Recommended Good Eats
We love the restaurants in San Francisco. Here are a few of our favorites that we would highly recommend going to. Reservations are recommended for some of them.
Budget Friendly:
PPQ – Delicious Vietnamese food for little money. Try the shredded pork roll and the green papaya salad.
Good Luck Dim Sum – Take out or eat in dim sum with no frills. Everything is cheap and good.
Shanghai Dumpling King – A bit out of the way, but the place to go for really good Shanghainese style food. Try the spicy pork and leek dumplings and the fried rice cakes.
Pauline’s Pizza – Interesting pizzas made with fresh local ingredients.
Taqueria Altena – Our favorite taco place. We always get the al pastor tacos and a carrot juice.
Good Frickin Chicken – Sounds cheesy, but the chicken is really frickin good.
Bi-Rite Creamery – Salted caramel ice cream is sinfully delicious and rich.
Tartine Bakery – Delicious sandwiches and even more delicious desserts.
Weird Fish – Sounds weird, but tastes good. Very affordable fish dishes, including fish & chips.
Golden Gate Bakery – This small whole in the wall Chinatown bakery always has a line out the door. They are especially known for their egg custards. If you pass by, get one and eat it while it’s still hot.
Worth the Extra Bucks:
Myth – Very popular French style food in upscale setting. Try the pasta with foie gras.
Gary Danko – As high end as it comes in the city. This place is a splurge but amazing.
Koo – Our very favorite sushi joint with the freshest fish around. Don’t miss the Spoons Full of Happiness.
A16 – Very delicious Italian food in the Marina that is quite a scene on the weekends. Ordering their pastas and pizzas are a must.
Range – Hip mission restaurant with great Californian cuisine. They always have delicious fish plates and appetizers.
Delfina – Unpretentious Italian food made from fresh local ingredients.
Hog Island Oyster Bar – Located in the ferry building, it’s a great place to slurp a few oysters, sip some champagne, and people watch on a nice sunny weekend afternoon.
PPQ – Delicious Vietnamese food for little money. Try the shredded pork roll and the green papaya salad.
Good Luck Dim Sum – Take out or eat in dim sum with no frills. Everything is cheap and good.
Shanghai Dumpling King – A bit out of the way, but the place to go for really good Shanghainese style food. Try the spicy pork and leek dumplings and the fried rice cakes.
Pauline’s Pizza – Interesting pizzas made with fresh local ingredients.
Taqueria Altena – Our favorite taco place. We always get the al pastor tacos and a carrot juice.
Good Frickin Chicken – Sounds cheesy, but the chicken is really frickin good.
Bi-Rite Creamery – Salted caramel ice cream is sinfully delicious and rich.
Tartine Bakery – Delicious sandwiches and even more delicious desserts.
Weird Fish – Sounds weird, but tastes good. Very affordable fish dishes, including fish & chips.
Golden Gate Bakery – This small whole in the wall Chinatown bakery always has a line out the door. They are especially known for their egg custards. If you pass by, get one and eat it while it’s still hot.
Worth the Extra Bucks:Myth – Very popular French style food in upscale setting. Try the pasta with foie gras.
Gary Danko – As high end as it comes in the city. This place is a splurge but amazing.
Koo – Our very favorite sushi joint with the freshest fish around. Don’t miss the Spoons Full of Happiness.
A16 – Very delicious Italian food in the Marina that is quite a scene on the weekends. Ordering their pastas and pizzas are a must.
Range – Hip mission restaurant with great Californian cuisine. They always have delicious fish plates and appetizers.
Delfina – Unpretentious Italian food made from fresh local ingredients.
Hog Island Oyster Bar – Located in the ferry building, it’s a great place to slurp a few oysters, sip some champagne, and people watch on a nice sunny weekend afternoon.
