People Watching

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Monsieur Benjamin is a modern French restaurant in Hayes Valley that works well for pre-theater dinners.

Julia ChenMarch 7, 2023

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At John’s Grill in Union Square, you can get into old-school classics like steak and baked potatoes and check out a shrine to The Maltese Falcon.

Julia ChenJanuary 24, 2023

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The Rotunda at Neiman Marcus in Union Square is one of the city’s most unique dining spots—sit under a stunning stained glass ceiling, and drink afternoon tea or champagne.

Julia ChenDecember 8, 2022

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A meal at this entirely-vegetarian institution in Fort Mason is an experience you should try at least once.

Julia ChenSeptember 26, 2022

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Bear at Stanly Ranch is an all-day restaurant that's a great stop for a relaxing lunch.

Christina JulianSeptember 14, 2022

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Avow is a three-story restaurant in Napa, but we're partial to the rooftop bar.

Christina JulianSeptember 14, 2022

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La Taberna is a Spanish place in Napa where you should get some excellent pintxos and a glass of albariño.

Christina JulianSeptember 14, 2022

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Zuzu is a lively tapas restaurant in Napa on the waterfront.

Christina JulianSeptember 14, 2022

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La Mar is a Peruvian restaurant near the Ferry Building that feels like a waterfront party with ceviche, empanadas, and slow-cooked pork shanks cooked with aji panca.

Lani ConwayJune 8, 2022

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Kaiyō Rooftop is a trendy SoMa rooftop bar with views of downtown, lots of cocktails, and great Peruvian-Japanese dishes if you get hungry.

Julia ChenMay 12, 2022

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We’re looking hard for a go-to restaurant in Soma. The Cavalier is not bad, but...we’re still looking.

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Some restaurants that have been around a long time feel like ageless classics. The Slanted Door feels more like an aged classic.

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The plates at this new tapas bar are hit or miss. But Beso has serious potential. If they'd just dim the lights.

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Zero Zero is a perfectly efficient pizza factory. Bring a big group for negronis, soft serve, and quality pies.

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Locanda brings great scene and good pasta.

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Delarosa is a neighborhood institution in the Marina for pizza, salads, and epic people watching.

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Trick Dog is an awesome cocktail bar that is sometimes overwhelmed by the masses. Go on a quiet night and you’ll have an awesome time.

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Berkeley’s Top Dog is an institution: an anarchist hole-in-the-wall that serves incredible hot dogs late into the night.

Written byAmy Clark

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Verjus is a wine bar and bottle shop in the Financial District perfect for an after-work date and drinks before dinner.

Written byWill Kamensky

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Head to The Ramp in Dogpatch on a weekend afternoon for music, dancing, and BBQ.

Written byWill Kamensky