Weera Thai
Read moreLooking for a change from burgers, chicken and tacos? This Thai restaurant, run by an extremely welcoming team, offers some formidable specialties. First, the crispy papaya salad with carrots, shrimps and peanuts. Another option is a salad of fried crab, mango, cherry tomato, onion, coriander and cashew nuts drizzled with a homemade sweet chili paste vinaigrette. Nevertheless, our favorite dish remains the crispy duck, Northern Thai style, served with its egg noodle soup and curry... Delicious!
A LA FOLIE
Read moreHere is a very good and rather cheap creperie located on the pedestrian street Espanola Way in the heart of SoBe. Whether savory (galettes) or sweet (crepes), everything is delicious and the taste is identical to the Breton creperies. As for the rest, there is a nice selection of sandwiches and salads, French-style appetizers, generous dishes such as tartiflette, as well as nice cheese and charcuterie platters. The intimate setting evokes the traditional French bistrots, and you can enjoy sitting on the terrace or in the patio with its lovely trees.
MAINE HARVEST
Read moreThis establishment is the reference in Freeport. Here you can eat Maine food, traditionally accommodated. The best part is that tourists and locals mingle around the "all you can eat" buffet for Sunday brunch, with lobster at will of course! You can also order à la carte. Another strong point: the wine list is impressive. The establishment also has 92 rooms allowing a comfortable stay to discover the surroundings. Excursions can be booked from the hotel.
L'ARDOISE BISTRO
Read moreNoe Street is not only a little paradise in itself, a street full of greenery between Duboce and Mission, but it is home to one of the best French restaurants in San Francisco. Chef Thierry Clément makes the most of the region's excellent produce to offer escargots, coq au vin, duck confit (cooked for 7 hours) and filet mignon on his menu. Not forgetting for dessert lovers the tarte Tatin, the crème brûlée and the floating raspberry island topped with caramel... And a superb wine list!
BISTRO JEANTY
Opened since 1998, this French-style bistro offers only the classics: ...Read more
LA MEDITERRANEE
Read moreA small restaurant serving modern Greek specialties with a warm ambience, which has spread its table to the Castro and Berkeley. Dishes are fresh and the resined wine (dry white Greek wine) very good. You can enjoy traditional Greek and Mediterranean dishes, as well as Levantine, Lebanese and Armenian cuisine. The Mediterranean Meza is a good option, which can be shared between two people and allows you to sample 10 small dishes and traditional side dishes from these countries. A tasty address with an outdoor patio, heated in winter.
R&G LOUNGE
Read moreOn the east side of Chinatown, you could almost walk past it without seeing it. Yet R&G Lounge is a must; it's even one of the favorite addresses of former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle! While the service isn't necessarily the most extraordinary, the cuisine is top-notch. The secret of their success: the freshest seafood. Specialties include salt and pepper crab and shark fin soup, but the restaurant is also renowned for its mastery of vegetable cooking.
BRENDA'S FRENCH SOUL FOOD
Read moreWe love Brenda for its hearty breakfasts and brunches, its casual atmosphere and its cuisine straight from New Orleans! A pleasant restaurant with a pretty red facade, where as soon as you enter, you note your name on a big slate in order to be placed. Here, no reservations. The wait is sometimes a bit long on weekends, so go there during the week. Try the delicious crawfish beignets, the cornmeal-fried shrimps with chipotle or the huge French toasts.
HAMA SUSHI
Read moreThis little restaurant in Little Tokyo transports visitors to Japan. We take a seat at the counter, facing theitamae - the chef who prepares the sushi - who works before our very eyes. We love the authentic, hushed ambience, the ban on cell phones and, above all, the exceptional quality of the sushi. While everything is delicious, we recommend you try the miso soup and tuna toro, which are hard to find in Japanese restaurants in France. A great address! Be prepared to wait a little at the entrance.
HOG’S BREATH INN
Read moreThis is Clint Eastwood's restaurant. The setting is friendly and wooded, even rustic. The hunter's type with its boar heads and its frames straight out of a western movie, one would almost think one was in a saloon. A fireplace is installed outside and manages to give character to a dinner by the fire. The menu includes American specialties such as grills, sandwiches and salads as well as classic Mexican dishes. Prices are relatively reasonable. Keep an eye out for the famous owner who drops by from time to time.
CHA CHA CHA
Read moreA very nice restaurant, just like the neighborhood. The setting is warm and colorful, with walls lined with Virgins and cult objects of all kinds. The Caribbean cuisine will excite your senses. Try the Cha-Cha-Cha steak sandwich at lunch and splurge on the tapas. The side dishes are also delicious: plantains, tortillas, aioli... Be careful, in the evening, no reservation is possible, you will have to wait at the bar for at least one hour (especially on weekends). While waiting for a place to be freed, enjoy the sangria which flows here in flood!
SEARS FINE FOOD
Read moreSears Fine Food is a city institution that was founded in 1938 by a Swedish family. People come here mainly for the gargantuan breakfast, based on waffles, swedish pancakes drizzled with maple syrup, or omelets accompanied by bacon, salmon or sausages. Come early in the morning to avoid the long line of visitors. You can also have lunch and dinner there, with meatloaf, chowder and other grilled meats on the menu. Don't forget to listen during your meal, you can hear the cable car passing by!
MARIO’S BOHEMIAN CIGAR STORE CAFE
Read moreA funny name for a café! Originally, this cigar store served just one type of sandwich. Demand was so great that the number and types multiplied. Nowadays, hot sandwiches are the most popular. The meatball sandwich is very famous here, to be enjoyed with a good glass of California red wine. We like the character of this place, which is a welcome change from standard addresses. The music also contributes to the warm atmosphere.
CAFÉ FIORE
Read moreThis Italian restaurant is often referred to as one of the best places in California. It is true that you will not be disturbed: 7 tables only, with some outdoor tables for the summer, candles everywhere, wine list and tempting menu. It is therefore preferable to reserve some time in advance. They ask you to double confirm your arrival. The signature dish of the great chef is to be tried: the eggplant pancakes filled with smoked salmon, a delight! For dessert, we recommend the white chocolate ice cream. Notice to food lovers!
OLD FISHERMAN’S GROTTO
Located in the touristy Old Fisherman, this restaurant serves fresh seafood ...Read more
TONY'S PIZZA NAPOLETANA
Read moreTony Gemignani is a thirteen-time world pizza champion! As a result, you'll often have to wait almost half an hour to sample the wonders of this San Franciscan pizzaiolo. Let the hostess know that you'd like to eat at the bar, so the wait is shorter. Or take a slice of pizza to go at the dedicated counter on the street. The pizzas are delicious, and seem to come straight from Naples, both in inspiration and in the products used. Tony has also mastered the art of pastas and tiramisu.
RIO CITY CAFÉ
Read moreA plus for this restaurant's location in the heart of Old Sacramento, with a lovely sunny terrace facing the yellow bridge over the river. The view is amazing and the prices very affordable. The sandwiches are hearty and accompanied by homemade chips. There are also great salads, and American classics like the lobster mac & cheese, a perfect blend of flavors. A special weekend brunch is also available, at a slightly higher price but with excellent quality. Inside, the decor is simple, but you'll come for the view.