Slider's
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

1233 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122

GIR .. writes: The burgers are not sliders (small baby hamburgers a la White Castle) and I didn't see Jerry O'Connell anywhere so I don't know why this place is called Sliders, but fine burgers for a decent price nonetheless.

Townhouse Bar & Grill

5862 Doyle Street
Emeryville, CA 94608

Susan S. writes: I have a dear friend, an artist, who has lived many years on one of the more sparsely populated islands of Fiji.  My friend Marie is one of the most careful and kind persons in the world.  She is so sensitive for every living creature that she even…

Lakeshore Cafe
Neighborhood: Lakeshore, Lower Hills

3257 Lakeshore Ave
Oakland, CA 94610

Berna .. writes: Post yoga, my yoga buddy and I headed to get brunch at Lakeshore Cafe...as I pored over the menu, I remembered how enormous their portions are.  

While large amounts of breakfast food are usually just the thing after a night of drinking (see my…

Rockridge Cafe
Neighborhood: North Oakland

5492 College Ave
between Taft Ave & Lawton Ave
Oakland, CA 94618

.elin f. writes: As a child, sometimes I got tired of playing with Barbie and instead opted to spend a quality afternoon with Skipper. She didn't have all of Barbie's fancy clothes, accessories, or boy toys but I also didn't have to worry about styling her hair and…

Venus Restaurant
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area, Downtown Berkeley

2327 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

Kate B. writes: So so so so GOOD.

The bacon is like glorious saline fat that melts on your tongue, and I could gorge myself for hours on the Challah french toast.  So fluffy, so perfectly pan-fried, and so succulently smothered in fresh, sinfully plump little…

V Cafe
Neighborhood: SOMA

1525 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Stanley K. writes: YES! They're open. Late night grub. Great subs and burgers, onion rings, and fries. Limited seating area.

Soma Inn Cafe
Neighborhood: SOMA

1082 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Kathryn T. writes: I haven't told many people this, but I have this fantasy....

It involves a spatula.  

I want to own my own restaurant some day. A small place. With an eclectic menu but lots of breakfast food. A place like Soma Inn Cafe.

Except my place will have…

Sun's Cafe
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

652 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Marsha Z. writes: A small cafe in the Tenderloin, Sun's offers an array of menu options from sushi to good ol' pancakes and eggs.  You're sure to find something to satisfy your tastebuds.  The donburi with tofu was just right.  Service is cheerful, but can be a bit…

Mama's Royal Cafe

393 Miller Ave
Mill Valley, CA 94941

lynnie p. writes: Good, solid breakfast food.  When Kendra visits, she likes coming here because they give her a side of extra powdered sugar for her french toast.  I usually order one of their scrambles (and always with bacon).   They don't have french fries, I don't…

Just For You Cafe
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill, Dogpatch

732 22nd St
San Francisco, CA 94107

margie b. writes: I really like this place.  Good food, good vibe, good prices.

How much do I like it, you wonder..?

Well, let me tell you how much.

But before, I'll need you to...

BACK OFF!

YEAH YOU, BACK OFF!

AND YOU TOO!

OH, AND YOU, START BACKING THE HELL OFF RIGHT NOW!…

Nook
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1500 Hyde St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Nicole G. writes: Living in Russian Hill, the Cable Car is my primary mode of transportation, and as I round the corner of Jackson and Hyde, I always look at the folks happily situated outside of the Nook cafe enviously, thinking to myself, "Why aren't I soaking up…

Nickies
Neighborhood: Lower Haight, Hayes Valley

466 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Rosa L. writes: Clubbing on a week night!!
How great is that?

It had to be Tuesday, because we wanted to hear DJ Cheb i Sabbah. His music is hard to define; lots of Indian, maybe Turkish, influences. I've learned lately that the word 'fusion" would probably save my…

Liverpool Lil's
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2942 Lyon St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Bella W. writes: My date took me here last night, since he works just around the corner from this place. The last time I was here....actually, I don't remember the last time I was here b/c the food didn't impress me much. One thing I did remember was the horrid smell…

Chenery Park
Neighborhood: Glen Park

683 Chenery St
San Francisco, CA 94131

KayJay .. writes: Over the past couple of years I have lost my identifying definition of what "home" is.  Just before my father passed, I had just moved myself out of the family home for, what I was hoping to be, the very last time.  Exactly two weeks later, he was…

Bo's Barbecue & Catering Restaurant

3422 Mt Diablo Blvd
Lafayette, CA 94549

Keith C. writes: This place is worth the drive out to Lafayette.  Asian girls be warned:  owner Bo McSwine seems to have a thing for Asian women.  Read more below.

Food:  4 stars.   The barbecued ribs are succulent and flavorful, but I will only give it 4 stars…

Rick & Ann's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Claremont, Oakland Hills

2922 Domingo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705

laura b. writes: Rick and Ann's is a good breakfast spot for veggies and vegans as the tofu scramble is delicious and they have a yummy potato hash.  I also LOVE the french fries (of the shoestring variety, which you can get for breakfast!) but a word to the wise,…

Le Croissant Restaurant

150 Bellam Blvd
Ste 210
San Rafael, CA 94901

Stacey K. writes: I am giving them 5 stars for one reason only. The Almond croissants!  I've never eaten a full meal there but I am addicted to the Pastry.

The Buckeye Roadhouse

15 Shoreline Highway
Mill Valley, CA 94941

Rosie W. writes: Three stories about The Buckeye, in chronological order.

1.  In the '70's, I knew a boy whose mother was a waitress at The Buckeye.  At that time, it was a real (and real dingy) roadhouse, and it was sliding way downhill.  She wore some German-style…

Squat & Gobble Cafe 2
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

1428 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117

megan w. writes: When you've lived in the Haight for several years, you stop complaining about the food options (there is no really elevated cuisine here, with the possible exception of the advent of Alembic) and just start making do. Mostly that means eating in the…

Kezar Bar & Restaurant
Neighborhood: Cole Valley

900 Cole St
San Francisco, CA 94117

KayJay .. writes: WOMAN:  So, what in the hell made that woman even THINK of going home with Phil Spector.  I mean really.  Didn't she SEE his hair?  

MAN:  Ya, I mean, hadn't she heard the stories about him over the years?  The shooting a gun off in public incident?…

Tee Off Bar
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

3129 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94121

Starla D. writes: This bar got AWESOME!!!
They made all the old crazy drug addicts go away.
And put up a ping pong table.  And suddenly have excellent food.
They even put something into the dish called "presentation" . .
They stood every piece of my friend's fish and…

Sam's
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

618 Broadway
San Francisco, CA 94133

Drue C. writes: This is an oasis of late night eating in the middle of douchebagville.

I have been to this place many, many times. They serve all sorts of greasy food, but in my humble opinion there is only one menu option worth exploring and that is the burger.

I…

Sconehenge Bakery & Cafe
Neighborhood: South Berkeley

2787 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705

laura b. writes: fools, you can get a damn good tofu scramble here! i have no idea why i typed it like that but it just felt right. the potatoes are good too and one of the best soy lattes i've ever had in my life. i've never been on a weekend so can't speak to the…

Dipsea Cafe

200 Shoreline Highway
Mill Valley, CA 94941

Nish N. writes: It's hard to complain about sitting outside near Tennessee Valley or the Dipsea Trail, especially on a hot Mill Valley weekend afternoon over brunch. So it's kind of with some disappointment that I have to report that my own experience was only ok,…

Old Port Lobster Shack

851 Veterans Blvd
Redwood City, CA 94061

Bucky K. writes: Imagine if you will that you live in the underwater world of Atlantis. You just got done getting hammered at the local dive bar, The Rusty Hook. Stumbling out into the street with your buddy Skippy you begin your quest for food...

Me:Oh man, I want a…

Toad's
Neighborhood: Mission

1499 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94110

jordano k. writes: just received a flyer from toad's...and now they're serving brunch on saturdays and sundays! holla!

loving you, toad's.

Nellie's Soulfood Restaurant & Bar
Neighborhood: West Oakland

1155 3rd St
Oakland, CA 94607

Jamaica Y. writes: I am truly embarassed at what a snob I am!  I went to Nellies almost a year ago on New Years, looked around at what looked like a ghetto mess hall, and said, "No way am I celebrating my New Year here."  I left before ordering...What an idiot!…

Pearl's Deluxe Burgers
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

708 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Darin I. writes: While nursing my drink at a bar one evening, I struck up a conversation with a cute hapa guy -- really, you shouldn't be surprised, that's what I do, talk to people, I'm actually quite friendly once you get past my poker face and aura of homicidal…

Underdog's Sports Bar and Grill
Neighborhood: Outer Sunset

1824 Irving Street
San Francisco, CA 94122

euge l. writes: im not sure if people know this, but i like to have a beer or ten once in awhile.  (laughter subsides....)

sooooooo the other night i asked my coworker if he wanted to watch the warriors game. he said underdogs. i said sure thing boss.

the place is…

Jovino
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2184 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Tien L. writes: This place is cold from their service down to their temperature.

Coffee is not bad, not great.  The scones are where  the money is at.  Don't buy their food unless you have no other option (marginal at best), although, sometimes, I do just want…

Houston's
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill, Embarcadero

1800 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111

Peter M. writes: Nothing says lunch in San Francisco like an anti-abortion rally and a Reuben.  I know you are thinking that those two things are actually very uncommon in SF.  Yet this past Saturday I had a delicious Reuben at Houston's while an enormous…

Nibs Restaurant

10841 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530

Rinky A. writes: What's NOT to like about Nibs?

Friendly wait staff.

Big menu.  Breakfast AND lunch always available.

Big portions.  Very decent food!  Reasonable prices.

A parking lot and plentiful street parking.

A counter with a ledge to rest one's feet. Even a stumpy…

Red Robin

1274 El Camino Real
San Bruno, CA 94066

Rosie W. writes: On Friday night, the Mr. and I visited another planet.  It's called San Bruno.  The inhabitants have lots of children, frequently wear exercise clothes to dinner and favor brightly-colored cocktails that taste like Kool-Aid.  

I had been to this part…

Pudley's Tavern & Grill

774 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Dave O. writes: Frickin outstanding!  love the burgers.  My favorite is actually the turkey burger with swiss cheese, and i usually get it with beer battered onion rings which are mighty tasty.  Recently me and my friend Jenny went to have dinner there. I had the…

The Mayflower Restaurant

1422 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112

grace m. writes: for my first proper American breakfast since my return from the Philippines, my friend took me to The Mayflower Restaurant.

it's a standard American Diner, owned/operated by a Vietnamese family... so you have the fantastic option of getting pancakes,…

Howard's Cafe
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

1309 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122

Josie M. writes: thoughts i had while eating at howard's cafe:

omg i can't believe the breakfast special is under $5!
do they even have breakfast for $5 anywhere anymore?
maybe at mcdonald's, but that's a $hit breakfast.
they must have rent control to be able to serve…

Harry's Hofbrau

14900 E 14th St
San Leandro, CA 94578

Michael J. writes: I remember the many Friday afternoon's that I have spent At Harry's Hofbrau enjoying a very delicious bread bowl of Clam Chowder. I have a lot of very good memories at this place.

Right from the start, you know Harry's Hofbrau is serious business. The…

Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen
Neighborhood: Downtown Berkeley

2261 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

Keane L. writes: Dear Angeline's,

You probably can't tell, but I've been feeling down, and wasn't exactly sure what to do about it. Booze? Oxycontin? Watch Rita Rudner? I can't stand anything that repulsively destructive. I need someone to lick my wounds and love me…

Bistro Burger
Neighborhood: Financial District

343 Sansome St
Ste 150
San Francisco, CA 94104

KayJay .. writes: I've got this new job.  It's great.  Fantastic pay.  Excellent benefits.  Wonderful office.  Challenging work.  Everything is FABULOUS.... except...

I've now got one of THOSE co-workers. You know.  The kind that inspects and comments on every bit of…