Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Has excellent food and cocktails and is located right in front of the Washington Park - must order the deviled egg appetizer and ‘Demon on Horseback’ appetizer. If you can’t get a reservation for the dining room head to the bar.
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Park Tavern
1652 Stockton StHas excellent food and cocktails and is located right in front of the Washington Park - must order the deviled egg appetizer and ‘Demon on Horseback’ appetizer. If you can’t get a reservation for the dining room head to the bar.
Tony's Pizza Napoletana
1570 Stockton StThe BEST pizza!
I enjoy the in the atmosphere and vibes of the bar area. The full restaurant menu is available to order in the Bar. They also have tables outside to enjoy dining alfresco style.
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Original Joe's
601 Union StI enjoy the in the atmosphere and vibes of the bar area. The full restaurant menu is available to order in the Bar. They also have tables outside to enjoy dining alfresco style.
BEST Clam Chowder and Crab Cioppino! Lively neighborhood spot with nautical décor offering big portions of Italian-style seafood & pasta.
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Sotto Mare
552 Green StBEST Clam Chowder and Crab Cioppino! Lively neighborhood spot with nautical décor offering big portions of Italian-style seafood & pasta.
Traditional Tuscan fare & housemade vino served in an upscale setting by old-school waiters. Must order Home-Cured Prosciutto!
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North Beach Restaurant
1512 Stockton StTraditional Tuscan fare & housemade vino served in an upscale setting by old-school waiters. Must order Home-Cured Prosciutto!
Hillstone
1800 Montgomery StEverything is amazing- best Margaritas Too!
Quince
470 Pacific AveFine Dining and Amazing!
excellent pizza, street food and wine served in a cozy space with a mozzarella bar and late night hours
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Il Casaro Pizzeria
348 Columbus Aveexcellent pizza, street food and wine served in a cozy space with a mozzarella bar and late night hours
Welcoming bakery serving a range of homemade Italian desserts, cookies & treats. Yummy!
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Victoria Pastry
700 Filbert StWelcoming bakery serving a range of homemade Italian desserts, cookies & treats. Yummy!
Wake up and have Breakfast at San Francisco’s famous Mama’s only 1 block! Long lines form for the hearty breakfast & light fare served at this cozy, veteran restaurant.
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Mama's On Washington Square
1701 Stockton StWake up and have Breakfast at San Francisco’s famous Mama’s only 1 block! Long lines form for the hearty breakfast & light fare served at this cozy, veteran restaurant.
Great for breakfast or if you are craving a hamburger- It is a Low-key American grill/SF institution for fresh-ground burgers, milkshakes & breakfast fare
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Mo's Grill
1322 Grant AveGreat for breakfast or if you are craving a hamburger- It is a Low-key American grill/SF institution for fresh-ground burgers, milkshakes & breakfast fare
Excellent Breakfast, amazing bloody Mary’s and a view. Waterside eatery classic Fisherman's Wharf serving visitors since 1928.
Crepe Cafe
3Excellent Breakfast, amazing bloody Mary’s and a view. Waterside eatery classic Fisherman's Wharf serving visitors since 1928.
Don’t leave without taking a loaf home! Head to Boudin Bakery is a bakery based in San Francisco, California, known for its sourdough bread. It was established in 1849 by Isidore Boudin, son of a family of master bakers from Burgundy, France.
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Boudin at the Wharf
160 Jefferson StDon’t leave without taking a loaf home! Head to Boudin Bakery is a bakery based in San Francisco, California, known for its sourdough bread. It was established in 1849 by Isidore Boudin, son of a family of master bakers from Burgundy, France.
Venerable local icon offering Italian coffee, pastries, wine & beer, plus live music on occasion.
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Caffe Trieste
601 Vallejo St.Venerable local icon offering Italian coffee, pastries, wine & beer, plus live music on occasion.
Old-school Italian deli offers artisanal meats, cheeses & breads, with takeaway sandwiches & fare. Enjoy a picnic in Washington Park
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Molinari Delicatessen
373 Columbus AveOld-school Italian deli offers artisanal meats, cheeses & breads, with takeaway sandwiches & fare. Enjoy a picnic in Washington Park
Funky joint specializing in Focaccia pizza ( square pizza slices)
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Golden Boy Pizza
542 Green StFunky joint specializing in Focaccia pizza ( square pizza slices)
Il Pollaio
555 Columbus Aveif you are craving grilled chicken this is the spot
Homey market and deli for Italian goods. Excellent!
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The Italian Homemade Company
716 Columbus AveHomey market and deli for Italian goods. Excellent!
Gary Danko
800 North Point StFine Dining- must make a reservation way in advance
Tosca
242 Columbus Avelocal icon for cocktails and Italian fare
Don Pistos
510 Union StGourmet Mexican specialties in a lively local spot
upscale Chinese fare with fantastic cocktails too- MUST order the duck pockets!!! soooo yummy!
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China Live
644 Broadwayupscale Chinese fare with fantastic cocktails too- MUST order the duck pockets!!! soooo yummy!
Roka Akor
801 Montgomery Sthighbrow lounge for Japanese small bites
Excellent Homemade ice-cream at this original Swensen's store
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The First Swensen's Ice Cream Store
1999 Hyde StExcellent Homemade ice-cream at this original Swensen's store
Sightseeing
Hike up to Coit Tower- be sure to go to the top of the tower it worth the climb!
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Coit Tower
Hike up to Coit Tower- be sure to go to the top of the tower it worth the climb!
The San Francisco Ferry Building is a terminal for ferries that travel across the San Francisco Bay, filled with amazing restaurants and vendors selling produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 located on The Embarcadero.
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Ferry Building
1 The EmbarcaderoThe San Francisco Ferry Building is a terminal for ferries that travel across the San Francisco Bay, filled with amazing restaurants and vendors selling produce, cheese, coffee, candy & prepared food in this soaring, restored 1898 located on The Embarcadero.
Walk to Fisherman Wharf and get a clam chowder sourdough bowl and/or enjoy some fresh crab
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Fisherman's Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StWalk to Fisherman Wharf and get a clam chowder sourdough bowl and/or enjoy some fresh crab
Walk down to Pier 39 and see the sea lion. When the winds are off shore you can hear the sea lions barking right out the front door. Pier 39- be sure to get the mini donuts (YUMMY) and experience the 7D ride (FUN!)
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Pier 39
The EmbarcaderoWalk down to Pier 39 and see the sea lion. When the winds are off shore you can hear the sea lions barking right out the front door. Pier 39- be sure to get the mini donuts (YUMMY) and experience the 7D ride (FUN!)
I LOVE the night tour! Alcatraz tours are very popular. The ferries and tours leave from Pier 33, an easy 10 minute walk away. However, it is advisable to purchase tickets online well in advance.
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Alcatraz Island
I LOVE the night tour! Alcatraz tours are very popular. The ferries and tours leave from Pier 33, an easy 10 minute walk away. However, it is advisable to purchase tickets online well in advance.
if your riding the cable car jump off at the museum- it is interesting piece of San Francisco history
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Kabeltram Museum van San Francisco
1201 Mason Stif your riding the cable car jump off at the museum- it is interesting piece of San Francisco history
Take a walk along the Embarcadero and see SF newest dock of the bay - San Francisco's handsome $100 million new cruise ship terminal - opened for business in September 2014. When a giant cruise ships is docked it’s as big as a castle and as white as a wedding cake. Simply Gorgeous!
Cruise Terminal
Take a walk along the Embarcadero and see SF newest dock of the bay - San Francisco's handsome $100 million new cruise ship terminal - opened for business in September 2014. When a giant cruise ships is docked it’s as big as a castle and as white as a wedding cake. Simply Gorgeous!
Washington Square
Hangout at the park like a local
Lombard Street
Lombard StreetDead on views of Lombard Street from the house
Walk down to Pier 39 and see the sea lion. When the winds are off shore you can hear the sea lions barking right out the front door. Pier 39- be sure to get the mini donuts (YUMMY) and experience the 7D ride (FUN!)
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Pier 39
The EmbarcaderoWalk down to Pier 39 and see the sea lion. When the winds are off shore you can hear the sea lions barking right out the front door. Pier 39- be sure to get the mini donuts (YUMMY) and experience the 7D ride (FUN!)
Public square in the heart of the city surrounded by shops, theaters, hotels & restaurants
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Union Square
333 Post St Public square in the heart of the city surrounded by shops, theaters, hotels & restaurants
Gorgeous church - Fun Fact Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe were married at city hall but took photos in front to infer they were married here.
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Saints Peter and Paul Church
666 Filbert StGorgeous church - Fun Fact Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe were married at city hall but took photos in front to infer they were married here.
Embarcadero
Take a walk along the Embarcadero
Perhaps one of the most famous of San Francisco's stairways
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Filbert Steps (entrance from Sansome Street)
202 Filbert StPerhaps one of the most famous of San Francisco's stairways
Simply Gorgeous! Excellent photo shoot spot. This monumental structure was originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition.
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Paleis voor Schone Kunsten
3601 Lyon StSimply Gorgeous! Excellent photo shoot spot. This monumental structure was originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition.
Chinatown
Walk down Grant Street and explore Chinatown
Local Bar
Tony Nik's
1534 Stockton StFor some local flavor head to Tony Nik’s for cocktail
Buena Vista
2765 Hyde StBest Irish Coffee- a must!
Baseball
If you are lucky enough to be in town when the Giants are playing- GO!
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Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaIf you are lucky enough to be in town when the Giants are playing- GO!
Entertainment
Cobb's Comedy Club
915 Columbus Ave
Bimbo's
1025 Columbus Ave