SUBSCRIBE CITY GUIDES SAN FRANCISCO VIEW MAP Early morning prep, Swan Oyster Depot Simply one of the best places to eat right now. San Francisco goes deep on what it does best. That means perfect pastas and pastries, Cali-accented ethnic, the finest of fine dining, geeky-good coffee, incredible fermented things, and more. (Burritos? How could we forget burritos?) Wherever you end up eating, a visit to the farmers’ market at the Ferry Plaza building will make it beautifully clear why this city is so spoiled when it comes to good food: It’s the ingredients, stupid. THE HIT LIST our favorite spots right now Lord Stanley Farm-to-table has never looked fresher AL's Place Obsession goes casual at this hard-to-get-into Mission hot spot Tacos Cala Two of our favorite modern Mexican restaurants in one where to EAT in San Francisco Arsicault Bakery Croissants and pastries worth waiting for Swan Oyster Depot Super-fresh seafood in Nob Hill, hold the attitude Rintaro East (Japan) meets West (California) at this Mission izakaya Tartine Bakery Join the line in the Mission for SF’s best sweets, breads, and cakes State Bird Provisions Dim sum with a Michelin twist—don't miss the signature quail Tosca Cafe Way, way beyond bar food at this former dive bar in North Beach The Perennial This might be the most sustainable restaurant in America La Taqueria Line up for the ultimate Mission burrito Petit Crenn Modern French with NorCal ingredients and a family-style menu Saison The most expensive meal in California is worth it Bar Tartine Fermentation, a (sophisticated) celebration from Nick Balla and Cortney Burns Liholiho Yacht Club Cali-Hawaiian food? Really. It’s a thing. And yes, there's Spam where to DRINK, STAY & SHOP Cafe du Nord Cocktails, food, music—what more do you need? Trick Dog Steal this Mission cocktail menu, which changes twice a year Saint Frank Coffee Seriously cool pour-over coffee in Russian Hill Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters OG coffee worth the pilgrimage. They invented the term "third wave!" Sightglass Coffee The roastery with the most—the SoMa flagship is a scene, the Mission location is more chill Hotel Zetta Union Square hotel with a playful feel—literally Hotel Vitale Embarcadero waterfront hotel that neighbors the Ferry Building March A Pacific Heights shop for the (extremely well-) curated home General Store Hipster housewares in Outer Sunset, a seriously cool 'hood Heath The mother ship for ceramics (and way more) STILL HUNGRY for San Francisco 8 Ways SF Does It Better With all due respect to everywhere else in America, SF is winning. The Quintessential Cali Dinner Party Exploring and eating in the Outer Sunset Is This the Most Sustainable Restaurant? There’s an aquaponic greenhouse filled with fish feasting on food scrap-stuffed larvae The Best Food City in the Country Right Now Over four days and 15 meals, San Francisco proved itself on culinary fire Inside the Ferry Building The food market inside San Francisco’s Ferry Building began in literal ruins The Ultimate Dessert Guide to San Francisco Let’s eat all the desserts in one big fat weekend! How to Create Your Own Ice Cream Flavor Get ready to make some seriously awesome ice cream from Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous Yelp CEO Jeremy Stoppelman's Guide to San Francisco Restaurant recommendations from the head honcho himself. elsewhere in CITY GUIDES Portland Portlanders *really* care about great food, perfect coffee, and serious cocktails. So get on your rental bike and start living. Chicago Where you go for a big, fat weekend, or tack on an extra day to your business trip to squeeze in a few more reservations. New York Whether you’re looking for a four-star blowout, an edgy discovery, or a classic joint, the best of the best is all right here. Hey San Francisco lovers, don't miss out! SIGN UPfor updates on bon appétitCITY GUIDES CHECK HERE IF YOU'D LIKE TO GET UPDATES ON ALL CITIES CITY GUIDES San Francisco Subscription Services Contact Bon Appétit Reprints/Permissions Newsletter Signup RSS Feeds Site Map Magazine Archive Condé Nast Visit our sister sites - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Condé Nast Digital Allure Architectural Digest Ars Technica Bon Appétit Brides.com Condé Nast Traveler Concierge Details Epicurious Glamour Golf Digest Golf World GQ Hotel Chatter Jaunted Lucky NutritionData Reddit The Scene Self Style Teen Vogue The New Yorker Vanity Fair Vegas Chatter Vogue W Wired Condé Nast Store Careers Bon Appétit Media Kit Food Innovation Group: Bon Appétit and Epicurious © 2015 Condé Nast. All rights reserved Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (effective 1/2/2014) and Privacy Policy (effective 1/2/2014). Your California Privacy Rights The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast. Ad Choices