"On the border between Hayes Valley and Civic Center is Pacifico, a Colombian spot that has a year-long residency at SF Jazz. But even if you’re not catching a Chris Botti performance, you should stop by while you can. Bring some friends and try their lineup of shareable dishes like the skirt steak arepa with a delicate golden brown crust, or the zippy ceviche with rocoto leche de tigre. They also serve brunch, so you can fill up on squishy pandebono in the daylight hours, too." - julia chen 1, patrick wong
"The poke at Pacific Catch is more Hawaiian-style than some of the other DIY bowls on this list - the fish is pre-marinated and served without extra toppings. They’ve got three different options: ahi with a sweet sesame-soy marinade, ahi with sriracha aioli, and yellowtail with white soy and ponzu, all of which come with thin, crispy wonton chips. You can also get the guaca-poke - the original ahi poke with guacamole and tortilla chips - or order your poke over rice. Their Marina location is also open for takeout." - julia chen 1
"The poke at Pacific Catch is more Hawaiian-style than some of the other DIY bowls on this list - the fish is pre-marinated and served without extra toppings. They’ve got three different options: ahi with a sweet sesame-soy marinade, ahi with sriracha aioli, and yellowtail with white soy and ponzu, all of which come with thin, crispy wonton chips. You can also get the guaca-poke - the original ahi poke with guacamole and tortilla chips - or order your poke over rice. Their Marina location is also open for takeout. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"The poke at Pacific Catch is more Hawaiian-style than some of the other DIY bowls on this list - the fish is pre-marinated and served without extra toppings. They’ve got three different options: ahi with a sweet sesame-soy marinade, ahi with sriracha aioli, and yellowtail with white soy and ponzu, all of which come with thin, crispy wonton chips. You can also get the guaca-poke - the original ahi poke with guacamole and tortilla chips - or order your poke over rice. Their Marina location is also open for takeout. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"Designed to meet the needs of the whole family — some locations even welcome furry friends and serve booze — it’s no wonder this has become a mini-chain throughout the Bay Area. The Inner Sunset mainstay is across the street from Golden Gate Park when you need a break from the museums or want to grab takeout to eat in the park. Weave your way through strollers to get to indoor dining or enjoy the tiki-themed outdoor seating area. Kids can choose between fried food baskets, bowls, or sushi, and grownups can dine on all manners of seafood from poke to tacos. A second location in the Marina offers sidewalk and parklet seating." - Laura Smith Borrman