Poc-Chuc Restaurant is one of The 11 Best American Restaurants in the Mission District, San Francisco.

1. Poc-Chuc Restaurant

8.3
2886 16th St (South Van Ness), San Francisco, CA
American Restaurant · Mission District · 32 tips and reviews

SFistSFist: The OG of San Francisco BYOBs, Poc Chuc has become a destination for their perfectly executed take on Mayan cuisine. The namesake poc chuc is stellar. Read more.

Luis F.Luis Flores: just go for the mayan platter and don't be shy with the citric habanero salsa.. tortillas are handmade and crispy, delicious mayan cuisine.

RenatoRenato: You can order a la carte salbutes and panuchos even if they're not on the menu

Southern Pacific Brewing is one of The 11 Best American Restaurants in the Mission District, San Francisco.

2. Southern Pacific Brewing

8.2
620 Treat Ave (at 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Brewery · Mission District · 288 tips and reviews

Vivian W.Vivian Wang: Perfect afternoon snack: sage fries dipped in a scoop of iced cream.

gg: It's like Zeitgeist for people afraid to get dirty.

KjellKjell: Try the beer.

Mission Chinese Food is one of The 11 Best American Restaurants in the Mission District, San Francisco.

3. Mission Chinese Food

7.5
2234 Mission St (btwn 18th & 19th St), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · Mission District · 314 tips and reviews

Bryan Y.Bryan Yount: Unique take on Sichuan Chinese food with dishes like kung pao pastrami and thrice-cooked bacon. Both are excellent and spicy. Don't miss the tiki pork belly or the chicken wings!

EaterEater: Try crossing the studied, Sichuan-laced creations of a workhorse young chef with a kickback dive atmo pumped up by ghetto rap and a 60-foot dragon. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Serving classic Chinese recipes and some of Chef Danny’s own creations. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

Laszlo is one of The 11 Best American Restaurants in the Mission District, San Francisco.

4. Laszlo

7.2
2534 Mission St (btwn 21st & 22nd), San Francisco, CA
Bar · Mission District · 56 tips and reviews

Laurence B.Laurence B: Why don't people come here for brunch? They have a full menu and a full bar and rock and roll.

Brandon P.Brandon Proctor: Every 2nd Monday. Magic Moments with brando! Yacht, Smooth, Lover's Rock. Come in & Make out!

Taylor L.Taylor Louis: happy hour til 9:00! $2 trumers $5 stoli. fuckin a!

Foreign Cinema is one of The 11 Best American Restaurants in the Mission District, San Francisco.

5. Foreign Cinema

9.2
2534 Mission St (btwn 21st & 22nd St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 362 tips and reviews

Rebecca G.Rebecca Goberstein: FAV. The ambience makes you feel happy - warm, cozy, & funky all at once. At night, old films project on the wall. The food is farm fresh, unique, and incredible. And they make fantastic bloodies.

EaterEater: Like Zuni, a onetime trailblazer inspired by the Chez Panisse mantra. And like Zuni, a fully-fledged restaurant on all levels, from food to service. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

ZAGATZAGAT: The housemade organic fruit “Pop Tarts” is a must for weekend brunch.

Lazy Bear is one of The 11 Best American Restaurants in the Mission District, San Francisco.

6. Lazy Bear

9.0
3416 19th St (at San Carlos), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 84 tips and reviews

Jorge V.Jorge Vargas: What a beautiful homage to California produce! Beautiful and delicately thought food, wonderful pairing, and amazing hospitality to match your 180min experience.

Alex T.Alex Ting: Please keep the location quiet, as the host would prefer!!

EaterEater: Lawyer-turned-chef David Barzelay in 09' started hosting a series of underground dinners called Lazy Bear, which quickly blew up. Lazy Bear opened as a full-scale restaurant last night. Read more.

Heirloom Café is one of The 11 Best American Restaurants in the Mission District, San Francisco.

7. Heirloom Café

9.0
2500 Folsom St (at 21st St), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 69 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Go for the super-value tasting menu ($65), or choose from dishes like duck breast salad with figs, or the excellent off-menu burger; don’t miss the pairings from a seriously well-stocked cellar. Read more.

Adrienne s.Adrienne st. aubin: FYI very tasty but not Italian

The Daily SipThe Daily Sip: Corkage policy that encourages digging into your cellar: $25 for wines 2003 and younger and only $10 for wines 2002 and older.

The Morris is one of The 11 Best American Restaurants in the Mission District, San Francisco.

8. The Morris

8.8
2501 Mariposa St (Hampshire), San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 26 tips and reviews

Peter L.Peter Langsam: Duck liver mousse, crab porridge, duck entree (omfg) and donuts to end the night. This is one of the strongest, most complete dinners in SF now. Good for dates, groups, booze, food (duck) & dessert

John S.John Steidle: Everything was stellar here - food was delicious and the service was spot on. Ask for wine pairings with the food to get it perfect. They make a great manhattan too, I’d recommend starting with one.

Mike D.Mike Dalessio: Great cocktails, amazing beef rib.

20 Spot is one of The 11 Best American Restaurants in the Mission District, San Francisco.

9. 20 Spot

9.1
3565 20th St (at Lexington St), San Francisco, CA
Wine Bar · Mission District · 60 tips and reviews

Claire P.Claire Pedersen: Awesome vinyl records & romantic lighting. This place is great for a nice evening with a special person :)

SF WeeklySF Weekly: The wine bar, from owners Bodhi Freedom (owner of Bacchus) and chef Anthony Paone, boasts a list of North American as well as French, Italian and German wines as well as local beer. Read more.

Adam R.Adam Raabe: The food has become amazing here. Try it before you can't get in!! This is Michelin Star quality.

Mr. Pollo is one of The 11 Best American Restaurants in the Mission District, San Francisco.

10. Mr. Pollo

8.7
2823 Mission St (btwn 24th & 25th St), San Francisco, CA
South American Restaurant · Mission District · 37 tips and reviews

Mario E.Mario Estrada: Come with an open mind and you wont be disappointed. Definitely get an Arepa - they are so delicious!

Tea D.Tea Dough: first rule of "Fight Club" - order the tasting menu w/an addition arepa.second rule of "Fight Club" - don't ask questions. just shut up, eat & enjoy! ;)

Navin R.Navin Ramachandran: If you are not in a hurry, sit back, get the tasting menu and have a few laughs with Manny, the artist of the Mission.

Naked Kitchen is one of The 11 Best American Restaurants in the Mission District, San Francisco.

11. Naked Kitchen

8.5
945 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA
New American Restaurant · Mission District · 3 tips and reviews

Annie W.Annie Wu: Beautiful space, amazing talent and most enjoyable group is diners to be around!

Dylan B.Dylan Boudraa: Great social event, intimate and different

__: Came for ante meridian by Anthony Yang! Four courses of his take on brunch. BYOB!