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Hayz Dog is a counter-service spot in Hayes Valley that’s all about hot dogs with creative toppings. There are also lots of vegan and vegetarian options.

Ricky Rodriguez

September 15, 2023

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Mr. Digby’s is a chill cocktail bar and restaurant serving hearty American comfort food.

Lani Conway

August 23, 2023

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Firefly is a homey restaurant in Noe Valley serving delicious American comfort food. It doubles as a relaxed date spot.

Lani Conway

August 23, 2023

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Hi-Way Burger & Fry in Noe Valley serves excellent burgers for under $10.

Julia Chen

August 23, 2023

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Maillards is a smashburger stand at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market. They're serving some of the crispiest patties in town.

Julia Chen

August 10, 2023

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Blue Barn is a counter-service spot in Russian Hill that makes solid salads and sandwiches.

Lani Conway

August 9, 2023

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The Snug is a wood-filled, two-story bar in Pacific Heights with excellent cocktails.

Julia Chen

August 9, 2023

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Quik Dog is a hot dog place operating out of Trick Dog in the Mission.

Julia Chen

July 26, 2023

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Lazy Bear is a fine dining tasting menu spot that leans hard into an outdoorsy vintage camp theme—it makes dinner at this Mission restaurant a lot of fun.

Julia Chen

July 25, 2023

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Mattina is a Lower Pacific Heights cafe and restaurant that’s ideal for coffee and a light bite.

Julia Chen

July 13, 2023

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Mama’s On Washington Square is a solid breakfast and lunch place in North Beach. It’s a bit touristy, but always hits the spot.

Julia Chen

June 30, 2023

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You want the Chez Panisse farm-to-table experience, without shelling out $175 per person? The upstairs cafe is the answer.

Julia Chen

June 21, 2023

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Chez Panisse is the farm-to-table legend that’s still holding it down. Dinner at the Berkeley institution is lovely, if predictable at times.

Julia Chen

June 21, 2023

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Anomaly is a pop-up-turned-restaurant in Lower Pacific Heights serving a “post modern” 10-course fine dining meal.

Julia Chen

June 13, 2023

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Wooden Spoon is a casual brunch spot in Duboce Triangle serving American morning classics with the occasional Swedish twist.

Ricky Rodriguez

June 8, 2023

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The Castro restaurant steak, burgers, and wine has one of the best garden patios in the city.

Ricky Rodriguez

June 8, 2023

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Frances serves up one of the best renditions of seasonal new-American cuisine in the Castro.

Ricky Rodriguez

June 8, 2023

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Palmetto is a vibey bar and restaurant in downtown Oakland with great drinks and solid American-ish food.

Julia Chen

June 2, 2023

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Wayfare Tavern is the Financial District power lunch destination with charming British pub energy. Don’t expect much from the food.

Julia Chen

May 3, 2023

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Pearl 6101 in the Richmond is a cozy Mediterranean restaurant and bar you’ll never want to leave.

Julia Chen

April 18, 2023

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We could eat at State Bird Provisions five nights in a row and never get bored—that’s because the Fillmore spot makes the most creative small plates in the city.

Julia Chen

April 12, 2023

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Cassava’s new North Beach location is home to a seasonal prix fixe dinner served in a swanky space.

Julia Chen

April 11, 2023

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Surisan is a solid Korean American brunch and dinner spot near Fisherman’s Wharf from the people behind Kitchen Story.

Lani Conway

March 23, 2023

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Portal is an American restaurant near Oakland's Lake Merritt that's ideal for brunch on a spacious patio.

Julia Chen

March 21, 2023

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Liholiho Yacht Club in Lower Nob Hill is a celebration restaurant filled with punchy, creative dishes that are in their own class.

Julia Chen

February 27, 2023