If you like dining out, San Francisco is the place. The difficulty is making a choice between so many great options. Chinatown and the Richmond District are filled with an array of Asian restaurants. You will discover Burmese, Cambodian, Laotian, and Indian, along with traditional Chinese specialties. North Beach has Italian and California Cuisine, and the Mission District--Central and South American. Start with the tried-and true favorites listed below, and enjoy exploring for yourself. Who knows how long it would take to try out all the different restaurants in Chinatown, the Russian delis in the Richmond district, Italian bakeries, the five-star French restaurants... But it would be fun to try, wouldn't it?
Angkor Wat - Cambodian. SF Focus "Gold" award every year since 1984. Royal Classical Ballet performances on Fri and Sat. Open 7 days a week.
4217 Geary Boulevard at 6th Ave.
415-221-7887
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Balboa Cafe - Since 1914. Hamburgers and a changing menu. Daily 11AM-11PM.
3199 Fillmore St.
415-921-3944
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Benihana of Tokyo - Japanese. Hibachi-style meals prepared by personal chef. Open 365 days. In Japan center.
1737 Post Street
415-563-4844
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Bill's Place - Old favorite for hamburgers. 30 combos.
2315 Clement
415-221-5262
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Boulevard - Romantic dining in lavish setting. Reservations recommended.
1 Mission Street
415-543-6084
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Caffe Freddy's - California cuisine with Italian flair. Extensive menu.
901 Columbus Ave
415-922-0151
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California Culinary Academy - Elaborate meals prepared by students. Telephone extension 233.
415-771-3536
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Cliff House - A San Francisco tradition for over 100 years. California cuisine and excellent ocean view. Two cocktail lounges, a dining room, a casual restaurant for breakfast and lunch, and a Sunday brunch buffet. The Mechanical Museum below the restaurant displays a collection of coin-operated, automated musical instruments, old fashioned juke boxes, pinball and fortune telling machines. Open 7 days.
1090 Point Lobos
415-386-3330
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Fleur de Lys - French. One of the city's best known restaurants. Romantic atmosphere, with garden tent set in French countryside.
777 Sutter St
415-673-7779
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Kwong Shing Market - Chinese take-out delicatessen in Richmond District. Great fried chicken and chow fun. Busy, with quick service . Between 9th and 10th Avenues.
844 Clement Street
415-221-1252
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Lemongrass Thai Cuisine - Quiet, subdued atmosphere with excellent food.
2348 Polk Street
415-929-1183
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Masa's - French. World class cuisine.
648 Bush St.
415-989-7154
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Pasha-Lebanese - Middle Eastern food and belly dancing.
1516 Broadway
415-885-4477
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Pompei's Grotto - Old favorite with locals. Seafood, full bar.
340 Jefferson St.
415-776-9265
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Postrio - Eclectic mix of styles and cuisines.Mediterranean and Asian food mix. Formerly owned by Wolfgang Puck. Great food. Some celebrity sightings. Preferred reservations if staying at the hotel.
545 Post St.
415-776-7825
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Russian Renaissance Restaurant - Traditional Russian murals and entertainment. Cocktail lounge.
5241 Geary Blvd
415-752-8558
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Schroeder's Restaurant - Bavarian specialties.
240 Front St.
415-421-4778
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Squat and Gobble Cafe - Good crepes and omelettes at reasonable prices.
237 Fillmore
415-487-0551
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The Dining Room - Nouvelle French. In the Ritz Carlton. Imaginative cuisine.
600 Stockton Street
415-296-7465
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The Red Crane - Vegetarian and seafood.
1115 Clement St.
415-751-7226
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Tommy's Mexican Restaurant - Serves authentic Yucatecan and Mexican cuisine and fresh squeezed lime margaritas. Open 7 days a week.
5929 Geary Blvd
415-387-4747
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Victoria Pastry - In North Beach near Chinatown. Grab some excellent pastries in this bakery long known for its wedding and special event cakes.
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Fog City Diner - Funky contemporary diner in the heart of the city serving comfort food. Casual dress. American food.
1200 Battery St
415-982-2000
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Aqua Restaurant - One of the Best Seafood Restaurants in town.Expensive. Chef owned and operated.Approx.$20-60.
252 California St.
415-956-9662
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Elizabeth Daniel Restaurant - EXPENSIVE-expensive! But good!French Restaurant. Six course fixed-price menu. Small, so reservations are a must!
550 Washington St.
415-397-6129
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Rubicon Restaurant - Contemporary Continental Restaurant. Expensive. owned by Robin Williams, Robert DeNiro and Francis Ford Coppola.
558 Sacramento St.
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Tadich Grill - Oldest Seafood Institution in town. Great businessmen's lunch or dinner restaurant.Order the cioppino! Best sourdough bread anywhere!
No reservations.
240 California St
415-391-2373
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Rose Pistola Restaurant - Inexpensive Italian in North Beach. Great Bistro decor. Great date restaurant. Extensive menu. Something for everyone. Cost under $20-35 pp
532 Columbus Ave
415-399-0499
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Lulu Restaurant - Inexpensive Mediterranean Restaurant high on decor and food. Terrific place at the bar to people watch. Wonderful food served family style.
816 Folsom St.
415-495-5775
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Fifth Floor Restaurant - Elegant, sophisticated, INCREDIBLE restaurant both visually for the decor and the food!
Former original chef from Aqua restaurant.Fabulous private dining areas. Reservations a must!
Palomar Hotel, 12 4th St.
415-348-1555
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Campton Place Restaurant -
340 Stockton St.
415-955-5555
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If you like dining out, San Francisco is the place. The difficulty is making a choice between so many great options. Chinatown and the Richmond District are filled with an array of Asian restaurants. You will discover Burmese, Cambodian, Laotian, and Indian, along with traditional Chinese specialties. North Beach has Italian and California Cuisine, and the Mission District--Central and South American. Start with the tried-and true favorites listed below, and enjoy exploring for yourself. Who knows how long it would take to try out all the different restaurants in Chinatown, the Russian delis in the Richmond district, Italian bakeries, the five-star French restaurants... But it would be fun to try, wouldn't it?
