American Restaurants

Dive-y, casual, and technically but not exclusively a gay bar, Trax is the only gay bar on Haight. The signature drink is the “Bitchin’ Bloody Mary” which has a spicy cocktail mix garnished with pickled green beans, pickled asparagus, pickled mini onion, and celery. Cheap drinks and a festive atmosphere is what keeps people coming back to Trax, and legend has it, this bar is haunted! The famously friendly bartenders will be sure drinks are always full, and the music selection is second to none. For strong drinks at a great price and an all around good time, check out …

In the ice cream world, Ben & Jerry’s is on top above all the rest providing ice creams, cakes, and shakes with clever and unconventional flavor combinations. Guests can grab a scoop or shake of one of Ben & Jerry’s flavors at the Haight Ashbury locations before or after shopping the boutiques on one of the busiest streets in SF. Get a scoop of favorite flavors like Cherry Garcia and Chunky Monkey or taste one of the many shop only flavors like Coconut Seven Layer Bar. Not only does Ben & Jerry’s have delicious ice cream selection, they offer frozen …

Working Girls’ Café in the Financial District offers delectable sandwiches and tasty salads to hungry San Franciscans on a time crunch. Standard morning café fare is available, from bagels, muffins, and pastries to more hearty options such as breakfast sandwiches made with egg, cheese, and bacon or ham, topped with bagel, croissant, or sourdough. When lunchtime rolls around, Working Girls’ Café has a simple yet extensive menu. Sandwiches include Italian, Tri-tip, Veggie, Spicy Thai, Red Snapper, and Prosciutto with Mozzarella, just to name a few. Salads such as the Cobb, Seasonal Mixed Greens, Greek, and Chipotle BBQ Chicken are all …

When 5 o clock hits after a long day in the office, turn in your time card and head to Bus Stop Saloon in Cow Hollow, grab a few drinks, and have a ton of laughs with friends. Bus Stop offers guests an energetic atmosphere with a pool table and big screen televisions playing local and national sports. Its dive bar vibe let guests relax and enjoy the environment Bus Stop creates. Heavy handed bartenders serve great cocktails that guests will truly enjoy. Whenever you’re in Cow Hollow, stop by Bus Stop Saloon and enjoy their relax vibes and stiff …

Cow Hollow’s Union Street Coffee Roastery is a family owned business that delivers the neighborhood a good dose of caffeine. This coffee shop is a great place to find a Pumpkin Spiced Latte, when the big S has yet to add it to their menu. Snack include the regular coffee shop fare of pastries and muffins, but also include sugar-free and gluten-free options. Top-notch people watching can be had due to the location’s proximity to public transit stops. Union Street Coffee Roastery also servs up frozen yogurt from Honey Hill Farms, with four flavors a day and 18 dry toppings …

For those who are looking for fresh frozen yogurt creations that are only made from with organic ingredients, Fraiche is the place. Patama Roj and Jessica Gilmartin, co-owners of this establishment, wanted to make mouth –watering dishes with only natural, local ingredients. After traveling together in Europe, they were amazed with European yogurt. But they were mostly amazed how thick, creamy, milky, and indulgent it was in its plain form. So after their travels, they created Fraiche to bring what they taste in European stateside, providing Americans a different side of yogurt. Alongside their organic yogurt, Fraiche’s has healthy oatmeal …

Marina’s Reed & Greenough has a unique take on the local watering hole. Adhering to a strict dress code in which no one wearing a tee shirt, ball cap or flip-flops is allowed entrance to the tavern, the establishment clearly expects more from their guests than the average neighborhood bar. The refinement expected of patrons becomes clear as soon as one sets foot inside the threshold of the lounge. The décor features rich leather, dark mahogany, and a copper bar, all of which call back to men’s clubs of the early 20th Century. A gaming area features two full size …

Specializing in pies, cakes, puddings, cookies, and cupcakes, SusieCakes in Marina/Cow Hollow makes baked goods with the philosophy of, “If you can’t spell it, we don’t bake with it.” Utilizing European-style butter, Scharffen Berger Cocoa, Ghiradelli Chocolate, Guittard Chocolate, and Tahitian Bean for their tasty treats, no artificial preservatives, high-fructose corn syrups, or trans-fats make their way into any SusieCakes product. All products are baked entirely from scratch using only the freshest and finest natural ingredients. SusieCakes also will custom bake cakes for any occasion, be it a wedding, a birthday party, or just a cake social. For some of …

Located on the corner of California and Fillmore, Royal Ground Coffee is a small and cozy coffee shop that serves up coffee concoctions, teas, food options, and hot pastries. Relax in their quaint indoor seating area, offering an ideal stop to relax while drinking a cup of Joe, using their free WiFi, or catching up on your favorite novel. Royal Ground Coffee doesn't just serve coffee. The menu also offers smoothie options for guests not in the mood for a caffeinated beverage.

Named after the California Flag, and offering ingredients and décor sourced from within 150 miles of San Francisco, The Republic in Marina serves up contemporary comfort food. Menu items are upscale versions of classic bar fare such as Nachos, Fish Tacos, Truffle Parmesan Fries, Carnitas Sliders, and White Mac & Cheese made with smoked Gouda and white cheddar topped with fresh chives. The bar offers a California-centric craft beer menu with 60 specialty American beers including 20 on draft, as well as 10 specialty cocktails, and an American themed wine list. The Republic offers those in the Marina a great …

The Peaceful World Café is part of the historical Red Victorian in the Haight-Ashbury District. The Red Victorian is a world famous museum, bed and breakfast, and hospitality center that stood at the heart of the social and ecological movements of the 1960’s. The Peaceful World Café is adorned with vintage and bohemian décor and a free-spirited attitude. The café offers a small menu of vegetarian, vegan and organic entrees, in addition to pastries and fair trade coffees. Enjoy entertainment day and night including live music, poetry readings, films, and guest speakers. Browse the numerous artwork displays and conversation cards, …

Since 1974, California Wine Merchant has been supplying the Marina district with the finest wines the Golden State has had to offer. Food may not be the focus at California Wine Merchant, but they do offer some accompaniments such as a cheese plate consisting of Vincent Cheese a cow’s milk from Holland, Acme Ciabatta bread, Kalamata olives, and pistachios as well as Seattle Chocolate Truffles for those looking to satiate a craving for sweets. Four beers, Anchor Steam, Heineken, Pilsner Urquell and Pyramid Hefeweizen, are available for those looking to venture away from the vino. Having specialized in the business …

In the beginning of the 90’s, Slow Club opened its doors to the people in the Mission District. Now in the 21st century, Slow Club has provided guests with great American cuisine for 20 years and will continue to do. Open for breakfast through dinner, Slow Club offers a wide arrangement of American cuisine. Also, they revamp their menu for brunch, lunch, and dinner every so often to keep you on your feet and make ever visit to Slow Club a brand new experience. Furthermore, for 5:00pm till close, Slow Club offer cocktails are their bar. Refreshing cocktails made from …

Located in the Mission District, Lolo serves guest a great upbeat contemporary Mexican cuisine. Lolo interior décor of bright furniture, artwork, and table setting and open kitchen area gives guest visual pleasure while eating their great Mexican dishes. In addition, Lolo has a great wine list offering guest wines from many countries like Spain, Portugal, and France. Lolo is a small restaurant in size, however, provides great entrees to fill a big void in your stomach that needs to be filled.

Vision a neighborhood restaurant where friends and family could enjoy the San Francisco scenery and offers great entrée that are season friendly. The Blue Plate had the same vision and now what was a pure mirage is now physical truth. The Blue Plate restaurant offers a dining room and garden area where when the San Francisco with is great to enjoy an entrée and drinks with friends. Also, The Blue Plate’s kitchen stays strictly committed on using only local produces at the highest degree to create their classic American and rustic Mediterranean entrees.

Nestled in Glen Park, Chenery Park is a refreshing restaurant. Like deep inhale of fresh air, Chenery Park’s simplistic arrangement of décor and flower bouquets throughout the establishment gives guests a refreshing arena of bliss. Head chef’s Richard Rosen and Gaines Dobbins are notable chefs in the San Francisco culinary circle. Chef Rossen is trained in classic French cuisine, however he and Chef Dobbin brings a contemporary American cuisine to Chenery Park. Also, Chenery Park is a great place to bring your kids and have a grand ole time. Every Tuesday evening , they have Kids Club where kids can …

If you are looking for a restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine and has a wide arrangement of wines, Hurley’s Restaurant is the place. Located in Yountville, Hurley’s is an upscale restaurant serving delicious dishes and wines. Dishes range from fantastic appetizer choices to delicious mains with unique tastes. Hurley’s establishment has a large open patio and a main seating area with a fireplace that creates a cozy an atmosphere. Hurley’s features an extensive wine list that showcases the variety of wineries and wine styles in Napa Valley. In addition, they offer Napa Valley Dine and Ride programs to allow guest …

Pacific Blues Café name has high meaning to its owners and staff. “Pacific” is for the rail line which stopped at their location when the building was a depot and “Blues” is for the style of music that’s American and diverse. With that, Pacific Blues Café was created to offer guest American food in the Heart of the Napa Valley for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Voted Napa Valley’s Best New Restaurant in 97, Pacific Blue creates awesome appetizers, burgers, and mains. Being right in Napa Valley, Pacific Blues features local wineries that showcase different styles the Valley has to offer. …

Flavor offers guests great dishes that are known as California comfort food. Just like their name, their dishes are full of flavor utilizing local produce. Flavor’s menu has a wide choice of starters and main dishes that range from nuclear family favorites like chicken pot pie to a daily seafood special that their chefs prepare with locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Flavor also offers vegetarian entrees like vegetable pizza and burgers and guests can also choose gluten free options as well. By using California grown ingredients, Flavor shows new side of comfort food that is unique and satisfying.

Gussie’s Chicken and Waffles, located in the historical Fillmore Jazz District, has offered patrons its namesake food combination for over 30 years. Chicken and waffles has been a tradition since the 1930’s when Well’s Restaurant in Harlem, New York couldn’t decide whether to serve breakfast or dinner, so they offered them both simultaneously. With that in mind, Grandma Gussie created her own recipe that combines her southern roots with an east coast feel. Grandma Gussie’s youngest granddaughter, Executive Chef Michele Wilson, revives her grandmother’s recipe every day for hungry patrons with Gussie’s Chicken and Waffles. Besides this exquisite combination, Gussie’s …