Blondie's Bar

Open space serving coffee & pastries amid exposed brick, beamed ceilings & skylights.

Casual sandwich shop serving comfort food and coffee, with breakfast and lunch options.

Polished quarters in a contemporary hotel with an indoor pool, an upscale restaurant & a 24/7 gym. Surrounded by bars and restaurants, this modern Japanese-inspired hotel is a 5-minute walk from Union Square, 2 miles from Fisherman's Wharf and a 3-minute walk from the Powell Street BART station. Polished rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus CD players and iPod docks. Club rooms are situated on the top floor, and have city views, and access to a private lounge with complimentary breakfast and evening socials. There's an upscale Asian restaurant and a chic lounge, as well as a funky food truck serving Californian fare. Other amenities include a glass-enclosed indoor pool, a 24-hour gym and event space. Pets are welcome for a fee.

Handmade subs, hot & cold, in a no-frills storefront spot especially known for its hot pastrami.

Nestled next to Dolores Park, this cozy ice cream haven boasts inventive organic flavors like honey lavender and spicy mango coconut, often drawing long lines.

Basic eatery dispensing a lengthy menu of Chinese standards at bargain-basement prices.

Since 1977, this charming nautical spot has been the go-to for fresh seafood, with standout dishes like cioppino and sweet raw oysters that keep diners coming back.

Old-guard gay bar with potent drinks, smoking patio, pool, pinball, DJs & no pretensions.

A cozy, no-frills Chinatown bar, Li Po Cocktail Lounge serves up its famed Chinese Mai Tais amid a lively atmosphere and historic charm.

Goan cuisine (Indian with Portuguese flavors) is the focus of this modest eatery.