Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
Lines out the door at this well-known Burmese restaurant famous for its tea-leaf salad.
458 locals recommend
Burma Superstar
309 Clement StLines out the door at this well-known Burmese restaurant famous for its tea-leaf salad.
Favorite little Italian neighborhood restaurant. OpenTable for reservations as it is often very busy and not very large. They just opened a place nextdoor that is much larger but I haven't tried it yet.
30 locals recommend
Bella Trattoria
3854 Geary BlvdFavorite little Italian neighborhood restaurant. OpenTable for reservations as it is often very busy and not very large. They just opened a place nextdoor that is much larger but I haven't tried it yet.
I've been coming to this place for lattes since the 80s before Starbucks hit the scene. Quirky small local cafe.
41 locals recommend
It's A Grind Coffee House
1800 Polk StI've been coming to this place for lattes since the 80s before Starbucks hit the scene. Quirky small local cafe.
Eats
50 Clement StLines out the door on the weekends for delicious simple breakfast/brunch.
We are Chinese but we eat here at this Vietnamese restaurant more than we go out for Chinese food. Clean, delicious, straighforward and friendly. Rarely crowded.
16 locals recommend
Le Soleil
133 Clement StWe are Chinese but we eat here at this Vietnamese restaurant more than we go out for Chinese food. Clean, delicious, straighforward and friendly. Rarely crowded.
Authentic dim sum (expect lines) and Cantonese food. Great for dinner with a group. Make reservations as this small restaurant is often full. Not cheap but worth the great service, tablecloths and clean atmosphere and delicious food. (Dim sum is typically only eaten at lunchtime).
64 locals recommend
Hong Kong Lounge
5322 Geary BlvdAuthentic dim sum (expect lines) and Cantonese food. Great for dinner with a group. Make reservations as this small restaurant is often full. Not cheap but worth the great service, tablecloths and clean atmosphere and delicious food. (Dim sum is typically only eaten at lunchtime).
It is definitely not fancy but this place is great if you love spicy food and/or Peking Duck. Be prepared for long lines.
http://www.chilihousesf.com/
16 locals recommend
Chili House SF
726 Clement StIt is definitely not fancy but this place is great if you love spicy food and/or Peking Duck. Be prepared for long lines.
http://www.chilihousesf.com/
Shopping
Before there was Barnes and Noble, there was Green Apple Books. Local favorite new and used bookstore
82 locals recommend
Green Apple Books
506 Clement StBefore there was Barnes and Noble, there was Green Apple Books. Local favorite new and used bookstore
Parks & Nature
walking distance from the house. Closed to cars on Sundays. Perfect for a bike ride.
1721 locals recommend
Golden Gate Park
walking distance from the house. Closed to cars on Sundays. Perfect for a bike ride.
Essentials
the parking lot can get a little crazy but this is the closest Whole Foods
664 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
450 Rhode Island Stthe parking lot can get a little crazy but this is the closest Whole Foods
Safeway
735 7th Avenofrills groceries
Hipper than hip, boutique grocery store with excellent to-go options
651 locals recommend
Bi-Rite Market
3639 18th StHipper than hip, boutique grocery store with excellent to-go options
A more upscale version of Safeway but less "organic" than Whole Foods. Has full-service in-house butcher counter if you are particular about your meat and seafood. Convenient parking lot.
49 locals recommend
Cal-Mart
3585 California StA more upscale version of Safeway but less "organic" than Whole Foods. Has full-service in-house butcher counter if you are particular about your meat and seafood. Convenient parking lot.
Getting Around
Hertz
3928 Geary BoulevardNot open on Sundays, I believe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice small winebar walking distance from the house. It can get loud in there but it is very convenient. No hard stuff here, just beer and wine.
18 locals recommend
Internos Wine Cafe
1110 Geary BlvdNice small winebar walking distance from the house. It can get loud in there but it is very convenient. No hard stuff here, just beer and wine.
Pig and Whistle S.F.
2801 Geary Blvdwho doesn't love a local Irish pub?