San Francisco Restaurants

The talented family behind such restaurants as Pier Market and Fog Harbor have also created a restaurant more casual in nature, but still excellent in taste, atmosphere, and service. Wipeout Bar & Grill brings a little of Southern California up north with a unique surf shack vibe and an eclectic menu of dishes inspired by Californian, Asian, Mexican, and American cuisine. While the variety may seem a little overwhelming, it provides diners with an excellent selection of food ranging from burritos to pizzas, rice bowls, tacos, and much, much more. Wipeout Bar and Grill utilizes some of the freshest local …

While there are many fine Italian restaurants and cafés in San Francisco's North Beach neighborhood, few have received the acclaim of Caffe Greco. Located near the corner of Stockton and Columbus, Caffe Greco has been called one of the most authentic cafés in town, and is well known for its selection of Italian coffees and espressos (including Illy), fresh and warm pastries, and crisp paninis. For over 20 years, Caffe Greco has been garnering awards and praise from both critics and customers, and has become a welcome alternative to the larger coffee chains popping up around the city. In addition …

Alimento is a charming, individually-owned restaurant that specializes in authentic Italian subs, gelato, and even self-serve frozen yogurt. Their sandwich selection is not to be beat, with a list of specialty sandwiches and the option to choose your own bread, meat, cheese, and toppings. Specialty breads such as Ciabatta start off the sandwich line, and combine with options such as Black Forest Ham, Roasted Salami, and classic cheeses. Dessert options are readily available to complete the meal. With a name meaning “nourishment” in Spanish, this restaurant aims to quell even the strongest of hunger pangs.

Conveniently located between Alta Plaza and Lafayette Park in Pacific Heights, Yoppi Frozen Yogurt offers a mouth-watering selection of over 31 different flavors for you to customize as you please. From unique picks like Pumpkin Pie, Egg Nog, and Green Apple Tart, to more traditional options like French Vanilla and Classic Chocolate, this delectable yogurt stop is sure to satisfy the needs of any sweet tooth. For the more health conscious patrons, sugar free options are available. To complete your fro-yo experience, customers can choose from a large selection of fresh fruit or dry toppings. Yoppi Frozen Yogurt is a …

When customers step into Yogorino they feel as if they are about to taste the ice cream and yogurt of the future. This Italian based company, located between Steiner and Pierce in the Marina, entices patrons with their authentic Italian gelato and desserts. The glowing steel drum of gelato at the front counter immediately draws diners in, and with a turn of the wheel, customers can make a choice from their 12 authentic gelato flavors. Yogorino makes a vanilla yogurt that is creamier and sweeter than the typical frozen yogurt, and with the assortment of flavors and syrups, the possibilities …

Located between Pierce and Avila in the Marina, Tuttimelon offers a variety of healthy frozen treats from nonfat yogurt, gourmet gelato and sorbet to smoothies. The fun self-serve style yogurt allows patrons to sample classics like strawberry, as well as exotic flavors like guava and taro. At 30 calories per ounce and made with real nonfat milk, Tuttimelon’s yogurt is a healthy choice for those looking for an alternative to ice cream. Tuttimelon features over 40 flavors of yogurt, gelato and sorbet that can be topped with any combination of fresh fruit, nuts and candy. The lounge offers tables where …

Sushi Boom II on Fillmore serves guests authentic Japanese cuisine for a affordable price. The menu has a wide arrangement of traditional sushi creations that will surely satisfy your sushi craving. Sushi Boom has money saving lunch specials. Each lunch special comes with soup, rice, and salad, giving more bang to your buck. Guest have the choice of ordering their meal online to for delivery or pick-up options.

Spuntino is a friendly, neighborhood place to find artisan cheeses, cured meats, wines, and fresh bread and gourmet grocery products, all carefully selected by its proprietor Melissa Gisler. Alongside their large selection of figure foods, Spuntino offer Panini pressed to order, pastries, soup and prepared salads made fresh daily in their kitchen. A believe of high-quality, Spuntino only serves the best for guests.

Forget heading to the east coast to subdue your New York bagel fix. Noah's New York Bagels in San Francisco offers delicious freshly made, New York style bagels on the west coast. Coming in many different flavors, Noah's New York Bagels utilizes the freshest ingredients to craft their exquisite bagels. Moreover, Noah's provides bagel lovers with breakfast options, sandwiches, and healthy side choices created with their house bagels made in house. Pair each bagel with a artisan roasted coffee, espresso, or a sweet snack.

Noah’s New York Bagels is not your average counter-order bagel shop. Nestled in the Pacific Heights area, this bagel deli features a large variety of classic and gourmet options including their signature Asiago Cheese bagel and Peppercorn Potato bagel. Their Anytime Creations menu allows customers to choose from an assortment of meats, cheeses, eggs, vegetables, breads and wraps to craft the ultimate personalized sandwich. For those looking for a healthy alternative, Noah’s New York Bagels offers a separate Smart Choices menu featuring sandwiches with under 350 calories and less than 15 grams of fat. Also available are salads and low …

Los Hermano's is a great hole-in-the-wall Mexican food joint where diners can scarf down tasty fast food Mexican entrees. Los Hermano's offers large potions that can overcome any guest's hunger. Entrees like Carne Asada Burrito and Enchiliadas with red or green sauce grace their presents on Los Hermano's menu. Top off any entree with their homemade hot sauce, adding another complex flavor that's accompanied by an internal heat speak that is truly worth trying.

Step inside Farallon and feel yourself being whisked away to a mermaid’s paradise. Designer Pat Kuleto’s interior design is so stunning it looks like an art nouveau underwater palace, and may very well be a destination in its own right. Taking cues from the natural beauty of the underwater world, Kuleto fills the space with artful details like jellyfish lamps with graceful trailing tails, and conch-shaped rooms with booths that follow a natural spiral. While the décor is quintessential whimsy, the cuisine is very much rooted in reality, with the elegant, multifaceted creations of Chef and Owner Mark Franz. Franz’s …

Founded by Sue Moore and Larry Bain with the simple goal of changing the world one hot dog at a time, Let's Be Frank offers a way to nourish both eaters and growers by using local and healthy ingredients. They use only pasture-based livestock free from hormones, steroids, and other junks, never containing nirates or nitrites. Under their red and mustard yellow awning, guests can indulge on one of their few dogs and smoother some their Devil Sauce to add a spicy experience.

Deep in the network-like streets of Cow Hollow lies Hunan Empire Restaurant, serving authentic Chinese cuisine at a affordable price. Customers keep coming back again and again to indulge in Hunan tasty entrees like their Pot Stickers and their wealth of authentic Chinese dishes like Ginger Garlic Shredded Pork and Glazed Walnut Prawns. Guests have to option to enjoy Hunan's entrees in their casual dining room or have their delivery service send your tasty dishes right to your doorstep.

Pauline's Pizza on Valencia is challenging the idea that pizza is a quick, greasy meal meant to be eaten on the run. This mission begins at Pauline's two organic gardens; one in Berkley and the other at Star Canyon Ranch in the Sierra Foothills. There, farmers grow a bevy of all natural vegetables and herbs that burst with flavor when put on a pizza, as well as organic livestock. Each season on these farms yields delicious new ingredients that make their way on to Pauline's menu and ensures that customers never get bored of their selection. Next, Pauline's makes slow …

The dishes and ingredients at Mona Lisa may be simple, but their superior quality is what sets this excellent eatery apart from the many other Italian restaurants in North Beach. Located near the corner of Columbus and Grant, Mona Lisa has gained quite a reputation for making delicious pastas, pizzas, and meat dishes using quality ingredients. Using simple, fresh ingredients allows Mona Lisa to create a large and varied menu full of traditional Italian dishes that are bursting with flavor. With so many meals to choose from, fans of Italian food will be hard pressed to find something on the …

The Comet Club has been a staple of the Marina district since 1912. During mid-week, the Comet Club is a favorite watering hole for locals and visitors alike. The weekends feature friendly DJs, and while the dance floor may be small, it is usually full of people looking to get a groove on. Seating is limited to the bar and a few booths, so unless it’s a Wednesday, this may not be the best place to come enjoy a quiet drink. Having that in mind, if you are looking for a place to dance on a Friday night while enjoying …

Residents of San Francisco who are craving a little bit of old New York need only head to Calzone's in North Beach. The spacious bistro combines traditional Italian food with a little New York flare to provide some of the most delicious pizzas, sandwiches, pasta, and gourmet entrees this side of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Even the atmosphere exudes the feeling of the Big Apple, with a classic deli interior and comfortable booths that are ideal for a night out with friends or family. Unique to Calzone's is their unmistakable pizzas; cooked in an oblong, almost torpedo shape and piled with …

Big Slice Pizza on Haight Ashbury serves just that in its name, a big freaking slice of pizza. They provide huge slices of pizza topped with stomach-filling toppings like the pesto and potato pizza and meat lovers. Pizza lovers can grab a seat in their quaint dining area or grab their slices and eat on the go. Big Slice Pizza is open late nights for those guests that want to get a quick bit to eat after the bars have closed on Haight Ashbury.

At the Good Eats Cafe, diners can delve into traditional hearty breakfast and lunch selection. Choices range from Breakfast Burritos to amazing hot sandwiches such as Hot Pastrami & Swiss and BLT Apple Wood Sandwich. For a light lunch goers, try one of Good Eats wraps or salads. Their chefs only use the freshest ingredients to create their delicious entrees. Relax in their quaint indoor dining area or take your food to-go. In addition, Good Eats Cafe offers delivery service for many of the districts in Downtown SF.