Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
One of my favorite restaurants! Try the C-2, the Albacore Roll and the Butterfish Blasters, and ask for the cold sake that comes in a really cool pink bottle. Perfect for flowers!
57 locals recommend
Sushi Bistro
452 Balboa StOne of my favorite restaurants! Try the C-2, the Albacore Roll and the Butterfish Blasters, and ask for the cold sake that comes in a really cool pink bottle. Perfect for flowers!
When all the brunch places are packed, this place has space. Awesome breakfast, foliage-covered patio. Try the Chilaquiles and the habanero salsa! Service can border on slow.
24 locals recommend
La Torta Gorda
2833 24th StWhen all the brunch places are packed, this place has space. Awesome breakfast, foliage-covered patio. Try the Chilaquiles and the habanero salsa! Service can border on slow.
Fuck these guys. Asshole servers, but the food is amazing. Go at your own risk, and be prepared to punch your host. I recommend their sister restaurant, Central Kitchen instead.
62 locals recommend
Asiento
2730 21st StFuck these guys. Asshole servers, but the food is amazing. Go at your own risk, and be prepared to punch your host. I recommend their sister restaurant, Central Kitchen instead.
El Metate
2406 Bryant StAwesome salsa bar, yummy fish tacos, fun for people watching.
Do yourself a favor and buy some of their homemade tortillas to go and make all of your family/friends at home green with envy. The best homemade tortillas, salsa and guac in town.
69 locals recommend
La Palma Mexicatessen
2884 24th StDo yourself a favor and buy some of their homemade tortillas to go and make all of your family/friends at home green with envy. The best homemade tortillas, salsa and guac in town.
Gotta try it -- it's a destination place all over the world. Try the brunch, try the fried chicken. Do it; you'll be happy.
343 locals recommend
Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission StGotta try it -- it's a destination place all over the world. Try the brunch, try the fried chicken. Do it; you'll be happy.
Best crab cake eggs benedict in San Francisco. Always a wait - go early to get a table. Cool decor, bitchin' brunch, in the up-and-coming Dogpatch area.
108 locals recommend
Just For You Cafe
732 22nd StBest crab cake eggs benedict in San Francisco. Always a wait - go early to get a table. Cool decor, bitchin' brunch, in the up-and-coming Dogpatch area.
Hands down the best brunch I have ever had in my life. Always a line out the door; get here early. The jalapeno/cheddar cornbread will steal your heart. NOTE: Located in the Tenderloin.
58 locals recommend
Dottie's True Blue Cafe
28 6th StHands down the best brunch I have ever had in my life. Always a line out the door; get here early. The jalapeno/cheddar cornbread will steal your heart. NOTE: Located in the Tenderloin.
If you go anywhere, go here. To avoid lines go in mid-afternoon. Some of the best food in San Francisco. And the hottest waiter alive. GO HERE.
178 locals recommend
Chez maman east
1401 18th StIf you go anywhere, go here. To avoid lines go in mid-afternoon. Some of the best food in San Francisco. And the hottest waiter alive. GO HERE.
Owned by our very dear friends Aaron and Barry, who are pleased to offer a SPECIAL DISCOUNT to my Airbnb guests only! Tell them you're my guest for 1/2 off wine bottles and sangria!
45 locals recommend
Roosevelt Tamale Parlor
2817 24th StOwned by our very dear friends Aaron and Barry, who are pleased to offer a SPECIAL DISCOUNT to my Airbnb guests only! Tell them you're my guest for 1/2 off wine bottles and sangria!
Arts & Culture
Cool clothes AND art? Yes, please. This place runs on the spendy side, but they have clothes for both men and women, with an emphasis on local clothing designers and artists. Dog Friendly!
Wonderland SF
1266 Valencia StCool clothes AND art? Yes, please. This place runs on the spendy side, but they have clothes for both men and women, with an emphasis on local clothing designers and artists. Dog Friendly!
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome dive bar. Cheap drinks, killer jukebox. $5 Jameson/Pabst specials. Friendly bartenders, a rarity in SF. Once you get past the "What is that smell?" phase, it's a definite go.
3050 24th St
3050 24th StreetAwesome dive bar. Cheap drinks, killer jukebox. $5 Jameson/Pabst specials. Friendly bartenders, a rarity in SF. Once you get past the "What is that smell?" phase, it's a definite go.
Reuben Eggrolls! Need I say more? Great bar. Awesome eats. Killer music. Bitchin' patio. Pabst Cornhole. They have Jameson on tap. Take some aspirin.
2323 Mission St
2319 Mission StreetReuben Eggrolls! Need I say more? Great bar. Awesome eats. Killer music. Bitchin' patio. Pabst Cornhole. They have Jameson on tap. Take some aspirin.
Super divey, smells like washed up punk rockers. Cheap drinks. Shitty service. Perfect for a nightcap.
33 locals recommend
Pop's Bar
2800 24th StSuper divey, smells like washed up punk rockers. Cheap drinks. Shitty service. Perfect for a nightcap.
LGBT bar - emphasis on lesbian crowd. Best patio/garden in town! Not the friendliest servers, but the best place to sip a cocktail in a garden in the middle of the city. Big ups.
121 locals recommend
Wild Side West
424 Cortland AveLGBT bar - emphasis on lesbian crowd. Best patio/garden in town! Not the friendliest servers, but the best place to sip a cocktail in a garden in the middle of the city. Big ups.
LGBT Club. Straight friendly. Check out their website prior. Always a fun show, be it burlesque or lesbian lube wrestling. Free food w/donation most days. Awesome patio. Go here.
195 locals recommend
El Rio
3158 Mission StLGBT Club. Straight friendly. Check out their website prior. Always a fun show, be it burlesque or lesbian lube wrestling. Free food w/donation most days. Awesome patio. Go here.
Great bar, great service, great cocktails, great crowd. One of my favorites.
39 locals recommend
The Homestead
2301 Folsom StGreat bar, great service, great cocktails, great crowd. One of my favorites.
If breweries are your thing, you will love Southern Pacific. Nice patio, good spirit selection. On a shitty sidenote, kids are allowed here.
148 locals recommend
Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat AveIf breweries are your thing, you will love Southern Pacific. Nice patio, good spirit selection. On a shitty sidenote, kids are allowed here.
Sightseeing
One of the best places to people watch in the city! Grab a blanket from my closet, a half rack from the store, and head down to Dolores to soak up some rays! Dog Friendly.
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetOne of the best places to people watch in the city! Grab a blanket from my closet, a half rack from the store, and head down to Dolores to soak up some rays! Dog Friendly.
Shopping
Famous for its crazy flavored ice cream (balsamic vinegar and strawberry?). I prefer the bourban and cornflake or the secret breakfast flavors. Always a line; patience is a must.
224 locals recommend
Humphry Slocombe
Famous for its crazy flavored ice cream (balsamic vinegar and strawberry?). I prefer the bourban and cornflake or the secret breakfast flavors. Always a line; patience is a must.