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Best Places to Eat in San Francisco<\/h1>\n
So, we hiked the seven hills within this jewel of a city and found seven of San Francisco\u2019s culinary treasures. <\/span>These eateries include distinctive Californian and <\/span>Mexican<\/span><\/a> flavors unique to the city and savory tastes of Africa, Asia, and Europe.<\/span> Read on for our local’s list of the seven best places to eat in San Francisco.<\/span><\/p>\n Seafood doesn\u2019t get fresher or more San Francisco than this. Located on the edge of Pier 47 at Fisherman\u2019s Wharf, for nearly 60 years fishermen have pulled up daily to <\/span>Scoma\u2019s<\/span><\/a> to deliver the morning\u2019s fresh catch courtesy of the San Francisco Bay and the Pacific Ocean.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Scoma\u2019s chefs transform the catch into flavorful Italian-styled seafood dishes and house classics like the \u201clazy man\u2019s\u201d cioppino and the whole West Coast Dungeness crab served \u201cchilled\u201d or \u201cwhole roasted.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Once a humble coffee shop frequented by fishermen, Scoma\u2019s was transformed in 1965 into the legendary pier-to-plate restaurant it is today. Beloved by locals and visitors alike, this family-owned hidden gem (located down a narrow path behind the touristy storefronts near Ghirardelli Square) is easy to miss, but it shouldn\u2019t be.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Reservations are strongly recommended, but not necessary. Forgot to make a reservation? Decided to go at the last minute? Scoma\u2019s welcomes walk-ins. The wait is worth it.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n People quickly pluck plump dumplings from the carts that dart around the tables from the kitchen at <\/span>Yank Sing<\/span><\/a>. The restaurant is renowned for its assortment of more than 100 mouth-watering dumplings and dishes from the cart. Some of our favorite dumplings are the scallop balls, steamed BBQ pork buns, and crab claws.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Yank Sing is one of San Francisco\u2019s institutions. It has been around for more than 70 years, dominating the city\u2019s dumpling scene. When locals need to satisfy their dumpling needs, Yank Sing is the place to go.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This third-generation family-owned dim sum spot has two locations<\/span>,<\/span> one in SoMa on the border of the Financial District and another at the Rincon Center. Reservations are a must at this popular\u00a0dim sum restaurant.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Taste a different side of Mexican cuisine in the Inner Richmond at <\/span>Taqueria Los Mayas<\/span><\/a>. Not your typical taqueria, this walk-in eatery brought the taste of the Yucatan to the neighborhood in 2017. Taqueria Los Mayas\u2019s arrival diversified Clement Street\u2019s Asian and European flavor profile and complemented it in the best possible way. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Taqueria Los Mayas serves ancestral recipes from the Yucatan. This Gulf of Mexico region is culinarily influenced by the Mayas, Europeans, and Lebanese.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Yucatan is known for its Mayan pyramids, depicted in the colorful murals inside the restaurant, and its panuchos. The small crispy corn tortillas are topped with a choice of beans for the bed, meats (pork, turkey, and beef) bursting with flavor from the citrus marinade, and topped with cabbage, avocado, and pickled onions.<\/span> Our mouths water just thinking about Taqueria Los Mayas\u2019s burritos and <\/span>panuchos<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n Octavia<\/span><\/a> exudes sophistication and romance in the simplest way. Octavia doesn\u2019t put on airs though. It is graceful from its modern rustic d\u00e9cor to its expertly executed experimental dishes that take new American cuisine to new levels.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We fell in love with Octavia immediately and so did Michelin. The restaurant rater almost instantly bestowed stars on the Lower Pacific Heights restaurant the day it opened in 2015. It\u2019s not the first time. Octavia\u2019s older sibling restaurant, <\/span>Frances<\/span><\/a>, which serves innovative California cuisine, was haled just as instantly by Michelin after it opened in 2010.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Chef Melissa Perello elevates seasonal ingredients fresh from local farms and the sea presenting them as beautiful artworks on the plate. The dishes are flavorful and refreshing on the palate.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Reservations are hard to get, and the menu changes regularly. We suggest going hungry, especially if you decide to try everything with the tasting menu.<\/span><\/p>\n Craving Indian food? Our Indian friends swear by this popular San Francisco Bay Area mini-chain\u2013with three locations (Tenderloin, Mission District, and Oceanview) in San Francisco alone. <\/span>Pakwan<\/span><\/a> has become our go-to Indian spot for good reason. The Northern Indian-Pakistani food is good and inexpensive.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Bonus Tip:<\/strong> Pakwan has many easily accessible locations within San Francisco, and also in Fremont and Hayward all with a vibrant d\u00e9cor that gives a nod to Indian culture.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Zuni Caf\u00e9 (1658 Market Street)<\/em> is a San Francisco institution. The two-level corner restaurant located at the point where Market and Rose streets meet has attracted celebrities, couples on dates, and friends out on the town since 1979. Zuni exudes California vibes and French countryside warmth in the city.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Zuni Caf\u00e9 presents a lively atmosphere for the senses. The City\u2019s vibrancy is brought inside through the floor-to-ceiling pane windows. Inside the restaurant, the aromatic smells of pizzas cooking in the wood-burning oven and California and French-inspired dishes waft out from the kitchen. Take a seat at the caf\u00e9-style sidewalk tables open to walk-ins for a European feel in America.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ultimately, Zuni’s naturally good California and French-inspired eats, such as its renowned wood-fire roasted chicken for two, have brought diners of all stripes back time and time again to this Hayes Valley neighborhood restaurant.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Zuni Caf\u00e9 takes reservations and walk-ins. Make a reservation to get prime seating on the second level. The first floor and sidewalk seating are open for walk-in seating.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If tapas and paella is what you are craving, head to <\/span>Alegrias<\/span><\/a> in the Marina.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nScoma’s Restaurant<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Zuni Caf\u00e9
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