The Pizza Place on Noriega

In the sleek, artful space of Nisei in Russian Hill, Chef David Yoshimura serves a stunning, seasonal 12-course tasting menu that artfully blends Japanese tradition with bold Californian flavors.

This cozy Italian spot dazzles with inventive dishes and a stellar wine list while offering a warm, family-like atmosphere.

Cozy restaurant serving a variety of ramen, including vegan, plus bento boxes, sake, and curry.

Polished hotel with an upscale Filipino restaurant & a 24-hour gym, plus event space & bay views. A 4-minute walk from dining and entertainment at Fishermans Wharf, this refined hotel is less than a block from a light rail station, and 15 minutes away by foot from ferries to Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. Featuring turntables, vinyl records and yoga mats, the polished rooms provide Wi-Fi and smart TVs. Some offer bay views. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas and free-standing tubs; 1-bedroom suites have separate living rooms. Freebies include loaner bikes, and regular evening socials with wine. There's an upscale Filipino restaurant with a bar, as well as a 24-hour gym, and meeting and event space. Valet parking is available.

Chic little confectioner's shop specializing in chocolate truffles & other candy, pastries & coffee.

Casual, counter-serve and eat-in for roasted chickens and New American sides with drinks

Hip haunt featuring roasted meat sandwiches & salads, plus Greek yogurt, beer & wine.

Contemporary Japanese cafe offering sweet & savory pancakes, smoothies & all-day bites.

This lively counter-service Mexican joint boasts a sunny patio, serving up sustainably-sourced tacos and burritos that keep locals coming back for more.