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Palmetto
Palmetto is a vibey bar and restaurant in downtown Oakland with great drinks and solid American-ish food.
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Wayfare Tavern
Wayfare Tavern is the Financial District power lunch destination with charming British pub energy. Don’t expect much from the food.
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Pearl 6101
Pearl 6101 in the Richmond is a cozy Mediterranean restaurant and bar you’ll never want to leave.
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State Bird Provisions
We could eat at State Bird Provisions five nights in a row and never get bored—that’s because the Fillmore spot makes the most creative small plates in the city.
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Cassava
Cassava’s new North Beach location is home to a seasonal prix fixe dinner served in a swanky space.
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Surisan
Surisan is a solid Korean American brunch and dinner spot near Fisherman’s Wharf from the people behind Kitchen Story.
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Liholiho Yacht Club
Liholiho Yacht Club in Lower Nob Hill is a celebration restaurant filled with punchy, creative dishes that are in their own class.
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Tommy's Joynt
Tommy's Joynt is an iconic hofbrau on the corner of Geary and Van Ness serving brisket, sandwiches, and beer.
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The Progress
The Progress is the younger sibling of State Bird Provisions that stands on its own with confidence.
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Uncle Boy's
Uncle Boy’s is a late-night counter-service spot in the Richmond specializing in burgers, lumpia, and other fried things.
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Grubstake Diner
Grubstake is a diner in Polk Gulch that looks like a streetcar, serving straightforward burgers, breakfast plates, shakes, and fries until 4am.
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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.
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Town's End Brunch
This breakfast spot in South Beach serves hearty American breakfast classics, omelets in cast iron skillets, and green juices. Enjoy the Bay Bridge views.
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The Sunday
The Sunday is a fusiony Korean American breakfast and lunch spot with excellent chicken wings and huge portions.
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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.
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Sons & Daughters
Sons & Daughters is a fine dining restaurant in Nob Hill serving a perfectly nice California cuisine tasting menu.
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Sears Fine Food
For the classic American breakfast (and Swedish pancakes), go to Sears Fine Food in Union Square.
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Blue Plate
Blue Plate in Bernal Heights serves Mediterranean-ish comfort dishes—and standout fried chicken—in a space that feels more like a house than a restaurant.
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Pork Store Cafe
Come to this diner in the Haight for hearty breakfast classics like omelettes, breakfast burritos, and pancakes.
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The Buena Vista
The Buena Vista is a bar and cafe near Ghirardelli Square credited with introducing Irish coffee to the U.S.