Guidebook for San Francisco

Audrey & Chris
Audrey & Chris
Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

Crowds from around the city are drawn to this bright & airy dining room for Indian curry & tandoori.
33 locals recommend
Indian Oven Restaurant
233 Fillmore St
33 locals recommend
Crowds from around the city are drawn to this bright & airy dining room for Indian curry & tandoori.
Hefty plates of Southern eats are the main attraction at this cash-only eatery with down-home decor.
66 locals recommend
Kate's Kitchen
471 Haight Street
66 locals recommend
Hefty plates of Southern eats are the main attraction at this cash-only eatery with down-home decor.
Enoteca serving Italian small plates & wine in a cozy space with exposed-brick walls & wood accents.
60 locals recommend
Uva Enoteca
568 Haight St
60 locals recommend
Enoteca serving Italian small plates & wine in a cozy space with exposed-brick walls & wood accents.
Slow-cooked ramen, tsukemen, small bites & sake in stylish digs with rustic wood booths & bar seats.
30 locals recommend
Iza Ramen
237 Fillmore St
30 locals recommend
Slow-cooked ramen, tsukemen, small bites & sake in stylish digs with rustic wood booths & bar seats.
Slow-cooked ramen, tsukemen, small bites & sake in stylish digs with rustic wood booths & bar seats.
13 locals recommend
Nara
518 Haight St
13 locals recommend
Slow-cooked ramen, tsukemen, small bites & sake in stylish digs with rustic wood booths & bar seats.
Great Thai where the food is fragrant, flavorful and delicious
29 locals recommend
Thep Phanom
400 Waller Street
29 locals recommend
Great Thai where the food is fragrant, flavorful and delicious
Low-key neighborhood tavern for elevated American cuisine, beer & wine in a charming corner space.
The Lodge on Haight
400 Haight Street
Low-key neighborhood tavern for elevated American cuisine, beer & wine in a charming corner space.
Hip hole-in-the-wall spot for a variety of housemade grilled sausages on buns, plus craft beer.
153 locals recommend
Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission St
153 locals recommend
Hip hole-in-the-wall spot for a variety of housemade grilled sausages on buns, plus craft beer.
Great casual Korean restaurant
6 locals recommend
Stone Bowl Plus
509 Haight St
6 locals recommend
Great casual Korean restaurant
Contemporary brewery, gastropub & cafe serving California fare & local coffee in bright, hip digs.
36 locals recommend
Black Sands Brewery
701 Haight St
36 locals recommend
Contemporary brewery, gastropub & cafe serving California fare & local coffee in bright, hip digs.
Homemade sauces complement down-home dishes atop checkered tablecloths at this Southern BBQ joint
40 locals recommend
Memphis Minnie's BBQ Joint
576 Haight St
40 locals recommend
Homemade sauces complement down-home dishes atop checkered tablecloths at this Southern BBQ joint
Casual, contemporary Chinese restaurant & bar offering a diverse menu with meatless selections.
34 locals recommend
Wonderland Restaurant
500 Haight St
34 locals recommend
Casual, contemporary Chinese restaurant & bar offering a diverse menu with meatless selections.
Tiny storefront for upgraded takes on chicken wings, made with free-range poultry & homemade sauces.
23 locals recommend
Wing Wings
422 Haight St
23 locals recommend
Tiny storefront for upgraded takes on chicken wings, made with free-range poultry & homemade sauces.
Casual Thai restaurant with Zen-like decor & a menu of traditional curries, soups & entrees.
31 locals recommend
House of Thai
901 Larkin St
31 locals recommend
Casual Thai restaurant with Zen-like decor & a menu of traditional curries, soups & entrees.
A variety of vegetarian & vegan sandwiches are available at this unassuming, pint-sized deli.
7 locals recommend
Love N Haight Deli & Cafe
553 Haight St
7 locals recommend
A variety of vegetarian & vegan sandwiches are available at this unassuming, pint-sized deli.
Specializing in Philadelphia-style cheesesteak sandwiches, with burgers & hot dogs since 1989.
Metro Caffe
247 Fillmore St
Specializing in Philadelphia-style cheesesteak sandwiches, with burgers & hot dogs since 1989.
Convenient spot to grab a quick bite, from classic & deep-dish slices to hot wings & sandwiches.
9 locals recommend
Mythic Pizza
551 Haight St
9 locals recommend
Convenient spot to grab a quick bite, from classic & deep-dish slices to hot wings & sandwiches.
Sushi standby offers classic Japanese fare, plus creative specialty, vegetarian & deep-fried rolls.
37 locals recommend
SushiRaw
37 locals recommend
Sushi standby offers classic Japanese fare, plus creative specialty, vegetarian & deep-fried rolls.
Ethiopian restaurant dishing out East African staples & veggie options in a casual, colorful space.
26 locals recommend
Axum Cafe
698 Haight St
26 locals recommend
Ethiopian restaurant dishing out East African staples & veggie options in a casual, colorful space.
Pastries, Parisian-inspired fare, coffee & wine served in a corner bistro with sidewalk tables.
95 locals recommend
Cafe du Soleil
400 Fillmore St
95 locals recommend
Pastries, Parisian-inspired fare, coffee & wine served in a corner bistro with sidewalk tables.
Nothing-fancy taqueria wrapping a range of burritos & other Mexican street food.
Estrella Taqueria
533 Haight St
Nothing-fancy taqueria wrapping a range of burritos & other Mexican street food.
Cozy shop offering build-your-own sandwiches & vegetarian options, plus coffee, juice & smoothies.
Estela's Fresh Sandwiches
250 Fillmore St
Cozy shop offering build-your-own sandwiches & vegetarian options, plus coffee, juice & smoothies.
Local chain selling a range of ice cream flavors made with organic ingredients.
24 locals recommend
Three Twins Ice Cream
24 locals recommend
Local chain selling a range of ice cream flavors made with organic ingredients.
Laid-back hangout for cafe eats during the day that also stages jazz music & open-mike nights.
23 locals recommend
Cafe International
508 Haight St
23 locals recommend
Laid-back hangout for cafe eats during the day that also stages jazz music & open-mike nights.
Light-filled bakery specializing in traditional French cream puffs plus more creative varieties.
Choux
248 Fillmore St
Light-filled bakery specializing in traditional French cream puffs plus more creative varieties.

Drinks & Nightlife

From trivia nights to football screenings, this pub-grub & dance spot hosts a variety of events
22 locals recommend
Nickies
466 Haight St
22 locals recommend
From trivia nights to football screenings, this pub-grub & dance spot hosts a variety of events
A good choice of beers, a pool table & punk rock on the jukebox are all found at this dimly lit bar.
23 locals recommend
Molotov's
582 Haight St
23 locals recommend
A good choice of beers, a pool table & punk rock on the jukebox are all found at this dimly lit bar.
Classic cocktails (some in mason jars) & lots of brews in a comfy, roomy space inspired by WWII era.
89 locals recommend
Churchill
198 Church St
89 locals recommend
Classic cocktails (some in mason jars) & lots of brews in a comfy, roomy space inspired by WWII era.
Beer fans cheer this popular, down-to-earth institution pouring a huge range of brews on tap.
185 locals recommend
Toronado
547 Haight St
185 locals recommend
Beer fans cheer this popular, down-to-earth institution pouring a huge range of brews on tap.
Quirky bar serving beer, wine & sake in a dimly lit space decked in post-apocalyptic Aboriginal art.
46 locals recommend
Noc Noc
557 Haight St
46 locals recommend
Quirky bar serving beer, wine & sake in a dimly lit space decked in post-apocalyptic Aboriginal art.
International sports fans root for their teams at this Irish pub that opens early on game days.
26 locals recommend
Danny Coyle's
668 Haight St
26 locals recommend
International sports fans root for their teams at this Irish pub that opens early on game days.
Small plates & creative drinks in a modern setting with wall-mounted plants & polished log tables.
90 locals recommend
Maven
598 Haight St
90 locals recommend
Small plates & creative drinks in a modern setting with wall-mounted plants & polished log tables.
Soccer-loving English pub with notable beer selections, trivia nights & sports-viewing parties.
23 locals recommend
Mad Dog in the Fog
1568 Haight St
23 locals recommend
Soccer-loving English pub with notable beer selections, trivia nights & sports-viewing parties.

Shopping

Stylish hipster streetwear with local flair & cool house goods are the draw at this modern boutique.
19 locals recommend
Upper Playground
220 Fillmore St
19 locals recommend
Stylish hipster streetwear with local flair & cool house goods are the draw at this modern boutique.
Easygoing boutique specializing in custom fragrances & oils, plus stationery, candles & jewelry.
6 locals recommend
Life
604A Haight St
6 locals recommend
Easygoing boutique specializing in custom fragrances & oils, plus stationery, candles & jewelry.
Art gallery & shop offering a high-end, curated selection of fashions & accessories for men & women.
9 locals recommend
Revolver
136 Fillmore Street
9 locals recommend
Art gallery & shop offering a high-end, curated selection of fashions & accessories for men & women.
9-story mall featuring over 170 shops & restaurants, a multiplex & a dome-covered atrium.
402 locals recommend
Westfield San Francisco Centre
865 Market St
402 locals recommend
9-story mall featuring over 170 shops & restaurants, a multiplex & a dome-covered atrium.
Bustling public square in the heart of the city surrounded by shops, theaters, hotels & restaurants.
817 locals recommend
Union Square
333 Post St
817 locals recommend
Bustling public square in the heart of the city surrounded by shops, theaters, hotels & restaurants.
Small shop carrying unique gifts, books, cards and plants.
Cove
206 Fillmore St
Small shop carrying unique gifts, books, cards and plants.
Locally owned compact shop offers new & used records with special emphasis on soul, funk & hip-hop.
7 locals recommend
Groove Merchant Records
687 Haight St
7 locals recommend
Locally owned compact shop offers new & used records with special emphasis on soul, funk & hip-hop.

Essentials

Great little grocery shop.
15 locals recommend
Haight Fillmore Whole Foods Co.
501 Haight St
15 locals recommend
Great little grocery shop.
Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
416 locals recommend
Safeway
2020 Market St
416 locals recommend
Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
Unassuming market for farm-fresh, organic fruits & vegetables, plus basic groceries & natural foods.
32 locals recommend
Golden Produce
172 Church St
32 locals recommend
Unassuming market for farm-fresh, organic fruits & vegetables, plus basic groceries & natural foods.
Longtime supermarket chain carrying organic brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
905 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th St
905 locals recommend
Longtime supermarket chain carrying organic brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
124 locals recommend
CVS
1059 Hyde St
124 locals recommend
61 locals recommend
Walgreens Pharmacy
4129 18th St
61 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

205 locals recommend
Buena Vista Park
205 locals recommend
138 locals recommend
Duboce Park
Scott Street
138 locals recommend
1244 locals recommend
Mission Dolores Park
19th Street
1244 locals recommend
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
1721 locals recommend
43 locals recommend
The Panhandle
43 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park.
999 locals recommend
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
999 locals recommend
A diverse collection of fine arts in a building with a dramatic copper facade in Golden Gate Park.
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space.
813 locals recommend
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd St
813 locals recommend
Contemporary & modern paintings, installations, photographs, media & more in a sleek space.
Exploring the history, culture & art of the African diaspora through hands-on, changing exhibits.
23 locals recommend
Museum of the African Diaspora
685 Mission St
23 locals recommend
Exploring the history, culture & art of the African diaspora through hands-on, changing exhibits.
Exhibits cover Jewish history, art & ideas in a beaux-arts-meets-modern space, plus Wise Sons Deli.
42 locals recommend
Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission St
42 locals recommend
Exhibits cover Jewish history, art & ideas in a beaux-arts-meets-modern space, plus Wise Sons Deli.
Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
286 locals recommend
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin St
286 locals recommend
Over 18,000 Asian artworks & artifacts in the updated former main library opposite City Hall.
Memorabilia, letters & pop culture artifacts from Jack Kerouac & other Beat Generation notables.
6 locals recommend
The Beat Museum
540 Broadway
6 locals recommend
Memorabilia, letters & pop culture artifacts from Jack Kerouac & other Beat Generation notables.
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research.
816 locals recommend
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Dr
816 locals recommend
Natural history museum with an aquarium, planetarium & scientists conducting a variety of research.

Sightseeing

suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic.
1321 locals recommend
Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
1321 locals recommend
suspension bridge open to car, bike & foot traffic.
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots.
545 locals recommend
Coit Tower
545 locals recommend
Storied 1930s-era building known for its WPA murals, 360-degree views & resident flock of parrots.
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry.
503 locals recommend
Alcatraz Island
503 locals recommend
Notorious prison & once home to Al Capone, now a museum with audio tour, accessible by ferry.
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment.
31 locals recommend
The Embarcadero & Stockton St station
31 locals recommend
Bustling bayside pier featuring scenic views, sea-lion sightings, eateries, shops & entertainment.
This restored Navy vessel from World War II now serves as a museum, memorial & historical landmark.
7 locals recommend
USS Pampanito
45 Pier
7 locals recommend
This restored Navy vessel from World War II now serves as a museum, memorial & historical landmark.