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Acquerello
A perfect special-occasion restaurant, this hidden gem has somehow remained “hidden” for decades, while offering the city’s most delicious, refined contemporary Italian fare in an…
La Folie
A Russian Hill fixture since 1988, this intimate, chic, yet relaxed restaurant is a prime pick if you’re looking for a classic French meal. Chef/owner Roland Passat was born in the…
Sons and Daughters
Michelin-starred chef/owner Teague Moriarty and chef de cuisine Alex Jackson keep this tiny Nob Hill restaurant full, with a perfect combination of cozy atmosphere and a delicious,…
Burma Superstar
Despite the perpetual line to get in, this is one of my favorite restaurants—its authentic Burmese cuisine is just that good. So do what we do: Either arrive 15 minutes before the…
Ton Kiang
My family and I have been coming to this basic, somewhat tired-looking two-story dining room for decades to dine on dim sum. While there are hipper places to go these days, I still end…
L’Ardoise Bistro
]Pronounced “lard wazz”—French for the large chalkboard listing the daily specials—this hidden Castro gem feels like an old Parisian bistro, with rich burgundy walls, plush carpet,…
Starbelly
American classics and a sweet cafe atmosphere make this small, laid-back post with an outdoor patio a favorite. Burgers with house-cut fries, potpies, steaks, and a variety of…
Frances
With only 37 seats, this tiny neighborhood restaurant with a tiny menu consistently delivers a huge dining experience. Ever since it opened in 2009, Melissa Perello’s baby has remained…
Farallon
If you’re looking for seafood, this dramatically decorated, festive restaurant is one of your best bests. Even before looking at the menu, you’ll get the point: Giant jellyfish lamps…
Gitane
Always making the cool-restaurant lists, Gitane features a sensual, bordello-like interior and Andalusian cuisine, with offerings such as sausage-stuffed squid over black pasta; bacon…
Pier 23
When the occasion calls for a casual, let-your-hair-down kind of place where you’ll want to throw back a few cocktails, indulge in straightforward grub, and perhaps dance it up with…
Blowfish Sushi
The somewhat out-of-the-way location only adds to the allure of this destination Asian-fusion restaurant known for its deliciously creative Japanese dishes by Chef Ritsuo Tsuchida. His…
Delfina
This super-urban, relatively casual neighborhood restaurant has been one of the city’s top Italian restaurants for nearly 20 years. James Beard Award–winning chef and owner/chef Craig…
Gracias Madre
San Francisco is so famous for its Mexican food, no resident within city limits lacks an opinion on where to find the best tacos or burrito. For vegans, this one often tops the list.…
Local’s Corner
Local’s Corner’s is so small (and that goes for the seating area, too), it has room only for a convection oven, a few low-powered burners, and a circulator bath. That means the food…
Range
A near-perfect rendition of San Francisco’s ever-popular seasonal new American restaurant, Range is two things at once: a somewhat quiet, urban-chic cocktail/bar dining area in the…
Chow
This casual neighborhood restaurant chain—an affordable local favorite, with crowds to match—features a slew of comfort foods as well as wholesome options to satisfy every palate. It’s…
Puerto Alegre
Though San Francisco is a mecca for Mexican food, and the Mission is the city's Latin heartbeat, there are very few sit-down Mexican restaurants in the 'hood (you'll mostly find…
The Bay Lights
If you stand at the waterfront anywhere along the Embarcadero, your natural tendency will be to look left, toward our beautiful Golden Gate Bridge. If it’s after sunset, however, look…
California Historical Society
Established in 1871, and filled with a large collection of Californiana—including photos, documents, and fine art, this museum celebrates the diverse heritage that is California.…
Cartoon Art Museum
This cool museum is exactly what it sounds like—a place to browse the works by seminal and well-known comic artists, particularly ones whose efforts primarily appeared on newsprint. It…
Children’s Creativity Museum
Also in Yerba Buena Gardens you’ll find this innovative, hands-on multimedia, arts, and technology museum for children of all ages. Kids howl tunes to the karaoke machine, and make art…
Contemporary Jewish Museum
Set in the heart of the Yerba Buena cultural hub, this museum is dedicated to the celebration of L’Chaim (“To Life”). Inside, under the skylights and soaring ceilings designed by…
Pier 24 Photography
At over 90,000 square feet, this former warehouse-turned-museum is one of the largest galleries in the world devoted exclusively to photography and video. But even with this amount of…
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
The YBCA, which opened in 1993, anchors the sprawling Yerba Buena complex, with two buildings that offer music, theater, dance, and visual arts programs and shows. It’s a bit of an…