The Best Local Restaurants in San Francisco

Explore the best local restaurants in San Francisco. From the best seafood to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for every food lover. Enjoy mesquite-grilled seafood at Pier Market, savor fish tacos at Hook Fish Co. or taste the best pizza at Golden Boy Pizza. Discover these and many more local favorites for a delicious dining experience in San Francisco.

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Hook Fish Co

Fish tacos in the Sunset Avenues

"Hook Fish Co" in San Francisco is deep in the Sunset Avenues and is perfect for when you have a hankering for some scrumptious fish tacos!

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Brooke

Ekdahl

May 6, 2025

Pearl 6101

California Mediterranean dining

"Pearl 6161" is a restaurant in San Francisco in an old laundromat. Its Mediterranean-meets-California vibe, the high ceiling and the tiles... I'm in love!

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Brooke

Ekdahl

May 2, 2025

Zazie

A bit of French dining all day long

"Zazie" in SF is my perfect local French bistro, whether I'm up at 8 am, peckish at lunch or in the mood for the greatest pork chop in town...

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Byron

Beach

May 1, 2025

Ushi Taro

Ramen with beef bone marrow

"Ushi Taro" is a tiny ramen house that specializes in beef ramen. A personal favorite is their spicy tomato beef ramen that never fails to warm my core...

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Byron

Beach

May 1, 2025

Eagle Cafe

Best hangover spot for breakfast

Besides being a great place for breakfast or lunch, "Eagle Café" in San Francisco is a historic waterfront café where every single seat has a view!

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Kathleen

Messmer

Apr 23, 2025

The Crab House

So much food!

"The Crab House" in San Francisco makes some of the best seafood around - and presented beautifully. It's like Fantasia, but for food!

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Kathleen

Messmer

Apr 23, 2025

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The Best Local Restaurants in San Francisco

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Restaurants

Brooke

Marcus

You?

Kathleen

Sasha

Byron

Stefanie

Nadine

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Brooke

Marcus

You?

Kathleen

Sasha

Byron

Stefanie

Nadine

Hook Fish Co

Fish tacos in the Sunset Avenues

Brooke

Ekdahl

Pearl 6101

California Mediterranean dining

Brooke

Ekdahl

Zazie

A bit of French dining all day long

Byron

Beach

Ushi Taro

Ramen with beef bone marrow

Byron

Beach

Eagle Cafe

Best hangover spot for breakfast

Kathleen

Messmer

The Crab House

So much food!

Kathleen

Messmer

Heading to Restaurants?

... for just €9.99

Going to Restaurants?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

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