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4083 24th StClose and across the street from a bank.
Food Scene
Truly exquisite, intimate dining, that is fun, not stuffy. Reservations usually take 2 months, so try for the walk in-bar unless you score a cancelation. On 2015 list of 100 top SF restaurants.
3870 17th St
Truly exquisite, intimate dining, that is fun, not stuffy. Reservations usually take 2 months, so try for the walk in-bar unless you score a cancelation. On 2015 list of 100 top SF restaurants.
2272 Market St
2272 Market StreetExcellent Spanish Tapas. Friendly servers. Very good value. Not too pricey.
They know how to make a good croissant! French-Vietnamese sandwich shop. Good for breakfast, lunch or coffee (but not organic).
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Castro Tarts
564 Castro StThey know how to make a good croissant! French-Vietnamese sandwich shop. Good for breakfast, lunch or coffee (but not organic).
Gluten free pizza that is excellent (But don't get the large, it gets soggy in middle). Organic meat options, and they have good beer.
53 helybéli ajánlásával
Patxi's Pizza
4042 24th StGluten free pizza that is excellent (But don't get the large, it gets soggy in middle). Organic meat options, and they have good beer.
Moved to 549 Castro. Still tasty coffee and good people watching.
913 helybéli ajánlásával
Philz Coffee
3101 24th StMoved to 549 Castro. Still tasty coffee and good people watching.
If it's what you like. The counter folks are friendly and aim to please.
512 helybéli ajánlásával
Starbucks
2132 Chestnut StIf it's what you like. The counter folks are friendly and aim to please.
Réveille Coffee Co.
4076 18th StGood people watching in the heart of the Castro.
Good basic Fish & Chips place. Eat in or take out. Has 'Old Man and the Sea' playing on the wall continuously.
39 helybéli ajánlásával
Woodhouse Fish Company
2073 Market StGood basic Fish & Chips place. Eat in or take out. Has 'Old Man and the Sea' playing on the wall continuously.
American food, circa 1980's. Something for everyone and satisfying. Try the courtyard if weather permits.
96 helybéli ajánlásával
Chow Food Bar
215 Church StAmerican food, circa 1980's. Something for everyone and satisfying. Try the courtyard if weather permits.
Catalan-style tapas. Gets great reviews and is an easy walk from the house.
71 helybéli ajánlásával
Contigo
Catalan-style tapas. Gets great reviews and is an easy walk from the house.
High end Italian, Sardinian specifically, carefully prepared. An intimate dining experience, list in top 100 SF restaurants. The family also owns popular pizza place, La Nebia, in the next block.
146 helybéli ajánlásával
La Ciccia
291 30th StHigh end Italian, Sardinian specifically, carefully prepared. An intimate dining experience, list in top 100 SF restaurants. The family also owns popular pizza place, La Nebia, in the next block.
Our local fresh Chinese. Nothing fancy, but tasty. Pretty salty. Too noisy and bustling for me to eat there at night.
63 helybéli ajánlásával
Eric's Restaurant
1500 Church StOur local fresh Chinese. Nothing fancy, but tasty. Pretty salty. Too noisy and bustling for me to eat there at night.
A sushi place with larger seating capacity (and noisier) than many. Very friendly servers. Frequented by lots of locals as well as visitors to the neighborhood.
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Wasabi Bistro
524 Castro StA sushi place with larger seating capacity (and noisier) than many. Very friendly servers. Frequented by lots of locals as well as visitors to the neighborhood.
Organic, tasty, fast. Known for their milk shakes and garlic fries as well.
179 helybéli ajánlásával
Super Duper Burgers
721 Market StOrganic, tasty, fast. Known for their milk shakes and garlic fries as well.
Good, inexpensive tacos if you are on Market St near Castro St, and not in the Mission...where taco options abound.
Tacos Club
2312 Market StGood, inexpensive tacos if you are on Market St near Castro St, and not in the Mission...where taco options abound.
Casual, affordable Italian near on the way if you are on your way to the Mission for nightlife scene. Listed on SF Chronical's list of 100 top Bay Areas restaurants.
598 helybéli ajánlásával
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StCasual, affordable Italian near on the way if you are on your way to the Mission for nightlife scene. Listed on SF Chronical's list of 100 top Bay Areas restaurants.
Chez Marius
4063 24th StDrinks & Nightlife
Tiny neighborhood wine bar inside a wine store. Local folks and out-of-town drop-ins make for a friendly, eclectic mix where people actually chat with strangers. Not high end wines, but fun.
23 helybéli ajánlásával
Swirl on Castro
572 Castro StTiny neighborhood wine bar inside a wine store. Local folks and out-of-town drop-ins make for a friendly, eclectic mix where people actually chat with strangers. Not high end wines, but fun.
Famous for great fresh seafood. Easy walk from the house. Always a line at night, so consider checking it out for lunch.
148 helybéli ajánlásával
Anchor Oyster Bar
579 Castro StFamous for great fresh seafood. Easy walk from the house. Always a line at night, so consider checking it out for lunch.
Famous Castro Location for a drink and people watching. Located right in the middle of the Castro so an easy place to tell your friend to meet you to start a night out.
46 helybéli ajánlásával
Pauline's Pizza
260 Valencia StFamous Castro Location for a drink and people watching. Located right in the middle of the Castro so an easy place to tell your friend to meet you to start a night out.
Essentials
An easy walk for organic food. Open daily til 10pm (9pm Sunday). A friendly local little store that caters to the neighborhood with lots of organic products.
25 helybéli ajánlásával
Buffalo Whole Food & Grain Co
598 Castro StAn easy walk for organic food. Open daily til 10pm (9pm Sunday). A friendly local little store that caters to the neighborhood with lots of organic products.
Open to 11 for wine and ice cream, etc. (12 on Fri & Sat). One block closer than Buffalo Foods.
Reliance Market
699 Castro StOpen to 11 for wine and ice cream, etc. (12 on Fri & Sat). One block closer than Buffalo Foods.
1001 Castro Street
1001 Castro StClosest beer, wine, chips, etc. without having to walk down and up the hill.
Whole Foods Market
3950 24th StHas large selection of organic foods, but is pricey.
Locally owned, competes with Whole Foods, but not really less expensive. Friendly, and caters to the neighborhood's tastes.
4201 18th St
4201 18th StreetLocally owned, competes with Whole Foods, but not really less expensive. Friendly, and caters to the neighborhood's tastes.
Cheaper than the corner groceries or Whole Foods. Has good wine dept and lots of parking.
416 helybéli ajánlásával
Safeway
2020 Market StCheaper than the corner groceries or Whole Foods. Has good wine dept and lots of parking.
Arts & Culture
Castro Theatre
429 Castro StClassic old movie theater with fun and arty screenings.
Shopping
Good if you need faxing, boxing/ mailing, or to find and send a quick birthday card, etc. An easy walk and very friendly.
P. O. Plus
584 Castro StGood if you need faxing, boxing/ mailing, or to find and send a quick birthday card, etc. An easy walk and very friendly.
Lots of handy hardware and kitchen stuff, etc. Something for everyone. They love dogs, are very helpful and are always packed during last-minute Halloween prep, and on other gay holidays, so go early.
69 helybéli ajánlásával
Cliff's Variety
479 Castro StLots of handy hardware and kitchen stuff, etc. Something for everyone. They love dogs, are very helpful and are always packed during last-minute Halloween prep, and on other gay holidays, so go early.