The Eats | The 27 Quintessential San Francisco Restaurants
The Eats | The 27 Quintessential San Francisco Restaurants
Stephanie
As a San Francisco local of over a decade, I’m sharing my top favorite restaurants — some which have stood the test of time, some newer ones from the past few years. Sorted by price.
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Lazy Bear
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Saison
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SAN HO WON
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Benu
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Birdsong
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Spruce
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Sons & Daughters
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Atelier Crenn
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Nopa
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Liholiho Yacht Club
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The Cavalier
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Californios
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Lokma
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Dandelion Chocolate 16th Street Factory
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State Bird Provisions
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Fillmore. A One Michelin restaurant, State Bird Provisions is an exciting foodie experience. Tough to nail a reservation! Must try their “Cover Bird” dish.
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Flour + Water
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Foreign Cinema
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ROOH SF
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Charmaine's Rooftop Bar & Lounge
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Downtown. Chic bar and restaurant overlooking the San Francisco skyline.
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Underdogs Tres
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Tartine Manufactory
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San Tung
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Square Pie Guys
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Mission or Marina. Look at any guide for “best pizza in SF” and you’ll find Square Pie Guys. Crispy, juicy, cheesy, orgasmic. They regularly collab with other SF celebs and restaurants, so it’s an exciting menu that’s ever rotating!
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Hai Ky Mi Gia
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Tenderloin. One of my favorite spots for hot noodles, definitely try the braised duck with egg noodles, soup on the side.
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Good Luck Dim Sum
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Richmond. Bring some cash, practice your Cantonese, and grab a picnic blanket! My favorite to get, then drive a ways to the beach or Golden Gate Park for views and delicious goodies.
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Aria Korean Street Food
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Have fun, and take care!
Stephanie
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Stephanie
California-based Adventurer & Travel Designer. For over a decade, I explored systemic connections in Canada, Malawi, The Netherlands, Beijing, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, and the Bay Area. I fell in love with traveling while looking for a career that acknowledges and expands the status quo through intentionally designed experiences. Now I choose to do work that guides people into deeper connection with themselves, their work, and others.
Aside from my work, I’m an amateur ceramicist, casual interior designer and gravel biker, intense Google Sheets and Notion template maker, and avid book reader. As often as I can, I’m off the grid backpacking internationally, or taking a campervan across US National Parks!
I am always up for an adventure, a life-changing conversation, and partnering on work that leaves the planet 🌍 better than we found it.
DM me via Instagram (@thebungalow.sf) to inquire about my personalized travel planning services. ✨✨✨
📍San Francisco, California
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