People Watching
People Watching
Ramen Nagi
Ramen Nagi is a Tokyo-based chain that’s busy every night thanks to their rich tonkotsu broth.
Nola
Nola is a New Orleans-themed spot in Palo Alto with a fun bottomless brunch and some very fluffy beignets.
Left Door
Left Door is a fancy cocktail lounge in Cow Hollow with velvet couches, mood lighting, and floral wallpaper.
Top Dog
Top Dog is a kind-of-a-dive hot dog institution near the UC Berkeley campus. Most dogs are $4.50.
Westwood
Westwood is a bi-level country bar in the Marina with a mechanical bull and lots of dancing.
Silver Cloud
Silver Cloud is a bar in the Marina where it doesn’t matter how good you are at karaoke, it’s still going to be fun.
Leopold's
Leopold’s is a German-Austrian beer hall with solid food, tons of beer in a boot, and party cabin vibes.
Monsieur Benjamin
Monsieur Benjamin is a modern French restaurant in Hayes Valley that works well for pre-theater dinners.
John's Grill
At John’s Grill in Union Square, you can get into old-school classics like steak and baked potatoes and check out a shrine to The Maltese Falcon.
The Rotunda
The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus in Union Square is one of the city’s most unique dining spots—sit under a stunning stained glass ceiling, and drink afternoon tea or champagne.
Greens Restaurant
A meal at this entirely-vegetarian institution in Fort Mason is an experience you should try at least once.
Bear at Stanly Ranch
Bear at Stanly Ranch is an all-day restaurant that's a great stop for a relaxing lunch.
La Taberna
La Taberna is a Spanish place in Napa where you should get some excellent pintxos and a glass of albariño.
Tartine Bakery
Tartine Bakery in the Mission is a San Francisco icon, simply because their bread is fantastic.
La Mar
La Mar is a Peruvian restaurant near the Ferry Building that feels like a waterfront party with ceviche, empanadas, and slow-cooked pork shanks cooked with aji panca.
Kaiyō Rooftop
Kaiyō Rooftop is a trendy SoMa rooftop bar with views of downtown, lots of cocktails, and great Peruvian-Japanese dishes if you get hungry.
The Cavalier
We’re looking hard for a go-to restaurant in Soma. The Cavalier is not bad, but...we’re still looking.
Mezcalito
The secret to doing Mezcalito in Russian Hill right is to know that it’s a mezcal bar first, a restaurant second.
The Slanted Door
Some restaurants that have been around a long time feel like ageless classics. The Slanted Door feels more like an aged classic.
Delarosa
Delarosa is a neighborhood institution in the Marina for pizza, salads, and epic people watching.