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Where To Eat In The Castro

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Mascarpone-stuffed french toast, dumplings, burritos, and more.

Taylor Abrams, Lani Conway & Julia ChenNovember 8, 2022

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Anchor Oyster Bar

Seafood•

Castro

This seafood spot in the Castro serves great cioppino, oysters, and chowder in an old-school space.

Julia ChenNovember 8, 2022

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Where To Eat In The Castro

Castro

Mascarpone-stuffed french toast, dumplings, burritos, and more.

Taylor Abrams, Lani Conway & Julia ChenNovember 8, 2022

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Tanglad

Vietnamese•

Castro

This counter-service spot in the Castro serves Vietnamese staples like phở, bánh mì, vermicelli plates, and incredible garlic noodles.

Julia ChenNovember 2, 2022

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Shanghai Dumpling King

Chinese•

Castro

This casual Shanghainese spot in Duboce Triangle is our go-to for fantastic stir-fried rice cakes.

Julia ChenJuly 21, 2022

8.3

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Kitchen Story

American•

Castro

Go to Kitchen Story in the Castro for decadent, big-portioned brunch food, candied bacon, and deep-fried french toast.

Lani ConwayJune 24, 2022

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Dumpling House

ChineseDim Sum•

Castro

Dumpling House is a casual Castro restaurant serving excellent dim sum.

Lani ConwayMay 24, 2022

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7.2

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Il Casaro Pizzeria & Mozzarella Bar

ItalianPizza•

Castro

Il Casaro is an Italian spot in the Castro we rely on for weeknight dinners and Happy Hours. Their Neapolitan pizzas are solid, but sometimes inconsistent.

Julia ChenApril 28, 2022

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Mama Ji's

Chinese•

Castro

Mama Ji's makes solid dim sum in the Castro.

Lani ConwayMarch 10, 2022

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Thorough Bread and Pastry

Bakery/Cafe•

Castro

Thorough Bread and Pastry is a French-style bakery in the Castro with incredible almond croissants.

Lani ConwayMarch 9, 2022

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I'a Poke

Poke•

Castro

Come to I'a Poke in the Castro for excellent build-your-own poke bowls.

Julia ChenMarch 8, 2022

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Sushi Urashima

Japanese•

Castro

Sushi Urashima in Duboce Triangle is a great Japanese spot to drop in for a weeknight dinner filled with excellent nigiri.

Julia ChenMarch 7, 2022

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Starbelly

American•

Castro

A decent spot in the Castro if you need to feed a group of ten in a pinch.

Written byMax Child

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Beso

Spanish•

Castro

The plates at this new tapas bar are hit or miss. But Beso has serious potential. If they'd just dim the lights.

Written byTaylor Abrams

8.4

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El Castillito

Mexican•

Castro

One of the city’s most underrated burrito joints.

Team InfatuationJanuary 14, 2022

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Hecho

Mexican•

Castro

Hecho serves some solid Mexican food in the Castro. But $12 for two tacos?

Written byTaylor Abrams

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Cafe Du Nord

Bar Food•

Castro

A great bar that doesn’t quite have the restaurant part figured out yet.

Written byMax Child

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Finn Town

AmericanBar FoodGastropub•

Castro

You’ll get great comfort food and a neighborhood feel at Finn Town in the Castro.

Written byTaylor Abrams

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L'Ardoise

French•

Castro

For cozy, classic French, it doesn't get much better than L'Ardoise in the Castro.

Written byTaylor Abrams

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Lark

AmericanMediterranean•

Castro

The Californian-Mediterranean food at Lark in the Castro might be geographically inaccurate, but it tastes pretty great.

Written byNic Strain

8.3

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Dinosaurs

Vietnamese•

Castro

Dinosaurs is a takeout-only sandwich spot in the Castro making banh mi that’s the perfect ratio of bread to filling.

Lani ConwayJanuary 14, 2022