Scandinavian restaurant · South of Market
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"Top-tier bakery Smörgåsland serving open-faced rye sandwiches and selling loaves of bread." - Paolo Bicchieri
Sushi restaurant · Noe Valley
Tucked away in Noe Valley, Saru Sushi is a cozy gem where fresh fish takes center stage in a vibrant, artful setting, making every bite a delight.
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Wine bar · Mission Dolores
Mission Cheese is your go-to spot for artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, and local wines, all served in a cozy, unpretentious café atmosphere perfect for snacks or a casual hangout.
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Fine dining restaurant · Polk Gulch
Nisei in Russian Hill serves up a stylish 12-course tasting menu that beautifully blends Japanese tradition with California flair, all crafted by award-winning chef David Yoshimura.
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Restaurant · Union Street
Atelier Crenn, the stunning three-Michelin-star restaurant by Dominique Crenn, serves a poetic pescatarian feast highlighting the finest seasonal ingredients in an intimate, artful setting.
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Vietnamese restaurant · Outer Richmond
Pho Huong Viet is a cozy, family-run gem in Richmond dishing out irresistible Northern Vietnamese pho with chewy noodles and deeply flavorful broth.
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Ice cream shop · Russian Hill
Swensen's, the original 1948 ice cream shop in Russian Hill, serves up nostalgic flavors and house-made waffle cones in a charming, old-school setting.
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Peruvian restaurant · Outer Sunset
Lomo Libre is a vibrant Peruvian eatery in the Sunset serving up mouthwatering lomo saltado and fresh ceviche alongside a fun cocktail scene and plenty of TVs for sports lovers.
Korean restaurant · Union Street
Ilcha, a sleek Korean gastropub in the Marina, serves up must-try fried chicken, intriguing raw marinated shrimp, and a stellar selection of spirits.
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New American restaurant · Mission
Lazy Bear, a two-Michelin-star gem in San Francisco, serves innovative New American cuisine in a cozy, lodge-like atmosphere that feels like an upscale dinner party.
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Balboa Cafe, a historic gem in Cow Hollow, serves up classic American bites and top-notch espresso martinis, all while buzzing with lively patrons.
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