Top 20 in San Francisco, CA by local votes

The best independent restaurants, bars, cafes and shops in San Francisco, California, ranked by local votes. No chains or franchises.

1. Tadich Grill — Seafood restaurant on California Street in the Financial District.
2. Swan Oyster Depot — Oyster and seafood counter on Polk Street in Polk Gulch.
3. Sam's Grill — Seafood restaurant on Bush Street serving fresh local seafood and classic San Francisco dishes.
4. House of Prime Rib — Restaurant on Van Ness Avenue serving English-style prime rib carved at the table from rolling carts.
5. Zuni Café — Chef-driven restaurant on Market Street.
6. City Lights Booksellers — Independent bookstore on Columbus Avenue in North Beach.
7. Vesuvio Cafe — North Beach saloon on Columbus Avenue, open since 1948.
8. Tosca Cafe — Bar and Italian restaurant on Columbus Avenue in North Beach.
9. Molinari Delicatessen — Italian market and deli on Columbus Avenue in North Beach.
10. Golden Boy Pizza — North Beach pizza shop on Green Street selling pizza by the slice or by the sheet since 1978.
11. Sotto Mare — Italian seafood restaurant on Green Street in North Beach.
12. Comstock Saloon — Cocktail bar on Columbus Avenue.
13. Li Po Cocktail Lounge — Bar on Grant Avenue in Chinatown.
14. R&G Lounge — Chinatown Cantonese restaurant on Kearny Street, open since 1985.
15. Z & Y Restaurant — Chinatown restaurant on Jackson Street serving Sichuan dishes created by owner and chef Lijun Han.
16. Foreign Cinema — Mission restaurant on Mission Street, open since 1999.
17. Flour + Water — Mission District restaurant on Harrison Street, open since 2009, with a menu drawing on Italian and Californian…
18. Lazy Bear — Mission restaurant on 19th Street serving a modern American tasting menu in a dinner-party style.
19. Zeitgeist — German beer garden on Valencia Street in the Mission, a San Francisco legacy business open seven days a week.
20. Elixir — Historic whiskey saloon on 16th Street in the Mission.

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