Downtown San Francisco Restaurants

San Francisco is well known as the country's top city for dining and recognized as a Mecca for "foodies." From famous top chefs to ethnic eateries and restaurants specializing in locally grown and regionally focused food, any number of outstanding San Francisco restaurants and SoMa clubs can be found within a short walk of our hotel or a short streetcar ride away.

Little Joe's (Baby Joe's) -

Originally from Genova, Italy, Franco Montarello has owned this traditional Italian family restaurant and San Francisco institution since the 1960s. After moving it over the years from Broadway to several locations all over San Francisco, Little Joe's has now arrived on Market Street between Jones and Seventh Street and Franco now runs the restaurant together with his sons Frank Jr. and Dino.

The restaurant is open daily from 6:30 AM until 10:00 PM and serves hearty American breakfast, lunch and dinner. Specialties are Italian meat and seafood dishes, wine and beer are available.
1106 Market St
(between 7th St & McAllister St)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Muni/BART: Civic Center-U.N. Plaza
Tel: 415-433-4343

Hayes Valley and Civic Center Dining -

In these happening San Francisco dining districts you will find a variety of top San Francisco restaurants such as Absinthe Brasserie where Top Chef contestant Jamie Lauren cooks up her regionally focused but Provence inspired cuisine; post symphony favorite Jardinière, a take on California French from local restaurateur Pat Kuleto; or perfect Hayes Valley sweet shop Miette, which specializes in delicate macaroons. Grab a salad and a hearty sandwich at Max's Opera Café or discover delicious daily specials at Ananda Fuara Vegetarian Restaurant.

Little Saigon -

This San Francisco restaurant section in the heart of San Francisco's Southeast Asian community around Larkin Street is the perfect spot to pick up a cheap and authentic Banh Mi sandwich, the traditional Vietnamese street food, or try a steaming and spicy Pho or Bun Bo Hue soup. Best bets include Bodega Bistro and Saigon Sandwich, both on Larkin within 10 minutes walking distance of the hotel.

Union Square -

In this San Francisco shopping and restaurant heaven, you'll find everything from tucked-away French bistros such as Café Claude, Jennifer Biesty's Mediterranean inspired Scala's Bistro to the stunning Rotunda at Neiman Marcus and the lively Cheesecake Factory on the top floor of Macy's.

Try Indian flavors at New Delhi Restaurant or American favorites at Lori's Diner. It's quite possible to eat your way around the world at the hundreds of San Francisco restaurants in and around Union Square.

Heart of the City Farmer's Market -

Every Wednesday and Sunday U.N. Plaza and the Civic Center Esplanade turn into lively outdoor market where local farmers bring affordable, local, and fresh produce, meat, fish, flowers straight to the heart of San Francisco's Civic Center community. Sample delicious and inexpensive prepared food from Falafels to Mexican tacos, fresh French breads or Indian samosas and chutneys.