The Best Brunch in San Francisco

Simplicity, flavor and local produce focused. A San Francisco long time establishment that always deliveres. A place that works as a learning place for alot of chefs that’s new in the city. Don’t miss the Caesar salad - it’s to die for. A menu that is very produce and season focused. I’m not a sweet tooth at all, but this is a paradise even for me!

This classic San Francisco at its best. This classic San Francisco at its best. Amazing ingredients, sophisticated food, yet in a casual and cozy ambience. Besides the quality of the food, there is something very unique about this place. The love for food and hospitality shines from everything you see, smell, taste and touch here: the large flower arrangements, linen blinds and chair covers, wooden counter and tables, and the tableware, kitchen utensils and pantry items organized neatly but unpretentiously on open shelves. And the food, for sure. The owners, Lori Regis and Chef Amaryll Schwertner are there every day. That reminds me of Italy where running a soulful restaurant is a lifestyle. Chef Amaryll’s food makes me feel happy, healthy and nourished. In the morning, I would have fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, freshly pressed citrus juice and maybe some toasted bread with butter. For lunch, a selection of mezze, maybe, or a fantastic pizza and some salad on the side. The last time I ate lunch in Boulettes Larder, I had a salad made of shredded roast chicken breast with some crushed walnuts, dates and chestnuts, cilantro leaves, extra virgin olive oil and little gem lettuce. Sounds too simple? It was wonderful. The sister restaurant Boulibar next door is just as lovely food wise, but for some reason, I always gravitate towards Boulettes Larder; the airy open space with all the beautiful ingredients displayed is too delicious to pass.

Simple, well made californian comfort cuisine.The new, light & spacious location of the legendary SF bakery. Tartine Manufactory offers simple, well made californian comfort cuisine. No frills, just good food and great energy - and of course really good bread as a bonus.

One of the best meals I had in San Francisco. Baked oysters​ and delicious fried chicken!Possibly one of the best meals I had in San Francisco. I’m still dreaming about those baked oysters​ and their delicious fried chicken! And don’t forget the sides: Mac & Cheese, grits and cream biscuits!

Luxurious California-Vietnamese food in the Inner Richmond.Chef Rob Lam is fulfilling a dream of cooking Vietnamese dishes from his upbringing, with a luxurious, ingredient- and technique-driven focus (he’s French-trained, so the pâté in his banh mi is next-level). Go with a posse so you can taste a number of dishes since the portions are quite generous. It’s open for weekend brunch and dinner. The busy dining room has an elegant yet approachable style, and there’s a bar where you can perch if you're dining by yourself (enjoy a bowl of sublime beef pho) or just want a casual bite. My favorite seasonal dish is the Bun Rieu with numerous types of crab and dry-farmed tomato. I also love the Cha Ca La Vong—it’s a turmeric-fried catfish with noodles and it's funky-fresh. For brunch, they're making some of the best banh mi in the city, plus a great Saigon breakfast plate and chao (porridge). Their wine list is by James Yu of Great China, so you’ll see some fantastic selections, and they also have a full bar.

A family-run Mission restaurant known for chilaquiles and true home cooking.This special place offers a real taste of delicious, homemade Mexican food. My longtime Mission fave for chilaquiles (try the Chilaquiles Veronica) with housemade chips, and I keep coming back for their weekly specials: pozole verde on Thursday, and my absolute favorite, the barbecue goat birria en caldo (soup) on Friday-weekends. Love the colorful interior and family-run hospitality, and it’s full of locals and regulars enjoying brunch, lunch, and dinner. It’s fun, casual, and priced really well. I adore this truly Mission spot, which started with the Padilla family in the 1950s.