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Where to Eat in San Francisco, CA: All 6 Spots + Addresses
This guide turns 12HRS in SAN FRANCISCO - A Michelin Chef Shows Us His Favorite Restaurants from S3 into a practical restaurant map with 6 saved spots around San Francisco, Civic Center, and Fort Mason. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a bar, and a bakery stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
S3 explored the culinary landscape of San Francisco alongside Michelin-starred chef Richard Lee, highlighting the city's nostalgic charm and resilient food scene. The most memorable moments included being overwhelmed by an extensive dessert course at Seven Adams and experiencing the innovative 'girl dinner' beef and rice dish at Ernest. The journey showcased a blend of old-school landmarks like Buena Vista Cafe and modern tech-forward experiences like riding in autonomous vehicles.
What this map is good for
- Planning a fine dining restaurant stop or short itinerary in San Francisco.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 6 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Ernest
Fine Dining Restaurant in 1890 Bryant St Ste 100, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA, San Francisco, CA, United States - Arsicault Bakery
Bakery in 87 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA, Civic Center, California, United States
Hours: Hours available - ABV
Bar in 3174 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA, San Francisco, CA, United States
Price level: High - Californios
Fine Dining Restaurant in 355 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA, San Francisco, CA, United States - 7 Adams
Fine Dining Restaurant in 1963 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA, San Francisco, CA, United States - The Buena Vista
Bar in 2765 Hyde St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA, Fort Mason, California, United States
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Beet crustade with dungeness crab
- Steamed hens egg with smoked trout roe
- Beausoleil oysters with fermented white asparagus
- Plankton cavatelli with summer beans
- Corn agnolotti with morel mushrooms
- Buffalo chicken stuffed with sausage
- Honey cake with chamomile labna sorbet
- Koshikari rice with aged beef and ikura
Experiences captured
- Stayed at the Four Seasons San Francisco
- Visited the historic Buena Vista Cafe
- Learned croissant folding techniques at Arsicault Bakery
- Dined at one Michelin star Seven Adams
- Sat at the chef's counter for a tasting menu
- Rode in a Waymo self-driving car
- Explored the hills of San Francisco
- Visited Ernest for modern California cuisine
Planning notes for San Francisco
San Francisco's background history begins with its Gold Rush era, which commenced around 1849. The city's traditional culture developed through a range of influences, including Native American customs and the customs of immigrants from Asia and Europe. The Chinese community established Chinatown in the 1850s, a foundational layer of the city's cultural identity. In architecture, the urban landscape features Victorian and Edwardian buildings.
Must-try foods nearby
- Cioppino
The quintessential San Francisco fish stew, Cioppino was created by the city's Italian-American fishermen. - Clam Chowder in a Sourdough Bread Bowl
An iconic San Francisco experience, the dish pairs creamy New England-style clam chowder with the city’s unique, tangy sourdough bread. - Mission-Style Burrito
A behemoth of a burrito originating in the Mission District, this San Francisco classic is known for its oversized, foil-wrapped presentation, packed with rice, beans, meat. - Dungeness Crab (Seasonal)
Fresh, local Dungeness crab is a hallmark of San Francisco's incredible seafood scene, especially when in season. - Classic French Seafood (Oysters & Caviar)
Representing the city's high-end, contemporary dining trend for 2026.
When to go: The best time to visit San Francisco is during the Fall (September to November), which offers the warmest and clearest weather—the city's "secret summer"—and fewer crowds than the foggy summer peak season. The Spring (March to May) is also a pleasant.
Local tips
- Always dress in layers for the microclimates, as the weather can change from foggy and cool to sunny and warm within a few blocks.
- Do not leave any visible items, even an empty bag, in a parked car, and move valuables to the trunk before arriving at your destination to prevent break-ins.
- For full-service dining, the social custom is to leave a gratuity of 15% to 20% on the pre-tax and pre-fee subtotal of the bill.
- Purchase a digital or physical Clipper card to easily pay for all public transit, including Muni buses, Metro, and the historic Cable Cars.
What travelers are noticing
- Viral $3.50 Fish Filet Bun, drawing long lines at Chinese Bakery & Deli (San Leandro)
- New bakery opening of Sol Bakery's first brick-and-mortar location, featuring pastries and focaccia
- Highly anticipated revival of the iconic Cliff House restaurant
Extra place context
- Arsicault Bakery
A cult-favorite French boulangerie, named Best New Bakery in America by *Bon Appétit* in 2016. It is universally acclaimed for its classic and intensely buttery, flaky croissants, particularly the plain, almond, and chocolate-almond varieties.
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Official tourism resource
The official destination marketing organization for the City and County of San Francisco, providing comprehensive visitor guides and travel resources.
Planning questions
Where did S3 eat in San Francisco, CA?
This guide maps all 6 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in San Francisco, CA.
What are the must-try foods in San Francisco, CA?
Creator picks from the video include Beet crustade with dungeness crab, Steamed hens egg with smoked trout roe, Beausoleil oysters with fermented white asparagus, Plankton cavatelli with summer beans. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.