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

The Progress, on Fillmore, is a great time and a good scene, with excellent food.

Trou Normand is great place to eat cured meats and sip crafty cognac cocktails.

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

Locanda brings great scene and good pasta.

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

Causwells is a much-needed brunch spot in the Marina, that works well any time of day. Especially since the burger is always on the menu.

Out The Door in Pacific Heights has some of the best vibes around. They also have wine on tap. These things may or may not be related.

The upscale Mexican at Flores is a nice change of pace for Cow Hollow. You just have to do this place right.

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.

The Dorian is serving fancy comfort food and strong cocktails, while trying very hard to look cool.

Everdene on top of the Virgin Hotel is a rooftop bar with near 360-degree views of the city from SoMa.

The Pawn Shop is a “secret” tapas bar in SoMa with surprisingly good food hidden behind a fake pawn shop

Prepare for a long line and some delicious pastries at Mr. Holmes Bakehouse in Lower Nob Hill

Mayes Oyster House in Nob Hill serves oysters by day, and an excellent dance floor by night.

Comet Club fills the Marina dance floor void.