Best Restaurants Near Exploratorium, San Francisco

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Hard Time

A Whiskey-Obsessed Bar on the Waterfront

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Up in Smoke

Like a Manhattan, but with a Dash of Tobacco

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Fog Wild

A Landmark Diner Reborn. Sans Diner.

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Pier Pressure

A Spanish Cocina on the Embarcadero

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Quince, Lather, Repeat

The Next Generation of Quince Is Upon Us All

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Lounge Act

San Francisco's First Steak Lounge

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Quince-y Jones

Quince’s Casual Eatery Opens

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Naked Ambition

Naked Lunch, Now with a Pub

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Roka Center

A Two-Level Japanese Funhouse near FiDi

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In the Raw

Hidden Gem of a Sushi Bar

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Alley Cat

Iconic Alley Bar Gets a Makeover

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This Place’s History Involves Jack Kerouac

It Also Involves Burgers and Bloodys on a Patio

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If These Walls Could Tosca

The Glorious Rebirth of Tosca Café

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Bask Force

Channeling San Sebastián on Columbus

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Taking Stock

A Vintage Cocktail Den in North Beach

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Tavern Fever

Inside the New Taverna Aventine

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Bocce Vita

A Wine Spot with Bocce in FiDi

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In the Chub

Meet Chubby Noodle’s Japanese Doppelgänger

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Omakase and Effect

Seafood and Sake near the Transamerica Building

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The Don

Doing Mexican in North Beach

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Grand Prix

Prix Fixe Dinner with the Right Kind of Wine List

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Il Communication

A Cheese-Forward Italian Joint in North Beach

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Farm from the Madding Crowd

Ahi Tartare, Steaks and a Three-Martini Lunch

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Mama Mia

Family-Style Italian in North Beach

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First, a Rickshaw Brings You to a Hidden Entrance...

Then, China Live Reveals Its Most Prized Possession

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Pig of the Litter

Served Up: Guinea Pig at La Mar Cebicheria

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Belle of the Ball

A Neighborhood Spot with Pretzels and a Patio

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The Thick of It

Deep-Dish Pizza and Whiskey in North Beach

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Fuzzy Naples

Real Deal Neapolitan Pies in North Beach

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Roll Playing

Sushi-Filled Burritos in FiDi

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Burn Notice

Coal-Fired Pizza in North Beach

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Mr. Pizza

A Slice of Naples in North Beach

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Served Up

Beer Pizza at Tony’s Napoletana

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Shell Curve

Tacolicious Is Coming to North Beach

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Alfred’s: Then and Now

Wherein We Celebrate the Revival of a San Francisco Classic

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Park Place

A New Tavern on Washington Square

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Lock, Stock & Barrel

Barrel Room Is Back as a FiDi Power-Lunch Spot

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Joe Cool

An Old-School Joint Reborn in North Beach

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Crystal Clear

An Opulent Chinese Spot with Bay Bridge Views

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Wayfarer

A New Power Lunch Spot in FiDi

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On Cue

Old Firehouse Turns Smokehouse in FiDi

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Leo’s Oyster Bar Is Here, and It’s Magnificent

Oysters and Champagne Cocktails in FiDi

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German Engineering

FiDi’s Oldest German Beer Hall, Grandly Reborn

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Going Back to Cali

Michael Mina’s Return to California

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Hello, Neighbor

Perbacco's Casual Italian Eatery

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Ferry Tale Ending

A Seafood Oasis by Washington Square Park

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The Closest Thing North Beach Has to an Alpine Ski Chalet

Schnitzel, Fire Pit and German Beer Included

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Able Cane

Big Italian in the Ferry Building

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Open Table

Eat in the Kitchen at One Market

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Terminus Velocity

Breakfasting and Cocktailing on California Street

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Golden State Warriors

Japanese Street Food in FiDi

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Square Meals

Late Nights of Burgers and Geranium Cocktailing

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Hog Heaven

Now, Hog Island Oyster Co. Meets Its Destiny

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At Long Last, Mister Jiu’s Is Here

One of the Best Chefs in Town Made You a Chinese Restaurant

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Wooly Bouli

Three Ways to Use Bouli Bar