Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
307 Hayes St
As close to authentic Thai cuisine as you can get in the city! Simply delicious.
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StIt's just soooooo good!
French. Soul. Food. Really fantastic! There's a line? Still worth the wait.
185 habitants recommandent
Brenda's French Soul Food
652 Polk StFrench. Soul. Food. Really fantastic! There's a line? Still worth the wait.
Lers Ros Thai
307 Hayes StIt's the best Thai outside of Thailand!
Best Italian food in the city, served by the family who's owned it for decades. Ambiance is sweet, like an Italian street adorned with flowerpots, balconies and even laundry. Price is very affordable.
15 habitants recommandent
Il Borgo
500 Fell StBest Italian food in the city, served by the family who's owned it for decades. Ambiance is sweet, like an Italian street adorned with flowerpots, balconies and even laundry. Price is very affordable.
Victor’s Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
1411 Polk StBest pizza in town!
Classic French cuisine in trendy Hayes Valley where the people watching is awesome from their street bistro tables. Classy cocktails, close to Civic Center and Jazz Center. Serves late.
121 habitants recommandent
Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
398 Hayes StClassic French cuisine in trendy Hayes Valley where the people watching is awesome from their street bistro tables. Classy cocktails, close to Civic Center and Jazz Center. Serves late.
Miette
449 Octavia StBeautiful sweets, reminiscent of Paris.
Sift Dessert Bar
2411 California StDelicious cupcakes!!!
Brandy Ho's Hunan Food
217 Columbus AvenueReally awesome Chinese food in a trendy atmosphere.
They brew their own beer and serve sophisticated bar bites. Lively crowd in a neighborhood just a few bus stops from home.
177 habitants recommandent
Magnolia Brewing - Haight
1398 Haight StThey brew their own beer and serve sophisticated bar bites. Lively crowd in a neighborhood just a few bus stops from home.
Fresca Fillmore
2114 Fillmore StUpscale Peruvian food, awesome ceviche!
Handmade chocolates by a close friend of ours. His chocolate-bacon-caramels are out of this world!
Littlejohn's Candies
8031 Market StHandmade chocolates by a close friend of ours. His chocolate-bacon-caramels are out of this world!
Creative sushi (think mango-salmon roll or fried spicy tuna roll with sweet chili sauce) in an underground restaurant playing Japanese techno. Lava lamps and blue walls create a surreal atmosphere.
55 habitants recommandent
Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar
619 Taylor StCreative sushi (think mango-salmon roll or fried spicy tuna roll with sweet chili sauce) in an underground restaurant playing Japanese techno. Lava lamps and blue walls create a surreal atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious, fresh sushi close to home with an enviable saki selection.
24 habitants recommandent
Otoro Sushi
205 Oak StDelicious, fresh sushi close to home with an enviable saki selection.
The Kezar Pub
770 Stanyan StChicken wings, football. What's not to love??
Toronado
547 Haight St100 craft beers on tap, that's why!!!
Live jazz in a swanky bar that used to be the city drunk tank! Wash down the irony with craft gin martini.
19 habitants recommandent
Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio
39 Fell StLive jazz in a swanky bar that used to be the city drunk tank! Wash down the irony with craft gin martini.
It's an original Speak Easy from the prohibition era. The bar has been remodeled and the servers pour up classic libations while in period garb. You'll need to get the password to get in and the experience is worth it. If you call in advance, sometimes they'll give you a little tour.
161 habitants recommandent
Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones StIt's an original Speak Easy from the prohibition era. The bar has been remodeled and the servers pour up classic libations while in period garb. You'll need to get the password to get in and the experience is worth it. If you call in advance, sometimes they'll give you a little tour.
It's listed as one of the top 100 bars in the country. Pirate atmosphere with fantastic, sophisticated rum drinks. Their selection of top-shelf rum is unrivaled.
100 habitants recommandent
Smuggler's Cove
650 Gough StIt's listed as one of the top 100 bars in the country. Pirate atmosphere with fantastic, sophisticated rum drinks. Their selection of top-shelf rum is unrivaled.
Shopping
Caribbean fusion, sangria, lively atmosphere. Cajun shrimp? Yes, please!
124 habitants recommandent
Cha Cha Cha
1801 Haight StCaribbean fusion, sangria, lively atmosphere. Cajun shrimp? Yes, please!
Custom made corsets for the discerning taste. Designs for Pam Anderson, Playboy Bunnies.....and you!
Dark Garden
321 Linden StCustom made corsets for the discerning taste. Designs for Pam Anderson, Playboy Bunnies.....and you!
Amazing ice cream. Salted caramel is to die for. You may find yourself dreaming of it for weeks to come!
476 habitants recommandent
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th StAmazing ice cream. Salted caramel is to die for. You may find yourself dreaming of it for weeks to come!
It has fun and unusual gifts: coffee table books, accessories, clothing, jewelry- made by local designers. Great place to get a unique piece for the home or gifts to take home to delight your family and friends
38 habitants recommandent
Therapy Stores
545 Valencia StIt has fun and unusual gifts: coffee table books, accessories, clothing, jewelry- made by local designers. Great place to get a unique piece for the home or gifts to take home to delight your family and friends
Everything Else
Fun, creepy, macabre quintessential SF. Was featured as part of a reality TV show. Need something unusual to take home? Don't miss this place!
32 habitants recommandent
The Plough and the Stars
116 Clement StFun, creepy, macabre quintessential SF. Was featured as part of a reality TV show. Need something unusual to take home? Don't miss this place!
Dollhouse Bettie
1641 Haight StLacy little vintage inspired lingerie store. Need to feel sexy? This is your spot!
French macaroons done right. Try the salted caramel- your life will never be the same again!
30 habitants recommandent
Chantal Guillon Macarons
437 Hayes StFrench macaroons done right. Try the salted caramel- your life will never be the same again!
Picnic in the sun and people watch. Wonderful way to spend a sunny summer day
1244 habitants recommandent
Parc Mission Dolores
19th StreetPicnic in the sun and people watch. Wonderful way to spend a sunny summer day
All bound up after flying coach? No worries! The yogis at Yoga Tree will help you work that out!
18 habitants recommandent
Yoga Tree Hayes
519 Hayes StAll bound up after flying coach? No worries! The yogis at Yoga Tree will help you work that out!
It's an outdoor theater that shows indy flicks against the backdrop of Hayes Valley.
8 habitants recommandent
PROXY
432 Octavia StIt's an outdoor theater that shows indy flicks against the backdrop of Hayes Valley.