The Boat House Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Russian Hill is where you’ll find hordes of tourists taking pictures of the “Crookedest Street in the World,” and where you can pause — from almost anywhere — and drink in panoramic views of Marin County and the East Bay. Walkable, scenic streets, charming architecture, and a central location anchor this tight-knit community, where everything you could want—from bistros to boutiques—is at your fingertips.
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Russian Hill
Russian Hill is where you’ll find hordes of tourists taking pictures of the “Crookedest Street in the World,” and where you can pause — from almost anywhere — and drink in panoramic views of Marin County and the East Bay. Walkable, scenic streets, charming architecture, and a central location anchor this tight-knit community, where everything you could want—from bistros to boutiques—is at your fingertips.
Good Eats
An upscale Italian restaurant in the heart of San Francisco. Known for its cozy ambiance and classic Italian dishes, the restaurant offers a fine dining experience with a menu featuring fresh pasta, seafood, and other delectable options, making it a favorite for those looking for Italian cuisine in an intimate setting.
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Seven Hills
1896 Hyde StAn upscale Italian restaurant in the heart of San Francisco. Known for its cozy ambiance and classic Italian dishes, the restaurant offers a fine dining experience with a menu featuring fresh pasta, seafood, and other delectable options, making it a favorite for those looking for Italian cuisine in an intimate setting.
A popular pizzeria known for its delicious and creative pizza offerings. Their menu features a variety of handcrafted, artisanal pizzas with a wide range of toppings, providing a casual and enjoyable dining experience for pizza enthusiasts.
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Za Pizza
1919 Hyde StA popular pizzeria known for its delicious and creative pizza offerings. Their menu features a variety of handcrafted, artisanal pizzas with a wide range of toppings, providing a casual and enjoyable dining experience for pizza enthusiasts.
Well-regarded sushi restaurant known for its fresh and high-quality sushi and Japanese cuisine. The menu at Elephant Sushi typically includes a variety of sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri, and other Japanese dishes, offering a delightful dining experience for sushi aficionados in a contemporary and welcoming setting.
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Elephant Sushi
1916 Hyde StWell-regarded sushi restaurant known for its fresh and high-quality sushi and Japanese cuisine. The menu at Elephant Sushi typically includes a variety of sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri, and other Japanese dishes, offering a delightful dining experience for sushi aficionados in a contemporary and welcoming setting.
Neighborhood Italian restaurant known for its inviting atmosphere and delectable Italian cuisine. The menu features a variety of classic Italian dishes, including wood-fired pizzas, handmade pasta, and other regional specialties, providing a delightful dining experience for those seeking authentic Italian flavors in a cozy setting.
Fiorella Polk
2238 Polk StNeighborhood Italian restaurant known for its inviting atmosphere and delectable Italian cuisine. The menu features a variety of classic Italian dishes, including wood-fired pizzas, handmade pasta, and other regional specialties, providing a delightful dining experience for those seeking authentic Italian flavors in a cozy setting.
Charming cafe and bakery offering a selection of delectable pastries, sandwiches, and beverages. Their menu includes a variety of freshly baked goods, such as croissants and tarts, as well as a range of savory sandwiches, making it a delightful spot for a quick bite or a sweet treat in a cozy setting.
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Aux Delices
2327 Polk StCharming cafe and bakery offering a selection of delectable pastries, sandwiches, and beverages. Their menu includes a variety of freshly baked goods, such as croissants and tarts, as well as a range of savory sandwiches, making it a delightful spot for a quick bite or a sweet treat in a cozy setting.
Known for its contemporary American cuisine and a diverse menu. Their menu offers a range of options, from burgers and sandwiches to salads and seafood dishes, making it a go-to spot for a variety of dining preferences in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
The New Spot On Polk
2401 Polk StKnown for its contemporary American cuisine and a diverse menu. Their menu offers a range of options, from burgers and sandwiches to salads and seafood dishes, making it a go-to spot for a variety of dining preferences in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Prepared from scratch using their own recipes and fresh ingredients from known farmers. The result is delicious dishes, from crispy chicken to premium beef burgers, crafted with care and quality ingredients for a truly satisfying dining experience.
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Split
560 Mission StPrepared from scratch using their own recipes and fresh ingredients from known farmers. The result is delicious dishes, from crispy chicken to premium beef burgers, crafted with care and quality ingredients for a truly satisfying dining experience.
Vibrant Mexican restaurant and bar, known for its extensive selection of mezcal and delicious Mexican cuisine. The menu features a variety of Mexican dishes, including tacos, enchiladas, ceviche, and, of course, a wide range of mezcal options, offering a spirited and flavorful dining experience in a lively and festive setting.
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Mezcalito
2323 Polk StVibrant Mexican restaurant and bar, known for its extensive selection of mezcal and delicious Mexican cuisine. The menu features a variety of Mexican dishes, including tacos, enchiladas, ceviche, and, of course, a wide range of mezcal options, offering a spirited and flavorful dining experience in a lively and festive setting.
Specializes in gourmet salads and sandwiches; their menu offers a wide variety of fresh and creative salads, sandwiches, and bowls made with high-quality ingredients, making it a go-to spot for those seeking healthy and delicious options in a casual dining environment.
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Blue Barn
2237 Polk StSpecializes in gourmet salads and sandwiches; their menu offers a wide variety of fresh and creative salads, sandwiches, and bowls made with high-quality ingredients, making it a go-to spot for those seeking healthy and delicious options in a casual dining environment.
Trendy cafe known for its stylish interior, specialty coffee, and a menu that features a mix of healthy and indulgent options. You can find a range of coffee drinks, fresh pastries, and a variety of breakfast and brunch items, making it a popular choice for locals and visitors looking for a fashionable and delicious cafe experience.
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Cafe Réveille
610 Long Bridge StreetTrendy cafe known for its stylish interior, specialty coffee, and a menu that features a mix of healthy and indulgent options. You can find a range of coffee drinks, fresh pastries, and a variety of breakfast and brunch items, making it a popular choice for locals and visitors looking for a fashionable and delicious cafe experience.
Convenience
Trusted hardware store offering a wide range of tools, supplies, and home improvement products. Customers can find everything from plumbing and electrical supplies to gardening tools and paint, making it a one-stop destination for various household needs.
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Cole Hardware
956 Cole StTrusted hardware store offering a wide range of tools, supplies, and home improvement products. Customers can find everything from plumbing and electrical supplies to gardening tools and paint, making it a one-stop destination for various household needs.
Well-regarded grocery store with a focus on organic and locally sourced products. They offer a variety of fresh produce, organic groceries, artisanal foods, supplements, and environmentally friendly household products, providing a comprehensive selection for those seeking healthy and sustainable choices.
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Real Food Company
2140 Polk StWell-regarded grocery store with a focus on organic and locally sourced products. They offer a variety of fresh produce, organic groceries, artisanal foods, supplements, and environmentally friendly household products, providing a comprehensive selection for those seeking healthy and sustainable choices.
Your go-to neighborhood spot for fresh fruits, vegetables, artisanal cheeses, and local goods. They also offer delivery services and have a cozy cafe serving sandwiches and salads.
Polk & Green Produce Market
2222 Polk StreetYour go-to neighborhood spot for fresh fruits, vegetables, artisanal cheeses, and local goods. They also offer delivery services and have a cozy cafe serving sandwiches and salads.
Charming, family-owned grocery store offering a diverse range of products, from fresh produce and meats to international spices and specialty items. With friendly staff and a deli section for made-to-order sandwiches, it's a convenient destination for all your grocery needs, including local and exotic ingredients.
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Searchlight Market
1964 Hyde StCharming, family-owned grocery store offering a diverse range of products, from fresh produce and meats to international spices and specialty items. With friendly staff and a deli section for made-to-order sandwiches, it's a convenient destination for all your grocery needs, including local and exotic ingredients.
A cheese lover's paradise, offering an extensive selection of artisanal cheeses, gourmet charcuterie, and fine wines. They provide expert cheese pairing advice and have a variety of specialty food items, making it the ultimate destination for anyone looking to create a delectable cheese and wine spread.
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Cheese Plus
2001 Polk StA cheese lover's paradise, offering an extensive selection of artisanal cheeses, gourmet charcuterie, and fine wines. They provide expert cheese pairing advice and have a variety of specialty food items, making it the ultimate destination for anyone looking to create a delectable cheese and wine spread.
Coffee/Tea
Known for its dedication to serving high-quality coffee beans and providing a welcoming space for coffee enthusiasts. The menu includes a variety of specialty coffee drinks, pour-over options, and carefully selected single-origin beans, making it a go-to spot for those seeking a premium coffee experience in a cozy and relaxed setting.
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Saint Frank Coffee
2340 Polk StKnown for its dedication to serving high-quality coffee beans and providing a welcoming space for coffee enthusiasts. The menu includes a variety of specialty coffee drinks, pour-over options, and carefully selected single-origin beans, making it a go-to spot for those seeking a premium coffee experience in a cozy and relaxed setting.
Popular coffee shop that's celebrated for its unique and personalized coffee experience. Their menu features a variety of coffee blends and flavors, and their skilled baristas craft each cup to order, ensuring that every customer gets a customized and delicious coffee drink, making it a top choice for those who appreciate quality coffee in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Philz Coffee
3101 24th StPopular coffee shop that's celebrated for its unique and personalized coffee experience. Their menu features a variety of coffee blends and flavors, and their skilled baristas craft each cup to order, ensuring that every customer gets a customized and delicious coffee drink, making it a top choice for those who appreciate quality coffee in a welcoming atmosphere.
Cozy and inviting neighborhood cafe known for its assortment of coffee and tea options, along with a variety of light fare. Their menu typically includes a selection of coffee drinks, teas, sandwiches, and pastries, making it a charming spot for a relaxed cup of coffee or a quick bite in a welcoming environment.
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The Soapbox Cafe
1800 Hyde StreetCozy and inviting neighborhood cafe known for its assortment of coffee and tea options, along with a variety of light fare. Their menu typically includes a selection of coffee drinks, teas, sandwiches, and pastries, making it a charming spot for a relaxed cup of coffee or a quick bite in a welcoming environment.
Charming and popular coffee shop renowned for its high-quality brews and warm ambiance. Their menu boasts an array of coffee classics like lattes, cappuccinos, and macchiatos, along with a tempting selection of freshly baked pastries, including croissants and muffins, making it the perfect spot for a morning pick-me-up or a cozy coffee break.
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Royal Ground Coffee
2216 Polk StCharming and popular coffee shop renowned for its high-quality brews and warm ambiance. Their menu boasts an array of coffee classics like lattes, cappuccinos, and macchiatos, along with a tempting selection of freshly baked pastries, including croissants and muffins, making it the perfect spot for a morning pick-me-up or a cozy coffee break.
Well-established coffee chain known for its commitment to quality coffee beans and specialty drinks. Their menu includes a range of coffee and tea options, along with pastries and light snacks, making it a convenient stop for a cup of coffee or a quick refreshment in a casual setting.
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Peet's Coffee
2080 Chestnut StWell-established coffee chain known for its commitment to quality coffee beans and specialty drinks. Their menu includes a range of coffee and tea options, along with pastries and light snacks, making it a convenient stop for a cup of coffee or a quick refreshment in a casual setting.
Sightseeing
An iconic and picturesque street in San Francisco, famous for its winding, crooked section that offers breathtaking views of the city and the bay. Lined with charming homes, colorful gardens, and a mix of shops and restaurants, it combines a unique urban charm with the allure of one of the city's most recognized landmarks, making it a must-visit destination for both tourists and locals.
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Strada Lombard
Lombard StreetAn iconic and picturesque street in San Francisco, famous for its winding, crooked section that offers breathtaking views of the city and the bay. Lined with charming homes, colorful gardens, and a mix of shops and restaurants, it combines a unique urban charm with the allure of one of the city's most recognized landmarks, making it a must-visit destination for both tourists and locals.
Recreation
A serene and well-maintained urban green space nestled in the heart of the city. It offers a peaceful oasis with lush gardens, walking paths, and benches for relaxation, attracting both locals seeking tranquility and occasional tourists looking for a quiet escape from the bustling city life.
George Sterling Park
2299 Hyde StA serene and well-maintained urban green space nestled in the heart of the city. It offers a peaceful oasis with lush gardens, walking paths, and benches for relaxation, attracting both locals seeking tranquility and occasional tourists looking for a quiet escape from the bustling city life.
Popular destination for tennis enthusiasts, offering well-maintained courts in a picturesque park setting. Whether you're a local or a tourist, you can enjoy the opportunity to play tennis or simply watch exciting matches. While there may not be formal membership, visitors can benefit from access to the courts for a fee, and the scenic location makes it a frequented spot for both residents and tourists looking for some outdoor recreation.
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Alice Marble Tennis Courts
1200 Greenwich StPopular destination for tennis enthusiasts, offering well-maintained courts in a picturesque park setting. Whether you're a local or a tourist, you can enjoy the opportunity to play tennis or simply watch exciting matches. While there may not be formal membership, visitors can benefit from access to the courts for a fee, and the scenic location makes it a frequented spot for both residents and tourists looking for some outdoor recreation.