Drinks & Nightlife
Hi-Lo Club
1423 Polk StGreat low-key bar.
Not a deli. But a bar that’s the size of a closet. If you’re able to get in it’s impossible to leave without making friends with half the bar.
13 locals recommend
Black Horse London Pub
1514 Union StNot a deli. But a bar that’s the size of a closet. If you’re able to get in it’s impossible to leave without making friends with half the bar.
Zeki's Bar
1319 California StLike a high end dive bar.
One of the best bars in the city. It’s always a good night to go.
16 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
950 Geary StOne of the best bars in the city. It’s always a good night to go.
Beyond being a great bar it’s also a music venue. It’s a small stage but you can’t beat the atmosphere.
Hemlock Street
Hemlock StreetBeyond being a great bar it’s also a music venue. It’s a small stage but you can’t beat the atmosphere.
Food Scene
NOOK
1500 Hyde StMy go-to cafe. Get there early on weekends if you want to get a seat.
This gem may appear suspect from the outside, but it’s some of the best Indian cuisine you can get in the city.
41 locals recommend
Shalimar Restaurant
532 Jones StThis gem may appear suspect from the outside, but it’s some of the best Indian cuisine you can get in the city.
Bell Tower
1900 Polk StSolid location. Good for watching sports.
Mission Chinese Food
2234 Mission StAMAZING Chinese food that delivers to the apartment.
If you have time, take a trip up to Tiburon. Or better yet, bike there. And then make a pit stop at Sam’s to grab a beer on their dock.
76 locals recommend
Sam's Anchor Cafe
27 Main StIf you have time, take a trip up to Tiburon. Or better yet, bike there. And then make a pit stop at Sam’s to grab a beer on their dock.
Make favorite bar in the Marina. Great food. One of the only bars/restaurants with a heated patio.
95 locals recommend
The Tipsy Pig
2231 Chestnut StMake favorite bar in the Marina. Great food. One of the only bars/restaurants with a heated patio.
Essentials
Real Food Company
2140 Polk StHigh end organic foods store.
Trader Joe's
401 Bay StAnother good option for groceries.
Sightseeing
Always crowded. But has some of the best seafood in the cities. Worth the wait.
144 locals recommend
Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk StAlways crowded. But has some of the best seafood in the cities. Worth the wait.
Hawk Hill
Conzelman RoadBeautiful view of the city.
Honestly? The de Young - it’s a horrible museum. BUT they do have the most amazing observation tower that gives you maybe the best 360 view of the city. Definitely worth checking out.
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrHonestly? The de Young - it’s a horrible museum. BUT they do have the most amazing observation tower that gives you maybe the best 360 view of the city. Definitely worth checking out.
Arts & Culture
Clarion Alley
Clarion AlleyAn alley dedicated to street art. Changes yearly.