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Chill vibes and top-notch service meet California-inspired Mexican bites at this local gem, where tacos burst with flavor and heart.

"STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu."

Malaysian chef Azalina Eusope offers a seasonally changing tasting menu of authentic dishes.

Locally owned theater showing alternative movies from around the world in quaint surroundings.

Upscale bar with a tropical theme, serving Japanese & Peruvian bites, plus cocktails.

Cozy budget accommodations with Victorian touches, plus shared bathrooms & a storied Italian eatery. Amid the Italian restaurants and shops of North Beach, this family-owned budget hotel in a 1906 building is 3 minutes' walk from cable cars and 10 minutes’ walk from Pier 39. Cozy, individually decorated rooms without phones or TVs feature Victorian accents, free Wi-Fi and ceiling fans. Some rooms have sinks, and bathrooms are shared. A penthouse furnished with antiques offers a claw-foot tub, stained-glass windows and a private rooftop area, plus a TV. There’s a storied restaurant with a lounge bar, and laundry facilities are available.

Lively open-air beer garden with local brews, wine & cider, plus outdoor games & light snacks.

A stylish, rustic-chic bistro in the Financial District, offering exquisite sushi and omakase experiences in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.

A 1913 boutique option offering sleek rooms & suites, plus free evening wine receptions. Built in 1913, this boutique hotel is a 5-minute walk from Union Square and a 10-minute walk from the Moscone Center convention venue. Sleek rooms offer free Wi-Fi, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, and ceiling fans. Upgraded rooms add lounge chairs, iPod docks, rainfall showerheads and coffeemakers. Some have soaking tubs; others have desks. Suites feature exposed brick walls and pull-out sofas. Minifridges are available on request. Freebies include morning coffee and tea and the lobby, evening wine receptions with live music, and use of a nearby gym. There's also a 24/7 business center. Parking is available.

Cozy Japanese restaurant featuring an omakase menu and other sushi dishes with sake and wine.