Guidebook for San Francisco
Arts & Culture
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts.
463 locals recommend
Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon StThis Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts.
Sightseeing
Lyon Steps
Tourist Attraction
Popular waterfront park with a large expanse of grass & views of the Golden Gate Bridge & Alcatraz.
75 locals recommend
Marina Green Triangle
Popular waterfront park with a large expanse of grass & views of the Golden Gate Bridge & Alcatraz.
Park with a playground, tennis courts & a grand staircase that leads to panoramic views of the city.
114 locals recommend
Alta Plaza Park
Steiner StreetPark with a playground, tennis courts & a grand staircase that leads to panoramic views of the city.
Cultural complex with art galleries, a music school & theaters on the grounds of an old Army base.
30 locals recommend
Fort Mason Center
2 Marina BoulevardCultural complex with art galleries, a music school & theaters on the grounds of an old Army base.
Food Scene
Popular bar perfect for people-watching offering an American bistro menu & classic cocktails.
57 locals recommend
Balboa Cafe
3199 Fillmore StPopular bar perfect for people-watching offering an American bistro menu & classic cocktails.
Artfully presented French dishes with a focus on innovation, served in a minimalist setting.
22 locals recommend
Atelier Crenn
3127 Fillmore StArtfully presented French dishes with a focus on innovation, served in a minimalist setting.
Restaurant mixing modern twists on American gastropub standards with rock 'n' roll artwork.
45 locals recommend
The Brixton
2140 Union StRestaurant mixing modern twists on American gastropub standards with rock 'n' roll artwork.
Cozy neighborhood bistro with sidewalk seats serving a classic French menu.
22 locals recommend
Gamine
2223 Union StCozy neighborhood bistro with sidewalk seats serving a classic French menu.
IHOP
2299 Lombard StreetLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
Family-run eatery serving pastas & other Italian comfort food in a rustic setting since 1980.
11 locals recommend
Ristorante Parma
3314 Steiner StFamily-run eatery serving pastas & other Italian comfort food in a rustic setting since 1980.
Imported Italian products sold alongside prepared sandwiches, pastas & soups for takeout.
20 locals recommend
Lucca Delicatessen
2120 Chestnut StImported Italian products sold alongside prepared sandwiches, pastas & soups for takeout.
Thai food fused with American flavors is the focus at this chic, modern spot with plush banquettes.
33 locals recommend
Blackwood
2150 Chestnut StThai food fused with American flavors is the focus at this chic, modern spot with plush banquettes.
Sizable coffeehouse with a folksy feel offering house-roasted blends, plus sandwiches & pastries.
27 locals recommend
Chestnut Street Coffee Roastery
2331 Chestnut StSizable coffeehouse with a folksy feel offering house-roasted blends, plus sandwiches & pastries.
All-day cafe with outdoor seating & Italian fare, including a signature breakfast pizza.
62 locals recommend
Rose's Cafe
2298 Union StAll-day cafe with outdoor seating & Italian fare, including a signature breakfast pizza.
Deli/sandwich shop offering meatball subs, cheesesteaks & more to stay or to go.
13 locals recommend
Marina Submarine
2299 Union StDeli/sandwich shop offering meatball subs, cheesesteaks & more to stay or to go.
Refueling stop offering freshly roasted coffee, tea & light fare on a busy shopping street.
12 locals recommend
Union Street Goldsmith
Refueling stop offering freshly roasted coffee, tea & light fare on a busy shopping street.
Chef-owner Nick Fasanella's signature tacos feature a crispy shell at this nautically-themed spot.
27 locals recommend
Tacko
3115 Fillmore StChef-owner Nick Fasanella's signature tacos feature a crispy shell at this nautically-themed spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
This Mediterranean eatery with a big communal table serves both small & large plates.
20 locals recommend
Terzo
3011 Steiner StThis Mediterranean eatery with a big communal table serves both small & large plates.
Inventive sushi & choices like Kobe beef sliders plus happy hour keep this Japanese tavern hopping.
33 locals recommend
Umami
2909 Webster StreetInventive sushi & choices like Kobe beef sliders plus happy hour keep this Japanese tavern hopping.
Bustling, modern eatery offering Roman pizzas, antipasti, creative cocktails & communal tables.
122 locals recommend
Delarosa
2175 Chestnut StBustling, modern eatery offering Roman pizzas, antipasti, creative cocktails & communal tables.
Set in a trendy, lofty space, this Mexican eatery is known for tacos, margaritas & a boisterous bar.
50 locals recommend
Mamacita
2317 Chestnut StreetSet in a trendy, lofty space, this Mexican eatery is known for tacos, margaritas & a boisterous bar.
Bustling Italian eatery dispensing Neapolitan pizza, housemade pasta & more from an open kitchen
162 locals recommend
A16
2355 Chestnut StBustling Italian eatery dispensing Neapolitan pizza, housemade pasta & more from an open kitchen
Popular gastropub dishing out American comfort food & craft beer in rustic yet hip surroundings.
95 locals recommend
The Tipsy Pig
2231 Chestnut StPopular gastropub dishing out American comfort food & craft beer in rustic yet hip surroundings.
Wine bar/gastropub serving up a simple menu of wine, brew, charcuterie & small plates.
8 locals recommend
West Coast Wine • Cheese
2165 Union StWine bar/gastropub serving up a simple menu of wine, brew, charcuterie & small plates.
Vibrantly hued spot with a tropical theme & a Caribbean menu serves bites, beer & giant punch bowls.
15 locals recommend
Palm House
2032 Union StVibrantly hued spot with a tropical theme & a Caribbean menu serves bites, beer & giant punch bowls.