San Francisco - Restaurants - Lunch

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Put away the Campbell's Soup-To-Go, step away from the computer (unless you're yelping), turn off the Blackberry and take some much needed "me time" for lunch. These are some moderately-priced spots I found worthy of your one-hour break.

 1. Boudin Sourdough Bakery & Cafe

619 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 281-8200

Categories: Sandwiches, Bakeries

3.0 star rating
  2/4/2009

Imagine to my surprise walking up to a restaurant called "Boudin" and finding that it in fact doesn't serve Cajun fare. What's this Texas gal who's craving crawfish to do?!

My lunch group of fellow Yelp employees -- the sales team! -- and I trekked…More »

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 2. Fang

660 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 777-8568

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  9/1/2009

Ahem. I've ACTUALLY been to Fang. And no, I'm not writing this review directly from my iPhone as I sit in the restaurant. I don't own an iPhone. :(

So, we just stumbled across Fang Restaurant during our hunt for a cool little lunch spot. Today was…More »

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 3. The Old Siam Thai Restaurant

201 Ellis St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 885-5144

Category: Thai

Neighbourhoods: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin

3.0 star rating
  10/12/2008

Why is it when you're not hungry, it seems as though there are too many restaurants; and when you're starving, you can't find a single place to eat?

Walking through the streets of the city, I was in search of something, ANYTHING to eat. I stumbled…More »

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 4. Out the Door - CLOSED

865 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 541-9913

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhoods: Union Square, SOMA

3.0 star rating
  9/6/2009

This is one of those restaurants where your cheating eyes can't help but wander over to surrounding tables. Everything around you looks so good and you think to yourself: "What are those lucky bastards grubbin' on?" There's so much on the menu, and I…More »

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 5. Pazzia Restaurant & Pizzeria

337 3rd St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 512-1693

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  10/15/2008

For my week-long stay in SF, I was sure to pack plenty of workout clothes, my sneakers, charge up my mp3 playerâ"the works. It's day four: Have I worked out yet? No. Well, at least I can eat right... So where did I go for lunch? Pazzia, for a hearty…More »

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 6. Soup Freaks

667 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 543-7687

Category: Soup

Neighbourhood: SOMA

3.0 star rating
  10/17/2008

A week's worth of beer takes quite a toll on my body (and skimping out on running doesn't help either), so instead of making a quick run over to the nearest hot dog cart, I made a wise decision to visit Soup Freaks for lush organic greens.

The crew of…More »

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 7. Woodhouse Fish Company

1914 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 437-2722

Categories: Seafood, Fish & Chips

Neighbourhoods: Lower Pac Heights, Pacific Heights

4.0 star rating
  3/26/2012

I agree with Brittany B: SF makes me crave seafood. Lobstah, oystas, crab, skrimps, sashimi, fish fillet ... I want it.

I came here for lunch with some colleagues, and the menu looked so appealing we decided to order a variety of entries and share.

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 8. Muracci's Japanese Curry & Grill

307 Kearny St
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 773-1101

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Financial District

3.0 star rating
  2/15/2010

Japanese curry. Now this is something I've never tried. And glad I did.

I came here with a co-worker on a Friday afternoon, hoping to nurse a hangover. Space is small, so I'd rec calling in your order, or getting it to go and enjoy at a nearby park -…More »

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 9. Gracias Madre

2211 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 683-1346

Categories: Vegan, Mexican

Neighbourhood: Mission

3.0 star rating
  4/11/2010

MexiCAN: Who'da thought could be served up vegan?

So here's the skinny. Decor is absolutely authentic, lots of natural woods, a few bright colors, open kitchen with amazing aromas spilling out, sizeable patio perfect for the SF (sometimes) sunny…More »

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 10. Hooters - CLOSED

353 Jefferson St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 409-9464

Categories: American (Traditional), Chicken Wings, Sports Bars

Neighbourhood: Fisherman's Wharf

3.0 star rating
  11/15/2010

I was kinda shocked to see Hooters practically empty on a Friday night. Guess everyone else is smart enough to use Yelp to find more local spots. But I have to admit that I LOVE hangin' at Hooters, so happy hour with my group of phenomenal friends…More »

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 11. Zaré at Fly Trap

606 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 243-0580

Categories: Mediterranean, Persian/Iranian

Neighbourhood: SOMA

5.0 star rating
  8/1/2011

Zare at Fly Trap features Mediterranean cuisine with strong Persian influences. The menu is ever-changing, and produce is sourced from the Bay Area's farmers markets - keeping things fresh and local. I've dined at Zare at Fly Trap twice: once for…More »

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 12. Boulette's Larder

1 Ferry Bldg
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 399-1155

Categories: American (New), French

Neighbourhood: Embarcadero

4.0 star rating
  8/8/2011

If it's a gorgeous day in SF, there's no question about it: Dining at The Ferry Building is a must. And if this gorgeous day happens to fall on a Sunday - you gotta brunch at Boulette Larder.

My gorgeous college besties and I called ahead to make…More »

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 13. American Box

736 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 474-3474

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  11/16/2011

Normally if I have to go through a metal detector to get to lunch, that may be a bad sign*. But in this case, there's no reason to be skurd.

American Box is a fresh little gem located in the Contemporary Jewish Museum. Ruggy J led the way, promising…More »

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 14. The Grove Cafe Yerba Buena

690 Mission St
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 957-0558

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: SOMA

4.0 star rating
  11/17/2011

Our office is just a stone's throw away from The Grove, and it makes for a great lunch spot. And service along with the kitchen have a great rhythm going - whatever it may be - and I appreciate how quickly you can get in and out of the restaurant,…More »

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 15. Bluestem Brasserie

One Yerba Buena Ln
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 547-1111

Categories: American (New), Brasseries

Neighbourhoods: Union Square, SOMA

4.0 star rating
  1/17/2012

Bluestem Brasserie rocked my pants off. Yes, my pants. I ate so much, I went straight back to the hotel and had to remove my skinny jeans because I was, well, no longer skinny.

I've been here twice, for lunch and dinner, and both were wonderful. But…More »

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 16. The Slanted Door

1 Ferry Bldg
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 861-8032

Categories: Vietnamese, Asian Fusion

Neighbourhood: Embarcadero

3.0 star rating
  4/1/2012

First thing: Reservations are HIGHLY recommended. And it's not because it's SF's top-rated resto; it's only because Slanted Door is located in the Ferry Building which yields high traffic. It's one of the larger restaurants in the building - and it…More »

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