Guidebook for San Francisco

Patty
Guidebook for San Francisco

Food Scene

You can enjoy the Euro-minimalist decor and gourmet pizza here until late any night of the week. Sit at the communal tables or grab one outside under the heat lamps. My favorite things on the menu are the spicy fennel sausage mozzarella pizza, kale caesar salad, and the amazing meatballs—ask for extras of those if you’re in a big group. They have a secret menu item called the Bartender's Special; it’s pizza topped with burrata, kalamata olives, sausage, and spicy red peppers. There are also low-priced late-night specials like a meatball sandwich and cacio e pepe pasta.
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Delarosa
2175 Chestnut St
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You can enjoy the Euro-minimalist decor and gourmet pizza here until late any night of the week. Sit at the communal tables or grab one outside under the heat lamps. My favorite things on the menu are the spicy fennel sausage mozzarella pizza, kale caesar salad, and the amazing meatballs—ask for extras of those if you’re in a big group. They have a secret menu item called the Bartender's Special; it’s pizza topped with burrata, kalamata olives, sausage, and spicy red peppers. There are also low-priced late-night specials like a meatball sandwich and cacio e pepe pasta.
Don't be thrown off by their name, the food is so good. This is my go-to for Indian food in the city—think Sunday night feast. You’ll never have to wait for a table, the space is huge. My order always consists of the lamb pasanda, chicken tikka masala, and my favorite item on the menu, kabuli naan: it’s sweet and filled with nuts and spices. This is a great place to order take-out and eat at home with a nice bottle of red.
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India Curry House
1040 Columbus Ave
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Don't be thrown off by their name, the food is so good. This is my go-to for Indian food in the city—think Sunday night feast. You’ll never have to wait for a table, the space is huge. My order always consists of the lamb pasanda, chicken tikka masala, and my favorite item on the menu, kabuli naan: it’s sweet and filled with nuts and spices. This is a great place to order take-out and eat at home with a nice bottle of red.
This spot is like Palm Beach in the 1950s. The banana leaf wallpaper, glowing golden bar, ferns hanging from the ceiling, and wicker bar stools make it picture-perfect. The raw bar serves till midnight, and dinner goes till 11pm—my favorite item on that menu is the oyster carbonara with crispy pancetta, with a bottle of Whispering Angel rosé of course. Ask to sit in their tiki lounge in the back, trust me it's cool. And make sure to take a postcard and sneak out a Leo’s Oyster Bar green golf pencil.
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Leo's Oyster Bar
568 Sacramento St
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This spot is like Palm Beach in the 1950s. The banana leaf wallpaper, glowing golden bar, ferns hanging from the ceiling, and wicker bar stools make it picture-perfect. The raw bar serves till midnight, and dinner goes till 11pm—my favorite item on that menu is the oyster carbonara with crispy pancetta, with a bottle of Whispering Angel rosé of course. Ask to sit in their tiki lounge in the back, trust me it's cool. And make sure to take a postcard and sneak out a Leo’s Oyster Bar green golf pencil.
The food here is amazing and so is the ambiance. The menu items are meant to be shared so you can try everything. My go-tos are the spicy garlic noodles, Peking duck steam buns, Korean pork tacos, and fried chicken tenders. Every time I take visitors they beg to go back—I’m pretty sure they’re visiting me just to go to Chubby Noodle at this point. They have a phenomenal playlist of ‘90s hip hop and other classics and the awesome waiters take the drunken song requests you start making after your third sake. There’s also the best, most dangerous, brunch deal in town: two hours of bottomless food and drinks—and you can reserve a table for it.
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Chubby Noodle North Beach
Columbus Avenue
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The food here is amazing and so is the ambiance. The menu items are meant to be shared so you can try everything. My go-tos are the spicy garlic noodles, Peking duck steam buns, Korean pork tacos, and fried chicken tenders. Every time I take visitors they beg to go back—I’m pretty sure they’re visiting me just to go to Chubby Noodle at this point. They have a phenomenal playlist of ‘90s hip hop and other classics and the awesome waiters take the drunken song requests you start making after your third sake. There’s also the best, most dangerous, brunch deal in town: two hours of bottomless food and drinks—and you can reserve a table for it.
El Techo is a San Francisco rarity: a rooftop bar. I love coming here for chips, guacamole, and a pitcher of margaritas. You also get amazing views of the city, which is always a plus. There are lots of communal high tops, so it’s great for groups. The kitchen serves till 11 on Fridays and Saturdays. Choose a bunch of plates to share with the table since they’re small portions.
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El Techo
2516 Mission St
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El Techo is a San Francisco rarity: a rooftop bar. I love coming here for chips, guacamole, and a pitcher of margaritas. You also get amazing views of the city, which is always a plus. There are lots of communal high tops, so it’s great for groups. The kitchen serves till 11 on Fridays and Saturdays. Choose a bunch of plates to share with the table since they’re small portions.
It’s comforting that I always know what I'll be ordering here—a burger, fries, and a Coke—and that I can order it until 3am any night of the week. The interior hasn't changed since 1966, not even the decades-old cash register, and I love it. Bring cash. It gets packed late at night but the wait isn’t long and it’s totally worth it for the good food and to travel back to a time when San Francisco was just starting to become cool.
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Sam’s Pizza & Burgers
618 Broadway
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It’s comforting that I always know what I'll be ordering here—a burger, fries, and a Coke—and that I can order it until 3am any night of the week. The interior hasn't changed since 1966, not even the decades-old cash register, and I love it. Bring cash. It gets packed late at night but the wait isn’t long and it’s totally worth it for the good food and to travel back to a time when San Francisco was just starting to become cool.

Drinks & Nightlife

The back area of this big biergarten is filled with communal picnic tables and it's first come, first served. It's great for a casual night out because you know what to expect: a pitcher of beer and a burger or bratwurst. People love the grilled cheese sandwiches, too. Bring cash, prepare yourself for heavy metal and rock music blasting inside the bar, and don't mess with the bouncer or bartenders. They also have solid Bloody Marys, which are sometimes extremely necessary.
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Zeitgeist
199 Valencia St
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The back area of this big biergarten is filled with communal picnic tables and it's first come, first served. It's great for a casual night out because you know what to expect: a pitcher of beer and a burger or bratwurst. People love the grilled cheese sandwiches, too. Bring cash, prepare yourself for heavy metal and rock music blasting inside the bar, and don't mess with the bouncer or bartenders. They also have solid Bloody Marys, which are sometimes extremely necessary.
I love the warehouse space that the brewery is in. It's super casual and an easy go-to for drinks along with a full menu of bar bites. Order the sage fries with garlic and Aleppo pepper sauce, cast iron mac and cheese, and coconut fried wings. They have 21 beers on tap but I always order the California Ale. In addition to their many beers, they have a full bar, which can be a real lifesaver. Order the iron mule, their version of a moscow mule, with Russian Standard vodka and Peychaud’s bitters.
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Southern Pacific Brewing
620 Treat Ave
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I love the warehouse space that the brewery is in. It's super casual and an easy go-to for drinks along with a full menu of bar bites. Order the sage fries with garlic and Aleppo pepper sauce, cast iron mac and cheese, and coconut fried wings. They have 21 beers on tap but I always order the California Ale. In addition to their many beers, they have a full bar, which can be a real lifesaver. Order the iron mule, their version of a moscow mule, with Russian Standard vodka and Peychaud’s bitters.
Located in a converted warehouse, this bar has atmosphere and a creative cocktail menu that changes every six months with a new, trendy theme. I love the speakeasy feel and the gourmet bar bites served till 1:30 in the morning. My favorites are the beef tartare, the huge and refreshing kale salad, and the chicken nuggets served with three sauces. There's limited space at the bar, so head upstairs to their cozy balcony for a table. And order the Trick Dog, it's protocol.
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Trick Dog
3010 20th St
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Located in a converted warehouse, this bar has atmosphere and a creative cocktail menu that changes every six months with a new, trendy theme. I love the speakeasy feel and the gourmet bar bites served till 1:30 in the morning. My favorites are the beef tartare, the huge and refreshing kale salad, and the chicken nuggets served with three sauces. There's limited space at the bar, so head upstairs to their cozy balcony for a table. And order the Trick Dog, it's protocol.
You feel like you’re in ‘70s London at this lounge whose old-school, shabby-chic library vibe is based on the cover of the Rolling Stones' Beggar's Banquet. It's fun to come for a glass of wine, and their “honey bang me sloe” cocktail is tasty. Order the ham and cheese finger sandwiches, Brussels sprouts chips, and lamb schnitzel lollipops. The kitchen serves till 11pm on weekends. I didn't expect to ever say this, but the bathroom is Instagram-worthy; think graffiti and lipstick drawn on the mirror.
Marianne’s
360 Jessie St
You feel like you’re in ‘70s London at this lounge whose old-school, shabby-chic library vibe is based on the cover of the Rolling Stones' Beggar's Banquet. It's fun to come for a glass of wine, and their “honey bang me sloe” cocktail is tasty. Order the ham and cheese finger sandwiches, Brussels sprouts chips, and lamb schnitzel lollipops. The kitchen serves till 11pm on weekends. I didn't expect to ever say this, but the bathroom is Instagram-worthy; think graffiti and lipstick drawn on the mirror.