Birthdays
Birthdays
Page 3Mijoté
Mijoté is a French restaurant in the Mission with a seasonally changing prix fixe menu that excites us every time we come back.
Thanh Long
You come to Thanh Long, a Sunset institution, for whole roast crab and the most iconic garlic noodles in the city.
Good Good Culture Club
Good Good Culture Club in the Mission combines a range of cuisines to create original and flawlessly executed dishes you won’t find anywhere else.
Besharam
Besharam is a vegetarian Gujarati restaurant in the Dogpatch where originality shines. Think blue cheese parathas, Impossible kebabs covered in garlicky pea shoots, and pani puri with actual gin in the tamarind-mint water.
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.
Ace Wasabi Rock-N-Roll Sushi
Come to Ace Wasabi in the Marina with big groups for a trendy scene and solid sushi.
The Shota
The Shota is one of the more expensive omakase spots in the city, but it’s absolutely worth the high price of admission.
Routier
Routier is a casual French place in Lower Pacific Heights that makes an iconic chicken liver mousse. It’s a destination restaurant in disguise.
Burma Love
Burma Love is a high-quality Burmese option in the Mission. You might even be able to go with a large group without a reservation.
House Of Prime Rib
House of Prime Rib in Nob Hill is where to go when you want a lot of meat and large bottles of wine.
Red Window
We come to this Spanish restaurant in North Beach when we want excellent tapas and low-proof cocktails in a fun, buzzy atmosphere.
Loló
Loló in the Mission is a fun Mexican spot with great margaritas that’s ideal for a weeknight dinner.
Farmhouse Kitchen
Farmhouse Kitchen in Oakland’s Jack London is a festive Thai restaurant perfect for birthdays and large groups.
Emporium Arcade Bar
Emporium Arcade Bar in Nopa has every game imaginable, and is a great spot to come hang out with a group for a casual celebration.
Gary Danko
Gary Danko is a taste of a fancier, older San Francisco you’re probably not used to. Fortunately, it’s a very delicious taste.
Leo’s Oyster Bar
Leo’s Oyster Bar involves pricey, but tasty seafood in an ’80s power yacht come to life. Obviously it’s in the Financial District.
Bow Bow Cocktail Lounge
Bow Bow Cocktail Lounge is a dive bar in Chinatown great for an impromptu karaoke night.