Italian restaurant · Lower Pacific Heights
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"Best New Restaurant in 2012) and its sister restaurant, The Progress, as well as heavyweights such as SPQR, Octavia, Spruce, and Atelier Crenn." - ByShakirah Simley
Gay bar · Duboce Triangle
Perched above Market Street, the Lookout is a lively Castro hangout with a wraparound balcony, perfect for sipping strong cocktails and soaking up street views while enjoying dance parties and lively drag brunches.
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Dim sum restaurant · Rincon Hill
Yank Sing is a celebrated dim sum gem in the Rincon Center, offering a vibrant array of delectable dumplings served from rolling carts in a spacious, sunny atrium.
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New American restaurant · South of Market
A chic New American eatery and lounge boasting a stunning marble bar, perfect for savoring inventive bites and delightful cocktails in a vibrant ambiance.
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American restaurant · South of Market
Birdsong serves an inventive Pacific Northwest tasting menu, spotlighting wood-fired seafood and meats in a cozy, artful, firelit setting.
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Cafe · Lower Haight
Nestled on a quiet corner in Lower Haight, Café Réveille serves up fresh, vibrant New American breakfast and lunch in a cozy, minimalist space, perfect for a casual bite or lengthy work session.
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Restaurant · Mission
El Techo in the Mission is a lively rooftop spot serving elevated Latin street eats, killer margaritas, and unbeatable city skyline views.
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Cocktail bar · Chinatown
Nestled in a vibrant Chinatown side street, Bow Bow Cocktail Lounge is a charming dive where you can unleash your inner diva with karaoke and cheap drinks under twinkling lights.
Cafe · West Portal
George’s Donuts & Merriment is the chic new West Portal café where gourmet, all-natural donuts and artisanal sandwiches meet a lively, welcoming atmosphere.
Sushi restaurant · Potrero Hill
Tucked away in Potrero Hill, this cozy sushi bar rolls out sustainably sourced bites and Japanese small plates, all paired with a stellar sake selection.
Cocktail bar · Mint Hill
Orbit Room is a cozy, vibrant bar on Market Street known for its inventive cocktails, friendly vibe, and thin-crust pizza that draws a diverse crowd.
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