Erika's Guidebook
Food scene
Ben Thai Cafe
1331 Polk StLocal tasty Thai place
Wine Bar and Food
Amelie San Francisco
1754 Polk StLocal wine bar
Jones
620 Jones StExcellent place to hangout with friends. Outdoor bar with heaters
Local Beer and Tasty Bites
Such a fun and welcoming bar. Yes. It is the neighborhood gay bar :)
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Cinch Saloon
1723 Polk StSuch a fun and welcoming bar. Yes. It is the neighborhood gay bar :)
Favorite Restaurants
I’m a southerner and this place is definitely southern soul food approved.
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Hard Knox Cafe
2526 3rd StI’m a southerner and this place is definitely southern soul food approved.
Tadich Grill
240 California StSome the best seafood I have ever had
Scoma's Restaurant
1965 Al Scoma WayLegendary seafood (place often visited by celebrities)
Tender Greens
266 King StHealthy delicious food
Pink Onion
64 14th StI love the pizza, salad, and other plates there. Also the best tiramisu and cannoli
La Taqueria
2889 Mission StYou have got to have Mexican food in the Mission district!
Plow
1299 18th StExcellent brunch spot! Usually there is a wait
Might be my favorite brunch place… and there are sooo many good ones in the city!
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Blackwood
2150 Chestnut StMight be my favorite brunch place… and there are sooo many good ones in the city!
Squat & Gobble Cafe
3600 16th StExcellent brunch!
Souvla
517 Hayes StGood Mediterranean food
The Dorian
2001 Chestnut StLove the food and bar. Tasty brunch
Salt & Straw
2201 Fillmore StScream from ice cream!
I order from this place wayyy too much. Such good and cheap food!
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Papalote Mexican Grill
1777 Fulton StI order from this place wayyy too much. Such good and cheap food!
Wasabi & Ginger
2299 Van Ness AveExcellent sushi!
Z & Y Restaurant
655 Jackson StExcellent authentic Chinese food
Sightseeing
If you like high end stores. There are plenty of them on the east side of Union Square
Union Square
333 Post StAlways recommend taking a cruise to travelers. You get breathtaking views and learn some history on this cruise. I have take. It many times. Also gives you ideas of places outside of the city you’ll want to visit
Red and White Fleet
Pier 43 5Always recommend taking a cruise to travelers. You get breathtaking views and learn some history on this cruise. I have take. It many times. Also gives you ideas of places outside of the city you’ll want to visit
This is just a nice spot for chilling that’s it super touristy
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Mission Dolores Park
19th StreetThis is just a nice spot for chilling that’s it super touristy
San Francisco City Hall
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett PlOne of the overlooked places to see
Fun Bars
Great for dancing
Bond Bar
3079 16th StEl Rio
3158 Mission StFun indoor/outdoor spot for hanging out and dancing. LGBTQ friendly
Pagan Idol
375 Bush StTiki Bar
Grocery Stores
Local market
Golden Veggie Market
1475 Polk StLocal market
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StTrader Joe's
401 Bay St