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Rocco's Cafe ($$)
(1127 ratings)

1131 Folsom St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 554-0522
www.roccoscafe.com
  • Linguine with Clams in White Cream Sauce
    fan favorite; "some of the best linguine clams"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Polenta with Bolognese Sauce
  • Sautéed Chicken Piccata
    very lemony
4.0 out of 5
1127 ratings
Other Recipes: Chicken Marsala
Roli Roti Gourmet Rotisserie ($$)
(1597 ratings)

1 Ferry Bldg Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94105
(510) 780-0300
roliroti.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "San Francisco, CA"
  • Porchetta Sandwich
    most famous dish...sells out often; skin-wrapped pork loin & belly slow-cooked about 4 hours; thinly sliced on a porchetta drippings-soaked bun; w/ arugula, onion marmalade & rosemary sea salt; only available Thursdays & Saturdays at SF Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market
4.5 out of 5
1597 ratings
opened in 2002; now a fleet of 6 food trucks w/ several regular locations; specializing in mobile gourmet rotisserie meats
Schmidt's [CLOSED]See Schmidt's Video ($$)
(582 ratings)

2400 Folsom St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 401-0200
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "With Fruit"
  • Apple Strudel
    w/ whipped cream; assembled in a deep-dish pan rather than rolled; looks good
4.0 out of 5
582 ratings
[CLOSED]; German restaurant
Senor SisigSee Senor Sisig Video ($)
(1697 ratings)

San Francisco, CA 94104
(855) 747-4455
www.senorsisig.com
  • Adobe Buffalo Wings
    chipotle-soy-garlic-sweet-based served on bed of shrimp chips; looks good
  • Pork Sisig Tacos
    signature dish; 6" corn tortilla topped w/ pork, onions, lettuce & cilantro cream sauce
4.0 out of 5
1697 ratings
started in 2010; Filipino fusion food truck; check their website to find location
Show Dogs [CLOSED]See Show Dogs Video ($$)
(782 ratings)

1020 Market St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-9560
  • Fried Chicken Sandwich
    lemon cayenne aioli, house coleslaw, pan de mie bun; vegetarian cutlet option available; "awesome fried chicken sandwich!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • House Lamb Merguez
    house made sausage w/ lamb and pork, fig chutney, house dijon, arugula
4.0 out of 5
782 ratings
[CLOSED]; emporium of sausages & other fine foods w/ post-Victorian decor that includes white marble tables, antique pews, metal stools, tin ceiling tiles & holophane light fixtures; storefront has large window to watch street performers, etc.; make their own ketchup & mustard; Other Recipes: Dijon Mustard
Sixth Course ($$)
(404 ratings)

1544 15th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 829-2461
www.sixthcourse.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Dipped"
  • Mango Chili & Lime Gelato Pop
    house gelato w/ mango puree, blast frozen, dipped in chocolate, topped w/ chili powder; "it's a party in the mouth" -Shinmin Li
4.5 out of 5
404 ratings
opened in 2014; seasonal, locally sourced menu of small batch, handmade desserts
Spencer on the Go [CLOSED]
(108 ratings)

300 7th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94103
  • Escargot Puff Lollipop
    braised escargot wrapped in puff pastry, oven baked and topped w/ garlic butter and served on a lollipop stick
3.5 out of 5
108 ratings
[CLOSED]; mobile bistro...serve restaurant Chez Spencer's fine French cuisine from a converted taco truck
St Francis FountainSee St Francis Fountain Video ($$)
(1253 ratings)

2801 24th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 826-4210
www.stfrancisfountainsf.c...
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Diners"
  • Nebulous Potato Thing
    pile of spuds w/ melted cheese, fresh salsa, sour cream & green onions; topped w/ optional sunny-side-up egg; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1253 ratings
#3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Diners); since 1918; San Francisco's oldest ice cream parlor/soda fountain
State Bird Provisions ($$$)
(3236 ratings)

1529 Fillmore St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 795-1272
statebirdsf.com
  • Sourdough Sauerkraut Pecorino & Ricotta Pancakes
    top-selling pancake; sourdough, pecorino & ricotta pancakes w/ dehydrated sauerkraut powder; Alton loved it so much he got three orders in a row
4.0 out of 5
3236 ratings
est. 2012; Michelin star-winning contemporary American cuisine; named for quail & small plates on Dim sum-style carts
Straw Catering [CLOSED]See Straw Catering Video ($$)
(1749 ratings)

203 Octavia Blvd Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 431-3663
  • Donut Breakfast Sandwich
    house donuts w/ vanilla bean glaze, fried egg, cheddar jack cheese & avocado, served w/ hash browns; "some scientific evolution of flavors!" -Shinmin Li; looks good!
4.0 out of 5
1749 ratings
[CLOSED]; themed restaurant w/ carnival fare
Suppenkuche ($$)
(3342 ratings)

525 Laguna St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 252-9289
www.suppenkuche.com
  • Falscher Hase
    meatloaf stuffed w/ hard-boiled eggs & wrapped w/ bacon; served w/ onion sauce & mashed potatoes
4.0 out of 5
3342 ratings
#14 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); serving German food & beer from different regions of Germany, w/ an emphasis on Bavarian cooking
Swan Oyster Depot ($$)
(3221 ratings)

1517 Polk St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-1101
  • Crab Louie Salad
    iceberg lettuce, seasonal crab meat & legs, Louis dressing & crab fat infused vinaigrette
4.0 out of 5
3221 ratings
opened in 1903; neighborhood seafood eatery & fish market
Tacko ($$)
(1042 ratings)

3115 Fillmore St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 796-3534
www.tackosf.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Cheap Eats"
  • Tuesday Taco Trio
    $2 tacos on Tuesdays; tacos: chicken mole, carnitas, carne asada
4.0 out of 5
1042 ratings
#3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Cheap Eats)
Tadich GrillSee Tadich Grill Video ($$$)
(2805 ratings)

240 California St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 391-1849
www.tadichgrill.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Old School"
  • Sand Dab Filets
    flat fish similar to halibut or flounder dipped in eggwash, flour, breaded and pan-fried; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2805 ratings
established in 1849; oldest restaurant in California (3rd oldest in U.S.); San Francisco institution
Taqueria La CumbreSee Taqueria La Cumbre Video ($)
(940 ratings)

515 Valencia St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 863-8205
www.taquerialacumbre.com
  • Mission Burrito
    5-lb burrito; flank steak, beans, rice, salsa, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce & tomatoes
  • Super Meat Burrito
3.0 out of 5
940 ratings
#58 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1967; birthplace of the mission-style burrito; large portions
Tartine BakerySee Tartine Bakery Video ($$)
(8849 ratings)

600 Guerrero St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 487-2600
www.tartinebakery.com
  • Double Pain au Chocolat
    chocolate croissant; looks good
4.0 out of 5
8849 ratings
opened in 2002; continually rated in the Zagat Survey as Best Bakery and Best Breakfast in San Francisco (from its website); nominated for James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chefs in 2006 and 2007, and won the award in 2008
Tee Off Bar & Grill [CLOSED]See Tee Off Bar & Grill Video ($$)
(539 ratings)

3129 Clement St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 752-5439
  • Grilled Double Cut Pork Chop
    with achiote & apricot relish over garlic mash and deep fried sweet corn; "up there w/ some of the best chops I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Paul's Crafty Mac & Cheese
    signature dish; blend of four cheeses with pancetta on ziti pasta; looks good
3.5 out of 5
539 ratings
[CLOSED]; "Five Star Dive Bar" (from website)
Tommy's JoyntSee Tommy's Joynt Video ($)
(3094 ratings)

1101 Geary Blvd Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-4216
www.tommysjoynt.com
  • Braised Lamb Shanks
    special available only on Thursdays; cooked for 3 hrs; falls apart; looks good
  • Corned Beef
    looks good
  • Roast Beef
    looks good
  • Roast Turkey
    served w/ homemade gravy
  • Chili
    30+ year-old recipe; use buffalo meat
4.0 out of 5
3094 ratings
est. in 1947; original hof-brau of San Francisco; San Francisco institution; storefront is colorful...circus-like; eclectic no frills interior; one of Guy's favorite places to go in San Francisco
Tsar Nicoulai Caviar CafeSee Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe Video ($$$)
(118 ratings)

1 Ferry Building Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 288-8630
www.tsarnicoulai.com
  • Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Sampler
    expensive; closed in Jan 2011 for move
4.5 out of 5
118 ratings
Una Pizza Napoletana [CLOSED]See Una Pizza Napoletana Video ($$)
(613 ratings)

210 11th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 861-3444
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Pizza"
  • Margherita Pizza
    thin crust pizza topped w/ San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, extra-virgin olive oil,fresh basil, sea salt; looks good
3.5 out of 5
613 ratings
[CLOSED]; #3 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Pizza); only makes pizza (no appetizers or desserts); ingredients shipped from Italy, even pizza oven was built by family in Naples
Wexler's [CLOSED]See Wexler's Video ($$)
(620 ratings)

568 Sacramento St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 983-0102
  • Pulled Lamb Sandwich
    served on sweet deli roll w/ watermelon vinegar, pickled watermelon rind, red cabbage slaw
3.5 out of 5
620 ratings
[CLOSED]; Southern BBQ cuisine w/ an upscale twist
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen ($$)
(1081 ratings)

3150 24th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 787-3354
wisesonsdeli.com
As Seen On:
Iron Chef Eats, Episode: "Comfort Food"
  • Bialy w/ Smoked Salmon
    bialy is like a bagel but w/ onions & poppy seed mix in the middle; topped w/ sustainably raised smoked salmon, whipped cream cheese, capers & red onions; looks good
  • Reuben
    pastrami, corned beef, or smoked turkey griddled w/ sauerkraut, Swiss cheese & Russian on rye; pastrami is top seller; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1081 ratings
serving traditional Jewish comfort food; make everything from scratch
Yank SingSee Yank Sing Video ($$$)
(2796 ratings)

101 Spear St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 781-1111
www.yanksing.com
  • Baked BBQ Pork Buns
    part of dim sum
  • Peking Duck
    signature dish; house-roasted Peking Duck served as a dim sum appetizer, Crispy paper thin honey-coated skin & tender slices of duck stuffed in a steamed seashell bun, accompanied w/ finely slivered scallions & smears of tangy hoisin sauce; looks good
3.5 out of 5
2796 ratings
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Chinese Food); James Beard Award winner (2009); dim sum: small individual portions of food pushed around on carts by servers
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