Here's a list of places I've been to that I feel are very reliable recommendations. There are tons of fantastic places to try in San Francisco, for all budgets. If you're looking something that's not on the list, feel free to ping my cell phone: 650-796-2948
- Shoji (New Montgomery) - Most-snobby coffee & unusual Asian drinks like matcha einspanner, yuzu, hojicha
- Blue Bottle (Market St) - the standard for high-quality espresso and cold brew in SF
- Asha Tea House (Kearny) - Best teas and boba
- The Bird SF (New Montgomery) - Really good fried chicken sandwiches
- Grove (Mission) - American
- Mixt (Yerba Buena Ln) - Salads
- Delarossa (Yerba Buena Ln) - Pizza
- Oren's Hummus (3rd st) - Mediterranean
- Burma Love (Mint Plaza) - Burmese (right across from Hotel Zetta)
- Ippudo (Yerba Buena Ln) - Michelin-star ramen
- Hed Verythai (Hardie Pl) - Thai, really yummy
- Kin Khao (Cryril Magnin) - Michelin-star Thai
- Amber India (Yerba Buena Ln) - classic Indian, authentic biryanis
- Rooh (Brannan) - high quality modern Indian
- Shoji (New Montgomery) - high-end modern Japanese (not sushi)
- R&G Lounge (Kearny St) - Classic SF Cantonese
- Local Edition (Market St) - speakeasy club, cocktails
- Lark Bar (Market St) - Extensive American bourbons & whiskies
- Kona's (3rd St) - Creative cocktails
- Smuggler's Cove (Gough St) - Unique Tiki/rum bar, local favorite
- La Taqueria (Mission St) - Take BART into SF Mission for classic Mission Burrito