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beware overcooked pasta.
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Buca di Beppo
Cuisine: Italian
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SoMa |
7/5/2005
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agreed their focaccia sandwiches are delicious. enjoyed both the eggplant and chicken options. love the relaxed kicked back atmosphere. great place to grab a glass of wine and enjoy a nice afternoon buzz.
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Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe
Cuisine: Italian
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North Beach |
7/5/2005
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tasty chicken and seitan cheese steak. a good fast option if you are on the go. i also love that they take credit cards.
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Jay's Cheese Steak
Cuisine: Cheese Steaks
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Western Addition |
7/5/2005
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super baked goods made fresh. love the breakfast options and generous portions. another place that is best on the weekdays because of the wait.
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Dottie's True Blue Cafe
Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners Breakfast
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Tenderloin |
7/5/2005
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nothing stands out here. everything is just so-so. not my favorite place to treat myself.
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Sweet Inspirations
Cuisine: Bakery
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Castro |
7/5/2005
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simply the best!!! if you have not gone, you are missing out.
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Tartine Bakery
Cuisine: Bakeries
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Mission |
7/5/2005
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love the fries and choice of dipping sauces. the outdoor heated patio is a must visit as long as it is not cold.
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Frjtz Fries
Cuisine: Belgian
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Hayes Valley |
7/5/2005
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love the crunchy greens salad with grilled chicken and the varied choice of toppings. satisfies even the very picky eaters. great price for the exceptionally large portions. only thing i would change is to have the chicken freshly grilled and hot, just like the steak is done.
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Pluto's
Cuisine: Salads
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Marina |
7/5/2005
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my favorite local cafe to have a bagel and do some homework. not my favorite cup of coffee around but a great place to people watch and meet up with friends.
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Cafe Abir
Cuisine: Coffeeshop American Bistro
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Hayes Valley |
7/5/2005
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this place rocks!!! take full advantage of the menu and don't forget to check out the daily specials. had the seared ahi tuna salad, deep-fried salmon roll, and grilled sea bass. each piece was a work of art. one of the best meals that i have had in this city. such a find in north beach. a little lacking in the ambiance department but definitely was made up for in the quality and presentation of the food.
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The HOUSE
Cuisine: Pan-Asian Pacific Rim
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North Beach |
7/5/2005
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the food is good here and they do have decent prices. the only thing i am a bit unsure of is their cleanliness, the place never feels clean or well maintained.
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Pakwan
Cuisine: Indian
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Mission |
7/5/2005
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this is the only pizza place that comes close to the pizza that i had while i lived in italy. perfect personal sized authentic pizza. the place is a bit cramped but that only adds to the experience, as long as you are not starving. mmmm craving a pizza now.
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Pizzetta 211
Cuisine: Pizza
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Outer Richmond |
7/5/2005
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when i get a craving for chinese food, eric's always comes to mind. it is never greasy and i have not gone wrong with any dish that i have ordered. really tasty food!
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Eric's
Cuisine: Chinese
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Noe Valley |
7/5/2005
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great cheap and tasty vege burrito. love the fresh avocado that comes inside these burro's. not the cleanest place in town but certainly a very tasty place.
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Taqueria Cancun
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
7/5/2005
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a place to go when you are not sure what to eat. they always have good salads and you can choose the size. have a wide range of comfort food that are sure to please a wide variety of friends and family. also a must try are their delicious pies. yummmmm.
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Chow
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Upper Market/Church Street |
7/5/2005
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excellent breakfast spot. to avoid the long waits, pull a sicky and start your day off with an awesome breakfast at chole's you will not be disappointed.
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Chloe's Cafe
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Noe Valley |
7/5/2005
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one of my favorite thai places in the city. really love the king and i entree, shrimp, chicken and vegatables shish kebob style. excellent eggplant and tofu dishes. love the ambiance and the look of the restaurant. one warning beware when ordering the thai ice tea, the portion is very small.
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Thep Phanom Thai Cuisine
Cuisine: Thai
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Lower Haight |
7/5/2005
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just o.k. nothing really bad nothing really good. tried it once and have not wanted to go back.
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Naan 'n Chutney
Cuisine: Indian Pakistani
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Lower Haight |
7/5/2005
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love the pizza. really interesting combinations of fresh and often times organic vegetables. the pesto pizza is amazing. great place for a large group, i have had the whole top floor for a birthday on more than one occasion.
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Pauline's Pizza
Cuisine: Pizza
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Mission |
7/5/2005
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love the vegan carrot and chocolate cake! i have given herbivore a lot of tries and tend to be not so impressed with the food. steer clear from the pasta dishes and breakfast. i have had a good grilled vege sandwich. all and all i give it a neutral rating because i just don't get consistently good meals. come for dessert.
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Herbivore
Cuisine: Vegetarian
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Mission |
7/5/2005
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love the vegan carrot and chocolate cake! i have given herbivore a lot of tries and tend to be not so impressed with the food. steer clear from the pasta dishes and breakfast. i have had a good grilled vege sandwich. all and all i give it a neutral rating because i just don't get consistently good meals. come for dessert.
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Herbivore
Cuisine: Vegetarian
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Western Addition |
7/5/2005
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not my favorite choice for ethiopian food. certainly a good deal, all you can eat vege meal.
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Club Waziema
Cuisine: Ethiopian
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Western Addition |
7/5/2005
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yummy, yummy. love the innovative breakfast dishes with tofu. pick from the menu or mix and match to make your own. the food is tasty and great for that weekend brunch sort of thing. long waits on the weekend but grabbing a coffee and chatting with friends make it not so bad.
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Boogaloos
Cuisine: Californian
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Mission |
5/10/2005
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Great little French bistro located right underneath The Metro Hotel. They have a great prix fixe $14-$16 for a 3 course meal. Yet, the real gem in my opinion is the wonderful garden in back. Enjoy, a leisurely breakfast while sipping on a mimosa and basking in the sun (well if you are lucky).
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Metro Cafe
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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Western Addition |
5/10/2005
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this is my neighborhood coffee shop. such friendly service, it is the kind of place you go and they know you by name and make you feel right at home. great place to grab a quick bite. high on my recommendation list is their soyrizo crepe, delicious. i am also a fan of their soups, especially the lemon chicken and the tortilla. oh, and did i mention free internet, if you are into that sort of thing.
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Bean Bag Cafe
Cuisine: Coffee Crepes Pasta
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Western Addition |
5/10/2005
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for a chain restaurant it is not so bad. it is definitely not a destination place but if you are in the neighborhood and want a quick bite it serves consistently decent food. the pizza's are creative and cooked to order.
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California Pizza Kitchen
Cuisine: Californian Pizza
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Civic Center |
5/10/2005
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i am consistently underwhelmed by this restaurant. i have tried and retried because my work is close and i was hoping it would be a good place to grab a quick bite for lunch or dinner. so disappointing. the food is lacking in flavor and far to much oil is used. i have received on more than one occasion over-cooked noodles and dried out veges. i really don't understand how this chain survives in san francisco.
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Pasta Pomodoro
Cuisine: Italian
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Cow Hollow |
5/10/2005
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this place is so hit or miss. i absolutely adore the chicken sandwich served at lunchtime very flavorful and it comes with spicy thin cut fries absolutely yummy. another plus is the great atmosphere and the well decorated decor. yet, i have been here for dinner with a number of friends and out of the 5 of us 3 of us had to send our plates back because our food was either overcooked or burned to a crisp. i would have to recommend for lunch but skip the dinner.
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Blue Jay Cafe
Cuisine: Soul Food
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Western Addition |
5/10/2005
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so simple and very good! i love salads and this place has got the salad thing down. if you are a picky eater, this place is perfect you pick exactly what you want on your salad and than they prepare and toss it right in front of you. i think the prices are very fair for what you get.
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Pluto's Fresh Food for a Hungry Universe
Cuisine: American salads
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Inner Sunset |
5/10/2005
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i still have dreams about the ceviche. it is so good. went here for valentine's day and the place was packed when we arrived, we were sat immediately. we had an amazing dinner especially the starter plates. very romantic. most importantly the food was amazing.
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Limon
Cuisine: Peruvian
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Mission |
5/10/2005
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fantastic place to come for a casual night on the town. perfect place to brings friends who love meat, fish and even those who are vegan. i am a fan of the vege rolls and suggest the spicy sauce. order two rolls and receive a free small tofu salad. oh, how this place rocks!
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Hanabi
Cuisine: Sushi Japanese
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Lower Haight |
5/10/2005
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i love this place. i don't eat beef and i still love it. grilled cheese all the way with grilled onions, is a vegetarians fast food dream. i think the fries are amazing as well.
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In-n-out
Cuisine: Hamburgers
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Fishermans Wharf |
5/10/2005
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i am surprised that this place isn't crowded all the time. the food is interesting and very flavorful. try the eggplant and tofu it is super yummy. the mango and sticky rice dessert is also a favorite, they serve you an entire mango! you will come out full and for very reasonable prices.
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Chai Yo
Cuisine: Thai Noodle Shop
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Tenderloin |
5/10/2005
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I would have to agree with iluomo on this place. I did overall have a great dinner but the price did not seem to fit the fare. I loved my crab cake but was a bit disappointed that I was able to finish it in three mouthfuls; the cake itself was the size of a fifty cent piece. I also enjoyed my seared ahi tuna but did not find it exceptional. The service was warm, friendly and attentive. Which makes it difficult to give it a neutral rating.
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Baraka
Cuisine: French Mediterranean
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Potrero Hill |
2/5/2005
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Great food and very reasonable prices. Depending on the night the spice factor will vary. I have never been disappointed with the food or the service.
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Axum Cafe
Cuisine: Ethiopian
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Lower Haight |
1/7/2005
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My vegan friend first introduced me to this place, raving about their Soyrizo burritos. He took me there and I am hooked and so are all my friends. Their salsa is bueno. I love this place!
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Papalote
Cuisine: Mexican
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Mission |
1/7/2005
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Nice new addition to the neighborhood. Incredible deep dish pizza! The thin crust rocks as well. One of the best jukeboxes I have ever encountered. I highly recommend this little joint.
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Little Star Pizza
Cuisine: Pizza
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Western Addition |
11/27/2004
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