San Francisco - Soma - All Types

355 11th St., San Francisco 94103
415-355-9400

Bar Agricole

For architecture and design afficianados, this is the first LEED-certified Gold building from architects Aidlin Darling Design, re-using existing elements from the original warehouse site including... read more

210 11th St., San Francisco 94103
415-861-3444

Una Pizza Napoletana

Exactly what displaced New Yorkers crave – more space and great pizza. Anthony Mangieri of NYC’s East Village classic brought his reputation and coveted no-yeast dough recipe to the Bay... read more

22 Hawthorne St., San Francisco 94105
415-685-4860

Benu

Chef Corey Lee is one of our favorites because he’s simultaneously cool and crazy focused. And, ahem, he won the James Beard award and helmed that one restaurant called French Laundry for a f... read more

826 Folsom St., San Francisco 94107
415-348-8800

Zero Zero

Big fun to be had in Bruce Hill’s humongous SoMa pizzeria, notably housed in a relic of the former dot-com boom. The original late-90s industrial chic design was given a makeover and lots of warm t... read more

1 South Park Ave., San Francisco 94107
415-243-0107

The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen

Hard times trigger a retreat to Americana, and what could be more all-American and comforting than a crispy grilled cheese sandwich, served here with an SF foodie twist? Small, café-like spa... read more

1123 Folsom St., San Francisco 94103
415-553-6897

Radius

One of several optimistic SOMA openings with smart, simple concept and high-quality food, most sourced from within a 100-mile radius. Formerly Julie's Supper Club (which enjoyed an outsized rep but... read more

330 Townsend St., San Francisco 94107
415-974-5599

Marlowe

Optimistic bistro from owner Anna Weinberg and chef Jennifer Puccio -- the power duo behind much-beloved (and mourned) Cortez. Smartly redesigned red brick SOMA spot brighter than before and featur... read more

1525 Mission St., San Francisco 94103
415-621-7007

Sloane

Strikingly beautiful young woman working through daunting psychological issues. In other words, the space is gorgeous - high ceilings, exposed brick, expertly finished wood walls, sleek bathrooms -... read more

1601 Howard St., San Francisco 94103
415-552-7243

Sage Lounge

Sunny corner coffee shop on an industrial wasteland, beyond-Thunderdome intersection a block away from where 7 huge highways collide. Fresh-faced staff slings quality Lavazza espresso and really go... read more

1148 Mission St., San Francisco 94109
415-863-6008

Heaven's Dog

Super slick and sleek modern Chinese eatery from Charles Phan (of beloved Slanted Door) tucked in neatly next to the SF Federal building on the SOMA gentrification frontier. Emphasis is on small, s... read more

1145 Folsom St., San Francisco 94103
415-241-9990

Bloodhound

Brings sort of a Western-rancho-punko cool to SF's over-yuppified South of Market district. Quasi-trashy ambiance with barn-like walls, trompe l'oeil bird ceilings and, yes, antler chandeliers. Enj... read more

20 Yerba Buena Ln., San Francisco 94103
415-744-5000

Press Club

Smart, simple concept that frankly we’re mad we didn’t think of first: a tasting room featuring eight boutique Napa wineries, each with a station staffed by their own employees. Ripped ... read more

606 Folsom St. , San Francisco 94107
415-243-0580

Zaré at Fly Trap

Don’t call it a comeback, Chef Hoss Zaré has been here for years. More or less. Zaré bought the space in 2008—16 years after working in the historic Fly Trap’s kitch... read more

1116 Folsom St. , San Francisco 94103
415-558-9946

Terroir Natural Wine Merchant

Organic wine bar on a leafy block in SOMA with the unpronouncable name. Sounds snooty, right? Owners are actually totally chill and wines are accessible and amazing—who knew Italian biodynami... read more

689 Mission St., San Francisco 94105
415-284-4040

Ame

SF’s most refined hotel deserves a restaurant of this stature, with a sensual, smart aesthetic flowing seamlessly from the St. Regis lobby. Strictly a business crowd at lunch, but warms up at... read more

2 South Park St., San Francisco 94107
415-882-4929

Jeremy's

This might be as good as it gets in SF. The best of high-end designer clothing housed in a cool, loft space in the trendy SOMA hood. Picture it: Century 21 meets Barneys COOP. Step aside Loehmans, ... read more

1665 Folsom St., San Francisco 94103
415-861-4242

Big Nate’s Barbecue

Hole in the wall near freeway off-ramp owned by NBA Hall of Famer Nate Thurmond, who was the man back when the Warriors could make the playoffs. Propers for smoky-flavored Memphis pulled pork, ribs... read more

155 South Park St., San Francisco 94107
415-896-2075

The Butler and the Chef Bistro

Delectable parkside bistro's a petit slice of Paris. Sit inside to avoid posse of bums with blaring boomboxes enjoying South Park solitude at taxpayer expense (hey, it’s true). Cane-backed chairs, ... read more

655 Folsom St., San Francisco 94107
415-495-3064

Canton Seafood & Dim Sum Restaurant

Massive live seafood tank in busy, open dining room. Gaudy brass and crystal chandeliers and red Asian accents means it's the real deal. Good place for cheap 'n’ tasty dim sum or 12-course Chinese ... read more

303 2nd St., San Francisco
415-543-2928

Maya

Definitely not your local taqueria mi amigo. Carved wooden doorways, rustic iron chandeliers, burnt orange walls. Tangy mahi-mahi ceviche? Sweet pork quesadillas? Open-faced pan roasted salmon ench... read more