San Francisco

BREAKFAST
Mama’s
Worth the wait. Bring a newspaper and dream of the best French toast ever. 1701 Stockton St. (Filbert St.) $$ Only takes cash

Balboa Cafe - Scrambled eggs are to die for, the bloody Mary’s are the best in town - 3199 Fillmore Street / Opens @ 11am $$

The Bagelry - New Yorker’s choose another form of breakfast food. All others this is the best place in town 2139 Polk St $

The Grove Cafe - one on Fillmore St. one on Chestnut St. (Marina District). Great coffee shop, serving fresh orange juice, draft beer. You'll see many locals here taking advantage of wireless access.

The Crepe House - Another favorite of ours! 1755 Polk St $ Cash only.

Squat and Gobble - great breakfast spot in famous Haight/Ashbury District. These are recently popping up all over town.

Moose's - great Sunday brunch, reservations required

LUNCH
ZA pizza1919 Hyde St / 12pm $ ( trolley car or 5 min. cab)

21st Amendment - great pre-game spot.

Sam’s - Ferry to Tiburon, over looks San Francisco sky line a great place to spend a sunny afternoon. (See Ferry Schedule)27 Main St Tiburon CA (1 hour)

Pier 23
Pier 23 on the Embarcadero Pluto’s Great salad and sandwiches 3258 Scott St

Barney’s Gourmet Hamburgers 3344 Steiner St

El Farolito Burritos - Mission District burritos

Dos Pinas - Burritos

DINNER

Betelnut - Great food! Make reservations or you will wait for hours **GreatMojitos! 2030 Union St. @ Buchanan (415) 929-8855

Stinking Rose - Garlic lovers only, Italian food.325 Columbus Ave. @ Vallejo (415) 781-7673

Ozyua Sushi - Corner of Hyde and Union

Sushi Groove - 1916 Hyde St. (near ZA ) need reservations

Blowfish Sushi - sushi to die for!

Izzys Steak & Chops - Order a side of spinach and Izzy’s Potatoes3349 Steiner St b/t Lombard and Chestnut415) 563-0487

Jackson Fillmore Trattoria - local Italian place, no reservations but very reasonably priced.
2506 Fillmore St/ (415) 346-5288

Aqua - Trendy seafood > pay a lot eat a little, need reservations252 California Street (415) 956-9662

Luna Park Cheese fondue appetizer and smores desert are great. 694 Valencia St. Mission District.

Andalu - Tapas & small plates. Fantastic wine pairings.3198 16th St. @ Guerrero.

Slanted Door - great Vietnamese food with Bay views - if it is crowded, sit at the bar for faster service.

Foreign Cinema - great food and wine, with subtitled films in background

Plumpjack - excellent food and wine selections.

Left at Albuquerque - crowded spot on Union Street with ok food. Fun spot for drinks, larget groups.

Frascati - intimate spot, with a recent change in owndership

Le Colonial - trendy spot, also big for drinks

DRINKS
North Star - D's favorite bar in town. Popcorn and pool. Corner of Powell and Green

Bubble Lounge Champagne Bar. 714 Montgomery St.

Kell’s - 530 Jackson St @ ColumbusIrish Pub, can get crowded

Nob Hill Tavern - Hole in the wall, 1390 California St /(415) 673-9294 Trolley or cab BIG hill

Mauna Loa - Fun place, can get crowded at night3009 Fillmore St

The Bus Stop - Union Street area, fun place for watching games.

Pier 23 Outside deck over looking the bay.Pier 23 Cross street/ Illinois Street

Top of the Mark - Great View of the City, Top of the Mark Hopkins Hotel999 California St (up a big hill)

RedWood Room - A scene, the drinks are the priciest in town. Written up in magazines all the time as the place to be in SF.495 Geary St @ Taylor

Park Chalet/Beach Chalet - overlooks the Pacific Ocean and Ocean Beach

FESTIVALS:

• Hardly Strictly Bluegrass - outstanding Bluegrass festival in Golden Gate Park (free)
  
• Union Street Festival - beer gardens get crowded, but this typically kicks of the festival season
  
• North Beach Festival - this can get crowded quickly, but is typically fun.
  
• Haight Ashbury
  
• Fleet Week - traditionally Columbus Day weekend. Find a good spot in the rooftops or parks for a great airshow