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Where To Get Some Pasta & A Glass Of Wine By Yourself
Eating carbohydrates by yourself is a beautiful thing. Here’s where to do it.
17 Restaurants With Action At The Bar
Eating at the bar is just as much fun as sitting in the dining room. Here’s where to do it.
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Lily
Lily is an upscale Vietnamese restaurant in the Richmond that nails every aspect essential to a fantastic meal.
Noodle In A Haystack
Noodle In A Haystack serves a phenomenal ramen-inspired tasting menu in the Richmond. There’s no other place like it in the city.
Wako
Wako is a neighborhood sushi spot in the Richmond with omakase and a sushi tasting menu at the bar.
Cotogna
This Italian restaurant in the Financial District is one of the most reliable places for a fantastic meal in San Francisco.
Hog Island Oyster Co.
Hog Island Oyster Co. is an excellent seafood spot at the Ferry Building with sweeping views of the Bay Bridge.
The Rabbit Hole
The Rabbit Hole is a Taiwanese bar and restaurant on the Mission-Bernal border with an excellent burger and spicy chicken sandwich.
Where To Get Some Pasta & A Glass Of Wine By Yourself
Eating carbohydrates by yourself is a beautiful thing. Here’s where to do it.
Collina
Collina is a cozy Italian spot in Nob Hill that works equally well for a date night or a solo treat.
Che Fico Alimentari
Che Fico Alimentari is the casual sister of Che Fico. The pastas and pizzas are good, but won’t change your life.
Yakitori Edomasa
Yakitori Edomasa is a chicken-centric restaurant in Japantown with a great $30 set menu.
Mister Jiu’s
Mister Jiu’s is an upscale Chinese restaurant in Chinatown that shifted to a seasonal tasting menu format. The original a la carte dishes we originally fell in love with are still available at the bar.
Corzetti
Corzetti is a splashy Italian restaurant in Union Square. Come here for pastas and pizzas, if you’re in the area.
Little Shucker
Little Shucker is a Pacific Heights oyster bar, and seafood/wine spot for incredible lobster rolls served in a breezy space.
Flour + Water Pizzeria
Flour + Water Pizzeria is a nice-casual North Beach spot with excellent pizza, mozzarella sticks, and soft serve.
Saru Handroll Bar
Saru Handroll Bar in Russian Hill specializes in uncomplicated (and fantastic) handrolls.
The Anchovy Bar
The Anchovy Bar is romantic, charming spot from the State Bird Provisions team, and they serve excellent seafood.
Piglet & Co
Piglet & Co in the Mission, inspired by Taiwanese night markets, does an exciting spin on Asian comfort dishes. We like it best at brunch.
Popi's Oysterette
Popi’s Oysterette is a breezy seafood spot in the Marina that’s great for Happy Hours or pleasant afternoon catch-ups.
Otra
Otra is a vegetarian-friendly Mexican restaurant in Lower Haight serving tacos and tostadas on housemade tortillas.