Zuni Cafe in the Civic Center is still an icon, and it sits firmly at the top of our list of favorite restaurants in this town.

We can always rely on Cotogna in the Financial District for an excellent upscale Italian meal.

On average, the best bread bakery in the country can be found at Tartine Bakery in the Mission.

Nyum Bai in Oakland serves Cambodian food that you’re either lucky enough to live by or should be crossing the bay to go get.

Cheese Board Pizza in Berkeley does only one type of pizza every day. It tends to be kind of unusual, but it’s always worth the long wait.

Tartine Manufactory in the Mission is a huge operation with excellent pastries, coffee, and ice cream, and dinner as well.

You don’t need us to tell you that Swan Oyster Depot is great. But we’re going to anyway.

Farmhouse Kitchen is a lively and fun Thai place in the Mission that’s perfect for starting a night out.

RT Rotisserie, with a short menu starring roast chicken and cauliflower, is our new favorite spot for a casual dinner in Hayes Valley.

Hog Island Oyster Bar gives spectacular view and dripping fresh seafood.

Pita-wrapped meats find their Elysium at Souvla in Hayes Valley. Zeus would be proud.

Taqueria Cancún is the most dependable burrito joint in town.

Outerlands has the brunch game down. Absolutely worth a trip to the Sunset.

Burma Love is a high-quality Southeast Asian option in the Mission. You might even be able to go without a reservation.

An oasis in San Francisco’s barren desert of BBQ. Enjoy it in daytime, in sunlight, with a beer, on the patio.

Saigon Sandwich’s Sandwiches are $4 and pack more punch than most of the city’s pricier offerings. The best cheap lunch in the game.