Come to this Southern Italian spot for moderately priced fare in a cozy and Italian styled setting. Lots of wood creates a warm atmosphere. The bar area is typically lively and you can eat here too. In fact the place prides itself on its creative cocktail concoctions. It can be noisy and small plate sharing works best.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis Mission District market is a foodie’s find with their gourmet prepared foods made by chefs that have worked in some of San Francisco’s highest quality restaurants. The in-house kitchen whips up salads and ready to eat meals using fresh and seasonal ingredients from the market itself.
Price: Least ExpensiveIf you are staying near Union Square, this is the perfect spot to grab a meal or stock your mini fridge. Along with regular grocery items, this store has a wonderful array of prepared foods including a salad bar. It rivals Whole Foods.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis popular tavern is a casual spot to hang with friends, watch the game or get some good grub. It does have a somewhat trendy vibe with cool colors, wood accents & interesting decor.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThe dining room is urban cool with its wood floors, warehouse high ceiling, swank overhead lanterns, warm wood tables and chairs and exotic Asian accents. Both the bar and restaurant attract an upscale crowd.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThere's nothing like having some healthy eats at the airport! This sushi bar offers all the raw goodies as well as cooked Japanese cuisine. It's located in Terminal G in the Food Court -- The international terminal.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveSushi bar, dining room, and cooked Japanese cuisine. The sushi bar is on one side of the casual dining room. Tables are close together and there is not much conversation privacy. Go for moderately priced sushi.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveServing contemporary American cuisine in a cozy, casual cafe setting, Ellas is a breakfast and brunch favorite. Prepare to wait for weekend brunch. The menu is heartier and caters to those looking for homemade American cooking.
This is the result when the younger generation and older generation work together to produce a menu that satisfies a wide range of Chinese food lovers. Fang offers Chinese food favorites along with more contemporary eats that will satisfy those who like things more modern, healthful, seasonal a
Price: Moderately ExpensiveCome for fresh produce, veggies, gifts, prepared foods and a few great restaurants including the upscale French/Med MarketBar, wonderful Vietnamese restaurant Slanted Door and the diner-like spot, Taylor's.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis cozy restaurant's goal is to make you feel you are dining at a good friend's house. Think neighborhoody, comfortable, and classy. The tables are linen-free, but fresh flowers make everything feel upscale. The menu is small and will appeal to those who appreciate daily new creations based upon organic and hormone free ingredients. Light and picky eaters may not have as much fun.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis is a Peruvian eatery known for its "ceviche bar." The lighter fare here includes the ceviche and salads for lunch and the grilled seafood for dinner. Atmosphere is warm and casual with an open kitchen.
This gourmet and organic vegetarian restaurant offers an attractive, Zen-like setting featuring great marina and Golden Gate Bridge views. Foodies will especially enjoy the unusual creations. Also for those in a hurry, the small counter just inside the restaurant offers "to go" eats like soups, sandwiches and other nibbles.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveWho doesn't love the ease of a fish market type concept for eats? This one is located on the southwest side of Golden Gate Park and offers a simple menu of very fresh seafood eats. The venue is smallish and exudes a pacific northwest flair.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis off-beat joint's eclectic menu is a good match for the fun and casual setting. The low lighting fixtures produce a soothing red hue in the evenings and overall the decor is flea-market chic with vintage mirrors, glittering chandeliers, and tall candles decorating each table.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis reliable diner has a more California styled menu with a big selection--a little bit of everything! In terms of ambiance, it's boisterous and casual. It tends to be a popular spot for groups, especially at lunch.
Located right next to Japantown, this diner has a huge menu and plentiful healthy fare which is even noted on the menu. It's fresh, quick, cheap, and good. The vintage "American Graffiti" décor is classic diner.
Just blocks from the water, this diner has a huge menu and plentiful healthy fare which is even noted on the menu. It's fresh, quick, cheap, and good. The vintage "American Graffiti" décor is classic diner.
Breakfast favorites along with lots of sides means there is something for everyone. Soups, sandwiches and big entrée salads along with comfort food entrées. It's a diner, so pretty much everything is on the menu including New York steak, low calorie broiled chicken breast, chicken pot pie, veggie burgers and Mel's famous spinach salad.
Price: Least ExpensiveThis diner has a huge menu and plentiful healthy fare which is even noted on the menu. It's fresh, quick, cheap, and good. The vintage "American Graffiti" décor is classic diner.
This complex is located near Union Square and offers a number of entertainment, shopping and dining possibilities. With over a half dozen eateries to choose from, it's perfect for the solo traveler or the group.
It's diner like atmosphere is the hot spot for organic Japanese cuisine at affordable prices. Consider it a very local, hiden gem.
Ozumo's elegant, upscale, contemporary setting and top-notch Japanese cuisine and sushi attracts downtowners looking to network and be seen. The open kitchen, ultra designer décor and views of Bay Bridge create a fine dining experience.
Price: ExpensiveThis fusion style seafood eatery in the Marina district is small in space, but large in athletic-minded meal options. Bright colors, wood floors and the cozy seating create a coffee-house sort of vibe.
Pluto's offers serious salads and gourmet sandwiches in a casual and upbeat space right on Santana Row (next to a Starbucks and other shops). When you walk in the door grab a menu slip, and decide what you want before you approach the salad or sandwich bar. Be clear. They move fast here.
Price: Least ExpensivePluto's offers serious salads and gourmet sandwiches in a casual, small yet upbeat space in the Marina district not far from the Presidio. When you walk in the door grab a menu slip, and decide what you want before you approach the salad or sandwich bar. Be clear. They move fast here.
Price: Least ExpensiveThis internet cafe and coffee shop (a San Francisco original) is a surefire way to get your morning going. The eats are tailored to active travelers! The cafe is urban funky with wood tables and chairs, cool art and other interesting touches. Order at the counter is the deal here.
Open 7 days a week and serving all three meals, this casual and cute Laurel Village bistro is popular with the locals. Order at the counter and wait to be served is how it works. The menu is French inspired so be prepared for heavier dishes all around, but there is lighter fare too.
Price: Least ExpensiveLocated in the financial district and catering to the business crowd, Sam's offers traditional seafood dining. It's a good spot for a business lunch/dinner with 13 private booths available for parties of 2 to 24.
Price: ExpensiveThis upscale eatery is well-known for its modern Vietnamese cuisine featuring fresh produce, ecologically farmed meat, game and poultry from local suppliers. The ambiance is relaxed, upscale and boasts fabulous views. It is chic, yet welcoming. An open heating patio was recently added.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveCalling all those who like a relaxed, local spot to enjoy any meal, don't miss this place. There are four locations in the city and this one is downtown (Yerba Buena) where SOMA meets Union Square. It's the largest of the four and serves 1,000 each day.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveLocated on the 4th floor of Neiman Marcus in Union Square, Rotunda offers a beautiful setting for tired shoppers needing sustenance and an upscale venue. This location is perfect for a business lunch as well.
Price: ExpensivePrepared foods, produce, trail mix, energy bars and more. This TJs is located right of the 101 highway & 80 freeway.
Ready to go salads and sandwiches along with other goodies makes TJs a great spot for a quick meal hit.
Open 8 am to 10 pm daily
Parking available
Located just blocks from Fisherman's Wharf, this is the smallest TJs location in SF. You will still find prepared foods, produce, trail mix, energy bars and more.
Ready to go salads and sandwiches along with other goodies makes TJs a great spot for a quick meal hit.
Located a block north of Geary Blvd in Laurel Heights TJs offers prepared foods, produce, trail mix, energy bars and more.
Ready to go salads and sandwiches along with other goodies makes TJs a great spot for a quick meal hit.
Located right near the Powell St. BART stop and Union Square, this place has a number of restaurants and quick serve eateries. There is also a quality grocery store – Bristol Farms.
This location is right next to the 80 freeway. Come here for the healthy prepared foods and fresh salad bar that has delicious hot and cold items. There are lot’s of gourmet goodies for all.
Free 90 minute parking available.
Open 8a – 10p daily
Located in Pacific Heights, this is a rather small Whole Foods store. Come here for the healthy prepared foods and fresh salad bar that has delicious hot and cold items. There are lot’s of gourmet goodies for all.
Free 90 minute garage parking available.
Open 8a – 10p daily
Stop by this place if your flight happens to be leaving from Terminal 3. There's a bevy of tasty and sensible eats available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Price: Moderately Expensive