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Turkish13/20
 
869 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-345-1011
  
 This Turkish restaurant's appeal lies in its authentic food. Read GAYOT's A la Turca Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi/
Small Plates
12/20
 
3339 Steiner St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-567-4903
  
 The menu offers classic nigiri sushi as well as a fun list of rolls. Read GAYOT's Ace Wasabi's Rock-n-Roll Sushi Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood13/20
 
803 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-440-2828
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 This small neighborhood spot is a good place for a reasonably priced seafood dinner with a French twist. Read GAYOT's Alamo Square Seafood Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian13/20
 
545 Francisco St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-441-1040
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 The menu in this cozy, soft-colored room offers a rich blend of Italian and Central European influences---think sauerkraut, goulash and gnocchi. Read GAYOT's Albona Ristorante Restaurant Review

 
 
Spanish13/20
 
2018 Lombard St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-929-8888
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 Warm and welcoming stand-out tapas place in the Marina. Read GAYOT's Alegrias Restaurant Review

 
 
California/
Gourmet Bar Food/
Small Plates
13/20
 
1725 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-666-0822
  
 Known for its cocktails, this bar and small-plates restaurant is a bit like the neighborhood it inhabits: effortlessly cool. Read GAYOT's The Alembic Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian13/20
 
2162 Larkin St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-447-0441
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 An under-the-radar Russian Hill venue for classic Italian dishes and dressed-up favorites. Read GAYOT's Amarena Restaurant Review

 
 
Wine Bar/
French
13/20
 
1754 Polk St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-292-6916
  
 Cozy and affordable wine bar offering petite French bites and a killer happy hour. Read GAYOT's Amelie Le Bar a Vin Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood14/20
 
579 Castro St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-431-3990
  
 Anchor Oyster Bar & Seafood Market has been luring locals with a simple bait-and-hook: sparkling fresh oysters and delicious seafood. Read GAYOT's Anchor Oyster Bar & Seafood Market Restaurant Review

 
 
Eclectic/
Tapas/
Small Plates
13/20
 
3198 16th St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-621-2211
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 An affordable small plates-heavy nightspot with valet parking. Read GAYOT's Andalu Restaurant Review

 
 
American13/20
 
68 Fourth St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-777-1200
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 Intimate little bistro right in the heart of San Francisco. Read GAYOT's Annabelle's Bar & Bistro Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
California
13/20
 
1434 18th St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
415-252-1625
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 Cozy restaurant serving solid Northern Italian fare with Californian touches. Read GAYOT's Aperto Restaurant Review

 
 
Fusion13/20
 
201 Ninth St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-255-2742
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 Quirky supper club with small plates of fusion cuisine served by Asian gender illusionists. Read GAYOT's AsiaSF Restaurant Review

 
 
Spanish14/20
 
44 Belden Pl.
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-986-6287
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 A tiny outpost of Spain in the middle of San Francisco---complete with aromas of saffron and chorizo. Read GAYOT's B44 Restaurant Review

 
 
Wine BarQuick Bite
 
1954 Hyde St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-928-2633
  
 Cozy Bacchus is a good spot to curl up with a glass of wine. Read GAYOT's Bacchus Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian13/20
 
737 Diamond St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-282-4969
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 A cozy restaurant serving authentic Northern Italian food. Read GAYOT's Bacco Restaurant Review

 
 
French13/20
 
2953 Baker St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-931-1475
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 We love the snails sautéed in garlic with cream, followed by a flavorful lamb stew or the superb rabbit in mustard sauce. Read GAYOT's Baker Street Bistro Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Latin American
13/20
 
2251 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-558-8567
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 Unconventional Japanese-meets-Latin American fare. Read GAYOT's Barracuda Japanese Restaurant Review

 
 
Thai13/20
 
1175 Folsom St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-552-8999
  
 Upscale Thai food that won't break the bank served in a modern, stylish setting. Read GAYOT's Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar Review

 
 
Brewpub12/20
 
Beach Chalet
1000 Great Hwy.
San Francisco, CA 94121
415-386-8439
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 The draw here is the spectacular 180-degree view of the waves crashing on Ocean Beach. Read GAYOT's Beach Chalet Restaurant Review

 
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