My San Francisco Local Favorites
Food scene
Rintaro
82 14th StBest Japanese food I've had outside of Japan.
Mama Ji's
4416 18th StDim sum in the Castro, sweet staff and good dumplings.
Sardinian cuisine, family-run restaurant. You'll probably need a reservation. It's incredible.
146 locals recommend
La Ciccia
291 30th StSardinian cuisine, family-run restaurant. You'll probably need a reservation. It's incredible.
Mandalay Restaurant
4348 California StThe best Burmese food in the city
Taquería El Farolito
2779 Mission StMy favorite tacqueria!
The Ramp
855 Terry A Francois BlvdGreat patio right on the bay
Mission Rock Resort
817 Terry A Francois BlvdOysters, drinks, seafood, right on the Bay
Vesuvio Cafe
255 Columbus AveClassic North Beach bar
Vital Tea Leaf
1044 Grant AveMy favorite tea shop in Chinatown. Do the tasting!
Hong Kong Lounge
5322 Geary BlvdThe classic dim sum hub
Conveyor belt sushi in the Japantown mall. Wander around the shops if there's a wait, and get dessert at Sophie's Crepes
Tenroku Sushi
1825 Post StreetConveyor belt sushi in the Japantown mall. Wander around the shops if there's a wait, and get dessert at Sophie's Crepes
Sightseeing
Pearl Spa
1656 Post StLadies-only Korean bathhouse in Japantown--the salt scrubs are incredible!
Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetGreat park for a picnic or morning workout
Historic theater showing movies and live events. The Disney singalongs are fun for the whole family!
332 locals recommend
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StHistoric theater showing movies and live events. The Disney singalongs are fun for the whole family!
Roxie Cinema
3117 16th StSmall independent theater, creative films
Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F Kennedy DrBeautiful gardens inside and out
Green Apple Books
506 Clement StMy favorite bookstore
Get a sandwich at Mario's or brunch at Mama's and hang out in the park
104 locals recommend
Washington Square
Get a sandwich at Mario's or brunch at Mama's and hang out in the park