Best Restaurants in San Francisco

Swensen's Ice Cream is a heritage business in San Francisco that is known for their delicious milkshakes and ice cream.

Boudin Bakery is famous for its sourdough, made from the same strain of yeast nurtured since 1849, and offers clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl.

Located in the San Francisco's Ferry Building, famous for the Secret Breakfast Ice Cream.

The Hard Rock Cafe is located in Fisherman's Wharf.

A burger chain known for burgers, cheeseburgers, double doubles, hamburgers, fries, drinks, and shakes; the Fisherman's Wharf location sells a special t-shirt.

Home Plate is a favorite breakfast spot in the Marina District, known for its cozy atmosphere and delicious breakfast dishes like crab benedict and fluffy pancakes.

A tiny, neon-lit corner shop serving thick, focaccia-style square pizza slices since 1978, perfect for a quick bite to eat.

A cozy, modern Italian spot in North Beach that serves some of the best Neapolitan pizzas in town with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and real mozzarella.

Located on Columbus Avenue, this restaurant serves fresh pasta dishes for an extremely good price, with food prepared in front of you and filling portion sizes.

A cozy cafe with vintage booths and great street views of Washington Square, serving great meals for reasonable prices; a neighborhood staple for over 50 years.

A traditional Italian restaurant known as one of the more authentic old-school restaurants in North Beach, with outdoor seating and even live music on the weekends, offering reasonable prices and a variety of pasta dishes.

Grab a gelato from here for $3 before taking one last stroll down Columbus Avenue.

Eastern Bakery is the oldest bakery in Chinatown, known for its steamed pork buns and custard tarts.

Leo's is an 85-year-old Dive Bar full of History, they're also known for their Chinese my ties.

Scoma's is recommended for its fresh seafood and upscale casual waterfront setting.

Viva la Tarde at the Ferry Building is known for its taco with a handcrafted croissant shell filled with pork or chicken ribs.

Pacific Catch, located in the Marina District, specializes in fresh seafood dishes like Hawaiian poke bowls and fish tacos.

A16 is a Michelin-recommended restaurant in the Marina District, famous for its wood-fired pizzas and Southern Italian cuisine, especially the Neapolitan-style Margherita pizza.

Zazie is a charming French bistro in Cole Valley, known for its brunch and heated outdoor patio, where you can enjoy eggs benedict or pancakes with lemon curd and ricotta.

El Techo in the Mission District is a rooftop restaurant offering Latin American street food and stunning views of the city, where you can try the tacos de carnitas or chorizo quesadilla.

Bi-Rite Creamery near Dolores Park is known for some of the best ice cream in San Francisco.

Starbelly is a casual neighborhood bistro in the Castro District, featuring a variety of dishes, including wood-fired pizzas and local farm-to-table options.

Mama’s on Washington Square in North Beach is known for its French toast sampler and Dungeness crab omelet.

Hog Island Oyster Co. in the Ferry Building Marketplace offers fresh oysters, clam chowder, and grilled fish, with views of the Bay Bridge.

Kokkari Estiatorio is a renowned Greek restaurant near the Embarcadero, known for its warm ambiance and Mediterranean flavors like lamb chops or grilled octopus.

Waterbar is a bar and restaurant offering breathtaking views of the Bay Bridge, where you can sip on a signature cocktail or glass of wine.

Spark Social SF in Mission Bay is a popular outdoor food truck park offering a wide variety of international cuisines.

25 Lusk in South Beach offers upscale American cuisine in a chic atmosphere.

Foreign Cinema in the Mission District offers a unique dining experience where films are projected onto the courtyard wall.

Mitchell’s Ice Cream is a local favorite that’s been serving the city for over 65 years, known for its tropical flavors like mango, ube, and coconut.