The seafood and vegetable-focused Mexican food at Cala is some of the best in San Francisco.

Nyum Bai in Oakland serves Cambodian food that you’re either lucky enough to live by or should be crossing the bay to go get.

The Mill in Nopa is the place you keep hearing about with the fancy toast, and it’s worth paying for, especially to hang out here a little longer.

Food for the Lululemon crowd, and for us too. Jane on Fillmore finely toes the line between healthy and delicious. If only they were open for dinner.

We love Lers Ros for a big group dinner, especially when your group is down to eat some spicy alligator. This Thai joint is best if you get adventurous.

Flying Falafel serves some excellent falafel in Soma.

Oren’s Hummus in SoMa serves Israeli food and is perfect for a casual business lunch with coworkers and clients.

Judahlicious is a raw vegan spot in the Outer Sunset. Surprisingly, it’s also pretty great.

The bowls and salads at Glaze Teriyaki Gill in the Fillmore won’t let you down.

Despite the hit-or-miss menu, Little Gem is an amazingly pleasant place to eat in Hayes Valley.

This is not the vegan sushi messiah you were waiting for.

Vegan Mexican in the Mission that’s filling if not particularly exciting. Lots of cashew cheese at Gracias Madre.

Stop by Holy Gelato in the Sunset after dinner or on a hot day for a few scoops of ice cream, including some vegan flavors.

Saru Sushi Bar in Noe Valley is tiny and one of our favorite neighborhood sushi spots in town.

Lers Ros Thai in Hayes Valley makes a huge menu of dishes best shared with groups of people.

Roam Artisan Burgers is where you should go in Cow Hollow when “I’m not really hungry” turns to “I could really use a burger.”