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Data-driven answers to "where should I eat in San Francisco?" · Also: SF Gems, my newsletter of favorite SF spots.
The Best Mission Burrito in San Francisco, Ranked by Review Data (2026)
We analyzed thousands of Google reviews to rank SF's Mission burritos by how much reviewers actually love them, not just how often they mention them. El Metate beats the famous names.
The Best Ramen in San Francisco: 4 Bowls Ranked by 9,000+ Reviews (2026)
Marufuku, Mensho, Hinodeya or Taishoken? We scored SF's ramen shops on how positively thousands of reviewers describe the actual bowl. The answer is not the one with the longest line.
The Best Pizza in San Francisco by Style: Neapolitan, Detroit, and NY Slice (2026)
Golden Boy, Tony's, Il Casaro, Square Pie Guys and more, ranked by what reviewers actually say about the pizza. One ranking per style, because comparing a Detroit square to a Margherita is unfair to both.
High Mentions ≠ High Quality: How SF Eats Ranks Every Dish in San Francisco
The most-mentioned dish in reviews is not always the best one. The methodology behind SF Eats: hype vs love, Bayesian-weighted ratings, and dish-level sentiment across thousands of Google reviews.
What to Eat in San Francisco: One Gold-Standard Dish per Cuisine (2026 Guide)
A data-driven SF food itinerary: the single best-reviewed spot for burritos, birria, ramen, pho, banh mi, Peking duck, Korean BBQ, kebab and more, chosen from thousands of Google reviews.
The Best Dim Sum in San Francisco: Chinatown vs. the Rest (2026)
We scored SF's dim sum spots by what reviewers actually say about the har gow, siu mai, and char siu bao. The best cart is not on Grant Avenue.
The Best Pho in San Francisco: Where to Get the Bowl That Actually Matters (2026)
SF has 100+ pho spots. We read the reviews that talk about the broth, the rare steak, the tendon. Here are the five that reviewers love the most.
The Best Birria and Quesabirria in San Francisco, Ranked (2026)
Birria took over SF in 2021 and the hype never died. We ranked every quesabirria spot by review sentiment. The consomme tells the truth.
Al Pastor vs. Carne Asada: The Best Tacos in San Francisco (2026)
Two tacos, two very different rankings. We scored SF's taco spots by what reviewers say about the al pastor and the carne asada separately, because they are not the same competition.
New Coffee Shops, Matcha Cafes & Restaurants in San Francisco 2026: An Honest Review Roundup
Every notable new San Francisco opening of 2026 with live Google Maps ratings and what early reviewers actually say, good and bad: Kope House, Side Characters, Constance Tea & Matcha, Maria Isabel, SIGNAL Coffee, and more.
Every Michelin Star Restaurant in San Francisco (2026): The Full List, With Google Ratings
All 25 Michelin-starred restaurants in San Francisco: 4 three-stars, 6 two-stars, 15 one-stars. Google ratings for each, plus where the stars actually buy their ingredients.
Best Omakase in San Francisco (2026): Sushi Counters Ranked by 2,000+ Reviews
Ju-Ni, KEN, Omakase, Kusakabe and more, ranked by how positively reviewers describe the actual sushi. Plus what each counter costs and how to book.
Best Korean BBQ in San Francisco (2026): Ranked by What 3,700+ Reviewers Say
Brothers, Han Il Kwan, um.ma, Kogi Gogi, and San Ho Won compared: galbi quality, charcoal vs gas, AYCE or not, and what reviewers actually complain about.
Best Soup Dumplings in San Francisco (2026): Xiao Long Bao Ranked, Including One Hype Trap
Dumpling Story, Dumpling Zone, Yuanbao Jiaozi, Dumpling Time, Dumpling Home: SF's xiao long bao ranked by review sentiment. The most famous one scores the lowest.
Mission District Food Guide (2026): The Best Thing to Order on Every Block
What to eat in SF's Mission District, dish by dish: burritos, tamales, birria, omakase-level izakaya, tsukemen, Japanese curry, soup dumplings, and a Michelin dinner party. All ranked from review data.
Best Lunch Spots in San Francisco (2026): Where to Eat In, and What Actually Survives Delivery
The best lunch in San Francisco ranked by review data: Saigon Sandwich, Golden Boy, Muracci's, El Metate, Pho 2000. Plus which dishes to order in, and which fall apart in a delivery bag.
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