Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives - San Francisco, CA

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Radio Africa Kitchen: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Radio Africa KitchenSee Radio Africa Kitchen Video ($$)
(364 ratings)

4800 3rd St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 826-9660
www.radioafricakitchen.co...
  • Jambalaya
    Ethiopian influenced, chicken-based; looks good
  • Saffron Prawns w/ Harissa
    prawns prepared w/ a chili bell pepper sauce made w/ caraway seeds, lemon, garlic & pepper
  • Seared Ahi Tuna w/ Chermoula
    Chermoula is a Moroccan sauce made w/ cilantro, parsley, chilis, garlic, cumin, coriander, lemon juice & saffron; looks good
4.5 out of 5
364 ratings
opened in 2012
Broken Record: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Broken Record [CLOSED]See Broken Record Video ($)
(1264 ratings)

1166 Geneva Ave Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 963-1713
  • Crispy Tiger Prawn Sandwich
    deep-fried prawns w/ crab salad mayo, sliced avocado, Louisiana hot sauce and lettuce on a sub roll; looks good
  • Oxtail Polenta
    pulled oxtail in "union sauce" on top of creamy polenta; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1264 ratings
[CLOSED]; "killer, inventive pub food"; offer about 300 types of whiskey...even whiskey is on tap; Other Recipes: Texas Tomato Toast w/ Roasted Garlic Spread & Homemade Ricotta
CatHead's BBQ: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
CatHead's BBQ [CLOSED] ($$)
(938 ratings)

1665 Folsom St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 861-4242
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich
    smoked for 14 hrs; served w/ mustard slaw on a "cathead" biscuit
  • Smoked Lamb
    pulled lamb, apple slaw, fennel ketchup
4.0 out of 5
938 ratings
[CLOSED]; est. 2008; owned & operated by husband-and-wife team who met in culinary school in 2004; trivia: "cathead" is a Southern biscuit the size of a cat's head; Other Recipes: Cathead Biscuits
Dottie's True Blue Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Dottie's True Blue Cafe [CLOSED]See Dottie's True Blue Cafe Video ($$)
(4606 ratings)

28 6th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 885-2767
  • Black Bean Cakes
  • Grilled Corn Bread w/ Jalepeno jelly
  • Vege Chili on Grilled Corn Bread
4.0 out of 5
4606 ratings
[CLOSED]; long lines; Other Recipes: Roasted Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes
El Nuevo Frutilandia: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
El Nuevo Frutilandia ($$)
(468 ratings)

3077 24th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 648-2958
www.frutilandiasf.com
  • Mofongo
    hand mashed garlic plantains stuffed with your choice of filling, topped w/ a vegetable sofrito (Guy got roasted pork)
  • Ropa Vieja
    braised shredded flank steak w/ savory bits of tomatoes, onions, peppers & garlic; looks good
4.0 out of 5
468 ratings
est. 1974; husband & wife team serving home-style Cuban & Puerto Rican comfort food
Front Porch: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Front PorchSee Front Porch Video ($$)
(3222 ratings)

65 29th St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 695-7800
www.thefrontporchsf.com
  • Dr. Pepper Braised Beef Short Ribs
    braised in Dr. Pepper mixture in 350-deg for 4 hrs; served w/ parsnip puree, mustard greens & fresh horseradish; looks good
  • Spicy Shrimp & Grits
    wild Louisiana shrimp, garlic, shallots, & andouille sausage, red eye gravy; note: not the same as regular shrimp & grits on menu; "succulent"-Guy Fieri; looks good
4.0 out of 5
3222 ratings
opened in 2006; Southern comfort food; rocking chairs at tables on front porch
HRD Coffee Shop: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
HRD Coffee Shop [CLOSED]See HRD Coffee Shop Video ($$)
(2535 ratings)

521A 3rd St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 473-4625
  • Spicy Pork Kimchi Burrito
    looks good
  • Sweet Chili Fried Pork Chops
    two pork chops served w/ fries; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2535 ratings
[CLOSED]; Asian-American fusion; 3 blocks away from S.F. Giants stadium
Nopalito: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
NopalitoSee Nopalito Video ($$)
(2043 ratings)

306 Broderick St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 535-3969
nopalitosf.com
  • Quesadilla Roja con Chicharron
    Mulato chile-corn tortilla, crispy pork belly, salsa cascabel, jack cheese, queso fresco, onion & cilantro; looks good
  • Torta Pambazo
    chili-dipped sandwich, red chorizo, potatoes, avocado, tomato, cabbage, queso fresco, crema & salsa escabeche; available only at the 9th Ave location; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2043 ratings
opened in 2012; "sustainable organic Mexican kitchen"; 2 locations in San Francisco; "in the WOW-factor, it's way up there"-Guy Fieri; Other Recipes: Totopos con Chile
Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Pica Pica Arepa KitchenSee Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen Video ($$)
(1675 ratings)

401 Valencia St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 400-5453
www.picapica.com
  • Arepa Pabellon
    signature dish; grilled corn pocket crunchy on the outside, moist on the inside & stuffed w/ pabellon (shredded beef), sweet plantains, black bean spread, queso fresco; made by hand daily; looks good
  • Cachapas Vegetariana
    sweet corn crepes made w/ fresh yellow corn, filled w/ grilled marinated tofu, plantains, black beans, garlic aioli & then folded over; "there's great texture, there's uniqueness, there's depth of flavor...that's outrageous!"-Guy Fieri
4.0 out of 5
1675 ratings
opened in 2010; Venezuelan cuisine; all menu items are 100% gluten-free; 2 other locations in N. California; Other Recipes: Cheese Empanadas | Guasacaca Sauce
Rocco's Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Rocco's Cafe ($$)
(1127 ratings)

1131 Folsom St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 554-0522
www.roccoscafe.com
  • Linguine with Clams in White Cream Sauce
    fan favorite; "some of the best linguine clams"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Polenta with Bolognese Sauce
  • Sautéed Chicken Piccata
    very lemony
4.0 out of 5
1127 ratings
Other Recipes: Chicken Marsala
Senor Sisig: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Senor SisigSee Senor Sisig Video ($)
(1697 ratings)

San Francisco, CA 94104
(855) 747-4455
www.senorsisig.com
  • Adobe Buffalo Wings
    chipotle-soy-garlic-sweet-based served on bed of shrimp chips; looks good
  • Pork Sisig Tacos
    signature dish; 6" corn tortilla topped w/ pork, onions, lettuce & cilantro cream sauce
4.0 out of 5
1697 ratings
started in 2010; Filipino fusion food truck; check their website to find location
Show Dogs: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Show Dogs [CLOSED]See Show Dogs Video ($$)
(782 ratings)

1020 Market St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 558-9560
  • Fried Chicken Sandwich
    lemon cayenne aioli, house coleslaw, pan de mie bun; vegetarian cutlet option available; "awesome fried chicken sandwich!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • House Lamb Merguez
    house made sausage w/ lamb and pork, fig chutney, house dijon, arugula
4.0 out of 5
782 ratings
[CLOSED]; emporium of sausages & other fine foods w/ post-Victorian decor that includes white marble tables, antique pews, metal stools, tin ceiling tiles & holophane light fixtures; storefront has large window to watch street performers, etc.; make their own ketchup & mustard; Other Recipes: Dijon Mustard
Tommy's Joynt: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Tommy's JoyntSee Tommy's Joynt Video ($)
(3094 ratings)

1101 Geary Blvd Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-4216
www.tommysjoynt.com
  • Braised Lamb Shanks
    special available only on Thursdays; cooked for 3 hrs; falls apart; looks good
  • Corned Beef
    looks good
  • Roast Beef
    looks good
  • Roast Turkey
    served w/ homemade gravy
  • Chili
    30+ year-old recipe; use buffalo meat
4.0 out of 5
3094 ratings
est. in 1947; original hof-brau of San Francisco; San Francisco institution; storefront is colorful...circus-like; eclectic no frills interior; one of Guy's favorite places to go in San Francisco
Grubstake: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Grubstake ($$)
(1198 ratings)

1525 Pine St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 673-8268
www.sfgrubstake.com
  • Gomes
    hash-like Portuguese dish w/ cod, potatoes & olives; looks good
  • Kale Soup
    w/ slices of Portuguese sausage
  • Pork Chop
    seasoned & pan-fried; served w/ fries
3.5 out of 5
1198 ratings
est. 1927; Portuguese cuisine; there is a rail car that houses half of The Grubstake that originally served the Key Line that provided transportation between Berkeley and Oakland & San Francisco
Miller's East Coast Deli: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Miller's East Coast Deli [CLOSED]See Miller's East Coast Deli Video ($$)
(1465 ratings)

1725 Polk St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 563-3542
  • Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle w/ Matzo Ball
    grandmother's recipe
  • Potato Latke Delight
    two crispy potato pancakes, topped w/ corned beef & pastrami & side of apple sauce & sour cream; proper way to eat is meat + potato + sour cream + apple sauce all in 1 bite; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1465 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 2001; east-coast deli atmosphere; another location in San Rafael
Pier 23 Cafe: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Pier 23 CafeSee Pier 23 Cafe Video ($$)
(1886 ratings)

The Embarcadero Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 362-5125
www.pier23cafe.com
  • Duck Poppers
    onion slice, jalapeno slice & spicy cream cheese mix wrapped in thinly sliced duck breasts & bacon, marinated & grilled; available only Thu-Sun (call in advance to check)
  • Fish Tacos
    grilled fish (depending on what fish is fresh) w/ roasted tomato salsa & tomatillo avocado sauce; looks good
  • Oven-Roasted Crab
    whole roasted Dungeness crab broken & sauteed in garlic, butter & herbs
3.5 out of 5
1886 ratings
since 1984; located right on the San Francisco bay w/ outdoor seating available on pier; known for fresh seafood, unique cocktails & live music daily; one of Guy Fieri's favorite hang out joints
Q Restaurant and Wine Bar: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Q Restaurant and Wine Bar [CLOSED] ($$)
(1322 ratings)

225 Clement St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 752-2298
  • Carne Adovada on a Fresh Telera Bun
    Albuquerque Style Pulled Pork
  • Duck Confit
    takes 3-4 days to prepare; looks good
3.5 out of 5
1322 ratings
[CLOSED]; "funky American comfort"; chef used to cook for P-Funk and Greatful Dead
Tee Off Bar & Grill: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Tee Off Bar & Grill [CLOSED]See Tee Off Bar & Grill Video ($$)
(539 ratings)

3129 Clement St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 752-5439
  • Grilled Double Cut Pork Chop
    with achiote & apricot relish over garlic mash and deep fried sweet corn; "up there w/ some of the best chops I've ever had"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Paul's Crafty Mac & Cheese
    signature dish; blend of four cheeses with pancetta on ziti pasta; looks good
3.5 out of 5
539 ratings
[CLOSED]; "Five Star Dive Bar" (from website)
Joe's Cable Car Restaurant: View details, maps, videos, recommended foods
Joe's Cable Car Restaurant [CLOSED]See Joe's Cable Car Restaurant Video ($$)
(962 ratings)

4320 Mission St Map It!
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 334-6699
  • Bacon Burger
    2nd top seller
  • Cable Fresh Ground Beef Steak
    Guy's favorite burger at restaurant; top seller
  • Patty Melt
    Guy's 2nd favorite burger at restaurant; 3rd top seller
2.5 out of 5
962 ratings
[CLOSED]; open in 1965; neon decor; meat trimmed and ground fresh daily
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San Francisco, CA

  (19 restaurants)