Julia Chen
San Francisco Senior Staff Writer
Julia is a Bay Area native and a Senior Staff Writer for The Infatuation SF, which means she spends most of her time eating her way through the city, taking overhead photos of dumplings, and googling synonyms for the word “tender.” Other passions include collegiate gymnastics, yoga sculpt, and day trips to Yosemite.
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The Best Restaurants In The Mission
A guide to the most restaurant-filled neighborhood in San Francisco.
21 Cute, Chill SF Spots Perfect For Catching Up With A Few Friends
When you want to keep it lowkey, head to these restaurants.
Harris' Restaurant
Harris’ Restaurant is a classic steakhouse in Nob Hill with huge steaks and live jazz every night.
Mini Potstickers
The Nob Hill location of Mini Potstickers serves the same fantastic dumplings, plus a much bigger menu of noodles and rice dishes, in a casual space.
12 Restaurants To Make You Fall In Love With SF Again
Sometimes, SF sucks. But these restaurants remind you why you’re glad you’re here.
The Best Thai Restaurants In SF
Khao soi, rich curries, and sinus-clearing papaya salads—you’ll find great Thai food at these 15 incredible spots.
The Best Noodle Soups In SF
From ramen and khao soi to steaming bowls of phở, these are the best noodle soups in SF.
Kokkari Estiatorio
Kokkari Estiatorio is a Financial District (and San Francisco) classic. The fancy Greek restaurant is at its most charming at night.
The Best Coffee Shops In SF
It’s easy to find a cup of coffee in the city. But for the absolute best, head to these spots.
The 9 Best Breweries In San Francisco
Where to go for sours, West Coast IPAs, and pilsners across the city.
Enterprise Brewing Co.
Enterprise Brewing Co. is a relaxed brewery in SoMa where you can bring your own food.
Sunset Reservoir Brewing Company
Sunset Reservoir Brewing Company is a spacious brewery that hosts drag brunch, taco Tuesdays, and trivia.
Laughing Monk Brewing
Laughing Monk is a massive Bayview brewery with trivia, karaoke, and board games.
The Best San Francisco Rooftops For Eating & Drinking
11 spots for when you just want to eat and drink on a roof.
Dumpling Story
Dumpling Story’s Mission location has the same fantastic dumplings as the Pacific Heights original, in a vibier space with a full bar.
Where To Dress Up And Not Feel Stupid
18 SF restaurants where you won’t feel awkwardly out of place in nice clothes.
The Best Restaurants In The Sunset
Where to get dumplings, seafood pancakes, and breakfast sandwiches in this gigantic neighborhood.
The Best Special Occasion Restaurants In SF
When you want to celebrate—and feel like the most important person in the room—here’s where to go.
The Best Bars For A First Date In SF
First dates are tough, but you can make them a bit easier with an excellent bar that’ll keep you entertained even if your date is a bore.
Quince
Quince is a fine dining restaurant in Jackson Square serving a hyper-seasonal tasting menu you should save for Very Special occasions.