Soma

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Aphotic is a fine dining restaurant in SoMa with an excellent seafood-centric tasting menu.

Julia Chen

September 28, 2023

Review

Raven Bar is a SoMa bar-club specializing in throwback hip hop, pop, and R&B from the ‘90s and early 2000s.

Lani Conway

July 31, 2023

Review

Tú Lan is a casual Mid-Market spot serving Vietnamese rice plates, phở, and last meal-worthy imperial rolls.

Julia Chen

July 11, 2023

Review

Monarch is a SoMa bar playing Top 40s in the chill upstairs, and electronic music in the packed basement.

Ricky Rodriguez

June 28, 2023

Review

F8 is a nightclub and lounge in SoMa perfect for high BPM sweaty nights.

Ricky Rodriguez

June 28, 2023

Review

The Lark Bar is a casual sports bar in SoMa/FiDi serving Detroit-style pies from Joyride.

Lani Conway

June 22, 2023

Review

Basil Thai is a neighborhood Thai spot in SoMa that's perfect for birthdays and fun get-togethers.

Ricky Rodriguez

May 31, 2023

Review

For wine and fun bar snacks, like Lunchables and Cinnamon Toast Crunch, head to Sluts in SoMa.

Julia Chen

April 19, 2023

Review

For a fun and flavorful night full of heart-warming Vietnamese dishes, Tin in SoMa is always a good choice.

Ricky Rodriguez

April 13, 2023

Review

HK Lounge Bistro in SoMa nails dim sum classics in a cozy space.

Julia Chen

April 3, 2023

Review

Bellota is a solid Spanish spot underneath the Airbnb building that’s perfect for big groups, date night, and paella cravings. 

Lani Conway

March 20, 2023

Review

Moya is a relaxed Ethiopian spot in SoMa serving excellent kitfo, shuro, and doro tibs.

Lani Conway

March 16, 2023

Guide

We narrowed down the 15 best spots to eat in this very large neighborhood.

Julia Chen & Lani Conway

February 24, 2023

Review

Montesacro serves excellent Roman pinsas in SoMa.

Julia Chen

February 24, 2023

Review

The new Akikos location in the East Cut is an excellent option for blowout omakase. Prepare to eat a sashimi course off a ceramic fedora.

Julia Chen

February 16, 2023

Guide

19 great spots for before or after a Giants game, or whenever you're in the area.

Lani Conway & Julia Chen

February 16, 2023

Review

Little Skillet is a spacious soul food restaurant in SoMa serving great chicken and waffles and po’boys the size of a football.

Julia Chen

February 10, 2023

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Birdbox in SoMa is all about chicken. Go for the wings coated in nutritional yeast, or the fried chicken sandwich that comes with the claw still attached.

Julia Chen

February 9, 2023

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This breakfast spot in South Beach serves hearty American breakfast classics, omelets in cast iron skillets, and green juices. Enjoy the Bay Bridge views.

Lani Conway

January 10, 2023

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Oren’s Hummus is an Israeli restaurant near Union Square with fantastic hummus and pita. This place is a step up from a monotonous weekday lunch.

Julia Chen

December 8, 2022

Review

Burma Love serves great Burmese food in SoMa. Get the tea leaf salad.

Lani Conway

December 8, 2022

Review

Tropisueño near Union Square is a solid option for Mexican food and margaritas with a group.

Lani Conway

December 8, 2022

Review

Excellent New York-style slices are coming out of Empire Pizza in SoMa.

Julia Chen

November 23, 2022

Review

Ippudo, on the blurred line between the FiDi and SoMa, is the first SF location of a popular international ramen chain.

Julia Chen

November 22, 2022

Review

Taksim is an upscale Turkish spot in SoMa that will never disappoint no matter the occasion.

Lani Conway

October 7, 2022