Many people ask me where to eat, drink, and play when they visit San Francisco, so I’ve decided to compile my favorites into one blog post. This hasn’t been updated for awhile, so feel free to contact me for additional suggestions!
Feeling Hungry?
EVERYDAY EATS
- Tselogs (Filipino) – Tenderloin
- Garaje (Mexican) – South Beach
- El Farolito (Mexican) – Mission
- Taqueria Cancún (Mexican) – Mission
- Old Jerusalem Restaurant (Middle Eastern) – Mission
- Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen (Ethiopian) – Tenderloin
- Torraku Ramen (Japanese) – Potrero Hill
- Zen Yai (Thai) – Tenderloin
OH YOU FANCY
- Kokkari Estiatorio (Greek) – Financial District
- Lazy Bear (American) – Mission
- jū-ni (Japanese) – NoPa
Let’s Make a Toast
- Wilson & Wilson (Speakeasy) – Tenderloin
- Smuggler’s Cove (Tiki Bar) – Fillmore
- Trick Dog (Cocktail Bar) – Mission
- Farallon (Seafood/Happy Hour) – Union Square
- Pacific Cocktail Haven (Cocktail Bar) – Union Square
- The Sea Star (Cocktail Bar) – Dogpatch
- Nihon Whisky Lounge (Japanese Bar/Happy Hour) – Mission
- The Social Study (Wine Bar) – Japantown
- Third Rail (Cocktail Bar) – Dogpatch
Re-Energize Yourself
- Philz Coffee – Multiple Locations
- Andytown Coffee Roasters – Outer Sunset
- Sightglass Coffee – SoMa
- The Mill – Alamo Square
Pamper Yourself
- Polished Nest (Nail Salon) – Mission Bay
- Pearl Spa & Sauna (Day Spa) – Japantown
Fun Activities
- John Mclaren Park (Dog Park) – Excelsior
- Lake Merritt (Lake/Park) – Oakland
- Exploratorium (Museum) – Embarcadero
- California Academy of Sciences (Museum) – Golden Gate Park
- The 9:20 Special (Swing Dance) – Lower Pacific Heights
- San Francisco Pole & Dance (Fitness) – SoMa
- Coin-Op Game Room (Arcade Bar) – Mission Bay
- Twin Peaks (Views/Hiking) – Twin Peaks
Stefanie Chow 