Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco

Manuel M. • October 13, 2017Splendid collection of oolong teas. Excellent place to kill some time, relax and try some soothing and mind expanding tea. Staff will make you feel at home and teach you all about the art of tea.

Johanna S. • December 23, 2017Kouign amanns are owner/Chef Belinda Leong’s specialty, but this Noma (Copenhagen) and Pierre Hermé (Paris) alumna also produces tasty bostocks and croissants. Avoid the line & grab your items to go

Lindsey • September 29, 2013The original and best. Come here often? Ask nicely for a coffee punch card (10th coffee free).

Ashley M. • August 7, 2014Bison burger + Egg + gluten-free bun + sweet potato fries. NOM

J J. • October 9, 2018Easily the best ice cream in San Francisco; Humphrey Slocombe may have more creative flavors but Smitten makes perfection out of basics like vanilla, chocolate, etc. Amazing sundaes, A+ service!

EiMa A. • May 19, 2017Top notch brunch spot in the city - yummy millionaires bacon, of course... Dixie bacon was really good too. Enjoyed my Oscar Benedict (crab) with perfectly cooked potatoes; Big Hip is truly decadent.

Pierre A. • March 2, 2019Delicious food, chill out atmosphere, this is what I call a neighborhood gem. Get the lentils and hummus bowl.

Jori B. • March 13, 2014Delicious meal by Matt and Jenny. Great meal and experience for your money!

Sydney M. • October 27, 2021A new favorite Italian spot on the city!

lara l. • March 6, 2013If you can sit at chefs counter it's an entirely different and lovely experience!

kai • June 14, 2014Might be my new favorite cupcake place. The cheesecake cupcake with raspberry was not overly sweet, but still decadent! The craft of their cupcakes are awesome!

🐐 . • October 26, 2015The best carne asada burrito in the city. Freshly grilled meat and vegetables. I like adding a grilled jalapeño too!

Lauren K. • December 5, 2012The best Thai food in the neighborhood! The owner and staff are delightful too. A definite place you should check out!

Bob L. • July 26, 2011Famous (rightly so) for the Chicken Salad. Also the mushroom dishes are great, especially when Chanterelles are in season.

Mesi V. • May 9, 2014strawberry lychee lemonade and caramel citrus bowl with tofu! a must.

Brian P. • February 14, 2010Steak and frites are the way to go.

nora w. • December 3, 2017My husband is from the Philly area and he loves this place. That's all you need to know

Jonathan A. • October 3, 2011This is my favorite sushi spot in SF. While it's not the most incredible sushi, it is very good and it's hecka cheap.

Eater • May 25, 2017More upscale environs (than average sports bar), tons of seating, a good, large food menu and shuffleboard make San Francisco Athletic Club a notch above the city's rest. Reserve a table in advance.

T Z. • January 20, 2018amazing yellow coconut curry (ask for non spicy), decent pad thai, decent lettuce wraps, the eggplant in the salmon is really good

Ben M. • July 13, 2019Good option for bunch. Get the Turkish flat bread with pork and the egg. Perfect brunch option when paired with an espresso or latte.

Luke B. • August 27, 2016Their Grandma slice (a thin, chewy-crisp square style of pizza) is unique. They top the focaccia-like bread with a layer of garlicky sauce, slices of mozzarella, chunky tomatoes and a drizzle of pesto

Aaron Q. • January 23, 2018The fruity teas are all good! They use real fruit to make drinks instead of syrup. I like the strawberry energy with cheese cream. That is soo good!

Nick A. • February 18, 2010Burgers, rings, crinkle fries all awesome!

Mary A. • February 15, 2011Closest to a San Diego burrito I've seen in the City. Try the Norcal burrito if you're missing Trujillo's!

Rachel K. • August 7, 2020Their margarita is AMAZING and it’s also very CHEAP!!! Must try!

Josh • June 24, 2018First Starbucks in a grocery

AskMen • April 21, 2011Serves small plates like fresh spring rolls & papaya salad & has a whole list of pho varieties. They even serve beer 333, something we don’t see often enough outside of Southeast Asia.

Steven H. • August 16, 2016Everything is very high quality. Low score is a mystery (high prices?). Line & Cucumber Agua Fresca is my new favorite drink!