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 Restaurant
 
Rating
 
French/
California/
Italian
14/20
 
398 Hayes St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-551-1590
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 This fashionable Belle Époque-inspired neighborhood brasserie is a favorite for dinners or after-work snacks and sips. Read GAYOT's Absinthe Brasserie & Bar Restaurant Review

 
 
BurgersQuick Bite
 
559 Divisadero St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-346-3212
  
 This casual neighborhood eatery offers a limited menu, but never skimps on quality ingredients or creativity. Read GAYOT's Acme Burgerhaus Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
California
14/20
 
Hotel Vitale
8 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-278-3777
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 Embarcadero views and a pretty after-work scene are quietly eclipsed by the Italian-influenced cuisine. Read GAYOT's Americano Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
California/
Breakfast
Quick Bite
 
384B Hayes St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-626-1211
  
 Casual café with sandwiches, salads and more and a hidden garden patio. Read GAYOT's Arlequin Cafe & Food To Go Restaurant Review

 
 
Café/
Deli
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3049 20th St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-648-1047
  
 Cozy Mission café known for its tasty sandwich combinations, enclosed patio and great people-watching. Read GAYOT's Atlas Cafe 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

 
 
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

 
 
California/
Bar
15/20
 
355 11th St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-355-9400
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 With inventive food, creative cocktails and modern décor, Bar Agricole is a stylish hideaway. Read GAYOT's Bar Agricole Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Wine Bar
13/20
 
2931 16th St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-701-8466
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 This polished Italian hideaway draws a stylish set with its aesthetic appeal and satisfying food and drink. Read GAYOT's Bar Bambino Restaurant Review

 
 
Burgers/
American
Quick Bite
 
4138 24th St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
415-282-7770
  
 Huge burgers and irresistible fries satisfy at this better-than-fast-food Noe Valley burger bar. Read GAYOT's Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers Restaurant Review

 
 
Pan-Asian/
Small Plates
13/20
 
2030 Union St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-929-8855
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 Betelnut's idea to re-create a Southeast Asian beer house has been a hit from the day it opened. Read GAYOT's Betelnut Restaurant Review

 
 
Diner/
American/
Burgers
Quick Bite
 
2315 Clement St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
415-221-5262
  
 No swanky digs and small plates here. Devoted locals come for the straightforward, homemade diner fare and honest, small-town conviviality. Read GAYOT's Bill's Place Restaurant Review

 
 
Wine Bar/
California/
Eclectic
13/20
 
3232 Scott St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-567-3838
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 This bustling, sprawling Marina wine bar draws an attractive crowd looking for a good time. Read GAYOT's Bin 38 Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
California/
Bistro
14/20
 
3340 Steiner St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
415-202-0100
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 Marina locals are tight-lipped about this little slice of heaven, which serves French-inspired bistro fare. Read GAYOT's Bistro Aix Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood12/20
 
Argonaut Hotel
Haslett Warehouse
471 Jefferson St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-771-2222
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 Seafood classics and eight varieties of chowder served in a setting reminiscent of old Gold Rush-era San Francisco. Read GAYOT's Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Mediterranean
13/20
 
3218 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
415-282-6777
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 Quirky and funky restaurant serving American fare with a focus on seasonal and organic ingredients. Read GAYOT's Blue Plate Restaurant Review

 
 
Brasserie/
Steakhouse/
California
13/20
 
One Yerba Buena Ln.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-547-1111
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 Modern and sleek American brasserie with a versatile menu and outdoor seating. Read GAYOT's Bluestem Brasserie Restaurant Review

 
 
Café/
Bakery
12/20
 
399 Tenth Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94121
415-221-1283
  
 What began as only a bakery in 1849 is now a popular chain of cafes offering sandwiches, salads and famous clam chowder in a sourdough bread bowl. Read GAYOT's Boudin Sourdough Bakery & Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Café/
Bakery
12/20
 
156 Jefferson St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-928-1849
  
 The star at this outdoor café is surely the steaming clam chowder served in a bowl of Boudin's famous sourdough bread. Read GAYOT's Boudin Sourdough Bakery & Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Bakery/
Café
Quick Bite
 
1000 Cole St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
415-242-2442
  
 Sun-splashed corner café with sidewalk tables, steaming bowls of café au lait, flaky French pastries and Parisian-inspired sandwiches. Read GAYOT's Boulange de Cole Restaurant Review

 
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