Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Famous for their pastries and often sees a line out the door. You'd be one of the first in line since it's a block away from the house! They often sell out by 1pm.
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Mr. Holmes Bakehouse
1042 Larkin St Famous for their pastries and often sees a line out the door. You'd be one of the first in line since it's a block away from the house! They often sell out by 1pm.
Freshly brewed espresso from a local SF coffeemaker. Great indoor and outdoor seating to rest and plan out the day.
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Contraband Coffee Bar
1415 Larkin St Freshly brewed espresso from a local SF coffeemaker. Great indoor and outdoor seating to rest and plan out the day.
Great tapas-style menu influenced by light, fresh ingredients. They've also got a great selection of spirits for drinks before or after the meal.
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1760 Polk St
1760 Polk Street Great tapas-style menu influenced by light, fresh ingredients. They've also got a great selection of spirits for drinks before or after the meal.
A former pop-up turned into a full-fledged restaurant. Make a reservation well in advance if you want to try this Hawaiian-Japanese fusion spot with amazing cocktails
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Liholiho Yacht Club
871 Sutter StreetA former pop-up turned into a full-fledged restaurant. Make a reservation well in advance if you want to try this Hawaiian-Japanese fusion spot with amazing cocktails
A famous, Michelin starred, restaurant that's been a SF staple for 25+ years. Make reservations in advance for their $95, 3-course tasting menu full of classic French dishes.
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Acquerello
1722 Polk StA famous, Michelin starred, restaurant that's been a SF staple for 25+ years. Make reservations in advance for their $95, 3-course tasting menu full of classic French dishes.
A very affordable Michelin-starred restaurant that serves shareable, Californian dishes. About $40-50 a person.
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Octavia
1701 Octavia StA very affordable Michelin-starred restaurant that serves shareable, Californian dishes. About $40-50 a person.
The first US location for this ramen chain out of Tokyo. Lines are long but well worth the wait. And it's a few blocks from the house so if the wait is unreasonable, go out for a drink or hang out at home until the lines die down!
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Mensho Tokyo SF
672 Geary StThe first US location for this ramen chain out of Tokyo. Lines are long but well worth the wait. And it's a few blocks from the house so if the wait is unreasonable, go out for a drink or hang out at home until the lines die down!
Classic SF - it's been around for years and stepping inside is like going back in time. They push around carts with their dry-aged prime rib, which you can get in any cut you want, with prices going up to $45 a person for mouth-watering prime rib. Make a reservation early!!
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House of Prime Rib
1906 Van Ness AveClassic SF - it's been around for years and stepping inside is like going back in time. They push around carts with their dry-aged prime rib, which you can get in any cut you want, with prices going up to $45 a person for mouth-watering prime rib. Make a reservation early!!
Great for Sunday brunch with an option for bottomless mimosas - there is always a line out the door so get there early.
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Olea
1494 California StGreat for Sunday brunch with an option for bottomless mimosas - there is always a line out the door so get there early.
Famous coffeeshop with branches around SF; you have to try their mint julep which is made to order!
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Philz Coffee
3101 24th StFamous coffeeshop with branches around SF; you have to try their mint julep which is made to order!
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like whiskey and rye drinks, this spot is for you. Two floors to mingle and drink, with a pool table in the back.
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Harper & Rye
1695 Polk St If you like whiskey and rye drinks, this spot is for you. Two floors to mingle and drink, with a pool table in the back.
A fun bar with three levels; the third floor has a fun dance floor that goes all night. $5 cover.
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Playland
1351 Polk StA fun bar with three levels; the third floor has a fun dance floor that goes all night. $5 cover.
A speakeasy that requires a password and reservation. Huge selection of cocktails and spirits for $10. Check out Wilson & Wilson too, which is a speakeasy inside this speakeasy!
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Bourbon & Branch
501 Jones StA speakeasy that requires a password and reservation. Huge selection of cocktails and spirits for $10. Check out Wilson & Wilson too, which is a speakeasy inside this speakeasy!
An awesome gin bar a few blocks away that's themed to the London Underground.
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Whitechapel
600 Polk StAn awesome gin bar a few blocks away that's themed to the London Underground.
A cozy wine bar, great for after-dinner drinks to finish off the night.
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Amelie San Francisco
1754 Polk StA cozy wine bar, great for after-dinner drinks to finish off the night.
A huge selection (30+) of draft beers, as well as bottled beers you can try there or bring home. The selection favors local breweries and is a great way to get to know SF/CA brewing.
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Liquid Gold
1040 Hyde StA huge selection (30+) of draft beers, as well as bottled beers you can try there or bring home. The selection favors local breweries and is a great way to get to know SF/CA brewing.
Sightseeing
Union Square
333 Post St
Japan Town
Be sure to get some Chinese pastries like famous Egg Tarts from Golden Gate Bakery.
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Chinatown
Be sure to get some Chinese pastries like famous Egg Tarts from Golden Gate Bakery.
Go to the luxury hotels for a great drink and view of the city from the top of Nob Hill.
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San Francisco Badlands
4121 18th StGo to the luxury hotels for a great drink and view of the city from the top of Nob Hill.
Essentials
Trader Joe's has food from all over the world as well as affordable, fresh, and organic fruits/vegetables. It is a 5-minute walk from the house.
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Trader Joe's
401 Bay StTrader Joe's has food from all over the world as well as affordable, fresh, and organic fruits/vegetables. It is a 5-minute walk from the house.
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StGetting Around
If you use the BART (our subway system) from SF Airport or Oakland Airport, get off at the Civic Center BART station, which is a 12-minute walk from the house.
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Civic Center station
1150 Market StIf you use the BART (our subway system) from SF Airport or Oakland Airport, get off at the Civic Center BART station, which is a 12-minute walk from the house.