San Francisco, CA Metro Lunch Spot

Bookstores, Banquet Rooms, Restaurants, Catering

Traditional Thai cuisine, served with a little motherly T.L.C., has made this restaurant a Sunset District fave.

2225 Irving St, San Francisco, CA (Map)

Neighborhood: Central Sunset

Restaurants, Catering, $$, Lunch Spot

Traditional Japanese fare gets an inventive spin at an Inner Richmond eatery.

445 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA (Map)

Neighborhood: Northwest

Restaurants, Late Night Dining, $, Group Dining, Pizza

Low prices are the draw at this North Beach people-watching spot.

431 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA (Map)

Neighborhood: Northeast

Romantic Dining, Online Reservations, Italian, Pizza

This New York-style pizzeria features thin-crust pizza with non-traditional toppings.

2200 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA (Map)

Neighborhood: Cow Hollow

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

Diners, Restaurants, Local Favorite, $, Group Dining

Escape the bustle of Union Square in this charming time warp dishing up fresh, well-done diner food.

439 Powell St, San Francisco, CA (Map)

Neighborhood: Downtown

Diners, Restaurants, Wine Bars, Lunch Spot, Breakfast

1500 Hyde St., San Francisco, CA (Map)

Neighborhood: Northeast

Restaurants, $$, Lunch Spot, Special Occasion Dining

Well-rendered Japanese cuisine, elegant decor and an expansive waterfront view define this Embarcadero restaurant.

161 Steuart St, San Francisco, CA (Map)

Neighborhood: Central East

Ethnic Food Markets, Restaurants, Catering

Bright, airy downtown restaurant serves large menu of Cantonese seafood dishes and dim sum at bargain prices.

655 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA (Map)

Neighborhood: Central East

Barbecue Restaurants, Restaurants, Late Night Dining

With funky decor and a menu of down-home favorites, this Inner Richmond eatery is the cozy, comfortable spot its regulars know and love.

225 Clement St, San Francisco, CA (Map)

Neighborhood: Northwest