San Francisco City Guide

Welcome to "The Best of San Francisco," Gayot's city lifestyle guide featuring top restaurants, luxury hotels and spas, must-see attractions, cool, new events and other important information for sophisticated travelers and diners. Whether you are a local resident or tourist, our destination guide will steer you to the hippest highlights in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area.

SPOILED FOR CHOICE
Top 10 Wine Lists
People love freedom of choice, and that's exactly what a top wine list provides for oenophiles. Enjoy the excellent wine lists at these fine San Francisco/Bay Area restaurants.

Quince is one of our Top 10 Wine List Restaurants in San Francisco

The Kenwood Inn & Spa in California is one of our Top 10 Wine Spas Worldwide

TOP WINE SPAS WORLDWIDE
The Kenwood Inn & Spa
Kenwood is a quintessential wine country escape offering sweeping vineyard views and innovative treatments, including vinotherapy.

CARNIVOROUS CUTS
Top 10 Steakhouses
From old-fashioned meat joints sporting red leather booths to modern chophouses that serve globally-inspired fare, we've compiled a list of the best steakhouses in town.

Tuck into your favorite cuts, or try new ones, at one of our Top 10 Steakhouses in San Francisco

Cafe Claude, one of our Top 10 Bistros in San Francisco

FRENCH FARE
Top 10 Bistros in the Bay Area
With a cozy, unpretentious atmosphere, lots of room to people watch and French fare at a modest price, what's not to love? Check out our selection of the best bistros.

TOP U.S. WINE COUNTRY INNS
Calistoga Ranch
Set in a secluded canyon, this rustic property features a gorgeous spa and 48 cedar guest lodges, all with fireplaces that take full advantage of the natural setting.

Calistoga Ranch in California's Napa Valley, one of our Top 10 U.S. Wine Country Inns

Caffè Trieste, one of our Top 10 Coffee Houses in San Francisco

JAVA JUNCTION
Top 10 Coffee Houses in SF
Whether you call them a coffeehouse, coffee house, coffee shop or cafe, the best java joints take a cup of "joe" to another level that huge chains just can't match.

BEST FIRST DATE BARS
Nopa
This neighborhood bar reflects the casual but stylish vibe of the city that makes it the perfect first date spot. Get acquainted over rustic fare and great wine at a reasonable price.

Nopa is a stylish neighborhood bar perfect for taking someone out on a first date

Bocadillos has one of the best happy hours in San Francisco

THE AFTER-WORK SPECIAL
Best Happy Hours in SF
Wait out the rush hour traffic and head out to Happy Hour. Whether it's drink specials or discounts on appetizers or dinner, our list brings you the best deals in the city.

Explore California
• Find out more about restaurants and travel around the Golden State here.
• Looking for a quick getaway? Check out our guide to Yosemite National Park.

SAVE MONEY ON ATTRACTIONS!
Save time and money on your next vacation with the CityPass booklet. It contains admission tickets to the city's top attractions at a substantially reduced price.

(Updated: 12/21/11 CT)

TOP ROMANTIC DESTINATIONS

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BUSINESS IN SAN DIEGO

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