Food scene
Tiny new hot sandwich spot on 18th and Castro just east of the Bank of America. The pastrami on dutch crunch is expensive for a sandwich, but what isn't in SF? It's worth it though, at least once.
Don't be surprised to be greeted by Johnnie himself at the order counter. He'll likely invite you to sit in the inconspicuous but spacious back patio.
HOT JOHNNIE'S
4077 18th StreetTiny new hot sandwich spot on 18th and Castro just east of the Bank of America. The pastrami on dutch crunch is expensive for a sandwich, but what isn't in SF? It's worth it though, at least once.
Don't be surprised to be greeted by Johnnie himself at the order counter. He'll likely invite you to sit in the inconspicuous but spacious back patio.
Real Szechuan (Sichuan) Chinese food. If you like spicy food this is your spot.
Owned by a Belgian/Chinese couple. Be prepared to eat Hot Numbing Fish with a glass of Delirium Tremens
88 locals recommend
Mama Ji's
4416 18th StReal Szechuan (Sichuan) Chinese food. If you like spicy food this is your spot.
Owned by a Belgian/Chinese couple. Be prepared to eat Hot Numbing Fish with a glass of Delirium Tremens
Whether you get a whole pie or a "slice" (basically half a pizza), don't forget to ask for the bomba sauce.
21 locals recommend
Flour + Water Pizzeria
702 Valencia StWhether you get a whole pie or a "slice" (basically half a pizza), don't forget to ask for the bomba sauce.
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StSan Francisco Ice Cream Institution. Look for the PB & Yay! It's a seasonal twist on PB & J but one of the most amazing flavors I've had there.
476 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StSan Francisco Ice Cream Institution. Look for the PB & Yay! It's a seasonal twist on PB & J but one of the most amazing flavors I've had there.
Solid local mediterranean/Greek food chain. On a budget? Get a side salad, and side of chicken or lamb for the same amount of food at a fraction of the cost of a normal salad bowl. Throw in a Greek yogurt or juicy potatoes with the extra money.
196 locals recommend
Souvla
517 Hayes StSolid local mediterranean/Greek food chain. On a budget? Get a side salad, and side of chicken or lamb for the same amount of food at a fraction of the cost of a normal salad bowl. Throw in a Greek yogurt or juicy potatoes with the extra money.
Billingsgate
3859 24th StreetTuesday - Thursday 3-5 pm 50% off Cava and Raw Oysters. Bon appetit!
The best (only?) Sardinian food in the city. Start off the the pane guttiau. It's an amazing thin bread cracker with olive oil, salt flakes and rosemary.
145 locals recommend
La Ciccia
291 30th StThe best (only?) Sardinian food in the city. Start off the the pane guttiau. It's an amazing thin bread cracker with olive oil, salt flakes and rosemary.
Get the chicken and rice. Make sure to get the spicy habanero sauce. Go for all thighs, you won't regret it.
Rooster & Rice
4039 18th StreetGet the chicken and rice. Make sure to get the spicy habanero sauce. Go for all thighs, you won't regret it.
Probably the best burger at non San Francisco "normal" prices that I've had in the city outside of In-n-Out.
10 locals recommend
Hi-Way Burger & Fry
3853 24th StProbably the best burger at non San Francisco "normal" prices that I've had in the city outside of In-n-Out.
Whatever you do, don't forget to order Samir's hand kneaded bread. This Palestinian establishment has amazing mezze plates. You can't go wrong with the muhammara
21 locals recommend
Beit Rima
138 Church StWhatever you do, don't forget to order Samir's hand kneaded bread. This Palestinian establishment has amazing mezze plates. You can't go wrong with the muhammara
Nopalito To-Go Window
3690 18th StreetPlain Jane
1000 Guerrero StSouffle cakes for Brunch.
Vegetarian. Japanese comfort food. Good sake selection. Family owned. As a non vegetarian I've always been delightfully satisfied with my meal. Their vegetable tempura is a solid app.
82 locals recommend
Cha-Ya
762 Valencia StVegetarian. Japanese comfort food. Good sake selection. Family owned. As a non vegetarian I've always been delightfully satisfied with my meal. Their vegetable tempura is a solid app.
Señor Sisig - Restaurant
990 Valencia StIf you want the best black sesame ice cream in the city, then you need to make sure you stop here. The owner of this ice cream shop is from Hawaii, and the crazy pan pacific flavors reflect that. Make sure you get a single scoop with 2 flavors. Ube pandan and their coconut are can't miss flavors.
27 locals recommend
Garden Creamery
3566 20th StIf you want the best black sesame ice cream in the city, then you need to make sure you stop here. The owner of this ice cream shop is from Hawaii, and the crazy pan pacific flavors reflect that. Make sure you get a single scoop with 2 flavors. Ube pandan and their coconut are can't miss flavors.
Mitchell's Ice Cream
688 San Jose AvenueSuper Star Restaurant
4919 Mission StreetOld school cash only Filipino food.
Beretta
1199 Valencia StHorsefeather
528 Divisadero StGreat drinks. Even better food. The burger and poke are solid here.
If you can't get a reservation here, try the Alimentari restaurant downstairs.
44 locals recommend
Che Fico
838 Divisadero StIf you can't get a reservation here, try the Alimentari restaurant downstairs.
Don't want to wait forever for Ippudo or Mensho ramen? This is your place. With an extensive outdoor patio and indoor seating not only is this place great, but pretty accessible.
10 locals recommend
Hinodeya Ramen Bar
1737 Buchanan StDon't want to wait forever for Ippudo or Mensho ramen? This is your place. With an extensive outdoor patio and indoor seating not only is this place great, but pretty accessible.
a Mano
450 Hayes StLow key, but great place to celebrate your best meal in the city. The liberty duck is classic.
46 locals recommend
The Progress
1525 Fillmore StreetLow key, but great place to celebrate your best meal in the city. The liberty duck is classic.
Have you ever dipped your ramen noodles into a separate bowl of soup? This is Tsukemen style ramen.
If you haven't, this is your next stop for noodles. While you're at it, get their house chilled sake and chicken karage on the side.
30 locals recommend
Iza Ramen
237 Fillmore StHave you ever dipped your ramen noodles into a separate bowl of soup? This is Tsukemen style ramen.
If you haven't, this is your next stop for noodles. While you're at it, get their house chilled sake and chicken karage on the side.