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Swan Oyster Depot
Anthony Bourdain l'a appelé son restaurant de fruits de mer préféré en Amérique.
Anthony Bourdain called this his favorite seafood spot in America on No Reservations.
1517 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 Full write-up → -
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Tadich Grill
En activité depuis 1849, largement reconnu comme le plus ancien restaurant de Californie.
Operating since 1849, widely cited as California's oldest restaurant.
240 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 Full write-up → -
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House of Prime Rib
A 1949 prime rib house on Van Ness that serves essentially one thing, carved tableside from silver domed carts.
Do not order a starter, because the salad, the creamed spinach, the Yorkshire pudding and the potato all arrive with the beef anyway.
1906 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109 Full write-up → -
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R&G Lounge
Anthony Bourdain a présenté ce restaurant cantonais de Chinatown dans No Reservations.
631 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108 Full write-up → -
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Molinari Delicatessen
An 1896 North Beach delicatessen that cures its own salami and builds sandwiches to order at the back counter.
Go before 1pm or after 2pm to miss the queue, know your sandwich before you reach the counter, and carry it two blocks up to Washington Square, where there are benches and lawn.
373 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 Full write-up → -
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Sam’s Burgers
Anthony Bourdain a mangé ici dans The Layover et l'a appelé « top trois au monde ». C'est aussi super pour manger tard le soir après les bars.
Anthony Bourdain ate here on The Layover and called it "top three in the world." plus It's great for late night food after the bar.
618 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94133 Full write-up → -
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Red’s Java House
A burger shack on Pier 30 that has been feeding the waterfront since 1955.
Come at lunch rather than late in the day, and take the double cheeseburger out to the back patio.
Pier 30, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105 Full write-up → -
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Zam Zam
A 1941 Haight Street bar built around a horseshoe counter and a Persian mural, famous for its gin martini.
Sit at the bar rather than at a table, bring cash, and order the gin martini, or the smaller pour they still call a Bruno.
1633 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117 Full write-up → -
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Comstock Saloon
Un saloon Barbary Coast restauré de 1907 avec une liste de cocktails d'avant la Prohibition.
Order the Pisco Punch. Live jazz and a sawdust floor.
155 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133 Full write-up → -
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Li Po Cocktail Lounge
Le repaire de Chinatown de 1937 célèbre pour son Chinese Mai Tai à recette secrète.
Order the Chinese Mai Tai. It's strong and the recipe's a secret.
916 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94108 Full write-up → -
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Tonga Room
Un bar tiki de 1945 au sous-sol du Fairmont, avec un lagon intérieur et des averses simulées.
Mai Tais au bord du lagon tandis qu'un groupe joue sur une barge flottante. Il « pleut » toutes les 20 minutes.
950 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94108 (Fairmont Hotel) Full write-up → -
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Mr. Bing’s
A 1967 corner dive on Columbus with its original neon, where Bourdain ended his San Francisco night.
Go after dark so the original neon is lit, take a parklet seat if the weather allows, and order the Old Fashioned.
201 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 Full write-up → -
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Toronado
Un bar à bière du Lower Haight depuis 1987, avec environ 50 robinets de bière belge et artisanale.
Serious beer list, zero frills. Grab a sausage from Rosamunde next door.
547 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 Full write-up → -
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4505 Burgers & BBQ
The Divisadero barbecue where Bourdain was handed the Presidential Platter and said life was suddenly very, very good.
Grab a table in the back yard before you order if you are with a group, and get the brisket and the Frankaroni rather than trying to recreate Bourdain's platter.
705 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117 Full write-up → -
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Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Le marché fermier de Foodwise, ouvert toute l'année, devant le Ferry Building. Samedi de 8h à 14h, mardi et jeudi de 10h à 14h. EBT et Market Match acceptés.
1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94105 Full write-up →
Last updated septembre 28, 2026
