Cafe Flore is on the fringes of the Castro District at Market Street and Noe. Boasting a simple, fresh cafe menu and a welcoming, open-air patio. But the real attraction is neither the menu nor the venue, but the fun Castro crowd. No reservation needed.

A truly homey local eatery with an excellent menu and arty crowd. Extremely dog-friendly. Located in the appropriately named Dogpatch Historic District on the Eastern Waterfront.

A quintessential city landmark. Ideal for lunches and brunches (dinner may be a bit too crowded on the narrow sidewalk tables), with a truly accomplished New American menu and a stylish contemporary interior.