and wine.
Colorful eatery serving locally-sourced and organic tacos and other Mexican street fare along with beer, sangria and margaritas.
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tacobar
2401 California StColorful eatery serving locally-sourced and organic tacos and other Mexican street fare along with beer, sangria and margaritas.
Eastern Mediterranean inspired casual food and craft cocktails in an open, airy atmosphere.
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Noosh
2001 Fillmore StEastern Mediterranean inspired casual food and craft cocktails in an open, airy atmosphere.
Rustic-industrial quick stop for mindfully sourced burgers. Options include grass-fed beef, bison, turkey and veggie patties with a selection of creative toppings.
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Roam Artisan Burgers
1785 Union StRustic-industrial quick stop for mindfully sourced burgers. Options include grass-fed beef, bison, turkey and veggie patties with a selection of creative toppings.
New England-style seafood joint with some of the best fish and chips and clam chowder on the west coast. Comfy booths in a nautical atmosphere.
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Woodhouse Fish Co.
1914 Fillmore StNew England-style seafood joint with some of the best fish and chips and clam chowder on the west coast. Comfy booths in a nautical atmosphere.
A Michelin starred, James Beard nominated contemporary Italian restaurant serving "outrageously good" pastas (Zagat) complemented by an exceptional wine list.
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SPQR
1911 Fillmore StA Michelin starred, James Beard nominated contemporary Italian restaurant serving "outrageously good" pastas (Zagat) complemented by an exceptional wine list.
Specializing in gourmet Chicago-style deep dish pizza with a cornmeal crust, handmade with fresh local ingredients.
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Little Star Pizza
846 Divisadero StSpecializing in gourmet Chicago-style deep dish pizza with a cornmeal crust, handmade with fresh local ingredients.
Just a short walk from our place, Nari is considered one of the best Thai restaurants in the city.
Nari
1625 Post StreetJust a short walk from our place, Nari is considered one of the best Thai restaurants in the city.
Modern French dining in a polished bistro setting which is around the corner from San Francisco's symphony hall, opera house, ballet, and SF Jazz Center.
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Monsieur Benjamin
451 Gough StModern French dining in a polished bistro setting which is around the corner from San Francisco's symphony hall, opera house, ballet, and SF Jazz Center.
Neighborhood favorite where the French-Italian brasserie fare comes with NYC atmosphere and bar scene.
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Florio Bar & Cafe
1915 Fillmore StNeighborhood favorite where the French-Italian brasserie fare comes with NYC atmosphere and bar scene.
Bun Mee
2015 Fillmore StSome of the best banh mi-inspired sandwiches and salads around.
The Tailor's Son
2049 Fillmore StreetGreat local hot spot with delicious cocktails and cuisine.
For your dog's pleasure
Lovely boutique shop for pets featuring fresh-baked biscuits, quirky toys and couture collars.
George
2512 Sacramento StLovely boutique shop for pets featuring fresh-baked biscuits, quirky toys and couture collars.
Russian Hill Dog Grooming
2178 Bush StConsidered one of the best full service dog grooming parlors in SF.
One short block away from our front steps, this dog-friendly park lets you take in scenic views of the city from several hundred feet above sea level.
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Alta Plaza Park
Steiner StreetOne short block away from our front steps, this dog-friendly park lets you take in scenic views of the city from several hundred feet above sea level.
Great off-leash area for dogs, just a ten minute walk up Sacramento Street.
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Lafayette-Park
Washington StreetGreat off-leash area for dogs, just a ten minute walk up Sacramento Street.
Sightseeing
1,500-acre National Park with miles of wooded hiking trails and stunning views of the city and Golden Gate Bridge.
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Presidio
1,500-acre National Park with miles of wooded hiking trails and stunning views of the city and Golden Gate Bridge.
Over a thousand lush acres of public grounds with must-see exhibits at the DeYoung, the California Academy of Sciences, the Conservatory of Flowers and more.
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Golden Gate Park
Over a thousand lush acres of public grounds with must-see exhibits at the DeYoung, the California Academy of Sciences, the Conservatory of Flowers and more.
Walk along the city's eastern shoreline and pay a visit to the iconic and bustling Ferry Building.
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Embarcadero
Walk along the city's eastern shoreline and pay a visit to the iconic and bustling Ferry Building.
Best burritos in town are in the Mission, just a short walk from here.
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Mission District
Best burritos in town are in the Mission, just a short walk from here.
Fillmore Street shopping
Fillmore Street is Pac Heights' main shopping hub with a selection of upscale shops and independent boutiques (e.g., Credo, Nars, Rag & Bone, Frame, Intermix, Athleta and much more)
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Fillmore Street
Fillmore StreetFillmore Street is Pac Heights' main shopping hub with a selection of upscale shops and independent boutiques (e.g., Credo, Nars, Rag & Bone, Frame, Intermix, Athleta and much more)
Quiet literary landmark operating as an independent bookstore for over 40 years.
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Browser Books
2195 Fillmore StQuiet literary landmark operating as an independent bookstore for over 40 years.