Restaurants
The eating options in SF are endless! There are always new places opening. Here are a few of our favorites.
Great neighborhood sushi place with friendly service. They don't take reservations, so best to get there early. We love eating at the sushi bar.
Kuma Sushi + Sake
1040 Polk StGreat neighborhood sushi place with friendly service. They don't take reservations, so best to get there early. We love eating at the sushi bar.
Blue Barn
2237 Polk StGreat fresh salads within walking distance.
Greens
2 Marina BlvdGreat vegetarian fare in a lovely setting.
Like food trucks? Check out Off the Grid in Fort Mason on Friday evenings (March 8 through October 25, 2019). Lots of choices, plus music and drinks.
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Off the Grid: Fort Mason Center
Like food trucks? Check out Off the Grid in Fort Mason on Friday evenings (March 8 through October 25, 2019). Lots of choices, plus music and drinks.
Mezcalito
2323 Polk StTasty cocktails with mezcal and tequila and delicious food.
Hog Island Oyster Co.
Wonderful fresh oysters by the bay
Theaters
There are many small theaters where you can see first-class plays. Here are some venues we enjoy a lot!
Fantastic acting, unique plays, wonderful sets. Can't recommend this playhouse enough
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San Francisco Playhouse
450 Post StFantastic acting, unique plays, wonderful sets. Can't recommend this playhouse enough
The Strand Theater
1127 Market StThis is ACT's little sister. Lovely venue and strong performances.
Awesome Theatre puts on fun, irreverent plays in the back of this bar. Very fun!
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PianoFight
144 Taylor StAwesome Theatre puts on fun, irreverent plays in the back of this bar. Very fun!
Shops
Here are some shops off the beaten track that we enjoy
Big Daddy's Antiques
1550 17th StA fabulous place to visit even if you're not buying.
Great used book store with SF books and gifts to take home to loved ones
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Russian Hill Bookstore
2162 Polk StGreat used book store with SF books and gifts to take home to loved ones
Lola of North Beach
1415 Grant AveGreat place to get gifts to take home. Wonderful card selection