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Union Square
Serious quality sushi, provided you're willing to pay. Akiko's Restaurant will even serve you up a baby barracuda.
Written byLani Conway
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Soma
Come to this lively, aptly-named SoMa spot for some of the best omakase in town.
Written byJulia Chen
We could eat at State Bird Provisions five nights in a row and never get bored—that’s because the Fillmore spot makes the most creative small plates in the city.
Flour + Water in the Mission makes the best pasta in San Francisco.
Written byWill Kamensky
Ernest in the Mission is one of the most exciting places to eat in SF.
Russian Hill
Elephant Sushi in Russian Hill usually has a bit of a wait, so try to head there on the early side (they open at 6).