Classic Establishment
Classic Establishment
Page 2Bistro Don Giovanni
Make a reservation at Bistro Don Giovanni to eat excellent homemade pasta with vineyard views.
Bix
Bix is an old-school American restaurant in Jackson Square that feels like time-traveling back to a 1930s nightclub.
Red’s Java House
Red’s Java House is a classic SF stop off for a burger and a cold beer on the Embarcadero.
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.
Scoma’s Restaurant
Scoma’s is an old-school seafood restaurant in Fisherman’s Wharf serving excellent Dungeness crab and clam chowder.
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.
Firenze by Night Ristorante
Firenze by Night is super old-school Italian in North Beach - in the very best way.
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.
Suppenküche
Suppenküche has San Francisco's best German food on a corner in Hayes Valley. Hope you're ready for some Jägerschnitzel.
Zachary’s Chicago Pizza
This East Bay institution has been making excellent Chicago-style deep-dish pizza since 1983.
Marina Submarine
They’ve been making sandwiches at Marina Submarine in Cow Hollow for 30 years. So yeah, they know what they’re doing.
Tadich Grill
Tadich Grill in the Financial District is a classic San Francisco steak and seafood spot that you should go to at least once.
Gamine
A Cow Hollow French bistro that’ll make you feel like you’re in Paris. Gamine’s got it going on.
Presidio Social Club
With both food from the 50s and kale, in a pseudo country club environment. Presidio Social Club works out better than we’d have expected.
New Woey Loy Goey
New Woey Loy Goey is a restaurant in Chinatown that serves homestyle Cantonese cuisine.
Oakland Fortune Cookie Factory
Oakland Fortune Cookie Factory is a classic spot in Oakland Chinatown making every variation of fortune cookie you can imagine.
Red Tavern
Red Tavern is a Russian spot in the Richmond that serves all the classics. Make sure to order some borsh the next time you’re here.
New World Market
New World Market is one of the largest Russian markets in SF and has excellent prepared salads.
Gourmand European Deli
Gourmand European Deli is a great spot in the Richmond to pick up everything from cured meats to pickles to chocolate.
Cafe Europa
Cafe Europa in the Richmond has dishes from across Eastern Europe and Russia. Make sure to order some pierogies.
Foreign Cinema
Foreign Cinema in the Mission is still one of the most unique restaurants in San Francisco, and you need to come here at least once in your life.