Breakfast

Located only a short distance from San Francisco’s Union Square, Santorini is known for its Mediterranean cuisine showcasing dishes from the area’s various regions. The restaurant’s warm ambiance permeates every aspect of the dining experience. Santorini’s specialties include classic Mediterranean dishes that are created fresh daily. Whether the diner is looking for a quick appetizer of pita and hummus for a midday snack or a traditional Greek specialty like Mousaka, they will surely enjoy their trip around the world. Santorini also offers breakfast along with their regular lunch and dinner hours, catering services, and can be reserved for private events.

For a south of the border flavor in Lower Pacific Heights, Tacobar serves traditional Mexican style food made with local organic ingredients. The philosophy of quality over quantity is prevalent at Tacobar and is showcased by the exclusive use of line caught fresh fish, free range chicken, all natural pork, and all natural Black Angus beef. The house aguas frescas are freshly made and are wonderfully refreshing. Appetizers include Jicama Ensalada, made with grapefruit, avocado, cilantro and spicy dry roasted peanuts, and the Mexican street food staple Esquites, aka corn in a cup. Tacos include the standards such as carne …

1608 Bistro is currently only open on weekends and is serving fusion brunch specialties and traditional dishes in a relax atmosphere between 9:000 am and 2:00 pm. Reservations are highly recommended.

Located at the Marriot in Santa Clara, Parcel 104 has served guests American cuisine utilizing farm fresh ingredients for more than a decade. A full bar offers those looking the whet their whistles a wine list featuring 500 wines, an extensive selection of spirits, as well as seasonal house specialty cocktails. Happy Hour runs Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and offers drink specials and a bar menu. Parcel 104 serves breakfast Monday through Friday from 6:30a.m. to 11:00a.m. and on the weekends from 7:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. Lunch is available Monday through Friday from 11:30a.m. to 2:00p.m. …

Located at the San Jose Marriott, Arcadia serves up a contemporary twist to classic staples of the modern American steakhouse. Breakfast specials consist of the Broken Yolk Fried Egg Sandwich, Arcadia French Toast and the Crispy Malted Waffle. Lunch features the Power Lunch, which offers diners a choice of salad or soup as well as an entrée for a low price. A la carte selections include Steak Frites, Truffle Risotto, Cobb Salad, as well as a number of burgers and sandwiches. Dinner finger foods such as the Lobster Corn Dogs, Truffled Popcorn, and Oysters Rockefeller will prime your appetite for …

A San Francisco favorite since 1937, Original Joe’s new North Beach location offers an expansive selection of Italian cuisine, steak, and seafood. Whether the stomach yearns for a Rib Eye Steak, Veal Parmigiana, or brothy Steamed Mussels, Original Joe’s has it all. Salad lovers can expect their own place on the menu as well, with an entire section dedicated to the leafy delights. The Italian influence is not lost in the abundant menu, carb loaders can indulge in various Spaghetti, Ravioli and Linguini dishes with meat, pesto or carbonara sauces smothered on top. During the week Original Joe’s provides diners …

Working Girls’ Café in the Financial District offers delectable sandwiches and tasty salads to hungry San Franciscans on a time crunch. Standard morning café fare is available, from bagels, muffins, and pastries to more hearty options such as breakfast sandwiches made with egg, cheese, and bacon or ham, topped with bagel, croissant, or sourdough. When lunchtime rolls around, Working Girls’ Café has a simple yet extensive menu. Sandwiches include Italian, Tri-tip, Veggie, Spicy Thai, Red Snapper, and Prosciutto with Mozzarella, just to name a few. Salads such as the Cobb, Seasonal Mixed Greens, Greek, and Chipotle BBQ Chicken are all …

Taqueria Castillo B in the Tenderloin is a local favorite. The namesake quesadilla, aptly named Quesadillas Costillo is wrapped like a burrito. The spicy Camarones diablos delight seafood lovers looking for a taste of the sea with a bit of kick. With some of the tastiest tacos this side of The Mission, the al pastor should not be missed. Tortilla choices include the standard flour and corn, but wheat and spinach as well. Guests can order meat combo burritos, should they choose, that is to say al pastor and carnitas, or pollo and carne, etc. Whole avocados are used instead …

While it may not look like much from the outside, the SoMa location of Taqueria Can-Cun is a prime example of not judging a book by its cover. This local favorite offers some of the best fast Mexican food in The City. Voted Best Taqueria and Best Burrito 10 years in a row by the readers of the San Francisco Bay Guardian, Taqueria Can-Cun has made its reputation with wonderfully seasoned carne asada, and tasty carnitas. Tacos arrive with thick slices of avocado, and every order is accompanied by an order of chips and salsa. When in search of some …

Open late every night of the week, Taqueria Zorro in North Beach has been serving up fast Mexican fare for a decade. Offering guests a choice of black, whole, and refried beans, four kinds of salsa at the salsa bar, as well as 10 kinds of meat including spicy chicken, marinated chicken, roast pork, char-broiled pork, beef, and fish, Taqueria Zorro has something for nearly everyone. Taqueria Zorro is one of the few places in San Francisco that serves California burritos. This Southern California staple is essentially a carne asada burrito with French fries. The next time it is late, …

Taqueria La Cumbre in the Mission District of San Francisco claims to be the birthplace of the now ubiquitous Super Burrito. Whether or not Taqueria La Cumbre is responsible for the legendary Mission style Super Burrito, the rest of the menu has diners returning to sample their varied offerings. Dishes such as the pollo asada plate, multiple types of quesadillas, hot caldos, and tacos give plenty of options to hungry patrons. The quality, flavor, and texture of the house carne asada is raved about. The habanero sauce, only available on Friday and Saturday, steps up the flavor profile of those …