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- 579 Hayes St., Hayes Valley 94102
- 415-626-1162
Marino
A super-welcome addition, if for no other reason than to educate people here that there's more to Mexican cuisine than gigantic greasy burritos (which are really an American thing, y'all). Occupies... read more
- Oxbow Public Market, 610 1st St., Napa Valley 94559
- 707-251-8113
Hog Island Oyster Co. Bar
Featuring its own oysters straight from Tomales Bay in Marin, as well varieties from around the country at its fish-farm-to-table outpost in Napa, Hog Island provides a quick bite in the Oxbow Publ... read more
- 641 Main St., Napa Valley 94574
- 707-963-0700
Go Fish
Despite taking its name from a children's card game, Cindy Pawlcyn's seafooder could be mistaken for a more serious place than it is. The mash-up between a classic oyster bar and a sushi joint toys... read more
- 2512 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley 94702
- 510-883-1720
Sea Salt
Welcoming spot features an all-around creative and fresh nautical-themed menu, regularly peopled with good-looking Berkeley sophisticates and foodies. Home to arguably the best sandwiches on this s... read more
- 403 Healdsburg Ave., Sonoma Valley 95448
- 707-433-9191
Willi's Seafood & Raw Bar
Sometimes a white wine demands oysters. At such times, there is Willi's, an east coast-style raw bar and seafood joint nearly as far west as you can get. If you can bring yourself to order a lobste... read more
- 420 Castro St., Silicon Valley 94041
- 650-966-8124
The Cantankerous Fish
Winner of funniest/weirdest restaurant name in the Bay Area, for robust, creative grilled fish and sweet cocktails. Sleek glass-and-wood design, with full views of Castro Street parade. Dungeness c... read more
- 399 The Embarcadero South, Fishermans Wharf 94105
- 415-284-9922
Waterbar
Open and airy, Waterbar echoes the breezy bay feeling that San Franciscans love so much. An ever-changing menu of fresh seafood reflects seasonal changes. Treat yourself to a fancier evening w... read more
- 579 Castro St., The Castro 94114
- 415-431-3990
Anchor Oyster Bar
Hello sailor! Tiny whitewashed seafood joint on south end of the main drag. Been packing in Castro crowd and Japanese tourists at marble counter since '77 for swimmingly fresh bowls of Boston clam ... read more
- 320 Hayes St., Hayes Valley 94102
- 415-863-5545
Hayes Street Grill
This joint was the first to give the Hayes Valley scene some cred. On the street since 1979, it’s old-school SF—not as cool as Tadich Grill, but it’ll do. Co-owned by local foodie/writer Patricia U... read more
- 1090 Point Lobos Ave., Richmond District 94121
- 415-386-3330
Cliff House & Sutro’s
Newly renovated, so ye olde outdated vibe is gone. What’s left: killer ocean view, crowd of bluehairs and slack-jawed tourists in sandals hoping for sea lion sightings. Dine at Sutro’s if grandma’s... read more
- 1517 Polk St., Russian Hill 94109
- 415-673-1101
Swan Oyster Depot
Tiny, no-nonsense, and bursting at the gills with the freshest seafood ever since 1912. Motley assortment of lunchers, from socialites to Hell’s Angels, lining up on sidewalk for one of 22 counter ... read more
- 450 Post St., Union Square 94102
- 415-956-6969
Farallon
Like Alice in Atlantis or Disneyland of the Deep. Aquatic décor of your dreams: jellyfish lamps, sea-urchin light fixtures, glass clamshells. A must-see if only to gawk at designer Pat Kulet... read more
- 12 4th St., Union Square 94103
- 415-348-1555
Fifth Floor
How do you say decadence? Could it be the corn polenta and rabbit stew? Poached free-range chicken with foie gras stuffing? Exec Chef Laurent Manrique has the answer. His Gascon-inspired menu combi... read more
- 1 Ferry Building., Financial District 94111
- 415-391-7177
Hog Island Oyster Co.
Only two things on your mind: sex and oysters. Businessmen, epicures, ferry-riding tourists elbow-to-elbow at granite-topped bar in Ferry Building food mall. Robust young men shuck away furiously i... read more
- 240 California St., Financial District 94111
- 415-391-1849
Tadich Grill
Opened during Gold Rush as tent-covered coffee stand by three Croatian immigrants. Old-world feel kept alive by enormous wraparound bar, private wood-paneled booths, and all-male waitstaff in starc... read more
- 1450 Lombard St., Marina 94123
- 415-441-8880
Boboquivari's
Contender for SF's top steak temple. Ignore smallish space and faintly silly decor in favor of what's on your plate, which is high-grade beef if you've any sense. They call it The Steak with good r... read more
- 1 Ferry Building, Financial District 94111
- (415) 291-3276
Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market
Local produce and artisan showcase started as a one-time event in '92. Quickly transformed into a permanent deal with the best in regional veggies, fresh bread and wise street food. Swing by Tuesda... read more
- 374 Bush St., Union Square 94104
- 415-421-0594
Sam's Grill
Old school but not an old fool, could still trade punches with the young bucks, culinarily-speakin. Same spot since 1946, beloved by financial district blue bloods, who scheme and plot over tender ... read more
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