San Francisco - Noe Valley - All Types

1320 Castro St., San Francisco 94114
415-285-0250‎

Contigo

Chef-owner Brett Emerson neatly combines Catalan small plates with Bay Area organic sensibilities, set in a cleverly-designed, calming atmosphere. The long counter overlooking the kitchen is perfec... read more

4026 24th St., San Francisco
415-826-6200

Bliss Bar

Oasis of cool in stroller-centric Noe Valley neighborhood. Just overlook the rude bartender because they DJ’s playing good down tempo over there by the window. Blue Room in back with faux Jackson P... read more

1332 Castro St., San Francisco 94114
415-826-0825

Hamano Sushi

Yuppies complain about lack of bar space, but they don’t look too unhappy checking themselves out in the big mirrors while chowing down on $8 lunch combos. Back room lacks soul so wait for a seat a... read more

1500 Church St., San Francisco 94131
415-282-0919

Eric’s Restaurant

Much better-than-average Chinese with fresh Cali flavors. Large portions of mango prawns, Hunan lamb, moo shoo chicken, hot-and-sour soup ladled tableside at don't-blink-or-you'll-miss-it speed. Co... read more

1361 Church St., San Francisco 94114
415-641-0678

Fattoush

Like ZZ Top says, “I'm just lookin' for some tush.” Fat tush. Minced lamb and skewered chicken never tasted so good at this Noe Valley sleeper you've never heard of. Backyard patio is one of the be... read more

4288 24th St., San Francisco 94114
415-821-7652

Firefly

Neighborhood fave for over a decade. Cozy-cool setting with canopied ceilings and calming earth tones. Shrimp and scallop potstickers are the sine qua non starter. "Fried Chicken of Your Dreams" wi... read more

1305 Castro St., San Francisco 94114
415-642-8151

Hahn’s Hibachi

This family-owned biz is all about BBQ, from short ribs to eel. Hahn family came to America in 1974 from Inchon, Korea and remembered to pack grandma’s recipes. Hickory smoked meats seasoned with a... read more

3913 24th St., San Francisco 94114
415-282-0344

Savor

Local favorite for big plates of casual comfort food for B,L, & D, and packed all weekend A.M. Patio area sorta resembles suburban mall, but most diners probably heading to Target in Daly City anyw... read more

1399 Church St., San Francisco 94114
415-648-4116

Chloe's Café

Noe Valley's breakfast hotspot. Burberry beach hats and L.L. Bean Boat and Totes lunching on dill egg salad on rosemary toast, or brunching on smoked-salmon scrambled eggs and pecan pancakes while ... read more

401 Castro St., San Francisco
415-864-9470

Twin Peaks Tavern

Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high … That’s Twin Peaks they’re singing about. They say it’s the first gay bar in America (not that there’s anything wrong with that). Get cozy on grandma pillow... read more

4054 24th St., San Francisco
415-285-0674

The Valley Tavern

Noe Valley neighborhood bar for stroller-pushing mommies needing the night off and dads who still think they they got game. Microbrews on tap. Sports on TV. Pool tables. Kenny Loggins on the sound ... read more

3838 24th St., San Francisco
415-826-2279

The Dubliner

More sports bar than Irish pub, despite the name. Flat screen TVs with drag racing, poker and baseball leave Noe residents little to complain about. Kools for sale, along with little packs of crisp... read more

1550 Church St., San Francisco 94131
415-641-4500

Incanto

Much ado about sustainability and other Cali-friendly sentiments; interior done up in high villa style. Big bold presentations on your plate, and no part of your animal is spared: expect organ meat... read more

4063 24th St, San Francisco 94114
510-479-0681

Le Zinc

Petite and pretty piece of Paris on left coast (and pronounced "zang"). Owners know their vin (they did own a wine bar in Paris), concentrating on French with some California thrown in for good mea... read more