Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
If you want Chinese food without having to go all the way to Chinatown, we recommend Win Garden for either dine-in or take-out
Win Garden
2794 Diamond StIf you want Chinese food without having to go all the way to Chinatown, we recommend Win Garden for either dine-in or take-out
For good cafeteria-style Mexican food ... nice variety, well prepared, and large portion sizes. Just remember to bring cash, as they don't take credit.
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La Corneta Taqueria
2834 Diamond StFor good cafeteria-style Mexican food ... nice variety, well prepared, and large portion sizes. Just remember to bring cash, as they don't take credit.
This place is legitimate! The Old Clam House is the City’s oldest restaurant serving quality seafood and spirits in the same location since 1861. (Yes, I stole that from their website, and I totally just learned it’s the oldest SF restaurant, I just knew it’s been around forever!)
We’ve probably had 3/4 of the menu, but our favorites are the cheesy garlic bread, sand dabs, & anything with crab.
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The Monk's Kettle
3141 16th StreetThis place is legitimate! The Old Clam House is the City’s oldest restaurant serving quality seafood and spirits in the same location since 1861. (Yes, I stole that from their website, and I totally just learned it’s the oldest SF restaurant, I just knew it’s been around forever!)
We’ve probably had 3/4 of the menu, but our favorites are the cheesy garlic bread, sand dabs, & anything with crab.
This cash-only diner is the perfect place to catch a tasty breakfast or lunch. They boast quick & friendly service and delicious home-style cooking.
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Tyger's Coffee Shop
2798 Diamond StThis cash-only diner is the perfect place to catch a tasty breakfast or lunch. They boast quick & friendly service and delicious home-style cooking.
If you're interested in genuine French cuisine and a cozy atmosphere, this is the place for you. We recommend calling in a reservation, as they a frequently busy when we want to go there.
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Le P'tit Laurent
689 Chenery StIf you're interested in genuine French cuisine and a cozy atmosphere, this is the place for you. We recommend calling in a reservation, as they a frequently busy when we want to go there.
If you looking for Japanese food within walking distance, Tekka House is the place to go - the sushi is fresh, the ramen is tasty, and the hot plates are delicious (the karaage is usually very authentic).
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Tekka House
678 Chenery StIf you looking for Japanese food within walking distance, Tekka House is the place to go - the sushi is fresh, the ramen is tasty, and the hot plates are delicious (the karaage is usually very authentic).
Kazan offers classic Japanese bites along side a vast selection of sushi and sashimi. We've had about 95% of their menu and everything is worth having again!
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Kazan
2809 24th StKazan offers classic Japanese bites along side a vast selection of sushi and sashimi. We've had about 95% of their menu and everything is worth having again!
Visit this eclectic Italian restaurant for a fun, unique, & funky good time. The food is tasty, especially the Cheesy Garlic Bread, Mac & Cheese, and Spaghetti & Meatballs (obviously).
Also, they have a few arcade games and photo booth in back!
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Emmy's Spaghetti Shack
3230 Mission StVisit this eclectic Italian restaurant for a fun, unique, & funky good time. The food is tasty, especially the Cheesy Garlic Bread, Mac & Cheese, and Spaghetti & Meatballs (obviously).
Also, they have a few arcade games and photo booth in back!
Pera offers Mediterranean fare including Turkish & Greek specialties in a neighborhood setting. If you happen to arrive on Wednesday, they offer half price wine bottles. Their Saganaki (appetizer) and Kaymakli Kayisi (dessert) are my absolute favorite dishes!
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Pera
1459 18th StPera offers Mediterranean fare including Turkish & Greek specialties in a neighborhood setting. If you happen to arrive on Wednesday, they offer half price wine bottles. Their Saganaki (appetizer) and Kaymakli Kayisi (dessert) are my absolute favorite dishes!
Looking for a nice dinner out? Like Beef? There menu is essentially a selection of cut sizes, sides, and desserts ... get the spinach, it’s delicious! But, be warned, they usually require a reservation a month or two in advance.
Side note, this is a “nice place” that you can totally take a reasonably-behaved kid to ... it’s my 9 month old’s favorite restaurant!
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House of Prime Rib
1906 Van Ness AveLooking for a nice dinner out? Like Beef? There menu is essentially a selection of cut sizes, sides, and desserts ... get the spinach, it’s delicious! But, be warned, they usually require a reservation a month or two in advance.
Side note, this is a “nice place” that you can totally take a reasonably-behaved kid to ... it’s my 9 month old’s favorite restaurant!
Garlic is magic. Need I say more?
Fine, the food is great and reservations are recommended.
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The Stinking Rose
430 Columbus AveGarlic is magic. Need I say more?
Fine, the food is great and reservations are recommended.
Parks & Nature
A 70 acre park with one of the few remaining free-flowing creeks in San Francisco, spring wildflowers, interesting rock formations, and 3.7 miles of walking trails.
http://sfrecpark.org/destination/glen-park/
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Parque Glen Canyon
Chenery StreetA 70 acre park with one of the few remaining free-flowing creeks in San Francisco, spring wildflowers, interesting rock formations, and 3.7 miles of walking trails.
http://sfrecpark.org/destination/glen-park/
This modest neighborhood green space offers a small trail network, wildlife viewing opportunities, a playground, and grand views of the city.
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Billy Goat Hill Park
2442 Castro StThis modest neighborhood green space offers a small trail network, wildlife viewing opportunities, a playground, and grand views of the city.
Essentials
Neighborhood spot offering standard grocery items plus a butcher, deli, in-house bakery, & outdoor seating.
NOTE: San Francisco Laws require stores to charge for grocery bags. You can avoid this charge by bring your own grocery bags.
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Canyon Market
2815 Diamond StNeighborhood spot offering standard grocery items plus a butcher, deli, in-house bakery, & outdoor seating.
NOTE: San Francisco Laws require stores to charge for grocery bags. You can avoid this charge by bring your own grocery bags.
If you find yourself in need of additional grocery items, Safeway is the most prevalent general grocery store in our area. We prefer the Safeway located in Diamond Heights because it is nicer & cleaner than the other nearby Safeways.
NOTE: San Francisco Laws require stores to charge for grocery bags. You can avoid this charge by bring your own grocery bags.
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Safeway
298 King StIf you find yourself in need of additional grocery items, Safeway is the most prevalent general grocery store in our area. We prefer the Safeway located in Diamond Heights because it is nicer & cleaner than the other nearby Safeways.
NOTE: San Francisco Laws require stores to charge for grocery bags. You can avoid this charge by bring your own grocery bags.
St.Lukes Emergency Department
3555 Cesar ChavezSt. Lukes is the closest Emergency Room to our home.
For non-emergency illnesses, there are Dignity Health Urgent Care facilities all over the city. The closest one to our home is in Glen Park.
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Dignity Health-GoHealth Urgent Care
1085 Valencia StFor non-emergency illnesses, there are Dignity Health Urgent Care facilities all over the city. The closest one to our home is in Glen Park.
Getting Around
We prefer the BART because it is much faster to the places we go. The Glen Park BART Station is closest to our place
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Glen Park Station
2901 Diamond StWe prefer the BART because it is much faster to the places we go. The Glen Park BART Station is closest to our place
Sightseeing
The Mission Dolores Church is a very interesting and beautiful landmark which you should visit if you have an interest in churches or history. It is the oldest intact building in the City of San Francisco and the only intact Mission Chapel in the chain of 21 Spanish missions in California.
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Misión San Francisco de Asís
3321 16th StThe Mission Dolores Church is a very interesting and beautiful landmark which you should visit if you have an interest in churches or history. It is the oldest intact building in the City of San Francisco and the only intact Mission Chapel in the chain of 21 Spanish missions in California.
Arts & Culture
There are a lot of murals on buildings/structures in the Mission District, I would recommend looking up a list of highlights or looking for a guided Mission mural tour. For example:
https://www.sftourismtips.com/mission-district-murals.html
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Mission District
There are a lot of murals on buildings/structures in the Mission District, I would recommend looking up a list of highlights or looking for a guided Mission mural tour. For example:
https://www.sftourismtips.com/mission-district-murals.html
There is an artist that lives across the street from us who maintains an art wall on the street near us. He works out of Ruby's Clay Studio & Gallery, so I really like to recommend that gallery as a place to see local artwork.
Ruby's Clay Studio & Gallery
552A Noe StThere is an artist that lives across the street from us who maintains an art wall on the street near us. He works out of Ruby's Clay Studio & Gallery, so I really like to recommend that gallery as a place to see local artwork.
The Women Artists Gallery has been a part of the San Francisco arts community for over a century. It's mission is to support and promote the talents of established and emerging Bay Area women artists.
San Francisco Women Artists Gallery
647 Irving StThe Women Artists Gallery has been a part of the San Francisco arts community for over a century. It's mission is to support and promote the talents of established and emerging Bay Area women artists.
We always recommend the deYoung Museum, which is easily combined with a hike through one of the gardens in Golden Gate Park (if you're into that sort of thing). Check out the exhibits that will be there while you're visiting ...
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Museo de Young
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrWe always recommend the deYoung Museum, which is easily combined with a hike through one of the gardens in Golden Gate Park (if you're into that sort of thing). Check out the exhibits that will be there while you're visiting ...