Many people ask me where to eat, drink, and play when they visit the Bay, so I’ve decided to compile my favorites into one blog post. Last updated May 31, 2022.

SAN FRANCISCO

(*) Everything on the menu is incredible.

FOOD // EVERYDAY EATS

• Tselogs (Sisigsilog) – Tenderloin
• Garaje (Seared Ahi Sando) – South Beach
• El Farolito (Carne Asada Super Burrito) – Mission
• Taqueria Cancún (Carne Asada Quesadilla) – Mission
• Old Jerusalem Restaurant (Shawarma, Hummus) – Mission
• Tadu Ethiopian Kitchen (Lamb Tibs) – Tenderloin
• Torraku Ramen (Miso Ramen w/ Pork Belly) – Potrero Hill
• Zen Yai (*) – Tenderloin
• Good Mong Kok Bakery (*) – Chinatown

FOOD // OH YOU FANCY

• Kokkari Estiatorio (*) – Financial District
• Lazy Bear (*) – Mission
• jū-ni (*) – NoPa

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

• 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

CAFFEINE

• 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

NON-SAN FRANCISCO

FOOD // EVERYDAY EATS

• Tay Ho (Hue Dumplings) – Oakland