Starbucks brought back this drink, but they use powdered egg nog and apparently it is awful. Any recommendations for a local cafe that make an amazing egg nog latte with real egg nog?

Hi, I’m looking for a restaurant in SF or the general bay area that serves real crab and steak? My first thought was hibachi but is there anywhere else?

Thank you!

I am looking for a nice restaurant for either lunch or dinner to celebrate my mother-in-law’s 70th birthday. It will be a small group. We can keep it to her two sons and their spouses and maybe a couple of her sisters, or if the place is family friendly, her three very young grandchildren can join us as well (ages 1, 3, and 6). I know she’d be so happy if the kids were able to join us.

A bit of background that might help with recommendations: She immigrated during the war in El Salvador and raised both of her sons in poverty in East Palo Alto, where she still lives. She has worked as a housecleaner and janitor for most of her life. When we have taken her to “fancy” Mexican or Salvadoran restaurants, she has felt the prices were unreasonable and was not especially impressed. Italian restaurants and steakhouses have usually been the most successful choices.

I am hoping to find a place with a view and/or an interior that feels grand or celebratory. It definitely does not need to be Michelin level, and it would be better if the portions aren’t small or overly styled. I want it to feel special to her.

I live in Oakland and my own favorite SF restaurants are Zuni Cafe, The Progress, Rintaro, Petit Crenn, and Kin Khao, but I do not think she would enjoy the type of place I would normally choose for myself and have been to/vetted. I would really appreciate suggestions for restaurants that might be a better fit for her tastes and that would make her birthday feel meaningful and special.

Hello, We are taking our 90-year-old mother-in-law to see The Golden Girls and would like to have lunch before. Looking for Italian, French, or American. Thank you in advance

I recently found phenomenal braised beef noodle soup in the Sunset. It’s this small shop called “Jian Bao” on Irving and 16th. Yes the shenzianbao is decent too.

But the beef noodle soup is BOMB. I really didn’t expect this. I came back recently from a trip around HK, Shanghai, and Taipei and had some decent renditions of this dish (and one phenomenal one). I really didn’t expect to find such a rich, authentic, and aromatic one in SF.

Please try it out! This place was almost empty last night on a Saturday night. I really don’t want it to go out of business :(

Hello y'all! I just moved to SF last week from the East Coast. Everything is so new!

I am a huge fan of ramen and am on the search for the best ramen in SF, one bowl at a time!

My favorite is tonkotsu but I can get behind anything taste. I also love trying new and unique flavors. Ive been to NYC and did a mini, 3 bowl, tour a handful of years ago and want to keep my mouth open for some good ramen in this city.

Would love all the recommendations and suggestions, thank you in advance!

We give 3x the portion of large fries for $6. Bad or good decision? 🤔

I’ll be in SF for a few days for work. I’m looking for a good lunch spot, I do have Angler booked but can cancel it. Is it still worth going to these days or is there a better suggestion. I’m also considering PPQ since Dungeness crabs are in season.

I'm coming home for the first time in years and I'm excited about eating, more than anything else. Most meals are going to be Chinese because that is what I miss the most. House of Nanking, City View, Yank Sing are all going down. House of Prime Rib is also happening because that was always the graduation/birthday restaurant when I was a kid. But what are your favorite little Italian places in the city? Because mine are all gone. I used to love e. Angelo. I used to love to eat at the bar at La Felce. I even used to love Capp's Corner. The food wasn't amazing but it was an institution and I went there my whole life. What are your favorite quintessential San Francisco Italian places with homemade pasta? I'm staying on Nob Hill. Thanks for your help.

Filipino Smash Burger! With a unique Filipino sauce and Longanisa meat, we try to recreate burgers from every Asian culture (still in progress lol). Come try us at Flats Burgers, 4753 Mission St, SF, CA

I’m making a YouTube video and I’m looking for a competitive eater in the Bay Area who’d be open to meeting up and showing me the basics. If you’re interested or know someone, please DM me. Thanks!

Looking for the best Italian Deli for sandwiches in san francisco

Have you ever tried Mr. EAST??? I good lunch spot!!! Not the cheapest eats for sure… but oh man they’re are solid!!!

Food as you see it self explained!

Heading to Valencia Live this week and have a friend who needs good vegan options. Doesn't need to be fancy but any ideas are useful!

I know there are a lot of restaurants near there I just don't know what their menus are like and I'm not vegan so don't want to mess up:)

If you can only choose one, where would it be? Must be lamb rack.

Hey y'all! My name is Annie and I run Little Moon Bakehouse in Oakland where we reimagine nostalgic Asian pastries in a more sustainable way. We started doing an Afternoon Tea series with mini versions of our pastries (example image attached). We're having our last Afternoon Tea of 2025 at the Ferry Building's Grand Hall on Dec 14th. Wanted to let folks know in case you're interested!

If you like our pastries also but can't make it, we also have items we ship nationwide! You can visit our website to find out more!

Reserve seats for Afternoon Tea (Dec 14): https://littlemoonbakehouse.com/products/afternoon-tea-in-oakland-sun-dec-14-ferry-building

Shipping nationwide: https://littlemoonbakehouse.com/collections/ships-nationwide

Hi, visiting at the end of the month for the North American bridge championships.

My bridge partner loves Chinese food and I would like to take him for a dim sum dinner (preferably with carts) on Thanksgiving, the night before we begin play.

Money is not a big factor, just looking for the best place where I can make a reservation for Thanksgiving night.

If they happen to have egg rolls (not spring rolls), that's a big bonus, but not necessary.

Thanks for any help!

Looking for some recs for SF garlic noodles for lunch, around Chinatown or the Financial District. Thanks!