Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Delicious! Plus, there's a parklet for outdoor seating. "Pastry Heaven!"
176 moradores locais recomendam
b. patisserie
2821 California StDelicious! Plus, there's a parklet for outdoor seating. "Pastry Heaven!"
Tataki Sushi and Sake Bar
2827 California StSustainable sushi in a modern setting.
Charles Phan of Slanted Door has open this casual version of his restaurant, right down the street.
Out the Door
Charles Phan of Slanted Door has open this casual version of his restaurant, right down the street.
Great coffee shop and good eats. Good place to meet a friend. Sundance style atmosphere, indoor/outdoor cafe on Fillmore. Great place to stop for a glass of wine and a snack while shopping.
75 moradores locais recomendam
The Grove - Fillmore
2016 Fillmore StGreat coffee shop and good eats. Good place to meet a friend. Sundance style atmosphere, indoor/outdoor cafe on Fillmore. Great place to stop for a glass of wine and a snack while shopping.
If you have some money to spend and want to experience the best Italian in SF, SPQR is your spot (Unless you want to go to their other awesome restaurant, A16) Staff is extremely knowledgeable. Walk ins welcome, but reservations may be hard to come by - try www.openable.com
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SPQR
1911 Fillmore StIf you have some money to spend and want to experience the best Italian in SF, SPQR is your spot (Unless you want to go to their other awesome restaurant, A16) Staff is extremely knowledgeable. Walk ins welcome, but reservations may be hard to come by - try www.openable.com
I consider this place Indian Nopa. Upscale Southern Indian food, delicious drinks, beautiful atmosphere. The food here is so delicious, you'll be thinking about it for days afterwards. Right across from the Sundance Kabuki, so perfect for a date night. Also, they have a great Happy Hour.
81 moradores locais recomendam
DOSA on Fillmore
1700 Fillmore StI consider this place Indian Nopa. Upscale Southern Indian food, delicious drinks, beautiful atmosphere. The food here is so delicious, you'll be thinking about it for days afterwards. Right across from the Sundance Kabuki, so perfect for a date night. Also, they have a great Happy Hour.
Delicious and eclectic brunch menu with a full bar. Also a great place for drinks and nosh.
90 moradores locais recomendam
Maven
598 Haight StDelicious and eclectic brunch menu with a full bar. Also a great place for drinks and nosh.
Favorite brunch spot if I'm going to spend the day walking along Ocean Beach or hiking around Land's End and Point Lobos. Stunning views. Walk ins sit at the bar, or try to get a reservation for a table. Weekdays are a better bet than weekends.
285 moradores locais recomendam
Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos AveFavorite brunch spot if I'm going to spend the day walking along Ocean Beach or hiking around Land's End and Point Lobos. Stunning views. Walk ins sit at the bar, or try to get a reservation for a table. Weekdays are a better bet than weekends.
Hands down my favorite restaurant in SF. The food. The staff. The space. Exceptional. Always. If you can plan in advance, try to get a reservation. Otherwise, arrive at 5pm and you'll be seated at the communal table or the bar. Food service begins at 6pm. Alternatively, show up for a late brunch on Sunday, between 1 and 2:30p. Note they stop selling food at 2:30, but the bar stays open. They also serve food until 1am.
504 moradores locais recomendam
Nopa
560 Divisadero StHands down my favorite restaurant in SF. The food. The staff. The space. Exceptional. Always. If you can plan in advance, try to get a reservation. Otherwise, arrive at 5pm and you'll be seated at the communal table or the bar. Food service begins at 6pm. Alternatively, show up for a late brunch on Sunday, between 1 and 2:30p. Note they stop selling food at 2:30, but the bar stays open. They also serve food until 1am.
Entertainment & Activities
Great place to see music, a San Francisco icon. Shows sell out, so I recommend buying tickets before your arrival.
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The Fillmore
1805 Geary BlvdGreat place to see music, a San Francisco icon. Shows sell out, so I recommend buying tickets before your arrival.
Drinks & Nightlife
Horsefeather
528 Divisadero StGood for drinks and nosh.
Love love love this place. Again, amazing staff, fantastic drinks and GREAT music of an eclectic nature. The bar also serves as an art gallery so get ready to see some!
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Madrone Art Bar
500 Divisadero StLove love love this place. Again, amazing staff, fantastic drinks and GREAT music of an eclectic nature. The bar also serves as an art gallery so get ready to see some!
If you're looking for a lo-key bar which has a divey-vibe but actually has a lot of class, go to HiLo. The bartenders are exceptional and started the mixology revolution. Definitely a locals place.
21 moradores locais recomendam
Hi-Lo Club
1423 Polk StIf you're looking for a lo-key bar which has a divey-vibe but actually has a lot of class, go to HiLo. The bartenders are exceptional and started the mixology revolution. Definitely a locals place.
Music, art or performance, this sweet little Mission gem hosts an eclectic variety in an intimate atmosphere.
32 moradores locais recomendam
Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom StMusic, art or performance, this sweet little Mission gem hosts an eclectic variety in an intimate atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful walk along the bay, place for a picnic, with iconic Golden Gate and Bay Views. A good walk from the apartment, head up over Baker, take a left on Pacific Ave. then head down the stairs to Palace of Fine Arts and Crissy Field beyond. Hike back down Lover's Lane in the Presidio and be sure to check out Andy Goldsworthy's "Woodline" sculpture. https://petewarden.com/2014/02/03/a-walk-around-andy-goldsworthys-presidio-sculptures/
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Crissy Field
Beautiful walk along the bay, place for a picnic, with iconic Golden Gate and Bay Views. A good walk from the apartment, head up over Baker, take a left on Pacific Ave. then head down the stairs to Palace of Fine Arts and Crissy Field beyond. Hike back down Lover's Lane in the Presidio and be sure to check out Andy Goldsworthy's "Woodline" sculpture. https://petewarden.com/2014/02/03/a-walk-around-andy-goldsworthys-presidio-sculptures/
A good, rigorous walk from the apartment, head up over Baker (north), take a left on Pacific Ave., then walk across Presidio via the path by the gate and down Lover's Lane - check out Andy Goldsworthy's "Woodline" sculpture which runs through the woods parallel to the walking path. https://petewarden.com/2014/02/03/a-walk-around-andy-goldsworthys-presidio-sculptures/
Also, the exhibit, "Home Land Security" just opened and is spread throughout the Presidio. Check it out: http://www.for-site.org/project/home-land-security/
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Presídio de São Francisco
A good, rigorous walk from the apartment, head up over Baker (north), take a left on Pacific Ave., then walk across Presidio via the path by the gate and down Lover's Lane - check out Andy Goldsworthy's "Woodline" sculpture which runs through the woods parallel to the walking path. https://petewarden.com/2014/02/03/a-walk-around-andy-goldsworthys-presidio-sculptures/
Also, the exhibit, "Home Land Security" just opened and is spread throughout the Presidio. Check it out: http://www.for-site.org/project/home-land-security/
Arts & Culture
The SF MOMA just re-opened and is host to the iconic Fisher collection that currently resides on 2 floors of the museum. Not to be missed. This will take you all day.
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Museu de Arte Moderna de San Francisco
151 3rd StThe SF MOMA just re-opened and is host to the iconic Fisher collection that currently resides on 2 floors of the museum. Not to be missed. This will take you all day.
The latest art addition to a burgeoning art scene. Check out this article to learn more about SF's new, DoReMi arts district. http://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/DoReMi-Creating-an-arts-oasis-in-a-forbiddingly-6165659.php
Shared gallery space in the Dog Patch district. See a ton of interesting art in one great location. While out in Dog Patch, go to Piccino for thin crust pizza and other delectable fare.
24 moradores locais recomendam
Minnesota Street Project
1275 Minnesota StThe latest art addition to a burgeoning art scene. Check out this article to learn more about SF's new, DoReMi arts district. http://www.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/article/DoReMi-Creating-an-arts-oasis-in-a-forbiddingly-6165659.php
Shared gallery space in the Dog Patch district. See a ton of interesting art in one great location. While out in Dog Patch, go to Piccino for thin crust pizza and other delectable fare.
Essentials
Laurel Dry Cleaners & Alterations
3375 Sacramento StSuper friendly staff.
Overpriced, but great for getting quick, gourmet groceries. Also great for grab and go lunch items - great deli, cheeses, salad bar and pre-made salads.
277 moradores locais recomendam
Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StOverpriced, but great for getting quick, gourmet groceries. Also great for grab and go lunch items - great deli, cheeses, salad bar and pre-made salads.
Expensive but high quality local grocer. Best meat and fish in San Francisco. In the Laurel Village, which is a great place to run all of your errands: Bank, Food, Hardware, Gifts, Bookstore, etc. http://laurelvillagesf.com
36 moradores locais recomendam
Bryan's
Expensive but high quality local grocer. Best meat and fish in San Francisco. In the Laurel Village, which is a great place to run all of your errands: Bank, Food, Hardware, Gifts, Bookstore, etc. http://laurelvillagesf.com
Affordable grocery with everything you need. Excellent butcher and bakery. In the Laurel Village, which is a great place to run all of your errands: Bank, Food, Hardware, Gifts, Bookstore, etc. http://laurelvillagesf.com
49 moradores locais recomendam
Cal-Mart
3585 California StAffordable grocery with everything you need. Excellent butcher and bakery. In the Laurel Village, which is a great place to run all of your errands: Bank, Food, Hardware, Gifts, Bookstore, etc. http://laurelvillagesf.com
Wine Impression
3461 California StWine shop. Great staff, great selection.
Delicious delicious locally sourced grocery store. You will find the best of local California flavor in this shop. Be sure to visit their ice cream stand while you're at it.
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Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StDelicious delicious locally sourced grocery store. You will find the best of local California flavor in this shop. Be sure to visit their ice cream stand while you're at it.
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StWalgreens
1333 Castro StPharmacy
Everything Else
Books, Inc.
3515 California StBookstore.