San Francisco Eats
The Globe-Trotters Collective
San Francisco, world capital of new technology, also is the US city with the most eateries per capita. Two SF locals and regular restaurant goers helped us compile a list of restaurants by neighborhood. Given the sheer number of restaurants, the task was not easy...so they stuck to their ultimate favorites.
SOUTH OF MARKET (SOMA)
Bar Agricole (SF/American)
Contemporary, unique architecture inside. There is also a big outside area in the front where Facebook and the like often have private parties for their employees. Make sure to ask in advance if you want to sit outside. It’s very pleasant during the warmer months i.e. March-June or Sept-Oct. The food is a modern take on American cuisine – and the cocktails are excellent.
Address: 355 11th St., San Francisco, CA 94103 [MAP]
Tel: +1-415-355-9400
Marlowe (photo courtesy of Marlowe)
COW HOLLOW/MARINA
Terzo (photo courtesy of Terzo)
POTERO HILL/DOGPATCH
Piccino (photo courtesy of Piccino)
MISSION
Commonwealth (photo courtesy of Commonwealth)
Commonwealth (SF/Amercian)
Classic SF restaurant with locally sourced ingredients in a welcoming and sophisticated space. Also known as progressive American cuisine. A la carte and prix fixe menus available. Located in the heart of gritty mission. Slightly expensive but totally worth it.
Address: 2224 Mission St. (@18th), San Francisco, CA 94110 [MAP]
Tel: +1-415-355-1500
Foreign Cinema (photo courtesy of Foreign Cinema)
Foreign Cinema (SF/American)
Quintessential SF dining experience with great outdoor space where foreign and independent films are screened. Delicious menu and wine/cocktail list to enjoy during dinner. Laszlo, the bar next door is worth stopping by for a drink efore or after dinner.
Address: 2534 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110 [MAP]
Tel: +1-415-648-7600
Locanda Osteria (photo courtesy of Eric Wolfinger)
Locanda Osteria (Italian)
Classic Italian food in warm and cozy atmosphere. Modern space and bar + delicious cocktails.
Address: 557 Valencia St. (between 16th & 17th), San Francisco, CA 94110 [MAP]
Tel: +1-415-863-6800
Tartine Bakery (photo courtesy of Tartine Bakery)
Tartine Bakery
Best bakery in SF! Always a long line outside the door but worth the wait. Their bread is to die for.
Address: 600 Guerrero St., San Francisco, CA 94110 [MAP]
Tel: +1-415-487-2600
flour + water (photo courtesy of Eric Wolfinger)
Flour + Water and Central Kitchen (SF/American)
These 2 are sister restaurants very close to each other near 20th street. Very hard to book at Flour + Water, need reservation and must book several weeks in advance. Great cocktail bar in between called Trick Dog. Central Kitchen is usually the easier of the two to get a reservation and a great fall back option!
Flour + Water
Address: 2401 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA 94110 [MAP]
Tel: +1-415-826-7000
Central Kitchen
Address: 3000 20th St. (@Florida), San Francisco, CA 94110 [MAP]
Tel: +1-415-826-7004
Trick Dog
Address: 3010 20th St., San Francisco, CA 94114 [MAP]
Tel: +1-415-471-2999
Central Kitchen (photo courtesy of Central Kitchen)
Sightglass 20th Street (photo courtesy of Sightglass Coffee)
Also Sightglass Coffee (one of the many independent coffee roasting companies in SF) recently opened a new location on 20th Street (next to Trick Dog).
Fun fact: All Sight Glass locations feature old school tube-based amplifiers by McIntosh.
Address: 3014 20th St., San Francisco, CA 94110 [MAP]
Tel: +1-415-641-1043
FILLMORE
State Bird Provisions (photo courtesy of State Bird Provisions)
State Bird Provisions (American/Small Plates)
Urban-rustic storefront setting for a changing menu of American small plates served dim-sum style. Local food only. Very hard to get a reservation – for walk-ins, plan to get there at opening (i.e. 5:30pm) for 1-2 hours wait.
Address: 1529 Fillmore St. (between Geary & O’Farrell), San Francisco, CA 94115 [MAP]
Tel: +1-415-795-1272
SPQR (photo courtesy of SPQR)
DIVISADERO/NORTH PANHANDLE
NOPA (photo courtesy of NOPA)
Bar Crudo (photo courtesy of Bar Crudo)
HAYES VALLEY
Bar Jules (photo courtesy of Anne + Matt Stark)
Rich Table (photo courtesy of Rich Table)
Rich Table (SF/American)
Amazing all locally sourced Californian fare. Great atmosphere with open kitchen and bar. Reservations are hard to come by.
Address: 199 Gough St. (@Oak), San Francisco, CA 94102 [MAP]
Tel: +1-415-355-9085
CASTRO
Frances (photo courtesy of Frances)
NORTH BEACH
Tosca (photo courtesy of Tosca)
Tosca (Italian)
A little bit of New York in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood. This recently revamped restaurant and bar features Italian fare and an extensive wine and cocktail menu in an old-school setting. Fun fact: The House “Cappucino” includes Armagnac and Bourbon and was secretly served during the Prohibition era.
Address: 242 Columbus Ave., San Francisco, CA 94133 [MAP]
Tel: +1-415-986-9651
SUNSET
Outerlands (SF/American)
Super cool Brooklyn-like restaurant with great cocktails near Ocean Beach aka surfers' area (foggy!) Food is also very good.
Address: 4001 Judah St. (@ 45th Ave.), San Francisco, CA 94122 [MAP]
Tel: +1-415-661-6140
GEARY
The Corner Store (SF/American)
Weird location off Geary but really great Sunday night spot. Open kitchen and menu changes weekly. Great prices for great food.
Address: 5 Masonic Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118 [MAP]
Tel: +1-415-359-1800
Globe-Trotting Contributors
Anne and Matt Stark, former New Yorkers and SFers, currently living in LA
