Colin’s SF locals guide
Food scene
Godzila Sushi
1800 Divisadero StGreat value neighborhood sushi spot.
Get there early on weekends to avoid the lines or visit on a weekday. Great selections of Eggs Benedicts and the famous Millionaires Bacon are a must.
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Sweet Maple
2101 Sutter StGet there early on weekends to avoid the lines or visit on a weekday. Great selections of Eggs Benedicts and the famous Millionaires Bacon are a must.
Great neighborhood Italian restaurant every meal starts with Bruschetta, I especially like the Prawns Diavolo and there's an extensive wine list.
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Jackson Fillmore Trattoria
2506 Fillmore StGreat neighborhood Italian restaurant every meal starts with Bruschetta, I especially like the Prawns Diavolo and there's an extensive wine list.
Wood-fired pizza and their own charcuterie make this restaurant special.
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Che Fico
838 Divisadero StWood-fired pizza and their own charcuterie make this restaurant special.
Classic French restaurant, great for brunch or dinner. I recommend the mussels.
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Chouquet's
2500 Washington StClassic French restaurant, great for brunch or dinner. I recommend the mussels.
Classic Hunan and Mandarin cuisine with a modern twist, I especially like the Hunan Salmon.
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Eliza's
2877 California StClassic Hunan and Mandarin cuisine with a modern twist, I especially like the Hunan Salmon.
Ragazza
311 Divisadero StJust down Divisadero street there is some of the best pizza.
Bar Crudo
655 Divisadero StExcellent seafood.
Make a reservation to eat at this Michelin starred restaurant or order some food to-go.
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SPQR
1911 Fillmore StMake a reservation to eat at this Michelin starred restaurant or order some food to-go.
Michelin starred restaurant, must book 30 days in advance so book before you travel. They do sometimes have walk ins when they open.
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State Bird Provisions
1529 Fillmore StMichelin starred restaurant, must book 30 days in advance so book before you travel. They do sometimes have walk ins when they open.
Our local favorite, the owner Andre is usually cooking. Always ask about daily specials and the prix fixe is a great deal. Great French wine selection.
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Alamo Square Seafood Grill
803 Fillmore StOur local favorite, the owner Andre is usually cooking. Always ask about daily specials and the prix fixe is a great deal. Great French wine selection.
A Richmond neighborhood gem, short ride on #38 bus, some of the freshest seafood you will ever eat.
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Pacific Cafe
7000 Geary BlvdA Richmond neighborhood gem, short ride on #38 bus, some of the freshest seafood you will ever eat.
Our local favorite bakery, great bread and pastries. Order online to pickup and avoid lines on weekends. They also have a cafe on Fillmore St @ California
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Jane The Bakery
1881 Geary BlvdOur local favorite bakery, great bread and pastries. Order online to pickup and avoid lines on weekends. They also have a cafe on Fillmore St @ California
Live music on weekends with brunch and dinner. $1 Happy Hour oysters and great tuna crudo and devilled eggs.
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Scopo Divino
2800 California StLive music on weekends with brunch and dinner. $1 Happy Hour oysters and great tuna crudo and devilled eggs.
Patisserie with an Asian twist from James Beard award winning baker. Order online to avoid long lines.
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b. patisserie
2821 California StPatisserie with an Asian twist from James Beard award winning baker. Order online to avoid long lines.
Sightseeing
A great park for a daily stroll, see dog walkers, exercise buffs and families at the playground. Great views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate
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Alta Plaza Park
Steiner StreetA great park for a daily stroll, see dog walkers, exercise buffs and families at the playground. Great views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate
Spot and take your selfie in front of the famous entrance from the Full House TV classic.
Full House House
1709 Broderick StSpot and take your selfie in front of the famous entrance from the Full House TV classic.
The Presidio of San Francisco is a fabulous park within walking distance which is great for hiking and nature spotting. Also contains museums and a bowling alley.
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Presidio of San Francisco
The Presidio of San Francisco is a fabulous park within walking distance which is great for hiking and nature spotting. Also contains museums and a bowling alley.
Great place to walk and enjoy views of the bay and the Golden Gate bridge.
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Crissy Field
Great place to walk and enjoy views of the bay and the Golden Gate bridge.
Must see view of San Francisco, enjoy a picnic in Alamo Square Park.
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Painted Ladies
Hayes StreetMust see view of San Francisco, enjoy a picnic in Alamo Square Park.
Neighborhoods
San Francisco's historic Jazz District with classic music venues bars and restaurants.
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Fillmore District
San Francisco's historic Jazz District with classic music venues bars and restaurants.
Experience Japanese culture, enjoy shopping for manga or eating noodles.
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Japan Town
Experience Japanese culture, enjoy shopping for manga or eating noodles.
One of the largest Chinatowns in the world is a short ride on the #1 bus where you can shop and eat.
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Chinatown
One of the largest Chinatowns in the world is a short ride on the #1 bus where you can shop and eat.
Famous for San Francisco's Summer of Love enjoy a walk in this neighborhood.
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Haight-Ashbury
Famous for San Francisco's Summer of Love enjoy a walk in this neighborhood.
Clement Street runs from Arguello to 14th Ave in the Inner Richmond and there is an eclectic mix of restaurants, stores and cafes.
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Richmond District
Clement Street runs from Arguello to 14th Ave in the Inner Richmond and there is an eclectic mix of restaurants, stores and cafes.
Music venue
Historic music venue with great collection of posters from 60s and 70s.
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The Fillmore
1805 Geary BlvdHistoric music venue with great collection of posters from 60s and 70s.
Classic bar with live music owned by legendary bluesman John Lee Hooker.
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Boom Boom Room
1601 Fillmore StClassic bar with live music owned by legendary bluesman John Lee Hooker.
Historic music venue for folk, punk and local music. Get there early and admire the decor.
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Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrell StHistoric music venue for folk, punk and local music. Get there early and admire the decor.
Great local music venue to see future big names in a small venue. Nirvana played there in the 90's. Metallica just did a surprise show here for $20 per head.
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The Independent
628 Divisadero StGreat local music venue to see future big names in a small venue. Nirvana played there in the 90's. Metallica just did a surprise show here for $20 per head.
Bars
Famous San Francisco beer bar, make sure and check the board before ordering or just order a Pliny the Elder to start.
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Toronado
547 Haight StFamous San Francisco beer bar, make sure and check the board before ordering or just order a Pliny the Elder to start.
Store
Local convenience store which has a great selection of beer and wine and you can also get sandwiches made.
Stewart's Grocery
2498 Sutter StLocal convenience store which has a great selection of beer and wine and you can also get sandwiches made.
If you don't have a car the Mollie bus will drive you home with your groceries
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Mollie Stone's Markets
2435 California StIf you don't have a car the Mollie bus will drive you home with your groceries
Always great to visit TJ's, parking can be tough but they have it well organized.
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Trader Joe's
3 Masonic AveAlways great to visit TJ's, parking can be tough but they have it well organized.