My San Francisco Guide

Over the last two years of living in San Francisco, I have definitely found some great places. I thought I would share them, so whenever you need a good restaurant to try while visiting, you might be able to find one on here. Feel free to comment on any places you love or would recommend! I'd love some new places to try when I get back!

With Love,
Christine

Christine's Guide to San Francisco

Breakfast:

House of Bagels – Really good, fresh bagels and other New York style deli goodies.

5030 Geary Boulevard   San Francisco, CA 94118

www.houseofbagels.com/

La Boulange- Local chain that has great pastries, coffee, etc. Also great for lunch. They have very delicious sandwiches and salads.

www.laboulangebakery.com/

Stacks- I haven’t actually been here yet, but it is supposed to be excellent. It is also in one of my favorite neighborhoods- Hayes Valley (you must to go there if in San Francisco!).

501 Hayes Street  San Francisco, CA 94102 www.stacksrestaurant.com/

Pork Store Café: This is a great restaurant located on the ever colorful Haight Street. Great pancakes, egg dishes, and fresh squeezed orange juice. Fun, lively atmosphere. Try to get there early, as there is ALWAYS a line.

1451 Haight Street   San Francisco, CA  94117

www.porkstorecafe.com/

Dynamo Doughnuts: Creative and truly delicious flavors of doughnuts. There is a small yard out back where you can sit back and enjoy your Passion Fruit Milk Chocolate, Lemon Pistachio, and Spiced Chocolate dounuts.

2760 24^th Street   San Francisco, CA 94110

www.dynamodonut.com/

Lunch/Dinner:

Bella Trattoria- Italian. It’s Jason and my favorite restaurant to go to. They have a great modern Italian fair and a very friendly staff. You will always receive a special taste at the beginning of the meal from the chef, and usually a free dessert as well. Once they get to know you they will even crack open special bottles of Limenchello and give you a glass just to see how you like it. Great place!

                3854 Geary Boulevard  San Francisco, CA 94118

www.bellatrattoriasf.com/

Isa- French/ Mediterranean- AMAZING restaurant (my other favorite restaurant) in a very fun area- The Marina.  A lot of bars (Eastside West and Matrix are the ones I go to the most) in that area if you want to continue your night out.

3324 Steiner Street  San Francisco, CA 94123

http://www.isarestaurant.com/

Jannah- Middle-eastern style food. Well decorated with great Middle-Eastern food and very friendly, knowledgeable service.

1775 Fulton St/Masonic   San Francisco, CA 94118

www.yayacuisine.com/

Delfina- Italian. Near the Castro and the Mission (and Bi-Rite Ice Cream!!). Famous Italian restaurant, and deservedly so. Great pasta dishes.

3621 18th Street  San Francisco, CA 94110

www.delfinasf.com/

Osaka-Ya – Japanese. In Japan Town. I recommend the pork shumai and the beef and onion donburi.

1737 Post Street  San Francisco, CA 94115

Tony’s Pizza Napoletana- Award winning Sicilian style pizza. Get the Margherita!

1570 Stockton Street  San Francisco, CA 94133

www.tonyspizzanapoletana.com/

House of Prime Rib- If you are celebrating- this place is perfect. Very traditional  prix fixe menus. Be prepared to eat, and eat, and eat.

1906 Van Ness Avenue  San Francisco, CA 94109

www.houseofprimerib.net/

Shanghai Dumpling King- Hole in the wall, with really cheap, amazing Chinese dumplings.

3319 Balboa Street  San Francisco, CA 94121

Tommy’s Joynt- Classic SF restaurant. Great place to go late at night and get a simple, but delicious, hot roast beef, pastrami, or turkey sandwich carved right off the bone. Horseradish and hot mustard are on all the tables if you like a little spice.

1101 Geary Boulevard  San Francisco, CA 94109

www.tommysjoynt.com/

Nan- Great Korean restaurant right across from Japantown. Really young clientele. Open very late, and the later it gets , the more crowded it gets. Decent  happy hour prices on appetizers as well.

1560 Fillmore St   San Francisco, CA 94115

Dessert:

Chile Pies- Mexican inspired pies like Mexican chocolate pecan, green chile apple, etc. They will even blend a slice up with ice cream into shakes! [It’s partner restaurant right down the street Green Chile Kitchen has good Mexican food as well].

                601 Baker St. @ Fulton   San Francisco, CA 94117

www.greenchilekitchen.com/

Bi-Rite Creamery – YUMMY ice cream. My favorite flavors: salted caramel and honey lavender.

                3692 18^th Street   San Francisco, CA 94110

www.biritecreamery.com/

Candybar- dessert lounge with board games. Fun place, but a little pricey. More of a date place.

1335 Fulton Street  San Francisco, CA 94117

www.candybarsf.com/

Smitten Ice Cream-  Really cool semi-stand that makes each serving of ice cream individually using liquid nitrogen. Homemade toppings. Smoothest ice cream you will ever put in your mouth.

                432 Octavia St.   San Francisco, SF

www.smittenicecream.com/

Areas/Streets to Visit:

Clement Street- Tons of Asian restaurants and stores. Great book store too- Green Apple Books.

Hayes Valley- Great restaurants, unique shops, and a fun vibe.

The Marina- Fun to explore. Many boutique clothing stores and a lot of great places to eat too. Right near the water and SF yacht clubs.

Baker Beach: Stunningly beautiful beach near the Golden Gate Bridge. Nice hikes around that area with some great views. There is a nude beach (if you’re into that sort of thing) when you get close to the GG bridge FYI.

Twin Peaks: You have to go at night if you are in San Francisco! Super romantic view of the entire city, but bring a jacket- it’s windy and cold.

Palace of Fine Arts: Beautiful. Worth walking to if you are in the Marina district.