What I love most about Harvey's is that they provide diner-sized portions of diner-hearty food in a much cleaner, cozier atmosphere than you'll find in the average [more...]

Benicia (pronounced ben-EE-sha, NOT ben-IH-sha) is a little undiscovered jewel box in the East Bay. With its clean streets, smiling families and beautiful views of the water every way you turn, this would be the perfect place to settle [more...]

I was raised on Kinder's sandwiches, and now I wish to pass the tradition on to a new generation. This small chain of world-class delis (pronounced to rhyme with [more...]

Whether you're in Union Square to shop, work or people-watch, do yourself a favor by taking a minute to sit at the Emporio Rulli Cafe in the square [more...]

Pay a visit to the Bullshead Restaurant if you're interested in sampling what the website calls "the finest tasting hamburgers in the land." This cozy little [more...]

If you find yourself hungry in the Inner Sunset, drop by Toasties for a quality sandwich. I recommend the crab melt and the curly garlic fries, but don't be afraid [more...]

If you've fallen for one of SF's last remaining carnivores, taking them to Guerra's Deli & Meats will ensure you have a long, happy future together. No one who's [more...]

Greens is one of the top vegetarian restaurants in the nation, and we're lucky enough to have it right here in our very own Fort Mason. Blanketed by lovely [more...]

Hawaiian restaurants seem to sprout up and disappear with the regularity of tides in this city. However, you can be reasonably sure that daKine's Hawaiian BBQ will [more...]

When you just want a solid breakfast of carbs and grease -- in other words, when you are seriously hungover -- the Tennessee Grill is always a safe option. Here you'll find large portions of sturdy diner food that sticks to your insides [more...]

The Trolley Caffe has excellent sandwiches, including a top shelf vegetarian menu. The coffee is decent, but the decor is adorable, especially the lovely mural inside. Don't miss this very pleasant place to kill an hour. Would be [more...]

The Pacific Coast Brewing Company in Oakland is one of those independent places that feels like a chain. Is there a "Build Your Own Brewery" kit that these [more...]

Though it's just a few doors down from another popular spot, Venus never seems to lack patrons. Their fresh, organic ingredients and fusion of flavors attracts [more...]

If you're looking for something better than the same old dried-up eggs, stale toast and watery coffee for your weekend brunch, look no further than Dottie's True Blue Cafe. Believed by many to be the best breakfast joint in the city, [more...]

It is widely agreed that the best way to feel French without actually going to France is to have brunch at La Note in Berkeley. The menu is dripping with [more...]

Voted "Best Burger" in SF Weekly's 2007 Best Of issue, Liverpool Lil's in the Presidio does not disappoint. The atmosphere is dim and cozy, pervaded with the [more...]

Thai restaurants seem to spring up and mysteriously disappear on a weekly basis in the Castro. But through all these people coming and going so quickly here, Thai Corner Express remains a reassuring constant. Though it's changed [more...]

You might not think that eel and bottomless mimosas go together perfectly, but you only have to try one brunch at the Castro's Barracuda Sushi to know you are [more...]

Sometimes you just need a huge salad. If you find yourself around the UC Berkeley campus at lunch time on a sunny day, I recommend heading over to Raleigh's. They've got the standard bar complement of drinks, dimly-lit booths and pool [more...]

Berkeley's Pie in the Sky is perfect for a low-budget, low-pressure, high-enjoyment lunch date. The pizza, sold by the slice, is great, but unexpectedly so are [more...]