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

Foreign Cinema in the Mission is a San Francisco classic for brunch, and dinner is solid too.

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.

Comal serves Mexican food worth traveling to Berkeley for.

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

Bar Agricole is one of the great utility players in the SF dining scene. Perfect For many occasions.

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

Boulette's Larder does one thing, and it does it damn well: classy breakfast. Bring your mom for killer eggs and a nice view.

Pizza is the main draw at Boot & Shoe Service, but it's also a great overall eating experience.

Just another great sandwich place — don't get spoiled.

Fish in Sausalito is serving up seafood good enough to convince your East Coast family to relocate.

Dumpling Time in the Design District is a fun stop for dim sum and sake with a group of friends.

Altovino is an Italian restaurant in Nob Hill perfect for a quiet date or a business dinner.

Jupiter in Berkeley is known for its amazing patio and live music situation. It has a ton of beers on tap and serves decent pizza.

With great water views and a firepit, Bar Bocce in Sausalito could probably get away with having average food. But the food - in particular, the pizzas - make this place worth a visit.