Rich Table is a restaurant in Hayes Valley that, no matter how many times you go, will always surprise you in the best way possible.

You’ll want to book a table in advance for the dim sum-style small plates at State Bird Provisions in the Fillmore.

Flour + Water in the Mission makes the best pasta in San Francisco.

Liholiho Yacht Club in the Tenderloin is where you should go for a blowout meal with a group.

Nopa is our ultimate go-to restaurant in San Francisco.

Tartine Manufactory in the Mission is a huge operation with excellent pastries, coffee, and ice cream, and dinner as well.

You don’t need us to tell you that Swan Oyster Depot is great. But we’re going to anyway.

Tadich Grill in the Financial District is a classic San Francisco steak and seafood spot that you should go to at least once.

The great dim sum at Palette Tea House gives us a good reason to go to Ghirardelli Square.

Noosh is a Mediterranean place in Lower Pac Heights that feels like you’re taking a short vacation out of SF.

Beit Rima in the Mission makes Middle Eastern food that’s as delicious as it is affordable.

The best breakfast in town, if you ever get the chance to eat it.

Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in North Beach has nearly every style of pizza you can ask for all under one roof.

Dancing Yak is a Nepali restaurant in the Mission with excellent chicken momos, plus great curries and thali plates. Use it for a casual dinner.

House of Pancakes makes some of the best Chinese food in the whole Sunset. Order as many of the beef and lamb pancakes as you can.

You’ll get great comfort food and a neighborhood feel at Finn Town in the Castro.