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I'm not going to give you tips about nice SF restaurants with white tablecloths, candles and all. You can read any guidebook on San Francisco and get the names those restaurants, if that is what you are looking for.
Expensive doesn't always mean best, and especially not when it comes to SF restaurants. I'm going to show you the BEST restaurants in town - this is where SF working crowd and locals go for great food.
The uninformed visitor will pass by these restaurants because from the outside they look too greasy spoon, too let go, too scary even, whatever. But after you read my tips, you'll know better. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: San Francisco
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Sam Lok serves traditional Szechuan with all of its peppers and spices. It's located on Jackson Street between Grant and Kearny. For more information, call (415) 981-8988.
Yank Sing serves delicious dim sum in a comfortable parlor atmosphere. It's located on Battery Street between Clay and Washington. For more information, call (415) 781-1111.
Also worth mentioning:
Yuet Lee
Brandy Ho's Hunan Food
Hunan Home's Restaurant
Great Eastern
Also:
Sam Wo's ! Eat the "House Chow Mein", beef, pork, chicken, and shrimps.
- walking tours in Chinatown (free) every day led by volunteer guides, covers everything from the mansions of Pacific Heights to the murals of the Mission. I counted 51 different walking tours in their schedule. Every day there are at least three or four, and sometimes as many as a dozen to choose from. They're all free. You'll learn, for example, that there are two Chinatowns (41 back alleys): (1) the tourist Chinatown, marked by upturned red rooflines and dragon lampposts, and (2) the residents' Chinatown, along Stockton Street and those back alleys. In those alleys you'll hear the clacking of mah-jongg tiles, see bok choy being dried on balconies and encounter bins of geoducks and durians outside the markets - For a current schedule of free walking tours led by City Guides, visit www.sfcityguides.org or call (415) 557-4266. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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On Lombard Street: La Barca* (Mexican, worth coming just for award-winning margaritas, good food & atmosphere)
On Chestnut Street: Cozmo's Corner Grill; Yukol Place Thai Cuisine
On Chestnut Street (5 Stars): Andale Mexican Restaurant, reasonanbly priced, popular local hangout, excellent food, nice people watching, and loads of atmosphere (eat-in or take-out)
On Fillmore Street: Balboa Cafe*; Pane E Vino
Also in this District: Greens (best vegetarian); Isa; Merenda; PlumpJack.
Lucca Deli (pictured here) Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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For a great sunday brunch combined with a sightseeing trip take the ferry from across to Sausalito and have a brunch in a restuarant built up over the water with fantastic views across the bay to San Francisco, not to mention having a satisfying meal while doing it. Leave a Comment Theme: Local
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Had a bad day but find yourself in-between paychecks? Find out when and where to get more bang for your buck. Happy Hour indeed!
• The 500 Club - The Mission
A dive with ample drink specials.
• Jack's Elixer - Inner Mission
Small crowds, lots of beer.
• Kennedy's Irish Pub and Curry House - North Beach - Indian food and $2 Guinness.
• Marlena's - Hayes Valley
Upscale 'hood, down-home drinks.
• Tommy's Joynt - Van Ness Corridor
Fill a pitcher on the cheap.
• The Front Room - Nob Hill
Pizza and pitchers for pennies.
• Jade - Hayes Valley
Try a Jade Cocktail for cheap.
• Mad Dog in the Fog - Lower Haight
Cheap stout, football on the telly.
• Red's Java House - The Embarcadero
Box wine and a view.
• Zeitgeist - The Mission
Doubles come in pint glasses.
Java House Coffee Shop
40 Pier
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-495-7260
$5.25 for chessburger on sourdough, fries and a beer!!
A throwback to a time when only dockworkers lunched along the Embarcadero. This shack is under the Bay Bridge (since 1956). Very fair for the portions.
Burgers on French rolls smeared with mayo and mustard; only comes well-done, but they're hearty and savory.
On sunny days, take your lunch outside and sit amid the dockworkers. Leave a Comment Theme: Local
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LOCAL AWARD WINNERS
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Best Sushi/Japanese
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Kiss (1700 Laguna 415-474-2866
Maki (1825 Post 415-921-5215)
Ebisu (1283 9th Ave. 415-566-1770
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Best Chinese
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Eliza’s 2877 California 415-621-4819;
1457 18th St. 415-648-9999
Koi Palace 365 Gellert
Serramonte Plaza 650-992-9000
www.koipalace.com
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Best Italian
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Vino e Cucina 489 3rd St. 415-543-6962
Sociale 3665 Sacramento 415-921-3200
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Best Mexican/Taqueria
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Taqueria Can-Cun
1003 Market 415-864-6773;
2288 Mission 415-252-9560;
3211 Mission 415-550-1414
Pancho Villa 3071 16th St. 415-864-8840
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Best Thai
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Thep Phanom 900 Waller St. 415-431-2526 Leave a Comment Theme: LocalComparison: about average
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Be sure to try the seafood chowder served in a bowl made from fresh baked sourdough bread, from one of the many vendors who line the street at the main entrance to Fisherman's Warf. It's a great choice for a quick, inexpensive lunch.
There will be a counter with a stool where you can eat right there on the sidewalk. With the sights, sounds, and smells of the warf, coupled with the yummy chowder and bread, it is a unique sensory delight. Leave a Comment Theme: Street VendorPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than average
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Walk along Stockton Street and peek inside any of the dim sum places. Usually you can get lunch with two items for $2.50-$3.00. Leave a Comment Theme: Chinese/Dim SumPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than average
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MY FAVORITE - ELLA'S
500 Presido at California (415) 441-5669
ellassanfrancisco.com
Also worth mentioning:
1. Judys
2. Dotties and
3. Mamas Leave a Comment Theme: BreakfastComparison: about average
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If you like deep-fried snacks, you can get lots here. I didn't buy any here, but I enjoyed the ambience. Leave a Comment Theme: Street Vendor
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