Must Eat places in SF? (San Jose, San Francisco: home, theater, restaurants)

[City Boy]

Originally Posted by tangodoodles

For real. But don't get the Animal Style fries, I got them once and they were pretty mediocre, I'd rather just get them with the secret sauce and cheese maybe. But seriously, In n Out rocks. Has anyone tried the Neopolitan Shake? I haven't but it's chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry shake all mixed together and I want to know if it's any good before I spend money on it. Seriously though, Double Double Animal Style, fries, and a shake from In n Out = heaven.

You're making me hungry. I've had the neopolitan shake. It's good.

[City Boy]

Originally Posted by Bluesbabe

I like Inn-N-Out a lot. Their burgers always taste so fresh.

But there's another very good hamburger shack in San Francisco and that's the Clown Alley at the end of Columbus Street. I assume it's still there? Hopefully? Anyone know????

They re-opened under a different name/ownership. I heard it sucks now.

[tangodoodles]

Originally Posted by City Boy

You're making me hungry. I've had the neopolitan shake. It's good.

Sorry, I'm making myself hungry too. Now I want to go try the Neopolitan Shake. But the only In n Out I know of is at one of the Piers. Argh! I used to be able to drive ten minutes (then wait in the drive thru for twenty) to get my In n Out.

[ArkansasTraveler]

Originally Posted by King0fthehill

What are some of the MUST EAT places in SF for food?

Think food places that you absolutely love and think any visitor to NYC must go to?

Eddie Rickenbacker’s 133 2nd Street Tel: 415-543-3498

This pioneer South of Market joint is the creation of ‘normal’ Norman Hobday, better known to generations of San Franciscans as Corporal Henry Africa, a bar where singles crushed together for many years in a celebration of Tiffany lamps, oriental rugs, premium drinks in the smoothest, most sophisticated ‘action’ bar to hit this City since the gold rush. Henry Africa’s is where Harry Denton, Kevin Sullivan and a host of Dartmouth Grads cut their teeth in this City. After a lengthy and costly battle with his sibling who went on to open the Balboa, Norman opened Eddie Rickenbacker’s in the just awakening SOMA area, and it’s been a hit since then. It’s kind of like a grown up FAO Schwartz, with electric trains circling the large rectangular room hosing the bar and dining rooms. The ceiling is adorned with countless Tiffany Lamps, a bunch of historic motorcycles and memorabilia from wartime flying ‘ace’ Rickenbacker. A great bar, a kitchen that turns out truly great pub food, a young, well trained and handsome staff make this a perennially busy spot that the neighborhood has grown up around. Like all great pubs, the heart and soul of Rickenbacker’s menu is the ‘burger’, and it’s a great one. The meat is a hand formed patty about 7 or 8 ounces of very flavorful chopped sirloin, served on a lightly buttered and toasted sourdough bun with all the right accompaniments and some great French fries. There are several other excellent sandwiches on the menu, some well prepared entrée items, good salads, including one of the best Cobb Salads I’ve ever tasted. Check out the daily ‘blue plate specials’ running the gamut from meatloaf and mashers to old fashioned turkey platters, a hearty beef stew, chicken fricassee, and some simple, well prepared pasta dishes. There’s a beautiful hand crafted oyster bar that turns out some sensational appetizers in addition to the well-treated bi-valves.

The ursine appearing proprietor is fond to a fault of gaming and can often be found playing an intense game of liar’s dice, a true tradition of the San Francisco saloon, and one that seems to be dying out unfortunately. On the minus side of Rickenbacker’s is the closeness of tables in the dining room,--it’s loud and very hard to carry on a conversation, but fun. It’s great people watching and eavesdropping, and the food and drinks are really great.

Prices are moderate with most sandwiches and specials in the 7.00-10.00 range and substantial in the portions served. The desserts are housemade and can be excellent, as are the soups and some really tasty appetizers that can be had until late in the evening. This is primarily a weekday, financial district saloon that serves a great lunch, but does on occasion serve dinner, but call before taking the chance. I highly recommend a visit to Eddie Rickenbacker’s. It’s history in the making, and it’s fun.

Stu Smith

Stusmith97@aol.com


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[King0fthehill]

Thanks everybody, I've jotted a few down.

Now that I know where I'm staying (Tenderloin), anybody have any suggestions for that area (and it's vicinity)?

What's the deal on burritos in the Mission? Any good places by SFSU?

I'm a huge fan of ethnic eats;something uniquely SF

[King0fthehill]

Bump...

[redwoodlvr]

Cafe Gratitude - 9th & Irving.

I'm a raw foodist and am partial.

[tp49]

Someone already mentioned at lest one of my favorites but:

Burma Superstar on Clement soooooooooo good. If they were still open I'd drive down right now and eat there.

Brenda's French Soul Food on Polk @ Eddy is a great brunch place.

Slanted Door was already mentioned but I also like to grab a quick lunch from "Out the Door" at the Ferry Building (which shares a kitchen with Slanted Door.)

Yuet Lee for Chinese on Broadway at Stockton. Good, cheap, and open until 4AM (except Tuesday's when they're closed)

Tommasso's (Italian) on Kearney JSO Broadway. Conveniently located among the nudie bars but has great food.

So many more but they're all jumbled up in my head right now.

[bellalunatic]

Michael Mina $$$
Boulevard $$$
Farrallon $$
Kate's in Lower Haight for breakfast
NOPA
Yellow Submarine inner Sunset (the chicken sub is a secret middle eastern family recipe) and it's awesome!
Cyrus in Healdsburg

[DjRey]

Originally Posted by hsw

Quince, Boulette's Larder, SlantedDoor

FrenchLaundry (in Napa)...CA country setting version of NYC's Per Se...AdHoc if can't get rsvn at Laundry

Just a little far from the city. LOL!!!