You’ll find cafes, bars, and restaurants in every part of town. But most of them are where the tourists are, in Union Square, Mission, Chinatown, and Fisherman’s Wharf. You’ll find traditional American food as well as exotics – national dishes from Nicaragua, Mexico, Guatemala, China, and other countries. And, of course, California delicacies (for 5-6 USD and more).
Save on food in Bay City with the “happy hour”. This is what they call the afternoons when cafes and restaurants give visitors discounts. You’ll see “Happy hours” on a sign in front of the entrance and an indication of the promotional period. For example, a large sandwich in such a place will cost only 3-4 USD + tip (10-15%).
There are more than 3,000 places to eat in the city. It will take you 10 years to eat at least once in each of them and decide on the best cafes and restaurants in San Francisco. Take that time to do something else. And eat at the cafes and restaurants in San Francisco that tourists say are must-visits.
Kokkari Estiatorio
This restaurant in San Francisco with a luxurious Greek-style interior will appeal to lovers of Mediterranean cuisine. Its specialties are roasted lamb, grilled octopus with orange sauce, and moussaka. Average bill per person is 25-30 USD.
Crab House
Crab House on Pier 39 is a must for the freshly caught Dungeness crab and other seafood. Exploring the menu is easy. The menu is in English, Russian, Italian, Japanese, and seven other languages.
You can order the specialty in the form of crab soup in a bread plate, crab croquettes, etc., or as a whole crab baked in garlic sauce. But remember: Crab House is not an inexpensive restaurant in San Francisco. You will be charged 25 USD for a half crab and 39 USD for a whole crab. If you pay that price, you should pay it for the tastiest crabs. And they serve them from September to April.
Cliff House
“The Cliff House is located on the north side of Ocean Beach. It has a great view of the ocean with dolphins, seals and other local fauna. This establishment makes the best fish stew in town. It is made of giant crab, fish, clams, garlic, and tomato broth. The price for a dish at the Cliff House restaurant in San Francisco is $30 USD.
Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory is a place you just have to visit. One of the restaurants of this chain is located on the roof of Macy’s Department Store. It’s always crowded, because the view from up there is great. People come here not only to eat delicious food (on average for 23 USD), but also to take beautiful pictures. The standard pie portion is huge, but you can order a small lunch size until 5:00 p.m.