SF GUIDE
a la mere
San Francisco Guide
everywhere I love to eat, shop, and explore in the bay
*all my absolute fav spots are in B O L D
Pacific Heights
Where I live! Lovely historic neighborhood with great shopping, good restaurants, and beautiful houses.
EAT
Breakfast/ Coffee Shop
Jane on Fillmore - lots of healthy options + avo toasts + good for lunch too
Lunch/ Dinner
Jackson Fillmore - old school italian
Noosh - everything is delish and lots of share plates
Ten-Ici - best sushi in pac heights
Pizzeria Delfina - no reservations so expect to wait
SPQR - $$$
Octavia - New American, highly recommend for special occasions
Drink
The Snug - the best cocktails and tons of craft beers on tap
Palmers - My fav Aperol spritz + outdoor seating!
Verve Wine - wine shop
Ice Cream
Smitten -(Vegan coconut fudge pop is my jam)
DO
Alta Plaza and Lafayette are the two large parks in this neighborhood. Grab a blanket, some wine and snacks from Mollie Stone’s on California or Whole Foods on Franklin and have yourself a picnic. : )
The Fillmore - Iconic concert venue
Kabuki Movie Theater - movie theater that serves wine / food
Lyon Street Steps - great views overlooking the Marina
Mrs Doubfire house - corner of Steiner / Broadway
Walking house tour - walk down Pacific or Jackson towards Arquello
Kabuki Springs and Spa - bathhouse and day spa
SHOP
Walk down Fillmore St from Pacific to Pine for the best shopping including:
Reformation
Intermix
Veronica Beard
Superga
Rag & Bone
Ralph Lauren
Credo
Gorjana
Rothys
Aesop
Alexis Bitter
Crossroads Trading (vintage)
Saje Wellness
STAY
Hotel Drisco - nicest hotel in the neighborhood
Marina
Fun neighborhood close to the water. Everything is off two main streets Union & Chestnut. Lots of fun restaurants and shopping and nightlife on the weekends.
EAT
Breakfast/Coffee Shop
Urban Remedy - Grab n Go premade Salads, Smoothies, Juices
Earthbar - Juice + Smoothie bar inside Equinox
Lunch/ Dinner
UNION ST:
Little Gem - Entire menu is GF + lots of veg options
Roses Cafe - french bistro great for any meal + outdoor seating
Flores - best Mexican in the marina
Gamine - French
Tacko - fast casual Mexican
CHESTNUT ST:
Blue Barn - fast casual salads + sandwiches
Blackwood - Thai
Souvla - fast casual
Chubby Noodle - good for groups + birthdays
Drink
Something Sweet : )
Loving Cup - Dairy free options!
DO
Fort Mason Center Farmers Market - Sunday Mornings 9:30-1:30pm
Off The Grid- Fort Mason Center - Friday evenings 5-10pm food trucks & live music
Fort Mason / “Frat Mason” - expect to be packed with 20somethings day drinking on the weekends
Chrissy Field - A former U.S. Army airfield, is a large open green with a beachfront and path that goes all the way to the bridge. Great place to run / walk and it is completely flat!
WORKOUTS:
CorePower - Lombard
Barry’s Bootcamp
Core 40
Bodyrok
Soul Cycle
Bar Method
SHOP
La Bouquet - Flower shop
Anomie
Shop Isalis
Epicurean Trader - wine + beer + cheese shop
Modern Citizen
Vouri
Marine Layer
Brandy Melville
Hayes Valley
Funky neighborhood in the heart of the city with lots of new trendy brands and great restaurants.
EAT
Lunch / Dinner
Zuni Cafe - iconic SF restaurant, highly recommend for special occasions
Souvla - fast casual Mediterranean
Petit Cren - $$$
Domo - Sushi
Drink
The Riddler - Champagne bar!
Lindon Room - speakeasy behind Nightbird entrance on Linden
Anina - lots of outdoor seating
SHOP
Away
Warby Parker
Outdoor Voices
Marine Layer
Azaela
Amour Vert
Rand + Statler
Mission
An evolving neighborhood with strong Latino roots and a very hipster vibe. Lots of coffee shops, taquerias, one of a kind shops.
EAT
Lunch / Dinner
La Taqueria - no fuss BEST burritos / tacos
Gracias Madre - plant based Mexican food
El Techo - rooftop median / fun for drinks
Foreign Cinema - good for special occasion
Tartine - Bakery & Manufactory - expect long lines but worth it! Infamous SF bakery, great for breakfast and lunch
Media Noche - fast casual Cuban + cutest decor
Drink/ Do
The Beehive - cocktails
Teeth - dive bar
Dolores Park - another popular weekend hangout area, closest spot for park friendly food + drink is Bi-Rite on 18th
SHOP - *most of the shops are on Valencia
Everlane
The Voyager
TopDrawer
Dandelion Choc - chocolate factory + shop
Reformation
Black + Gold - best one of a kind home store
North Beach
The Saloon -oldest bar in SF!
Bodega -great date spot
Other Notable Mentions
Kokkari (Jackson Square)- Kardashian and Mere approved greek restaurant $$$ great for special occasions
Elephant Sushi (Russian Hill) - great date spot, 3 locations but prefer the one on Hyde
Union Larder (Russian Hill) - Wine Bar across from Elephant Sushi on Hyde, put your name in at Elephant Sushi and head to Union Larder for a drink while you wait for your table
Sens (Embarcadero) - Rooftop restaurant w/ outdoor seating on Embarcadero
Leo Oyster Bar (Financial District) - fun place for drinks downtown very instagramy
Charmaines (Civic Center) -One of the few rooftop bars in SF, very vibey
SF activities
Ferry Building (Embarcadero)- Artisan Marketplace on the Embarcadero lots of cute shops, trinkets, and food!
Rent bikes and ride over the Golden Gate Bridge
Painted Ladies (Alamo Square)
Alcatraz - *must reserve tickets in advance!
Beaches / Hikes
Stinson - make sure to stop by the Siren Canteen for some of the best tacos and burritos beachside.
Muir Beach - my absolute favorite hike!
Wine Country - Sonoma
WINE
EAT
STAY
Napa, East Bay, Tahoe etc coming soon!
Hope you enjoy and please reach out with any questions!
xx
Mere