Neighborhood Nosh: Tenderloin Restaurants
By Melissa Blaustein, Contributor
It may be a little rough around the edges, but the Tenderloin district is quickly emerging as a trendy, bustling dining destination. From the surprisingly chic to the no-frills, the restaurants that call the T-L home serve up some of the city’s most innovative cuisines.
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Brick
1085 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA
Peruse the art that lines the walls made from this place’s namesake while you grab a seat at the communal table, complete with a view of the chefs at work on your international small plates. -
farmerbrown
25 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Sustainable soul food with a global flair lights up the ‘loin’s late-night dining scene. -
Cortez
550 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
A Tenderloin trend spot, Cortez is the gem of the theater district. With a chic modern dining room and an innovative menu to match, it’s an assured crowd pleaser. -
Tajine
1338 Polk St, San Francisco, CA
Rockin’ Moroccan cuisine excites the taste buds of diners in the know at this locals' favorite. -
Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk St, San Francisco, CA
Often featuring a line stretching out the door and halfway around the block, Swan Oyster Depot’s devout clientele will tell you that a meal here is always well worth the wait. -
Canteen
817 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA
An upscale twist on casual American diner fare, this 20-seat eatery serves up delectable dishes to friendly foodies who pack it to the brim daily. -
Asia de Cuba at Clift
495 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
Ultra-hip Asia De Cuba boasts a glamorous decor and a stylish menu that appeals to the well-heeled, pre-Redwood Room clientele. -
Ponzu
401 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA
Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese blend to create Asian fusion small plates enlivened with a lounge scene and sexy cocktails. -
Millennium
580 Geary St, San Francisco, CA
Be green and be seen at this gourmet vegan eatery located in the theater district of the Tenderloin. -
Careme Room
625 Polk St, San Francisco, CA
The students of the California Culinary Academy know a thing or two about the Tenderloin's multicultural cuisines. Taste their homework here.
