The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Bay Area | The Mission

1. • Trick Dog 90

   • Uncommon Cocktail Bar
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Bars | #71

   2. 2023 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Bar | Semifinalist

   3. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Cocktail Bar | Winner

   
   

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   • 3010 20th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

2. • True Laurel 89

   • Cutting-Edge Cocktail Bar/Sorta Restaurant
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      World's 50 Best Bars | #64

   2. 2025 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Cocktail Bar | Top 4 Finalist

   3. 2024 Spirited Awards
      Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

   
   

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   • 753 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

3. • Lazy Bear 87

   • Nostalgic Modern American Tasting
   
   

   1. 50 Best
      North America's 50 Best Restaurants | #25

   2. Wine Enthusiast
      Forward 50 Restaurants 2024

   3. Eater San Francisco
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

   
   

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   • 3416 19th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

4. • SAN HO WON 81

   • Nice-Casual Korean BBQ
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      1 Star

   2. The New York Times
      The Restaurant List, 2022

   3. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

   
   

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   • 2170 Bryant St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

5. • Reem’s 75

   • Traditional Arab Street Food Restaurant
   
   

   1. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Outstanding Chef, Reem Assil | Nominee

   2. Eater
      The All-Time Eater 38

   3. San Francisco Chronicle
      Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #85

   
   

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   • 2901 Mission St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

6. • Rintaro 75

   • Craft Japanese Izakaya
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Bib Gourmand

   2. 2022 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: California, Sylvan Mishima Brackett | Semifinalist

   3. Eater San Francisco
      The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

   
   

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   • 82 14th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

7. • Shuggie’s Trash Pie 73

   • Sustainable Pizza Shop
   
   

   1. Esquire
      The Best New Restaurants in America 2022 | #34

   2. Bon Appétit
      The 24 Best New Restaurants of 2023

   3. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

   
   

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   • 3349 23rd St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

8. • The Morris 70

   • Unpretentious Bistro
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. The New York Times
      The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

   3. Time Out
      The 12 best restaurants in the Mission

   
   

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   • 2501 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

9. • Mijoté 68

   • Seasonal French Prix-Fixe
   
   

   1. Michelin Guide
      Selected Restaurants

   2. 2025 James Beard Awards
      Best Chef: California, Kosuke Tada | Nominee

   3. San Francisco Chronicle
      Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #18

   
   

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   • 2400 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
   • Website
   • Instagram

10. • Loló 66

    • Non-Traditional Mexican (Jaliscan)/Californian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Esquire
       The Best Martinis in America, 2024 | Mandarini

    2. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Restaurant Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    3. Time Out
       The 12 best restaurants in the Mission

    
    

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    • 974 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

11. • Flour + Water 63

    • Thoughtful Italian Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

    3. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top San Francisco Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2401 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

12. • La Taqueria 61

    • Hearty Mexican (Mission-Style) Taqueria
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. The New York Times
       The 25 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Right Now

    3. Time Out
       The 12 best restaurants in the Mission

    
    

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    • 2889 Mission St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

13. • Prubechu 56

    • Classic Guamanian (Chamorro) Restaurant
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #65

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top San Francisco Restaurants

    3. Eater San Francisco
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

    
    

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    • 2224 Mission St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

14. • Good Good Culture Club 48

    • Creative Asian Small-Plate Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Bib Gourmand

    2. Bon Appétit
       The 50 Best New Restaurants 2022

    
    

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    • 3560 18th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

15. • SPRO Coffee Lab 48

    • Playful Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. US Coffee Championships
       2025 U.S. Latte Art Championship, Weian "Andy" Liang | #2

    2. Eater San Francisco
       The Absolute Best San Francisco Coffee Shops

    
    

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    • 500 Church St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

16. • Tartine Manufactory 46

    • Destination Cafe/Bakery
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The best bakeries in America

    2. Time Out
       The 12 best restaurants in the Mission

    
    

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    • 595 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

17. • Piglet & Co 46

    • Nostalgic Taiwanese Comfort Food Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater
       Best New Restaurants in America, 2023

    2. Eater San Francisco
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

    
    

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    • 2170 Mission St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

18. • Mission Chinese Food 45

    • Outstanding Chinese Restaurant
    
    

    1. Eater
       The All-Time Eater 38

    2. Time Out
       The 12 best restaurants in the Mission

    
    

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    • 2234 Mission St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website

19. • Itria 40

    • Modern Italian Fine Dining
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #75

    
    

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    • 3266 24th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

20. • Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar & Izakaya 40

    • Lively Japanese Vegan Sushi Shop
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #99

    
    

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    • 370 14th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

21. • Grand Coffee “OG” 40

    • Small Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. The Infatuation
       The Best Coffee Shops In SF

    2. Eater San Francisco
       The Absolute Best San Francisco Coffee Shops

    
    

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    • 2663 Mission St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

22. • La Vaca Birria 40

    • Tasty Mexican Taqueria
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #40

    2. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top San Francisco Restaurants

    
    

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    • 2962 24th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

23. • Pizzeria Delfina 36

    • Neighborhood Neapolitan Pizza Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #30

    2. Eater San Francisco
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

    3. Time Out
       The 12 best restaurants in the Mission

    
    

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    • 3621 18th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

24. • Bar Gemini 26

    
    

    1. Sunset
       Where to Eat & Drink 2024 | Superior Sips

    
    

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    • 2845 18th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco

25. • Marigold 26

    
    

    1. Wine Enthusiast
       Forward 50 Restaurants 2024

    
    

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    • 2681 21st St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco

26. • Pizzeria Delfina 25

    
    

    1. Sunset
       Where to Eat and Drink 2025 | California Classics

    
    

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    • 3611 18th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco

27. • Wildhawk 25

    • Bohemian Cocktail Bar
    
    

    1. 2024 Spirited Awards
       Best U.S. Cocktail Bar – U.S. West | Regional Honoree

    
    

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    • 3464 19th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

28. • Ernest 21

    • Irreverent Global Restaurant
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 1890 Bryant St, Unit 100, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

29. • Haus Coffee 21

    • Quaint Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       The Best Coffee in the Bay Area

    
    

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    • 3086 24th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website

30. • Donaji 21

    • Welcoming Mexican (Oaxacan) Neighborhood Spot
    
    

    1. Michelin Guide
       Selected Restaurants

    
    

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    • 3161 24th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

31. • Outset Coffee 21

    • Fruit-Forward Asian Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       The Best Coffee in the Bay Area

    
    

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    • 790 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Instagram

32. • Delfina 20

    • Pioneering Cal-Italian Neighborhood Trattoria
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #30

    2. Eater San Francisco
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

    3. Time Out
       The 12 best restaurants in the Mission

    
    

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    • 3621 18th St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

33. • Abanico Coffee Roasters 20

    • Lovely El Salvadorian Coffee Shop
    
    

    1. Eater San Francisco
       The Absolute Best San Francisco Coffee Shops

    
    

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    • 2121 Mission St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

34. • Limón 18

    • Modern Peruvian/Global Restaurant
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 12 best restaurants in the Mission

    
    

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    • 524 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

35. • Base Camp 18

    • Authentic Nepali Restaurant
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 12 best restaurants in the Mission

    
    

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    • 2400 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

36. • Barberio Osteria 18

    • Modern Californian/Italian Oseria
    
    

    1. San Francisco Chronicle
       Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area | #53

    
    

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    • 557 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

37. • Taqueria Cancun 18

    • Acclaimed Mexican (Mission-Style) Taqueria
    
    

    1. Eater San Francisco
       The 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco

    
    

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    • 2288 Mission St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram

38. • Foreign Cinema 18

    • Romantic Californian-Mediterranean Restaurant
    
    

    1. Time Out
       The 12 best restaurants in the Mission

    
    

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    • 2534 Mission St, San Francisco, CA | San Francisco
    • Website
    • Instagram