Luna Park
Neighborhood: Mission

694 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Karen K. writes: ever been unemployed for a long time?  like oh... say maybe 3 months?  ever been to the point where you literally want to cry on your kitchen floor because you are so sick of making the same shit over and over no matter how 'inventive' or 'creative'…

The Bigfoot Lodge
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1750 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Devon F. writes: For six and a half years of my childhood, I was a girl scout. Merit badges, "day is gone, gone the sun...," trips to Catalina to hike around the island, old ladies coming in to speak to us about men-STRU-ation in the fifth grade...I did it all. I was…

Dragon Lounge
Neighborhood: Parkside

1355 Taraval St
San Francisco, CA 94116

Connie C. writes: I'm a little sad to hear how many girls have had The Euge before me. When I was offered The Euge, I thought I was special, but after reading all these other reviews, I realized that I am just another naive girl who was tempted by The Euge.

Thank…

Escape From New York Pizza
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

1737 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Beah B. writes: Escape from NY Pizza? More like... Escape from having-to-cook-or-spend -too-much-money-at-Eos Pizza! Escape from New York is the lazy man's homemade roast. It's the poor man's Thai take-out. It's the unhealthy mans' grapefruit. I could go on...

And I…

Izzy's Steaks & Chops
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

3345 Steiner St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Juliane N. writes: Love Izzy's! Came here again for my brother's bday and it was awesome as usual. Parking right out front!

We ordered the calamari and fried oysters as appetizers and the fried oysters were definitely something to order. So juicy and good.. especially…

Hawaii West
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

729 Vallejo Street
San Francisco, CA 94133

Valeria R. writes: This past Saturday I was in the blazing sun most of the day, slaving away at a school fundraiser. After all that good-deed-doing, I felt I was entitled to a little "reward", and what better reward than some tasty adult beverages?

I dragged my tired,…

Eagle Drift-In
Neighborhood: SOMA

527 Bryant Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Drue C. writes: I am quite worried, let me explain......came by here last week because my friends and I love a good dive, and this is a good dive!

As we walked into the street and around the two cop cars parked out front, , at the request of the officers making some…

Top of the Mark
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1 Nob Hill
San Francisco, CA 94108

Mike K. writes: Tony Bennett left it right here.

High among the glow of San Francisco's towers, and the reflecting bay, you know it fell right here.

Top of the Mark is a SF Institution, and while history has flickered by, the remnants of a classic era of multi piece…

Tommy's Joynt
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights, Civic Center/Tenderloin

1101 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94109

Derek B. writes: Meatball sandwich = $3.95

1 of 100 delicious imported beers from all over the world = $4.00

I'm no mathe-magician, but I thinks that's less than $10 for a really great meal.

Epic win!

Bocadillos
Neighborhood: Financial District

710 Montgomery St
San Francisco, CA 94111

Gregor G. writes: Goddammit, this place is loud. I know, I know -- I'm sounding like a crotchety, old man. But seriously ... thought I'd lost my hearing permanently after four minutes at that horrible communal lunch table, which forces you to cuddle with strangers.…

The Cosmopolitan
Neighborhood: SOMA

121 Spear Street
Suite B8
San Francisco, CA 94105

Janney B. writes: I worked really late tonight, so my coworker suggested that we head here to unwind over a drink .  

After a few sugary cosmopolitans, a table of five men befriended me.  They were in the insurance industry and out celebrating an award they had just…

SF Hound Lounge Dog Daycare
Neighborhood: Mission

2825 Mariposa Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

melissa g. writes: Tyson absolutely LOVES this place! He cries in the back seat when we're just heading in their direction. If it were up to him, I think he'd rather be there than any place else on earth.

The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They treat…

Dr. Joanne Hom, MD
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond, Laurel Heights

3838 California Street
Room 316
San Francisco, CA 94118

Sophia Y. writes: chose her based her on her resume, great med school, great residency, and lots of experience. I am not one for touchy feely. but she was really good and called the next day with lab results!

also she checked in on me constantly during the delivery.…

Cesar
Neighborhood: North Berkeley, Gourmet Ghetto

1515 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709

Jason C. writes: So you want to know what it's like to be Asian? Keep reading and you might learn something other than thinking we all have scholastic aptitude with math, classical music instrument playing ability, and rigorous work ethic. Too much time has elapsed…

Lark Creek Inn

234 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur, CA 94939

Genevieve M. writes: Lark Creek Inn is one of the most picturesque, beautiful and charming restaurants I've ever been to.  Its a cottage/lodge type building nestled in a redwood forest along a babbling brook- have you ever heard of a more charming restaurant?!?  The…

The Curbside Cafe
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2417 California St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Marie K. writes: I have mixed feelings about writing reviews of hidden gems like Curbside Cafe.  I have this goody-goody helpful instinct that wants to share my discovery with other people.  Then there's this selfish side that wants to hoard my good fortune so that I…

Samovar Tea Lounge
Neighborhood: Castro

498 Sanchez Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

Kristina R. writes: Neat-o tea house!  My girlfriends told me to meet them here for lunch and gossip.  I ordered a very tasty turkey and Gruyere cheese sandwich, which I inhaled within five minutes.  I guess you wouldn't describe me as a "dainty" eater.  

It was all…

Saks Fifth Avenue
Neighborhood: Union Square

384 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94108

Autumn K. writes: So I finally gave in and did it. I bought skinny jeans. Not  because I'm skinny, but because I've gotten so far away from skinny that I figured maybe, just MAYBE fitting into a pair of skinny jeans would make me feel better about myself. Hmmm...the…

Mission Creek Cafe
Neighborhood: Mission

968 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Bruce R. writes: Ritual too  . . .
hipster livin'
Chrome bag havin'
MacBook typin'

Muddy's too . . .
junkie livin'
urine smellin'
dirty bein'

Then Mission Creek might be for you.  What Mission Creek Cafe lacks in the extreme nature of some other cafes, they make it up in the…

Nara Sushi
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1515 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

John T. writes: I have a crush on a girl. I'm fairly certain she knows about it. When I look at her, the priorities which seem to be the most important seem less important. While I grind my day away keeping up with website production in India, I think about my…

Puerto Alegre
Neighborhood: Mission

546 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Janney B. writes: 'Margaritas at Puerto,' a Haiku for a place with 400+ reviews:

Blended ones aren't as tasty,
Order on the rocks,
Or you might make yourself sick.

Don't mess around with flavors,
Regular is best.
Eat chips to absorb liquor.

If food is what you desire.
Stick…

Elixir
Neighborhood: Mission

3200 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Devon F. writes: Over the past couple of months as a single girl, my roommate has settled into her wingwoman role nicely. What sweetens the deal even further is that, while we get along smashingly, we have different types. She likes her scruffy fixie-riding Mission…

Lemongrass Thai Cuisine
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

2348 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Gregor G. writes: Bless you for your incredibly unique Thai Toast appetizer and yummy Tom Kha Gai soup -- both of which SO hit my hangover spot on Sunday afternoon. And the fact that you brought it all to my front door makes me love you even more (since I was too…

Fattoush Restaurant
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

1361 Church Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

Juliane N. writes: How can you not like a restaurant named Fattoush? If you mispronounce it, it could sound like fat tush!  

They make a knockout appetizer called hoset sananech. It's a spinach saute, with a haunting yogurt sauce, mansaf, and is surrounded by nutty…

U-Lee Restaurant
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1468 Hyde St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Wilhelm Y. writes: After being told about the "football sized potstickers" by Gloria H, I was really looking forward to visiting this restaurant.  I worked up a big appetite on Sunday morning joining an energetic group of volunteers to move two tons of fresh sand into…

Mistral Restaurant & Bar

370 Bridge Pkwy
Suite 6
Redwood City, CA 94065

Jim L. writes: Very nice, especially since its location is smack dab in the very geographic heart of abso-fucking-lutely nowhere.  Any restaurant whose claim to fame is that big Oracle execs often close mega-deals over 3 martini power lunches in their dining room…

Castro Village Wine Company
Neighborhood: Castro

4121 19th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

stephy s. writes: The name alone made me want to saunter in. Castro Village, it just sounds so cute. The fact that they were also doing tastings that afternoon pretty much sealed the deal. They were pouring Zins which are normally a bit too fruit forward for my…

Wilde Oscar's
Neighborhood: Mission

1900 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

maria d. writes: BEST FISH AND CHIPS EVER. The capital letters are annoying, but only capital letters can explain my enthusiasm for the fish & chips at Wilde Oscar's.

Hotaru Japanese Restaurant

33 E 3rd Avenue
San Mateo, CA 94401

Keiko S. writes: Just as I thought I'd tried every Japanese restaurant in San Mateo, my friends suggest that we try this place, Hotaru. Seriously, is downtown SM turning into a mini-Japantown???

I'd like that, of course...and Hotaru is another decent Japanese…

El Yucateco
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

1035 Geary
San Francisco, CA 94109

Fallopian Swim Team D. writes: I am afraid to review this spot because I don't want to spoil the secret. This place is an an enigma, wrapped in a riddle, shrouded in mystery.
this is the Mexican version of Tajine (another absolute foodie gem betrayed by location and decor). Best…

Berkeley Natural Grocery Company

1336 Gilman Street
Berkeley, CA 94706

Tim C. writes: I mainly buy my vitamins/supplements here since it's in my 'hood, but occasionally I'll get some granola from the bins for the darling daughters at home.  Once years ago, I worked in a health food store, (yup, I was a hippie) and I know how iffy it…

The Apartment
Neighborhood: Mission

3469 18th St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Christina C. writes: This furniture resale shop is full of old, California Western stuff picked up from garage and estate sales and then cleaned, refurbished, whathaveyou.  It's all very nice, if a bit idiosyncratic in style, but as long as you don't mind an…

The Bagelry
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

2139 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Lauren C. writes: Yesterday on my walk to work I was thinking that I should ask the owner of The Bagelry to open up a 2nd location in the FiDi.  
More like, BEG him actually.

After all, I do need to turn left to get to work and The Bagelry is to the right.
I'm sick of…

Brooks Brothers
Neighborhood: Union Square

150 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94108

stephy s. writes: I will echo Russ W on the "it's not every day you see a 6'3" mo trying on children's clothing." Not everyday, but definitely last Thursday!

Russ was on a mission, dammit and I was along for the ride since he is always good for a laugh or 10 and let's…

Kamakura Japanese Restaurant

2549 Santa Clara Ave
Alameda, CA 94501

Michelle S. writes: The only possible way that I could get fresher sushi would be for me to eat my salmon alive. Seriously, freshest sushi I have had in quite some time. It even passes the "sashimi test." What's the "sashimi test?" If it's good quality fish, it can be…

Laurel Street Cafe

741 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Ken K. writes: At last, a French restaurant that isn't even a bistro, serves simple everyday like food, light, and delicious, unlike the super pricey small portions at the hauty tauty fancy dressy at times overrated restaurants that include cute plating, butter…

Limelight Film & Theatre Books
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley, Mission

1803 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Carla P. writes: Unfortunately, Limelight moved from their beautiful Market st location to 965 Mission Street, Suite 210 San Francisco, CA 94103. Their phone number is still 415 864-2265.

Their new space is quite small and they no longer have regular hours. It is best…

Blue Front Cafe
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

1430 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Starla D. writes: This place takes fffffooooooorrreeevvvvvvv verrrrrrrrrrrr.
Just don't be in a hurry when you sit down an order your extremely tasty and scrumptious falafel in a warm pita with tangy yogurt sauce and make sure you aren't that hungry.  Or else by the…

Green Garden Restaurant
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

434 Broadway
San Francisco, CA 94133

Natalie G. writes: I like Green Garden for many reasons:

1.) They have crab cream cheese Rangoons... my favorite.
2.) The Orange and Lemon Chicken are very good and prepared totally differently from one another. Lemon chicken is a big piece of meat, while orange chicken…