These 7 on the map
The 7 spots on this page, pinned where they actually are. Tap a marker to see which one it is — all 15 are on the map in the Whosly app.
7 of the 15
Outerlands
Outer SunsetCalifornian$$$A driftwood-panelled Outer Sunset restaurant steps from Ocean Beach, cooking organic, local food from big salads to seasonal pasta, with a famous Dutch pancake at brunch.
Hilda and Jesse
North BeachBrunch & dinner$$$A colourful North Beach spot for inventive, playful brunch served on handmade ceramics, plus a fun-luxury tasting menu at dinner.
Dalida
PresidioEastern Mediterranean$$$An Eastern Mediterranean restaurant set in old military quarters in the Presidio, with sophisticated mezze, wood-fired dishes and a gorgeous dining room.
Hog Island Oyster Co.
EmbarcaderoOyster bar$$$The Ferry Building restaurant of the Tomales Bay oyster farm, with just-shucked oysters, clam chowder and big views across the bay.
Foreign Cinema
MissionCalifornian-Mediterranean$$$A Mission institution since 1999, with seasonal Californian cooking, an oyster bar and films projected onto the courtyard wall under string lights.
Harris' Restaurant
Russian HillSteakhouse$$$$San Francisco's classic steakhouse since 1984, serving aged beef from the Midwest, including a dry-aged porterhouse, with live jazz most nights.
Plow
Potrero HillBreakfast & brunch$$A bright Potrero Hill breakfast spot for farm-driven comfort food: lemon ricotta pancakes, Plow potatoes and its namesake plate. Lines are part of the deal.
The other 8
The 15 are spread across 12 neighborhoods. Inner Richmond (2), Mission (2) and Outer Sunset (2) have the most; Design District, Embarcadero, Jackson Square, Marina, North Beach, Outer Richmond, Potrero Hill, Presidio and Russian Hill have one each.
+8 more in the app
Moroccan cooking from a Michelin-starred chef at neighborhood prices, whole roasted Dungeness crab at a Marina steakhouse, an Argentine steakhouse with a rooftop bar, Japanese wagyu in the Design District, and more.
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All 15, on your own map
This page is 7 of them. The San Francisco Local Favorites pack in Whosly has all 15 — add it and every one drops onto your map, ready to save, rate and turn into a plan your friends RSVP to from a text, no app needed to answer. The pack is included with Planner Pro.
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