Travelers Check

Bars & Pubs, Restaurants

In-house dry aging and an old-boys' club setting guarantee diners a juicy rib eye to remember.

2100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA (Map)

Neighborhood: Northeast

Italian, Family-Friendly Dining, Restaurants, Happy Hour

A Union Square trattoria known for its high-energy atmosphere and finger food.

129 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA (Map)

Neighborhood: Tenderloin

Restaurants, Italian

Classic northern Italian cuisine served to the sounds of live jazz.

501 Post St, San Francisco, CA (Map)

Neighborhood: Tenderloin

Ethnic Food Markets, Restaurants, Lunch Spot

Authentic, spicy Hunan food at affordable prices keeps a devoted clientele coming back to this local favorite.

217 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA (Map)

Neighborhood: Chinatown

Restaurants, Catering

Local art adorns walls of this Mexican restaurant serving meat, seafood and vegetarian burritos, tacos, entrees and more.

365 S B St, San Mateo, CA (Map)

Neighborhood: Downtown

Restaurants

California cuisine with a multicultural streak draws the buff and the beautiful to this Castro hot spot.

2223 Market St, San Francisco, CA (Map)

Neighborhood: Central

Restaurants, Italian

North Beach gnocchi house with premium pastas and abundant alfresco seating.

414 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA (Map)

Neighborhood: Northeast

Beauty Salons, Barbers

An ultramodern downtown salon that's drop-dead cool.

207 Powell St Ste 400, San Francisco, CA (Map)

Neighborhood: Tenderloin

Jewelry Manufacturers, Jewelry & Watches, Jewelry

Union Square business specializes in wholesale diamonds; offers custom design and mounting, platinum, yellow and white gold and more.

45 Powell St, San Francisco, CA (Map)

Neighborhood: Tenderloin

Lounges, Banquet Rooms, Reception Centers, Restaurants

Order a seven-course Italian dinner at this San Francisco standby, or enjoy a la carte pastas, steaks, poultry and more.

2299 Powell St, San Francisco, CA (Map)

Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf