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Restaurants by Location
Restaurants by Food Type
With almost 3,000 restaurants, San Francisco has something for everyone. From pasta in North Beach to Dungeness crab at the Wharf, there are so many dining options in San Francisco that it would take nearly ten years to try them all – even if you dined out every night!

The Cannery
Castro
Chinatown
Civic Center
Embarcadero
Financial District

Fisherman's Wharf
French Quarter
Ghirardelli Square
Haight / Ashbury
Levi's Plaza
Marina / Lombard

North Beach
Ocean Beach
Pier 39
Polk Street

Sausalito
SOMA / Moscone Center
Union Square
Van Ness


the cannery Back to Top
Las Margaritas
Traditional Mexican dining. Outdoor patio, daily specials on fruit margaritas, large selection of tequilas.
The Cannery, 2801 Leavenworth/Beach 776-6996

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Thai Chef
The best Thai food in the Castro. Lunch, dinner to go, catering and parties. Open daily, 11am to 10:30pm. www.thaichefsf.com
4133 18th St./Castro 551-2433

Thailand Restaurant
Authentic Thai cuisine. Many vegetarian specialties. Take-out, catering & parties. Open daily from 11am. Free delivery 5pm-10pm.
438A Castro/Market 863-6868

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Grant Place Restaurant
Famous for Hong Kong style Dim Sum. A local favorite. Lunch and dinner 7:30am to 10pm, 7 days a week.
737 Washington/Kearny 982-3705

Imperial Palace
A unique taste and experience! Delicious food and generous portions in a comfortable yet elegant atmosphere.
816 Washington/Grant 956-9888

Tandoori Mahal Indian Restaurant
Spectacular Indian dishes made in the traditional clay oven. Seafood, poultry, many vegetarian dishes. 941 Kearny/Columbus 951-0505

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Ananda Fuara
Delightful vegetarian menu. Vegan & non-vegan dishes in a peaceful atmosphere. Our specialty - neatloaf, mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy.
1298 Market/Larkin 621-1994

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Gaylord India Restaurant
World renowned Northern Indian cuisine. Tandoori, curries, and vegetarian specialities. Banquet facilities. One Embarcadero Center 397-7775

Hornblower Cruises
Views, gourmet cuisine,impeccable service aboard an elegant yacht. Dinner dance, weekend brunch, Alcatraz Discovery Lunch, Supper Club Dinner.
Pier 3 788-8866 ext. 7


Pier 23 Cafe
Old-time San Francisco water-front cafe featuring live music nightly. Brunch Saturday, Sunday at 10am. Full bar/restaurant/waterside dining on the Embarcadero.
Pier 23 362-5125


Tony Roma's
Famous for baby back ribs. Steaks, BBQ chicken—all American food. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Two Embarcadero Ctr. near Market at California/Drumm 374-2733

Belden Place / Claude Lane / French QuarterBack to Top
B44
Where the locals go for Catalan cuisine in a modern atmosphere, specializing in paella and other Spanish dishes. 44 Belden Place (between Pine, Bush, Kearny and Montgomery) 986-6287

Cafe Bastille
A real French cafe. Fun atmosphere and affordable prices. Outdoor seating. Live jazz weekends. 22 Belden Place (between Pine, Bush, Kearny and Montgomery) 986-5673

Cafe Claude
Classic bistro with zinc bar, Gallic waiters, and Paris café-style food. Outdoor seating, live jazz, full bar.
7 Claude Lane (between Kearny & Grant, off Bush) 392-3515

Plouf
This chic bistro serves fresh seafood. Outside tables. Full bar. Dine where the locals do.
40 Belden Place (between Pine, Bush, Kearny and Montgomery) 986-6491

Financial District Back to Top
Alfred’s Steakhouse
Martinis. Caesar salad. 19 selections of fine aged black angus steaks. Dinner daily at 5:30, Complimentary validated parking.
659 Merchant/ Montgomery 781-7058

Carnelian Room
A dramatic view from 52 stories up is but one reason to reserve a table here. American-Continental cuisine. Elegant dining.
555 California/ Montgomery (N, 6) 433-7500

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Bistro Boudin
Open daily for lunch and dinner in a rustic setting anchored by a rustic brick pizza oven and a full bar. 160 Jefferson/Mason 928-1849

Cafe Pescatore
Fisherman’s Wharf’s favorite neighborhood Italian sidewalk cafe. Enjoy fresh seafood and Italian specialties.
2455 Mason/North Point 561-1111


Cioppino’s on the Wharf
Family dining, indoor and outdoor seating. Seafood, pizza, and pasta at affordable prices. Best cioppino in San Francisco.
400 Jefferson/Leavenworth 775-9311


Denny’s
America’s favorite 24-hour family restaurant. The full menu features breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts.
495 Beach/Jones 776-3700


Hard Rock Cafe
All-American favorites, lively atmosphere, original rock ‘n roll memorabilia. Lunch and dinner. Open until midnight
Fri. and Sat. PIER 39 956-2013

India Curry House
North and South Indian cuisine. Over 200 different beers and wines. Pool table, darts, jukebox, more! Open until 1am daily. 1040 Columbus/Chestnut 441-8855

Las Margaritas
Traditional Mexican dining. Outdoor patio, daily specials on fruit margaritas, large selection of tequilas. The Cannery,
2801 Leavenworth/Beach 776-6996


Neptune's Palace
Voted one of the Bay Area’s best seafood restaurants. Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz! Large selection of grilled fish, fresh pasta. PIER 39 434-2260

Pat's Cafe
Breakfast and Lunch. Homestyle restaurant between North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf at the Taylor St. Cable Car turnaround.
2330 Taylor/Columbus 776-8735


Rainforest Cafe®
A Wild Place to Shop and Eat! An adventure through a realistic indoor rain forest! Menu reflects cuisines of Mexico, Asia, the Caribbean.
145 Jefferson/Taylor 440-5610


Sweeties
Classic neighborhood bar in between North Beach & Fisherman's Wharf. Full bar, tasty food. Casual atmosphere, free pool table, great juke box.
475 Francisco/Mason 433-2343

Ghirardelli SquareBack to Top
Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
A San Francisco visit wouldn’t be complete without
a hot fudge sundae from this famous chocolate maker. Ghirardelli Square, 771-4903

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Kate's Kitchen
A favorite local spot for great breakfast, brunch, & lunch. Delicious home-cooked meals. Don’t miss the pancakes & French toast! Open daily.
471 Haight/Fillmore 626-3984

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Fog City Diner
An upscale “diner” serving classic American food with a California twist. Extremely popular, reservations a must.
1300 Battery/Greenwich 982-2000

Il Fornaio Gastronomia Italiana
Delicious Italian food in an exciting environment. Outdoor patio. Near the beautiful fountains of Levi Plaza.
1265 Battery/Greenwich 986-0100

MARINA/LOMBARD Back to Top

Mel's Drive-in
See the location where American Graffiti was filmed. Enjoy delicious American food. Breakfast served all day. Early morning until late night. See ad for locations.
1050 Van Ness/Geary 292-6357;
2165 Lombard/Steiner 921-3039;
801 Mission/4th Street 227-4477;
3355 Geary/Stanyan 387-2244

North Beach Back to Top
Curly's Coffee Shop
Traditional American breakfast since 1973. Breakfast served all day. Open 7:30am-3pm. Closed Tuesday.
1624 Powell/Union 392-0144


Pat’s Cafe
Breakfast and lunch. Homestyle restaurant between North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf at the Taylor St. Cable Car turnaround.
2330 Taylor/Columbus 776-8735


Peña Pachamama
"Voted Best of the Bay". Enjoy delicious authentic Bolivian recipes using the finest organic ingredients. Amazing nightly dinner shows.
1630 Powell/Union 646-0018


Sizzle
Come for the food, stay for the mood. Fine dining, showgirl cabaret. Dinner served from 6pm to 2am. 21 and over.
412 Broadway/ Columbus (N, 5) 391-2800

Trattoria Pinocchio
"One of the best pasta restaurants in North Beach" -SF Chronicle. Open daily, brunch, lunch & dinner. Heated sidewalk dining.
401 Columbus/Vallejo 392-1472

Trattoria Volare Caffe
A family-owned favorite in the heart of North Beach. Experience a taste of Sicily with Chef Giovanni's family recipes.
651 Columbus/Union 362-2774

Ocean BeachBack to Top
Cliff House
An SF tradition since 1850. Pano-ramic ocean views, historic ambiance, first class food and service. Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner. 1090 Point Lobos/Merrie Way 386-3330

pier 39Back to Top
Hard Rock Cafe
All-American favorites, lively atmosphere, original rock 'n roll memorabilia. Lunch and dinner. Open until midnight Fri. and Sat.
PIER 39 956-2013

Neptune’s Palace
Voted one of the Bay Area's best seafood restaurants. Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz! Large selection of grilled fish, fresh pasta.
PIER 39. 434-2260

Polk Street Back to Top
Maharani Indian Cuisine
Ranked #1 by the SF Chronicle. Enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner in the elegant dining room or reserve the enchanting Fantasy Room.
1122 Post/Polk 775-1988


Modern Thai
Newly remodeled! Great ambience, delicious and inexpensive food. Delivery available, parties welcome. Open until 3am Fri. and Sat. 1247 Polk/Bush 922-8424

Ozone Thai
Traditional Thai and Thai fusion specialties on one spectacular menu. We strive to provide a great dining and social experience.
Free delivery. 1160 Polk/Sutter 440-9663

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Zarzuela
Located on the Hyde St. cable car line, this charming Spanish restaurant has a warm, welcoming look. Serving the best tapas & paella in town! 2000 Hyde/Union 346-0800

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Fred’s Place Coffee Shop
Locals’ favorite breakfast spot for 40 years. The best and the oldest coffee shop in Sausalito. Avoid the tourist traps!
1917 Bridgeway, Sausalito 332-4575

SOMA/ Moscone Center Back to Top
Asia SF
Beautiful and talented gender illusionists server you superb Cal-Asian cuisine and perform hourly atop the red runway bar.
201 Ninth St./Howard 255-2742


Denny’s
America’s favorite 24-hour family restaurant. The full menu features breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts.
816 Mission/4th St 243-8800


India Garden Restaurant
Dine in a covered outdoor patio with beautiful plants, flowers, and a waterfall. Free Delivery. Take-out available.
1261 Folsom between 8th & 9th St. 626-2798


Mel’s Drive-in
See the location where American Graffiti was filmed. Enjoy delicious American food. Breakfast served all day. Early morning until late night.
1050 Van Ness/Geary 292-6357;
2165 Lombard/Steiner 921-3039;
801 Mission/4th Street 227-4477;
3355 Geary/Stanyan 387-2244


The San Francisco Chocolate Boutique
A unique chocolate destination. Gourmet quality at non-gourmet prices! We use only fine ingredients. 286 12th St./Folsom 677-9194

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David’s
Since 1952 the City’s most celebrated Jewish deli/rest/bakery. Bkfst, lunch, dinner, 7 days a week. Reasonably priced. European pastries our specialty. Off Union Square 474 Geary 276-5950


Indonesia Restaurant
Authentic Indonesian cuisine. Lunch and dinner daily. Just blocks from Union Square! Discounted parking available.
Post/Jones 474-4026

Jazz Bistro Les Joulins
Off Powell cable car line. Country French cuisine, steaks, seafood, pasta. Hottest live jazz downtown. Tres reasonable. 7 Nights.
44 Ellis/Powell 397-5397

Muang Thai
Wonderful Thai cuisine at affordable prices. Free delivery (with minimum order). Open daily for lunch and dinner.
385 Taylor/Ellis 567-1509


New Delhi
Enjoy delicious Indian cuisine served in a dining room befitting a Maharaja. Chicken, lamb and seafood specialties.
160 Ellis/Cyril Magnin 397-8470

Olympic Cafe
Famous for our omelets - over 35 varieties! Huge breakfast menu served all day. Low prices and luncheon specials.
555 Geary/Jones 885-0984

Tian Sing
Best known for Shanghai-style dumplings. Fresh seafood and over 80 kinds of dim sum served daily. Vegetarian friendly!
138 Cyril Magnin/Ellis 398-1338

Van Ness Back to Top
The Matterhorn Swiss Restaurant
Best in Swiss German specialties. Wienerschnitzel, Raclette, Cordon Bleu. 12 Different cheese and beef fondues.
2323 Van Ness/Green 885-6116


Mel's Drive-in
See the location where American Graffiti was filmed. Enjoy delicious American food. Breakfast served all day. Early morning until late night.
1050 Van Ness/Geary 292-6357;
2165 Lombard/Steiner 921-3039;
801 Mission/4th Street 227-4477;
3355 Geary/Stanyan 387-2244



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