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1. Papalote Mexican Grill
Excellent salsa. Really tasty chilaquiles. Heavenly black refried beans.
My only complaint? The too-tall tables paired with the too-short chairs in the back. Translation- you can't reach your food. So, if the chair looks like a bar stool, don't sit…More »
2. Limón Rotisserie
If you're not lucky enough to have a native Peruvian in your life who will cook you up a mean Lomo Saltado at home, go to Limon. But do yourself a favor and skip dessert. Instead, order extra Sangria.
UPDATE 06 April 06:
Returned to Limon today for…More »
3. Mifune Restaurant
San Francisco, CA 94115
USA
+1-415-922-0337
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Japantown, Lower Pac Heights, Pacific Heights
My relationship with Mifune didn't start with a big spark. I resisted its charms for some time, to be truthful. I skipped around, exploring many other noodles spots, occasionally declaring my love for them.
But all the while Mifune stayed true, slowly…More »
4. Tartine Bakery
I absolutely adore Tartine. The pain au jambon with gruyere and smoked (Neiman Ranch) ham is absolutely worth waiting in line for. Ditto for the pain au chocolat with Scharffen Berger chocolate. I would not dare let a person visit SF without taking…More »
5. Golden Star Vietnamese Restaurant
San Francisco, CA 94108
USA
+1-415-398-1215
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Chinatown
Very fresh, high quality Vietnamese. I came here for a late lunch today and ordered the bun cha gio- vermicelli noodles with imperial rolls- with BBQ pork.
The nuoc cham (dipping sauce made chiefly from fish sauce, chili peppers, sugar, lime or lemon…More »
6. Primo Patio Cafe
San Francisco, CA 94107
USA
+1-415-957-1129
Categories:
Latin American,
Caribbean
Neighbourhood: SOMA
I dare you to find a friendlier, tastier lunch joint in SOMA.
Highlights:
Fresh lemonade
Red fries with Primo sauce
Grilled jerk chicken sandwich
Delicious fried sweet plantains
7. Nick's Crispy Tacos
Back when I lived just blocks from Nick's, I never imagined that I'd one day move to the East Coast where my love of Mexican food would be reduced to two choices:
1. No choice at all, the complete absence of Mexican food
2. Really bad Mexican food that…More »
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4/12/2006
Find yourself on a red velour couch that's seen better days, gaudy chandeliers hanging above your… Read more »
8. In-N-Out Burger
San Francisco, CA 94133
USA
+1-800-786-1000
This place is swarming with tourists, but occasionally you'll get lucky, like we did yesterday, and they'll provide you with enough eye candy to whisk away your grumpiness at being in Fisherman's Wharf.
If it's a sunny day, secure a table outside.…More »
9. Tropisueño
I fully admit that my acceptability standards for Mexican food have fallen since leaving the West Coast nearly three years ago. That said, I'm a fan of Tropisueño. Its proximity to Yelp HQ is a driving force behind my numerous visits but there's more…More »
10. Delica
San Francisco, CA 94111
USA
+1-415-834-0344
Categories:
Japanese,
Delis,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Embarcadero
It's around noon on a flawlessly sunny day in San Francisco. I'm with three co-workers who are tired of sandwiches, have a hankering for something "ethnic" and wouldn't mind sushi. I no longer live here but my taste buds often long for the city that…More »
11. Miss SaiGon
It's been nearly two months since I dined here with colleagues and Miss Saigon's garlic noodles and shaking beef (bo luc lac) remain on my mind. The lunch specials are super generous and include soup and crab rangoon (there's something about cream…More »
12. Out the Door - CLOSED
San Francisco, CA 94103
USA
+1-415-541-9913
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Union Square, SOMA
Thankfully, Out the Door's super close to Yelp HQ! On a recent visit to SF I went to Out the Door twice in less than a week.
Sometimes, when I lay in my bed in Washington, D.C. (a city nearly void of Vietnamese cuisine options), I dream about the…More »
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2/5/2007
My favorite Washingtonian whisked me away fleetingly on Friday for lunch here. I was relieved to… Read more »
13. The Liberty Cafe
San Francisco, CA 94110
USA
+1-415-695-8777
Categories:
Bakeries,
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Bernal Heights
Simply the best chicken pot pie ever. Oh, how I wish they served it at brunch.
14. Pacific Catch
San Francisco, CA 94123
USA
+1-415-440-1950
Categories:
Seafood,
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Marina/Cow Hollow
Came here with an old friend from high school today. We sat down, ordered and settled into catching up when the waiter brought us our drinks. He ended up spilling an entire iced tea on my friend. The glass dropped so hard on the table that it broke…More »
15. Nob Hill Cafe
Just blocks from my homeshed, it's difficult not to like this place. Came here for lunch and split the Caesar salad, polenta appetizer (a bit over-salted) and penne special featuring chicken and crimini, porcini and shitake mushrooms. They made it…More »
16. Fresca
San Francisco, CA 94115
USA
+1-415-447-2668
Categories:
Tapas Bars,
Peruvian
Neighbourhood: Pacific Heights
The smoke that wafted in my face upon entry was slightly off-putting. It also took a few minutes for anyone to acknowledge our presence (we were the only ones waiting) and lead us to a table but that's where my negative notes end. Our server was very…More »
18. Cafe du Soleil
San Francisco, CA 94102
USA
+1-415-934-8637
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Lower Haight, Hayes Valley
Cafe du Soleil is a very welcome addition to the neighborhood. I feel like I'm in Paris when I sit down in there. The housemade potato chips are tres yummy! Good soup- huge portions. Really enjoyed the chicken Caesar I had there recently. Something…More »
19. Love N Haight Deli
San Francisco, CA 94117
USA
+1-415-252-8190
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Vegan
Neighbourhood: Lower Haight
I had a super tasty tuna sandwich here recently. It was HUGE (had to save half for later) and cheap.
And who doesn't love huge, tasty and cheap?
It should also be noted that this deli carries a variety of yummy Korean chips and snack items. I will be…More »
20. Pizzetta 211
San Francisco, CA 94121
USA
+1-415-379-9880
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhood: Outer Richmond
We went around 3 o'clock on a foggy Sunday (who are we kidding, every Sunday is foggy out there!) We got a table by the window (no wait) and a margerita pizza to share.
Staff was friendly, pizza was super tasty.
21. San Tung Chinese Restaurant
San Francisco, CA 94122
USA
+1-415-242-0828
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Inner Sunset
A place you definitely don't go to for the ambiance, San Tung is a major draw nonetheless. My favorite dishes there are the shrimp and leek dumplings and the jajangmyen (noodles with black bean sauce)
Once, on a Sunday morning visit, the place…More »
22. Suzu Noodle House
San Francisco, CA 94115
USA
+1-415-346-5083
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Japantown, Lower Pac Heights, Pacific Heights
One of my favorite places for lunch in the City. For a mere $8.99 you can procure a gigantuan bowl of ramen or udon (excellent broth!) accompanied by curry over rice or whatever over rice dish it is you fancy. Oher choices include tuna sashimi, unagi…More »
23. Tin Vietnamese Cuisine
If you work in SoMa and dig Vietnamese food, Tin ought to be in your lunch rotation.
Their pho helped me deal with an unrelenting cold and I love that the menu's got a "green of the day with garlic" option. Having never met a green I didn't like I…More »
24. Sociale
San Francisco, CA 94118
USA
+1-415-921-3200
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhood: Laurel Heights
Charming tucked away location. Lovely for lunch, and accomodating even if you have a toddler in tow.
25. Cafe Chaat
San Francisco, CA 94107
USA
+1-415-979-9946
I like Mehfil's chicken tikka masala better but Chaat Café's layout is more conducive to stroller parking so I came here with a friend, her husband and their baby for dinner.
Portions are huge, prices are reasonable, service is so-so, ambiance is…More »
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