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    With almost 3,000 restaurants, San Francisco has something for everyone. From pasta in North Beach to Dungeness crab at the Wharf, there are so many dining options in San Francisco that it would take nearly ten years to try them all  even if you dined out every night!

     

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    American/Continental Back to Top

    Bistro Boudin
    Open daily for lunch and dinner in a rustic setting anchored by a rustic brick pizza oven and a full bar. 160 Jefferson/Mason 928-1849
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    Carnelian Room
    52 stories up, San Francisco s highest fine dining restaurant provides breathtaking 360 degree views of the entire Bay Area. Fresh organic & seasonal selections. 555 California/Montgomery 433-7500, carnelianroom.com
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    Denny's
    America's favorite 24-hour family restaurant. The full menu features breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts. Holiday Inn, Fisherman's Wharf, 495 Beach/Jones 776-3700
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    Hard Rock Cafe
    All-American favorites, lively atmosphere, original rock 'n roll memorabilia. Lunch and dinner. Open until midnight Fri. and Sat. PIER 39 956-2013
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    Jacks Cannery Bar
    Established 1932. Full bar, 68 draft beers. Inexpensive bar food, happy hour, patio seating. Located in the cannery! 441 Jefferson/Leavenworth, 931-6400
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    Mel's Drive-In
    See the location where American Graffiti was filmed. Enjoy delicious American food. Breakfast served all day. Early morning until late night. 1050 Van Ness/Geary 292-6357; 2165 Lombard/Steiner 921-3039; 801 Mission/4th Street 227-4477; 3355 Geary/Stanyan 387-2244
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    Rainforest Cafe®
    A Wild Place to Shop and Eat! An adventure through a realistic indoor rain forest! Menu reflects cuisines of Mexico, Asia, the Caribbean. 145 Jefferson/Taylor 440-5610
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    Chinatown Restaurant
    Since 1919. Quality Chinese food at a good price. Dim Sum all day. Traditional Peking Duck, a must-try. 744 Washington/Grant 392-7958
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    Dick Lee Pastry
    Enjoy delicious Dim Sum and Chinese food in a simple and pleasant environment. 10am to 7pm daily. Closed Wed. 716 Jackson/Grant 397-0788, dickleepastry.page.tl
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    Grant Place Restaurant
    Famous for Hong Kong style Dim Sum. A local favorite. Lunch and dinner 7:30am to 10pm, 7 days a week. 737 Washington/Kearny 982-3705
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    Great Eastern Restaurant
    Hong Kong style Dim Sum and seafood. In the heart of Chinatown. Recognized for excellent food and outstanding service. 649 Jackson/Kearny, 986-2500
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    Imperial Palace
    A unique taste and experience! Delicious food and generous portions in a comfortable yet elegant atmosphere. Kids under 8 eat free! 816 Washington/Grant 956-9888
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    Tian Sing
    Best known for Shanghai-style dumplings. Fresh seafood and over 80 kinds of dim sum served daily. Vegetarian friendly! 138 Cyril Magnin/Ellis 398-1338
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    Z&Y Restaurant
    Szechuan and Hunan cuisine in the heart of Chinatown. Michelin & Zagat rated. Live seafood tanks. Sensational food at affordable prices. 655 Jackson/Grant 981-8988
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    Peña Pachamama
    "Voted Best of the Bay". Enjoy delicious authentic Bolivian recipes using the finest organic ingredients. Amazing nightly dinner shows. 1630 Powell/Union 646-0018, penapachamama.com

    Breakfast/Brunch Back to Top

    Cliff House
    An SF tradition since 1850. Panoramic ocean views, historic ambiance, first class food and service. Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner. 1090 Point Lobos/Merrie Way 386-3330
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    Denny's
    America's favorite 24-hour family restaurant. The full menu features breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts. 816 Mission/4th St. 243-8800
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    Hollywood Grill Cafe
    Enjoy the finest breakfast by a real chef in Fisherman's Wharf/PIER 39. Open every day 7am to 2pm. 530 North Point/Taylor 563-3779
    Hornblower Cruises
    Views, gourmet cuisine,impeccable service aboard an elegant yacht. Dinner dance, weekend brunch, Alcatraz Discovery Lunch, Supper Club Dinner. Pier 3 788-8866 ext. 7
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    Kate's Kitchen
    A favorite local spot for great breakfast, brunch, & lunch. Delicious home-cooked meals. Don t miss the pancakes & French toast! Open daily. 471 Haight/Fillmore 626-3984
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    Olympic Cafe
    Famous for our omelets - over 35 varieties! Huge breakfast menu served all day. Low prices and luncheon specials. 555 Geary/Jones 885-0984
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    Pat's Cafe
    Breakfast and Lunch. Homestyle restaurant between North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf at the Taylor St. Cable Car turnaround. 2330 Taylor/Columbus 776-8735
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    Taylor St. Coffee Shop
    American breakfast/lunch at its best. Voted one of the best breakfasts in SF by Citysearch.com. 375 Taylor/ O Farrell (across from Hilton) 567-4031

    Buffet Back to Top

    Dick Lee Pastry
    Enjoy delicious Dim Sum and Chinese food in a simple and pleasant environment. 10am to 7pm daily. Closed Wed. 716 Jackson/Grant 397-0788, dickleepastry.page.tl
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    Asia SF
    Delightful vegetarian menu. Vegan & non-vegan dishes in a peaceful atmosphere. Our specialty - neatloaf, mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy. 1298 Market/Larkin 621-1994
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    Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop
    A San Francisco visit wouldn t be complete without a hot fudge sundae from this famous chocolate maker. Ghirardelli Square, 771-4903
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    Jelly Belly
    Visit the Jelly Belly Visitor Center and take the free factory tour. Enjoy the cafe and shopping in the gift store. Daily 9am-5pm. (800) 953-5592, www.jellybelly.com.
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    SF Yogurt
    Grand opening! Self-serve frozen yogurt. Start swirling! 79 Jefferson Street/Mason
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    Dinner/Dance Cruises Back to Top

    Hornblower Cruises
    Views, gourmet cuisine,impeccable service aboard an elegant yacht. Dinner dance, weekend brunch, Alcatraz Discovery Lunch, Supper Club Dinner. Pier 3 788-8866 ext. 7
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    French Back to Top

    Cafe Bastille
    A real French cafe. Fun atmosphere and affordable prices. Outdoor seating. Live jazz weekends. 22 Belden Place (between Pine, Bush, Kearny and Montgomery) 986-5673
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    Cafe Claude
    Classic bistro with zinc bar, Gallic waiters, and Paris café-style food. Outdoor seating, live jazz, full bar. 7 Claude Lane (between Kearny & Grant, off Bush) 392-3515
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    Chez Papa Bistrot
    Experience simple, authentic cuisine from the South of France in a relaxed, casual setting. A favorite with locals! 1401 18th St./Missouri 824-8205
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    Plouf
    This chic bistro serves fresh seafood. Outside tables. Full bar. Dine where the locals do. 40 Belden Place (between Pine, Bush, Kearny and Montgomery) 986-6491
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    The Matterhorn Swiss Restaurant
    Best in Swiss German specialties. Wienerschnitzel, Raclette, Cordon Bleu. 12 Different cheese and beef fondues. 2323 Van Ness/Green 885-6116
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    Gaylord India Restaurant
    World renowned Northern Indian cuisine. Tandoori, curries, and vegetarian specialities. Banquet facilities. One Embarcadero Center 397-7775
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    India Curry House
    North and South Indian cuisine. Over 200 different beers and wines. Pool table, darts, jukebox, more! Open until 1am daily. 1040 Columbus/Chestnut 441-8855
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    India Garden Restaurant
    Dine in a covered outdoor patio with beautiful plants, flowers, and a waterfall. Free Delivery. Take-out available. 1261 Folsom between 8th & 9th St. 626-2798
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    New Delhi
    Enjoy delicious Indian cuisine served in a dining room befitting a Maharaja. Chicken, lamb and seafood specialties. 160 Ellis/Cyril Magnin 397-8470
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    Tandoori Mahal Indian Restaurant
    Spectacular Indian dishes made in the traditional clay oven. Seafood, poultry, many vegetarian dishes. 941 Kearny/Columbus 951-0505
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    Italian/Pizza Back to Top

    Bocce Cafe
    A taste of Italy in the heart of North Beach. Heated patio, live entertainment, great food at unique prices. Valet parking. 478 Green/Grant 981-2044, www.boccecafe.com
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    Cafe Pescatore
    Fisherman's Wharf's favorite neighborhood Italian sidewalk cafe. Enjoy fresh seafood and Italian specialties. 2455 Mason/North Point 561-1111
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    Trattoria Pinocchio
    "One of the best pasta restaurants in North Beach" -SF Chronicle. Open daily, brunch, lunch & dinner. Heated sidewalk dining. 401 Columbus/Vallejo 392-1472
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    Village Pizzeria
    Enjoy the Best NY style pizza on the West Coast in our rustic brick-walled dining room surrounded by historic photos. Beer, wine, pastas. 1243 Van Ness/Sutter 673-7771
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    Mexican Back to Top

    Las Margaritas
    Traditional Mexican dining. Outdoor patio, daily specials on fruit margaritas, large selection of tequilas.
    The Cannery, 2801 Leavenworth/Beach 776-6996
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    Seafood Back to Top

    Castagnola's
    The ultimate dining experience since 1916. Fresh seafood & aged steaks. Great views overlooking the boats docked at Fisherman's Wharf. 286 Jefferson/Jones 776-5015.
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    Cioppino's on the Wharf
    Family dining, indoor and outdoor seating. Seafood, pizza, and pasta at affordable prices. Best cioppino in San Francisco.
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    Cliff House
    An SF tradition since 1850. Panoramic ocean views, historic ambiance, first class food and service. Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner. 1090 Point Lobos/Merrie Way 386-3330
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    Neptune's Palace
    Voted one of the Bay Area's best seafood restaurants. Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz! Large selection of grilled fish, fresh pasta. PIER 39 434-2260
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    Pier 23 Cafe
    Old-time San Francisco waterfront cafe featuring live music nightly. Brunch Saturday, Sunday at 10am. Full bar/restaurant/waterside dining on the Embarcadero. Pier 23 362-5125

    Spanish Back to Top

    B44
    Where the locals go for Catalan cuisine in a modern atmosphere, specializing in paella and other Spanish dishes. 44 Belden Place (between Pine, Bush, Kearny and Montgomery) 986-6287
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    Zarzuela
    Located on the Hyde St. cable car line, this charming Spanish restaurant has a warm, welcoming look. Serving the best tapas & paella in town! 2000 Hyde/Union 346-0800
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    Steakhouse Back to Top

    Alfred's Steakhouse
    Martinis. Caesar salad. Mesquite-grilled steaks. Tues-Sat 5:30pm. Lunch Thurs 11:30am, Complimentary validated parking. 659 Merchant/ Montgomery 781-7058
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    John's Grill
    A setting in the Maltese Falcon, this is one of the City's oldest and most famous dining establishments. Steaks, fresh seafood, pastas. Live jazz nightly.
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    Thai Back to Top

    Muang Thai
    Wonderful Thai cuisine at affordable prices. Free delivery (with minimum order). Open daily for lunch and dinner. 385 Taylor/Ellis 567-1509
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    Vegetarian Back to Top

    Ananda Fuara
    Delightful vegetarian menu. Vegan & non-vegan dishes in a peaceful atmosphere. Our specialty - neatloaf, mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy. 1298 Market/Larkin 621-1994
    Golden Era Vegetarian
    Come enjoy the all vegetarian jewel of San Francisco. Walking distance from Union Square and Powell BART Station. 579 O'Farrell/Leavenworth 673-3136

    Dining with a View Back to Top

    Carnelian Room
    52 stories up, San Francisco s highest fine dining restaurant provides breathtaking 360 degree views of the entire Bay Area. Fresh organic & seasonal selections. 555 California/Montgomery 433-7500, carnelianroom.com
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    Cliff House
    An SF tradition since 1850. Panoramic ocean views, historic ambiance, first class food and service. Open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner. 1090 Point Lobos/Merrie Way 386-3330
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    Hornblower Cruises
    Views, gourmet cuisine,impeccable service aboard an elegant yacht. Dinner dance, weekend brunch, Alcatraz Discovery Lunch, Supper Club Dinner. Pier 3 788-8866 ext. 7
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    Neptune's Palace
    Voted one of the Bay Area's best seafood restaurants. Great views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz! Large selection of grilled fish, fresh pasta. PIER 39 434-2260
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    Family Dining Back to Top

    Hard Rock Cafe
    All-American favorites, lively atmosphere, original rock n roll memorabilia. Lunch and dinner. Open until midnight Fri. and Sat. PIER 39 956-2013
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    Mel's Drive-In
    See the location where American Graffiti was filmed. Enjoy delicious American food. Breakfast served all day. Early morning until late night. 1050 Van Ness/Geary 292-6357; 2165 Lombard/Steiner 921-3039; 801 Mission/4th Street 227-4477; 3355 Geary/Stanyan 387-2244
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    Rainforest Cafe®
    A Wild Place to Shop and Eat! An adventure through a realistic indoor rain forest! Menu reflects cuisines of Mexico, Asia, the Caribbean. 145 Jefferson/Taylor 440-5610
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    Delivery Back to Top

    India Garden Restaurant
    Dine in a covered outdoor patio with beautiful plants, flowers, and a waterfall. Free Delivery. Take-out available. 1261 Folsom between 8th & 9th St. 626-2798
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    Muang Thai
    Wonderful Thai cuisine at affordable prices. Free delivery (with minimum order). Open daily for lunch and dinner. 385 Taylor/Ellis 567-1509
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    Village Pizzeria
    Enjoy the Best NY style pizza on the West Coast in our rustic brick-walled dining room surrounded by historic photos. Beer, wine, pastas. 1243 Van Ness/Sutter 673-7771
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