Good Place to Eat in San Francisco?

Question

I would like something that is perferably by the union square

Answer 1

There are so many places and so hard to choose from. For breakfast I highly recommend Sears. It is up the block from Victoria's Secret in Union Square. It has been there for years and the food is very good. If there is a line out the door, it not only moves fast but its worth the wait. Then there is the Cheesecake Factory at the top of Macy's. Their food is always good. For a good hot cup of coffee or latte go to the little cafe on the square. They have great pastries as well.

Answer 2

Kuletos is great, it is 1/2 a block off of Union Square. I always eat lunch there when spending a day shopping around Union Square.

Answer 3

I forgot what it is called, but they had the best clam chowder in a bread bowl.

Answer 4

the place where you can find what you feel like eating..i feel like nuggets now actually... i wish i could treat you to mackers buh i couldnt bcuz im 200 miles away from where you are.. cheers mate/...

Answer 5

Downtown
Cortez – in the Adagio hotel 550 Geary – creative California small plates $$$
Millennium – in the Savoy Hotel 580 Geary - vegan food that will amaze even confirmed carnivores
Farallon – 450 Post- Seafood served in an amazing underwater garden setting $$$$
E&O Trading Post – 314 Sutter – Asian Fusion – Indian Thai and Chinese dishes
East Cost West Deli – 1725 Polk @ Sacramento
Original Joe’s 140 Taylor – Old fashioned stick to your ribs Italian food. Huge portions! Are good before or after theatre experience. Watch out, the garlic bread is radioactive. Yummy, but you’ll exude garlic for a half life.
Scala’s Bistro – In the Sir Francis Drake Hotel on Powell at Sutter – Creative upscale Italian food served in a bustling, warm environment.
Tadich Grill 240 California-The Original Cold Day Restaurant: An old boy’s kind of place that has been around since 1849. Great seafood, chops and sourdough. Stiff drinks, no reservations, but counter seats are first come first served.

North Beach/Chinatown:
Caf̩ Macaroni РColumbus at Jackson РItalian food, opt for smaller space on east side of Columbus
Molinari’s Deli on Columbus at Green. Let the guys make you a deli sandwich, pick out a salad or drink and wander up to Washington Square for a picnic.

Marina/Cow Hollow
These two neighborhoods are the Yuppie center of SF. Predominately white, upscale and very busy.
Judy’s on Chestnut at Scott- My favorite brunch place in the city. Huge omelets served with your choice of English muffin, home made blueberry muffin or pumpkin loaf [my favorite]. Order a side of potatoes to share, these are, bar none, the best home fried potatoes in the world.
Izzys on Steiner at Lombard: - This SF institution is known for steaks, seafood and stiff drinks. Eclectic historical pics decorate this dark wood paneled favorite. Don’t miss the creamed spinach, Popeye would give up the canned stuff in a minute for theirs.
Pluto’s on Scott between Lombard and Chestnut-Fast food that is fresh, and eclectic. No fancy waiters just good basic food, unusual sandwiches, custom salads, and great side dishes.
Balboa Caf̩ 3199 Fillmore РGood burgers and salads, not bad crab cakes and other California Style cuisine at this old boy feel restaurant. Started by our current mayor some 20 years ago, a favorite with the 30 something crowd.

Seafood
Hays Street Grill 320 Hayes at Gough. Fresh fish shines at this neighborhood favorite. They specialize in grilling fish and then serving it with your choice of sauces that only enhance the taste of the fish and shellfish. Located in the lovely Hayes Valley neighborhood which abounds with galleries, boutiques and unique shops. A wonderful neighborhood to explore make sure to walk to Octavia Boulevard and take in the Thai temple in the park.



Chinese food
Henry’s Hunan at 674 Sacramento, on Battery at Broadway or between 2nd and New Montgomery and Harrison and Folsom south of Market near the MOMA. - Great Chinese don’t miss Diana’s Meat Pie
Tai Chi on Polk at Broadway – The best shrimp won ton soup and General Tso’s chicken in the city.
Expensive but scrumptious dim sum at Yank Sing 101 Spear.
Cheap but good dim sum at Louie’s on Stockton at Broadway

Mexican
The Latin heart of the city is in the mission. Taquarias are a great bet for a cheap and very filling lunch. My personal favorites are El Toro on Valencia at 17th or their sister restaurant Pancho Villa on 16th between Valencia and Mission. Split a burrito if you don’t want food coma and enjoy the house made aqua frescas! Other city Latin favorite include
Cancun Mission at 19th - another excellent taquaria
La Rondillia 901 Valencia at 20th - a bit more service with a hoping bar.
Cha Cha Cha 2327 Mission at 21st - is really more Spanish/jamacian/latin tapas with home sangria to compliment any meal. Lively crowd. They also have 1801 Haight near Golden Gate park
Don Ramon’s on 11th at Folsom In my opinion the best traditional Mexican food in the city. They also make top shelf Margaritas.

Thai Food
Ok, I’m not a great fan since I don’t like ginger, and can take or leave peanuts and coconut, but here are some good places.
Phuket on Haight and Divisadro – just a few blocks from the Castro
Thep Phenom – consistently voted best Thai by SF Guardian readers 400 Waller at Steiner.

Some other options for inexpensive good eats.
Axum on Haight at Pierce - Ethiopian food. The best in the city in my book. If you’ve never tried Ethiopian food do so, spicy, hot, and the bread you eat with is unlike anything you’ve ever tried.
La Mexicalli 900 Block of Sutter – good Mexican food.
Zapita on 18th & Collingwood in the Castro is also very good.
Home on Market at Church good comfort food [mac and cheese!] near the Castro.
Chow on Church at Market – California Favorites – stop in to the Pilsner and have a drink on the patio while you wait for your table, the Chow host will find you.
La Mediterranee on Noe at Castro great Middle Eastern food, friendly and filling.
Diner Food – Best is Mel’s on Van Ness at Geary. Lori’s is ok, [various Union Square locations] cheap but filling, and Max’s [Geary at Mason] is great but the portions are way too large. Two people can eat off one meal here!
Gaspare’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant 5546 Geary @ 20th Avenue. This is the kind of place that reminds east coast folks of their pizza places, plastic grapes hang from the ceiling, That’s Amore on the juke box, excellent calzone and pizza, great pasta with your choice of traditional sauces. A neighborhood favorite with families and couples alike.

Answer 6

castro district has plenty of hot muchies.

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