San Francisco will always be a great place for food, and you must take the time to explore the restaurant scene, at least a little. And while there are plenty of restaurants that will always be favorites, there are also several places worthy of a visit that you may have yet to try. Some of these places may be well-known while others seem less familiar, but they have one thing in common: you should visit them all in 2018.
- House of Prime Rib: 1906 Van Ness Avenue, 94108
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John Pastor/Flickr A regular and local favorite, House of Prime Rib is a San Francisco Landmark that has been open since 1949. The House of Prime Rib serves classic Prime Rib in the English tradition. It serves one thing and one thing only, but you’ll always be satisfied.
- The Stinking Rose: 325 Columbus Avenue, 94133
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Tammie T/Foursquare A classic that will never get old regardless of the year. This garlic-themed restaurant is a North Beach and SF institution. This world-famous dining mecca with garlic driven dishes also offers colorful themed rooms and casual fun.
- Outerlands: 4001 Judah Street, 94122
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Catherine F/Foursquare Outerlands is also popular for their great brunch fare —especially the Grill Cheese, smoked chicken at dinner, and every single baked thing made in-house.
- Pluof Seafood Restaurant: 40 Belden Place, 94104
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Hande G/Foursquare Pluof does not receive the credit it deserves. This stylish French seafood bistro is located on the animated Belden Alley in the Financial District. Plouf specializes in mussels, salads, and numerous seafood dishes. An added bonus is the European-style outdoor seating.
- Zuni Cafe: 1658 Market Street, 94102
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Khara/Foursquare Here, you’ll find artfully prepared food that is reasonably priced. Expect a great brunch and late-night dining. Go for favorites like the oysters and the very popular chicken dish. The fries are one-of-a-kind, too!
- Swans Oyster Depot: 1517 Polk Street, 94108
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Eui D/Foursquare Another classic spot that will never get old for oysters. For more than 100 years, this “unassuming” lunch counter and seafood market in the Polk Gulch neighborhood has been a local favorite, serving up oysters, scrumptious clam chowder, and beer.
- NopalitoL 306 Broderick Street, 94117
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Luis F/Foursquare Outside of Nopa, Nopalito is a restaurant that you need to check out this year. Nopalito offers sustainable sit-down Mexican food. Expect totopos con chile as well as comforting tortilla soup and awesome carnitas.
- Beretta: 1199 Valencia Street, 94110
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Namthip P/Foursquare Beretta may be well known among hipsters, but this spot needs to be discovered by everyone. This cool spot offers antipasti, pizzas, pastas, risottos, and daily specials like cioppino and short ribs. The wine and cocktail list is a hit as well!
- La Taqueria: 2889 Mission Street, 94110
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TomEats/Flickr You can’t talk about San Francisco food without mentioning burritos. La Taqueria always get great reviews for its awesome Mexican staples, including America’s Best Burrito title! You have to eat here once.
- Scoma’s: 1965 Al Scoma Way, 94133
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Roy T/Foursquare Scoma’s is well known for offering the freshest seafood of San Francisco. The reputation of their food had made Scoma’s a city institution. If you love the city, then check out some of Scoma’s classic San Francisco dishes like the Cioppino.
Have you been to any of these restaurants? Share your opinions in the comments below. If you love San Francisco, then check out The San Francisco Restaurant In The Middle Of Nowhere That’s One Of The Best On Earth.
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John Pastor/Flickr
A regular and local favorite, House of Prime Rib is a San Francisco Landmark that has been open since 1949. The House of Prime Rib serves classic Prime Rib in the English tradition. It serves one thing and one thing only, but you’ll always be satisfied.
Isa C/Foursquare
Tammie T/Foursquare
A classic that will never get old regardless of the year. This garlic-themed restaurant is a North Beach and SF institution. This world-famous dining mecca with garlic driven dishes also offers colorful themed rooms and casual fun.
Sheila H/Foursquare
Catherine F/Foursquare
Outerlands is also popular for their great brunch fare —especially the Grill Cheese, smoked chicken at dinner, and every single baked thing made in-house.
Wilfred W/Foursquare
Hande G/Foursquare
Pluof does not receive the credit it deserves. This stylish French seafood bistro is located on the animated Belden Alley in the Financial District. Plouf specializes in mussels, salads, and numerous seafood dishes. An added bonus is the European-style outdoor seating.
Shinichiro H/Foursquare
Khara/Foursquare
Here, you’ll find artfully prepared food that is reasonably priced. Expect a great brunch and late-night dining. Go for favorites like the oysters and the very popular chicken dish. The fries are one-of-a-kind, too!
Winfred W/Foursquare
Eui D/Foursquare
Another classic spot that will never get old for oysters. For more than 100 years, this “unassuming” lunch counter and seafood market in the Polk Gulch neighborhood has been a local favorite, serving up oysters, scrumptious clam chowder, and beer.
Kik/Foursquare
Luis F/Foursquare
Outside of Nopa, Nopalito is a restaurant that you need to check out this year. Nopalito offers sustainable sit-down Mexican food. Expect totopos con chile as well as comforting tortilla soup and awesome carnitas.
Cindy/Foursquare
Namthip P/Foursquare
Beretta may be well known among hipsters, but this spot needs to be discovered by everyone. This cool spot offers antipasti, pizzas, pastas, risottos, and daily specials like cioppino and short ribs. The wine and cocktail list is a hit as well!
Christie V/Foursquare
TomEats/Flickr
You can’t talk about San Francisco food without mentioning burritos. La Taqueria always get great reviews for its awesome Mexican staples, including America’s Best Burrito title! You have to eat here once.
DevonApple/Flickr
Roy T/Foursquare
Scoma’s is well known for offering the freshest seafood of San Francisco. The reputation of their food had made Scoma’s a city institution. If you love the city, then check out some of Scoma’s classic San Francisco dishes like the Cioppino.
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Address: 325 Columbus Avenue, 94133Address: 4001 Judah Street, 94122Address: 40 Belden Place, 94104Address: 1658 Market Street, 94102Address: 1517 Polk Street, 94108Address: 306 Broderick Street, 94117Address: 1199 Valencia Street, 94110Address: 2889 Mission Street, 94110Address: 1965 Al Scoma Way, 94133Address: 1906 Van Ness Avenue, 94108
