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Tadich Grill
Operating since 1849, widely cited as California's oldest restaurant.
240 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 Full write-up → -
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Liguria Bakery
One product since 1911: focaccia, cut to order and wrapped in white paper tied with string.
They close when the day's batch sells out, often by late morning. Go early.
1700 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 Full write-up → -
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Swan Oyster Depot
Anthony Bourdain called it his favorite seafood spot in America.
1517 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 Full write-up → -
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Hang Ah Tea Room
Widely cited as the oldest dim sum restaurant in the United States.
1 Pagoda Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108 Full write-up → -
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The Rotunda
Lunch and afternoon tea under a 1909 stained-glass dome.
150 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Full write-up → -
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Sotto Mare
North Beach seafood counter on Green Street serving cioppino, fresh oysters, and Dungeness crab in a 30-seat dining room. No reservations for parties of two; parties of three or more can book.
Great Italian seafood in North Beach. Known for their Cioppino.
552 Green Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 Full write-up → -
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Scoma’s
Seafood goes from dock to kitchen with no middleman.
Pier 47 at Al Scoma Way, San Francisco, CA 94133 Full write-up → -
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House of Nanking
Two-time Chopped champion on Food Network. The family was the subject of the docuseries Chef Dynasty: House of Fang
919 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94133 Full write-up →
Last updated August 18, 2026
