The dining format at this newly placed restaurant is sort of dinner party-esque. Each group pays a set price based on the number of dishes they want. Expect creative and unusual ingredients. Leggi tutto.
Hidden & right-sized wine & beer bar w/ an all domestic menu. Meats & cheeses for snacking. Try the Ploughman's special: a beer, a bit of cheese, some local chutney, & some bread. Simply perfect!
like Michelin-starred Mina’s pork belly and clams, paired with an exquisite Burgundy. A. List tip? It can also be the herb-roasted marrow bones. Leggi tutto.
Great place!Very friendly atmosphere here,just feel like home.Try Borscht,Lamb Burger,Hungarian Goulash,German Bratwurst,Lamb Pita,Gambrinus Salad are very recomended!And Beer from all over the world!
Fantastic tofu, but also some great sushi. Go for the daily recommendations in the blackboard. We had top notch Ankimo, Sanma, Hirame, and a great eggplant dish. All Japanese staff btw.
Brand new Mission restaurant Californios is a truly tucked-away, romantic little spot that could end up being a runaway hit. It boasts a eight course prix fixe option and some excellent wine pairings. Leggi tutto.
SF Weekly’s Best Of 2011 Winner – Editorial Pick – BEST ONE-STOP DINNER & MOVIEEvery 2nd Thurs. of the month this cafe in North Beach run by the Gambaccini family from Italy, turns into a movie hous Leggi tutto.
This mom & pop sushi shop serves surprisingly high-quality fish at very reasonable prices. Though with one chef it can be slow, for great cheap sushi it's worth it. Read more on WinstonWanders below!! Leggi tutto.
Bill Addison's review: "With one cocktail, tax, and tip, it was easily the most expensive meal of my life. The meal was also easily among the most remarkable of my life." Leggi tutto.
You'd be hard-pressed to find better okonomiyaki in the city. Throw in the Beatles decor, the offal-laden yakitori, and the friendly family vibe and the tiny Halu's a win. [Eater 38 Member] Leggi tutto.
For over 75 years this restaurant has been owned by the same family and has been serving up great pizza and Italian dishes. They don't take reservations, but the wait is well worth it!
French-trained Nicolas Delaroque and his wife Andrea opened this charming little bistro, featuring an ever-changing menu of seasonal fare. Wine lovers will dig the half-glass options.
Its Cal-Ital fare is good enough to merit a special trip. Great meatballs, solid pizza, and a beautiful, yet family-friendly atmosphere are big draws. [Eater 38 Member] Leggi tutto.
Open a few weeks now it’s already on many a gourmet’s top-ten list. Italian food with a strong folksy, salt-of-the-earth, straight-from-the-farm vibe dominates. Leggi tutto.
The flavors here are simply divine. Don't leave here without ordering the short ribs, crispy cauliflower, and green beans. Pro tip: ask for the secret vegetarian menu.
Deviled eggs are becoming as ubiquitous as hamburgers on Bay Area menus. Try the ones at Aquitaine this weekend, which are eggs with Dijon mustard, smoked duck bacon and piment d’ Espelette. Leggi tutto.
A new spot is now open in the Mission. Former Four Seasons chef Karen Hoffmann set up a rotisserie oven inside her new restaurant, which will roast chickens and daily specials every night. Leggi tutto.
Specialties: Ahi tuna tartare; Dungeness crab salad with citrus; wood-oven roasted pork chop; roast lamb T-bone; hamburger (at lunch); baked Alaska. Leggi tutto.
One of those rare spans that’s beautiful form a distance - this steak & wine place has a custom-built woodfire grill to cook your meat the way cavemen intended Leggi tutto.
"New home of Ravi Kapur's frmr pop-up, with back-up from the Nopa/Nopalito team. Food inspired by Kapur's Hawaiian heritage, with shades of Chinese and Indian influences and plenty of NorCal produce." Leggi tutto.
Try their $20 tasting menu. Four courses with a salad. The menu changes daily and you won't know what you're eating until the dish is served. Definitely a must! Everything was delish!
Get the baked seabass - it's baked on a mussel shell with mango. An unexpectedly good combination. Also, the fish is just so fresh here.
The prices listed include tax AND tips. It's like European/Asian style. No more trouble of calculating tips. Food are also delicious. Smoked trout salad definitely must try.
The spicy ramen is a must have. The broth itself is so tasty i'd drink a bowl without the awesome noodles and toppings. The pork is so smokey and tender! The bacon mochi was strange and delish too!
The breathtaking view makes this restaurant a setting fit for a king… or a pope. Rodrigo Borgia gives papal approval.
Best Italian in the city! There is not a bad thing on the menu and atmosphere is great! They also accommodate gluten free!
Weather permitting, this is one of the most tranquil Italian dining experiences in the city that can be had in the charming interior courtyard. - Inspector
The appetizers were theist creative. We had gelid octopus, figs, and eggplant. All were outstanding.
this is the best japanese restaurant i know. yes everything takes a while but so so worth it.be nice to the owners, be patient, and they will treat you like family. dont be an entitled jerk.
Don't let the tempura lead you astray -- this place is best for super delicious pure veggies. Get the Cha-Ya Delight 9 times out of 10.
This SoMa spot features five pie options from Trenton Tomato with mozzarella, parmesan, and sauce on top, to California styles (like asparagus). Leggi tutto.
O-Toro serves top quality sushi, sashimi, and nigiri but it's not exactly inexpensive. It helps a lot that they take reservations though. Read all about it on WinstonWanders below! Leggi tutto.
Everything was yummy. Loved the lomo saltado, costillita de chancho, cebiche, and chicharrones. Oh, and the cocktails!
Chef Ino-san will berate you if you don't know the basics on how to eat his traditional offerings. Our tip is to just take it -- his delicate morsels of the sea are worth the pain. Leggi tutto.
When late night munchies strike, there's no better place to be. The fresh fish in the sushi is outstanding and they also have a large number of imports from Tsukiji. Read more on WinstonWanders below! Leggi tutto.
open thurs-sat, super authentic + fresh sushi spot. roe w/ quail egg, yellowtail + tuna are amazing 👌
Kevin Diedrich's cocktail list uses the drinks' prominent flavors as names, like the Lychee, with Swedish smokey tea vodka, salted pistachio, coconut-lychee milk, and lime. Leggi tutto.
Rooster's in its name, but everything obviously is better with bacon. The Chicken & Bacon on herb slab w/ arugula pesto mayo's no exception. Leggi tutto.
As incredible as the Palo Alto original, this Burmese hot spot is a welcome addition to the Polk St. area. Don't miss the Palata, Tea Leaf Salad, or Rainbow Salad & read more on WinstonWanders below! Leggi tutto.
It's subtle, but the crown jewel is the zaru tofu, custardy housemade tofu that comes with accompaniments like bonito flakes & ginger. Start with a sprinkling of salt to fully appreciate its flavor. Leggi tutto.
Sushi rolls and $25 omokase sashimi should do fine with two people if you're budget conscious. The sashimi is really the kicker at this place: really tasty.
Go for the extraordinary, egg-topped Amatriciana, or Bauer's favorite, the Atomica, or any of the rotating seasonal pies, and you'll see what a great dough recipe and a hot gas oven can do. Leggi tutto.
This simple spot has always occupied a romantic corner of Russian Hill. You can find traditional tapas and glasses of Verdejo or Ruedo. Try the tortilla española on a chilled afternoon. Leggi tutto.
All of the food is so packed with bold flavor, you won't even notice the menu is completely vegan. Don't miss the Coliflor Frito or famed Quesadilla de Camote and read more on WinstonWanders below!! Leggi tutto.
The food is classically NorCal and produce-centric, with many ingredients grown exclusively for the restaurant on small farms. Plus, wine and decor are both on point. Leggi tutto.
Chef Taylor Peterson is a master of seafood, meat, and pasta. Try the incredibly fresh oysters, the colossal tender mussels & chorizo in lime cream sauce, and the best spaghetti carbonara in the bay.
Fried chicken and grilled cheese sandwich are outstanding. Great spot with good music and a clean look.
Chef-owner Brian Fernando uses the flavors of Sri Lankan cuisine, which he grew up eating, alongside French and Spanish influences to create a successful menu that is both refined and rustic. Leggi tutto.
Because Brett Emerson had a vision and he's stuck to it, creating the perfect neighborhood Bay Area-inflected Spanish restaurant. [Eater 38 Member] Leggi tutto.
. The cuisine has a little bit of an Ethiopian vibe but honestly, the influences are so varied here that the food defies categorization. Leggi tutto.
Good food but very offhand service. Mash was lukewarm and waiters were surly. Music slightly too loud.
The Neapolitan-style pizzas promise to be some of the most bad-ass, tastiest you've laid your fingers on outside of New York City or Naples itself. Leggi tutto.
A solid place for a Gold Rush themed, steampunk date night in the Financial District. Good cocktails and tasty Cal-Ital. Don't miss the Bone Marrow & Escargot and read more on WinstonWanders below. Leggi tutto.
The menu, by husband-and-wife chef duo Carrie & Rupert Blease, is billed as "contemporary California cuisine," and features dishes like salmon with sorrel, beurre blanc, and glazed yellow potato. Leggi tutto.
The evening dinner menu at this Filipino restaurant will offer kamayan to eat with your hands, and adventurous dishes like dinuguan (pork & blood stew). Leggi tutto.
Head over to Anar in SOMA to try their amazing kababs, stew and rice dishes. They also serve a Persian version of fried chicken that will leave you licking your fingers after dinner! Leggi tutto.
Chef/owner Hoss Zare defines hospitality. His restaurant is unlike any other in the city with its big, bold, unfamiliar flavors in the historic setting of the Fly Trap. [Eater 38 Member] Leggi tutto.
They have khao soi, a curry soup/noodle dish from Northern Thailand, and it is delicious and authentic. Also, the pumpkin curry is equally authentic and tasty. We'll definitely be coming back soon!
Try the Raviolo! Cut it straight down the middle right when it is served, to let the yolk run into the butter.
In addition to seasonal ceviches and Cámara’s signature pescado a la talla (grilled whole fish), a back-alley taqueria will soon be slinging tacos de guisado (stews ladled into soft corn tortillas). Leggi tutto.
Their ramen menu is 2 dishes long -- get the iza ramen spicy! Good level of crowdedness without a ridiculous wait.
delightful neighborhood restaurant with great charm and food. Lorenzo, the owner makes you feel like you are in his home. I never order here, I just ask him what he is serving his guests. Leggi tutto.
A killer date night spot with impressive beer & wine lists and an absurdly good cheeseburger. Also, don't miss small plate "Snacks" like Puffed Potato & Eggs. Read about it on WinstonWanders below! Leggi tutto.
Load up on bold, meaty, inventive, exciting dishes like the "Ham" Burger, Beef Heart Tartare, Whole Fried Chicken, & Truffle Grilled Cheese. Read all about this culinary insanity on WinstonWanders!
This high-end spot's revamped small plate menu now dips its toes into Filipino-inspired dishes. Most of the offerings are quite good though dining can get pricey fast. Read more on WinstonWanders.com
Exceedingly charming matchbook-size dining room, French accents, and delicious California-French fare that avoids the overplayed pitfalls of the genre, Bouche has it all. [Eater 38 Member]
Small plates such as chili pakoda with ricotta and mint chutney and Goan chorizo scotch eggs with house ketchup start at $5 each. As for drinks, there are $8 wines by the glass and $5 beers. Leggi tutto.
A+ service, rotating menu concepts, attached bar with delicious cocktails, great for nice date or birthday
So so good! Highly recommend for a casual but delicious dinner. All of the pastas are reasonably priced and cooked al dente to perfection!
Although San Francisco isn't a sushi town, per se, even the snobbiest raw fish fans adore Ichi, serving inventive, pristine sashimi, specialty rolls and more. [Eater 38 Member]
Cozy, romantic, and the best sushi place I've found in SF. There's always a wait, and it's worth it. Put your name down and go have a drink at the Dubliner while you wait.
Wonderful local Italian restaurant in the North Beach area. Small restaurant, make a reservation ahead of time.Get the Carlesimo pasta, so delicious! Bruschetta was extremely fresh as well.
Cozy little Korean (fusion?) restaurant! Everything we tried was good. Even the take out we had ordered. Korean Fried Chicken, BiBipBap, kimchee spam fried rice, soup...
Broth: spicy miso, pork bone; veg: spinach, Bok choy, enoki mushrooms; noodles: thin rice noodle; dumplings: pork & chive; Shanghai dumpling; Meats: prime rib; other: tofu skin, Chinese donut
The food here is better than mom used to make, and prettier at that. Don't miss the meatloaf, grilled local squid, and gnocchi with rabbit. Leggi tutto.
Super cozy, beautiful chic people, and amazing thoughtful service. Perfect little date spot. Loved the food and cocktails! My favorites were the poke, chicken wings and the shiitake hummus!
Serves a mix of Mexican-Peruvian dishes that go well with cocktails, like queso fundido. Drinks are focused on three spirits: pisco, whiskey, and agave (mezcal and tequila), plus beer and wine.
Definitely order Chicken Momo, it's like the steamed dumplings with flavorful spice and goodies. :)
A true neighborhood Roman-style trattoria. Try the bruschetta with fava beans, the fennel and artichoke salad or the tortelloni with creamy mascarpone sauce; finish with a creamy lemon tart. Leggi tutto.
The best sushi in the city, easily. The quality of the fish is beyond. There's no words to describe how good this place is.
Good food and service. Little pricey, $300+for 4 people (we brought our on wine, 2010 Stags Leap). Not a date night place, but great for a very special occasion, if you save for it.
Though I'm not usually a fan of pineapple on pizza (so called "Hawaiian"), this was really something different: light and flavorful, with a hint of spice and a delicious sauce.
I love the mystery of seeing what sushi comes floating around this small sushi boat bar. You never know what's coming next, but nearly all of it is very fresh and totally delicious. WinstonWanders.com
This old-school style of upscale seafood restaurant is on the pricey side, but there's no denying the deliciousness of their food. Definitely don't miss the Venison Tartare starter. WinstonWanders.com
Cool new spot right by 24th st Bart stop. Great plantains, oxtail, jerk chicken and mojitos. Definitely get the maduros, too!
This place is great. Excellent cocktails and beer, great food. Desperately needed in the area, went before they had a full menu but still loved.
The house bowl of Hinodeya Ramen is truly wonderful. Loved the chew of the noodles and rich, savory broth - all perfected with a heaping scoop of the chili garlic condiment, Tabera. WinstonWanders.com
