Dining in San Francisco

With over 3,300 restaurants, San Francisco could possibly be the best city in the world for dining out. Food from every corner of the world can be found here; from Afghanistan to Tibetan; Bolivian to Russian. From the small Mom & Pop corner cafés to elegant four-star restaurants, there is something for everyone. San Francisco Sourdough Bread and Dungeness Crab are two "absolute musts" for visitors to try and enjoy. San Francisco's close proximity to the Napa-Sonoma wine country ensures an excellent array of California wines.

Cliff House
Perched high on a cliff overlooking Seal Rocks and the Pacific Ocean, the Cliff House offers several dinning venues with breathtaking views. The Bistro serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual atmosphere; for a romantic sunset dinner, make reservations at Sutro's. On the menu at Sutro's is Dungeness Crab, Big Eye Tuna, grilled swordfish, lamb, chicken and a long list of decadent desserts. Champagne Buffet every Sunday.
Address: 1090 Point Lobos (Ocean Beach Area)
Phone: +1 415-386-3330

Teatro Zinzanni, Love, Chaos & Dinner
More than a restaurant, more than a theatre, Teatro ZinZanni is a place of dreams and divas, music and madmen. It is a vaudeville revue and interactive theatre, featuring an international cast of comedians, dancers and magicians. There is no stage here; the show takes place in and around the dining area, making you a part of this colourful and dazzling spectacular. Menu is an international five-course dinner, wine list is endless, and the surroundings are intriguing.
Address: 110 Pacific Avenue- Pier 29, Embarcadero
Phone: +1 415 438-2668

Ristorante Fior D'italia
Claiming to be America's oldest Italian restaurant, Fior specializes in Northern Italian cuisine, fresh pasta, seafood, gnocchi, and osso buco. Open for Lunch and Dinner
Address: 2237 Mason (North Beach Area)
Phone: +1 415-986-1886

Boudin Sourdough Bakery & Café
Since 1849 Boudin has been baking San Francisco Sourdough Bread and has expanded into nine locations in the area. Boudin's at Fisherman's Wharf is sought out by visitors for their sourdough bread bowls filled with hot clam chowder.
Address: 160 Jefferson Street (Fisherman's Wharf)
Phone: +1 415-928-1849

Luna Park
This casual, hip décor restaurant serving mainly French and Italian cuisine is popular with the locals as well as the tourists. Signature dishes include warm goat cheese fondue and Hawaiian Tuna "Poke" with wonton chips. Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Reservations are recommended.
Address: 694 Valencia Street (Mission District)
Phone: +1 415 553-8584

Scala's Bistro
This upscale eatery combines Old World ambiance and a delightful Mediterranean menu and to create a very special dining experience. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. Reservations are recommended for evenings.
Address: 432 Powell St., (Union Square).
Phone: +1 415 395-8555

Mo's Grill
A 1950's diner serving up huge tasty burgers, milkshakes and crispy salty French fries. Also a great breakfast at a bargain. Two locations.
Address: 1322 Grant Ave, (North Beach) 772 Folsom St. (Yerba Buena Gardens)
Phone: +1 415 957-3779

Calzone
Dubs itself a Euro Bistro for the 21st Century. Sit beneath the large awning coving the front and enjoy a gourmet pizza while people watching. Appetizers include Mussels in garlic, ginger cilantro broth, or Italian Pot Stickers filled with sausage and mushrooms. Dinner entrée include a wide variety of pasta, seafood, beef, chicken and pork dishes.
Address: 430 Columbus Avenue (North Beach)
Phone: +1 415 397-3600