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House of Prime RibSee House of Prime Rib Video ($$$)
(8942 ratings)

1906 Van Ness Ave Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 885-4605
houseofprimerib.net
  • Prime Rib
    carved at the table; prime rib buried in mountain of rock salt, slow-roasted, dug-out from the salt pile & sliced at your table; looks good
4.0 out of 5
8942 ratings
#4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Steak); San Francisco Landmark; cozy English-style dining room setting
HRD Coffee Shop [CLOSED]See HRD Coffee Shop Video ($$)
(2535 ratings)

521A 3rd St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 473-4625
  • Spicy Pork Kimchi Burrito
    looks good
  • Sweet Chili Fried Pork Chops
    two pork chops served w/ fries; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2535 ratings
[CLOSED]; Asian-American fusion; 3 blocks away from S.F. Giants stadium
Humphry Slocombe Ice CreamSee Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream Video ($)
(3490 ratings)

2790A Harrison St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 550-6971
www.humphryslocombe.com
  • Prosciutto Ice Cream
  • Secret Breakfast Ice Cream
    top seller; ice cream w/ corn cereal cookies made w/ bourbon; looks good
4.0 out of 5
3490 ratings
#4 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ice Cream); won many awards (SF Weekly - "Best Ice Cream in San Francisco" Reader's Poll, and other recognitions)
Ike's Love & SandwichesSee Ike's Love & Sandwiches Video ($$)
(363 ratings)

901 Polk St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 351-1972
ilikeikesplace.com
  • Backstabber
    sandwich w/ halal chicken, marinated artichoke hearts, Caesar dressing, "dirty" sauce (garlic & herb aioli), provolone, lettuce, tomato and jalapeno served on sourdough bread; looks good
  • Kryptonite
    13 ingredients (roast beef, ham, turkey, pepperoni, corn beef...); "The 'dirty sauce' is what makes their sandwiches sooo good."; looks good
3.5 out of 5
363 ratings
Incanto [CLOSED]See Incanto Video ($$$)
(931 ratings)

1550 Church St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 641-4500
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Meat-Fest"
  • Leg of Beast
    lamb shank; need to order in advance; looks good
4.0 out of 5
931 ratings
[CLOSED]
Joe's Cable Car Restaurant [CLOSED]See Joe's Cable Car Restaurant Video ($$)
(962 ratings)

4320 Mission St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 334-6699
  • Bacon Burger
    2nd top seller
  • Cable Fresh Ground Beef Steak
    Guy's favorite burger at restaurant; top seller
  • Patty Melt
    Guy's 2nd favorite burger at restaurant; 3rd top seller
2.5 out of 5
962 ratings
[CLOSED]; open in 1965; neon decor; meat trimmed and ground fresh daily
La TaqueriaSee La Taqueria Video ($)
(4632 ratings)

2889 Mission St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 285-7117
  • Burritos
    no rice as filler, but rather lingua (cow's tongue)
  • Carne Asada Tacos Dorados
    not on menu; "hard & soft" taco shell (2 shells: crispy on the inside, soft on the outside) w/ carne asada (thin sliced steaks), melted monterey jack cheese, beans, homemade salsa, green hot sauce, avocado & sour cream; looks good
4.0 out of 5
4632 ratings
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Tacos); #55 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); since 1973; long lines
La Torta GordaSee La Torta Gorda Video ($)
(419 ratings)

2833 24th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 642-9600
latortagorda.net
  • Pierna Enchilada Torta
    pulled pork, adobo sauce, refried beans, queso fresco, red onion, avocado; juicy & sloppy; looks good
4.0 out of 5
419 ratings
#2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Sandwiches); opened in 2002; serving traditional Mexican cuisine
Little Star Pizza ($$)
(3093 ratings)

846 Divisadero St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 441-1118
littlestarpizza.com
As Seen On:
Pizza Party
  • Little Star Pizza
    signature dish; deep dish pizza w/ spinach blended w/ ricotta & feta, mushroom, onion, fresh garlic
4.5 out of 5
3093 ratings
Mandarina [CLOSED] ($)
(19 ratings)

535 Octavia St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 861-5661
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "On a Stick"
  • Strawberry Ice Pop
4.0 out of 5
19 ratings
[CLOSED]
Miller's East Coast Deli [CLOSED]See Miller's East Coast Deli Video ($$)
(1465 ratings)

1725 Polk St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 563-3542
  • Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle w/ Matzo Ball
    grandmother's recipe
  • Potato Latke Delight
    two crispy potato pancakes, topped w/ corned beef & pastrami & side of apple sauce & sour cream; proper way to eat is meat + potato + sour cream + apple sauce all in 1 bite; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1465 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 2001; east-coast deli atmosphere; another location in San Rafael
Mission Bowling ClubSee Mission Bowling Club Video ($$)
(666 ratings)

3176 17th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 863-2695
www.missionbowlingclub.co...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Burgers"
  • Mission Burger
    1/2-lb aged & granulated patty, monterey jack, caramelized onions, caper aioli, fries; looks good
4.0 out of 5
666 ratings
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Burgers); "boutique bowling alley that departs from tradition by serving award-winning food & extraordinary specialty cocktails, along w/ a rotating craft beer & wine list" (from its website)
Mission Chinese Food ($$)
(2413 ratings)

2234 Mission St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 863-5710
www.missionchinesefoodsf....
  • Chongqing Chicken Wings
    extra large double-fried wings tossed in Asian pepper spice rub; topped w/ sesame seeds, scallions & cilantro
3.5 out of 5
2413 ratings
Chinese restaurant "known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes & its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients" (from its website); located in former Lung Shan Restaurant
Molinari Delicatessen ($$)
(1361 ratings)

373 Columbus Ave Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 421-2337
www.molinarisalame.com
As Seen On:
Deli Paradise
  • Italian Salame Sandwich
    top seller; w/ mustard, mayo, tomatoes, onions, pepperoncinis, provolone & lettuce served on sub roll; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1361 ratings
since 1896; specialize in Italian salames and sausages; "salame Nazis" (you better know your order when it's your turn...part of the charm); Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, Howard Stern, Elizabeth Taylor have eaten here
Mr Holmes Bakehouse [CLOSED]See Mr Holmes Bakehouse Video ($$)
(2468 ratings)

1042 Larkin St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 829-7700
  • PB&J Cruffin
    layers-like croissant shaped like a muffin rolled in sugar & stuffed w/ PB & J filling; takes multi-day to make; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2468 ratings
[CLOSED]; long lines
Mr PolloSee Mr Pollo Video ($$)
(609 ratings)

2823 Mission St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(860) 912-9168
  • $15 Chef's Tasting Menu
    four courses; varies depending what chef gets at market
4.5 out of 5
609 ratings
chef takes order, cooks and does the dishes
NopaSee Nopa Video ($$$)
(5515 ratings)

560 Divisadero St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 864-8643
www.nopasf.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With Bacon"
  • House Smoked Bacon Flatbread
    smoke their own bacon
4.0 out of 5
5515 ratings
a gathering place, serving urban rustic food and specializing in organic wood-fired cuisine
NopalitoSee Nopalito Video ($$)
(2043 ratings)

306 Broderick St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 535-3969
nopalitosf.com
  • Quesadilla Roja con Chicharron
    Mulato chile-corn tortilla, crispy pork belly, salsa cascabel, jack cheese, queso fresco, onion & cilantro; looks good
  • Torta Pambazo
    chili-dipped sandwich, red chorizo, potatoes, avocado, tomato, cabbage, queso fresco, crema & salsa escabeche; available only at the 9th Ave location; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2043 ratings
opened in 2012; "sustainable organic Mexican kitchen"; 2 locations in San Francisco; "in the WOW-factor, it's way up there"-Guy Fieri; Other Recipes: Totopos con Chile
Out the Door [CLOSED]See Out the Door Video ($$)
(794 ratings)

Westfield San Francisco Centre Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 541-9913
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With Fruit"
  • Green Papaya Salad
    Vietnamese dish; papaya is unriped and shredded for crunchy texture; Chris orders w/ rice porridge and alternates bites to mix "rich & creamy w/ crisp & refreshing"
3.5 out of 5
794 ratings
[CLOSED]
Papalote Mexican GrillSee Papalote Mexican Grill Video ($$)
(2320 ratings)

3409 24th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 970-8815
www.papalote-sf.com
  • Triple Threat Burrito
    achiote marinated chicken breast, grilled prawns & tangy carne asada topped w/ guacamole & their signature salsa; looks good
  • Triple Threat Burrito
    chicken in achiote-based sauce, shrimp in pod chile sauce, carne asada in w/ rice, beans, pico de gallo & choice of tortilla; topped w/ roasted tomato salsa
3.5 out of 5
2320 ratings
#3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Hot and Spicy Foods); Throwdown: Bobby Flay lost; one of the 10 great places to bite into a big burrito (USA Today); signature salsa is available for mail-order
Penang GardenSee Penang Garden Video ($$)
(365 ratings)

728 Washington St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 296-7878
  • #68: Hot and Spicy Crab
3.0 out of 5
365 ratings
Pica Pica Arepa KitchenSee Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen Video ($$)
(1675 ratings)

401 Valencia St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 400-5453
www.picapica.com
  • Arepa Pabellon
    signature dish; grilled corn pocket crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside & stuffed w/ pabellon (shredded beef), sweet plantains, black bean spread, queso fresco; made by hand daily; looks good
  • Cachapas Vegetariana
    sweet corn crepes made w/ fresh yellow corn, filled w/ grilled marinated tofu, plantains, black beans, garlic aioli & then folded over; "there's great texture, there's uniqueness, there's depth of flavor...that's outrageous!"-Guy Fieri
4.0 out of 5
1675 ratings
opened in 2010; Venezuelan cuisine; all menu items are 100% gluten-free; 2 other locations in N. California; Other Recipes: Cheese Empanadas | Guasacaca Sauce
Pier 23 CafeSee Pier 23 Cafe Video ($$)
(1886 ratings)

The Embarcadero Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 362-5125
www.pier23cafe.com
  • Duck Poppers
    onion slice, jalapeno slice & spicy cream cheese mix wrapped in thinly sliced duck breasts & bacon, marinated & grilled; available only Thu-Sun (call in advance to check)
  • Fish Tacos
    grilled fish (depending on what fish is fresh) w/ roasted tomato salsa & tomatillo avocado sauce; looks good
  • Oven-Roasted Crab
    whole roasted Dungeness crab broken & sauteed in garlic, butter & herbs
3.5 out of 5
1886 ratings
since 1984; located right on the San Francisco bay w/ outdoor seating available on pier; known for fresh seafood, unique cocktails & live music daily; one of Guy Fieri's favorite hang out joints
Q Restaurant and Wine Bar [CLOSED] ($$)
(1322 ratings)

225 Clement St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 752-2298
  • Carne Adovada on a Fresh Telera Bun
    Albuquerque Style Pulled Pork
  • Duck Confit
    takes 3-4 days to prepare; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1322 ratings
[CLOSED]; "funky American comfort"; chef used to cook for P-Funk and Greatful Dead
Radio Africa KitchenSee Radio Africa Kitchen Video ($$)
(364 ratings)

4800 3rd St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 826-9660
www.radioafricakitchen.co...
  • Jambalaya
    Ethiopian influenced, chicken-based; looks good
  • Saffron Prawns w/ Harissa
    prawns prepared w/ a chili bell pepper sauce made w/ caraway seeds, lemon, garlic & pepper
  • Seared Ahi Tuna w/ Chermoula
    Chermoula is a Moroccan sauce made w/ cilantro, parsley, chilis, garlic, cumin, coriander, lemon juice & saffron; looks good
4.5 out of 5
364 ratings
opened in 2012
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