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The unagi appetizer, the steak and papaya appetizer and the ribeye steak are killer. Desserts are great. So much awesome packed into such a small and local place. :)
68 locals recommend
The House
1230 Grant AveThe unagi appetizer, the steak and papaya appetizer and the ribeye steak are killer. Desserts are great. So much awesome packed into such a small and local place. :)
If you're looking for THE steak place in under a 7 minute walk, 5A5 has you covered. Classy through-and-through.
6 locals recommend
5A5 Steak Lounge
139 Jackson StIf you're looking for THE steak place in under a 7 minute walk, 5A5 has you covered. Classy through-and-through.
This Chinatown classic has the most famous Egg Tarts in all of North America, and you'll probably see a line near the end of the day that proves it.
45 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bakery
1029 Grant AveThis Chinatown classic has the most famous Egg Tarts in all of North America, and you'll probably see a line near the end of the day that proves it.
Best real Italian coffee shop in North Beach, tell Santos that Ian sent you.
10 locals recommend
Cavalli Cafe
1441 Stockton StBest real Italian coffee shop in North Beach, tell Santos that Ian sent you.
Mama's is that breakfast place everyone wants to go to on Sundays and the line is always out the door. If you make it in, order benedicts, or order to-go on weekdays only.
127 locals recommend
Mama's On Washington Square
1701 Stockton StMama's is that breakfast place everyone wants to go to on Sundays and the line is always out the door. If you make it in, order benedicts, or order to-go on weekdays only.
Open late, cheesesteak, garlic fries, 8 kinds of cheese, 8 kinds of sauce - it's a perfect way to finish your night before you pass out, so you can actually wake up the next day.
Buster's Cheese Steak
366 Columbus AveOpen late, cheesesteak, garlic fries, 8 kinds of cheese, 8 kinds of sauce - it's a perfect way to finish your night before you pass out, so you can actually wake up the next day.
Heard of Tyler Florence? This is his restaurant... but skip the mains and order *all* the apps, and a drink or two. :)
26 locals recommend
Wayfare Tavern
558 Sacramento StHeard of Tyler Florence? This is his restaurant... but skip the mains and order *all* the apps, and a drink or two. :)
Cafe Zoetrope
916 Kearny StOwned by Francis Ford Coppola, the director of The Godfather. Need I say more?
This brand new gastropub features a clean atmosphere, great drinks, great desserts and an up-and-coming yet feel good menu.
Russian Hill
This brand new gastropub features a clean atmosphere, great drinks, great desserts and an up-and-coming yet feel good menu.
A block away from "tourist" Chinatown, this dimsum place serves great, decently priced small dishes from early morning to early afternoon, after many other places stop.
15 locals recommend
City View Restaurant
33 Commercial StA block away from "tourist" Chinatown, this dimsum place serves great, decently priced small dishes from early morning to early afternoon, after many other places stop.
If you want great Pho and imperial rolls, they got it.
6 locals recommend
Golden Star Vietnamese Restaurant
11 Walter U Lum PlIf you want great Pho and imperial rolls, they got it.
Open late. BBQ chicken w/imperial rolls are awesome late night fare.
7 locals recommend
Vietnam Restaurant
Open late. BBQ chicken w/imperial rolls are awesome late night fare.
This place is an institution in North Beach. They serve the worst-for-you-but-tastes-great-cheap-burger. Everyone from businessman to strippers pass through here.
14 locals recommend
Sam’s Pizza & Burgers
618 BroadwayThis place is an institution in North Beach. They serve the worst-for-you-but-tastes-great-cheap-burger. Everyone from businessman to strippers pass through here.
Really close, kitschy little dive bar with tasty SF dive bar food. Francis Ford Coppola, director of The Godfather, has been known to eat here.
27 locals recommend
15 Romolo
15 Romolo PlReally close, kitschy little dive bar with tasty SF dive bar food. Francis Ford Coppola, director of The Godfather, has been known to eat here.
Tuk Tuk Thai Cafe
659 Union StreetGood Thai food, close by and they deliver late. :)
Tandoori Mahal Indian Restaurant
Great Indian food really close by, and they deliver late!
Tuttimelon
601 BroadwayWalk in, get your boba, gelato and frozen yogurt fixes all in one place, open late!
The Slanted Door
Ferry BuildingI hear it's badass.
Drinks & Nightlife
Vesuvio Cafe
255 Columbus AveThis little dive is famous for its patronage by Jack Kerouac.
Sightseeing
From the top of Coit Tower you can see all of SF, and inside of Coit Tower you can see silly murals of the city from half a century ago. Look for the man getting run over by a wagon.
545 locals recommend
Coit Tower
From the top of Coit Tower you can see all of SF, and inside of Coit Tower you can see silly murals of the city from half a century ago. Look for the man getting run over by a wagon.
All kinds of people hang out here, from stretching grandmas to hoolahooping hipsters. It's nice to stretch out on during a sunny day and sometimes they play movies in the evenings.
127 locals recommend
Mama's On Washington Square
1701 Stockton StAll kinds of people hang out here, from stretching grandmas to hoolahooping hipsters. It's nice to stretch out on during a sunny day and sometimes they play movies in the evenings.
Here you can actually see old ladies really folding fortune cookies and pick up a pack of chocolate or adult themed cookies to impress your friends. :)
32 locals recommend
Golden Gate Fortune Cookies Co
56 Ross AlleyHere you can actually see old ladies really folding fortune cookies and pick up a pack of chocolate or adult themed cookies to impress your friends. :)
It's one of those things in SF, shopping, walking, eating by the water.
32 locals recommend
Embarcadero Center
It's one of those things in SF, shopping, walking, eating by the water.
They have a great farmers market: http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/farmers_market.php
679 locals recommend
Ferry Building Marketplace
They have a great farmers market: http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/farmers_market.php
Essentials
Ruby Dolls
381 Bush StSmall, organic grocery store with great smoothies.
Trader Joe's
401 Bay StIf you don't know Trader Joe's just try it.
Safeway
350 Bay StClose to fisherman's wharf.
Everything Else
Grant Ave
1399 Grant AvenueThis is closest laundromat, in case you need it, quarter-operated, about a block away.
Shopping
It's the sweetest spot in North Beach, and comes with free samples of salt water taffy.
Z. Cioccolato
474 Columbus AveIt's the sweetest spot in North Beach, and comes with free samples of salt water taffy.