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Rintaro
Rintaro in the Mission feels like an izakaya utopia filled with flawless yakitori and other fantastic Japanese small plates.
Tartine Bakery
Twenty years after opening, Tartine still makes the best sourdough in San Francisco. Their bread is possibly the best in the country.
Evvia Estiatorio
Evvia Estiatorio is a Greek restaurant in Palo Alto that’s perfect for power lunches, dates, or anytime you want something slightly fancy.
Kali Greek Kitchen
Go to Kali Greek Kitchen in Palo Alto for lamb pitas, salads, and rice plates on a sunny patio.
Nola
Nola is a New Orleans-themed spot in Palo Alto with a fun bottomless brunch and some very fluffy beignets.
Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant & Bar
Coconuts is a Caribbean restaurant in Palo Alto with excellent jerk chicken and really good red beans and rice.
Hog Island Oyster Co.
Hog Island Oyster Co. is an excellent seafood spot at the Ferry Building with sweeping views of the Bay Bridge.
Fort Point Valencia
Fort Point Valencia is a beer hall from the team at Fort Point Beer Co. with a long selection of beers on tap and a surprisingly great burger.
Zazie
Zazie is an institutional French bistro in Cole Valley that’s known for their brunch, but dinner is the way to go.
Popoca
Popoca is an upscale-ish Salvadoran restaurant in Old Oakland with incredible wood-fired pupusas, great cocktails, and a moody atmosphere.
Boudin
Boudin is a sourdough bread institution and tourist magnet in Fisherman’s Wharf. They have solid clam chowder bread bowls—but you’ll need to endure a mob scene to get one.
4505 Burgers & BBQ
The BBQ scene in SF isn’t great, but at least you can enjoy this BBQ on the patio with a beer when it’s sunny.
Drake's Dealership
Drake’s Dealership is an Uptown Oakland beer garden with a massive patio and wood-fired pizza.
PizzaHacker At The Junction
For excellent sourdough pies on a relaxed, sun-drenched patio, head to PizzaHacker’s Mill Valley location.
Casements
Casements is a queer-friendly Irish pub in the Mission with an excellent whisky selection and a thriving back patio.
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Camino Alto
Camino Alto is a Cow Hollow restaurant with great seasonally changing plates and a sizable patio.
Blue Whale
Come to Blue Whale in Cow Hollow for the swanky setting, and fancy Chinese dishes that can be hit or miss.
Lupa Trattoria
Lupa Trattoria in Noe Valley is a red sauce Italian spot that has free bread and a big back patio.
The Rustic
Wood-fired pizzas, solid pastas, and seasonal small plates are on deck at The Rustic in Duboce Triangle.
Outerlands
Outerlands is an Outer Sunset restaurant serving salads, seasonal pastas, and a legendary dutch pancake. It shines at brunch.
The Best SF Waterfront Restaurants
If you’re trying to eat outside and stare at the water, head to one of these spots.