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Heading to San Francisco looking for restaurant recommendations (BBQ or other)

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Budgeezer
Budgeezer Posts: 669
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My wife and I are heading to San Francisco, the idea is to explore different restaurants around town.

We have been to a few of the well know places (Tadich Grill) and a few others.

We already have a reservation at Coqueta (tapas).  Looking for some other ideas.

Any recommendations, and if you could include what you liked about the establishment that would be great.

We are pretty adventurous as far as style and type of food. 

TIA
Edina, MN

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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
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    I have been to the Tadich Grill but that is about it since I am from the east coast. Sorry.
                                                                
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    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • morrobayrich
    morrobayrich Posts: 104
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    San Francisco has >3600 restaurants.......take your pick.
    Morro Bay, CA
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
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    I have never eaten there, but by now I would have... if he was still in NYC. :) Anthony Mangieri's Una Pizza Napoletana. Left New York for SF a few years ago - before I had heard of him. If I'm ever out there, I'll definitely give it a try. http://www.unapizza.com/

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • pescadorzih
    pescadorzih Posts: 926
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    House of Prime Rib
    http://www.houseofprimerib.net/
    Customer treated me to dinner there last year when I was out there for business. If you like Prime Rib this is a must do!
    SE PA
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  • Budgeezer
    Budgeezer Posts: 669
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    House of Prime rib was on our list, but already book solid three weeks out.
    Edina, MN

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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 10,757
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    Mortons Steak house, any place in north beach....stay away from pier 39
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • johnkitchens
    johnkitchens Posts: 5,227
    edited October 2014
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    Be sure to visit the Wok Shop and tell Ms. Chan hello. She likes eggheads! 

    Louisville, GA - 2 Large BGE's
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  • Budgeezer
    Budgeezer Posts: 669
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    We.are definitely staying away from the pier and fisherman's wharf. Thanks for the suggestions!
    Edina, MN

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  • pescadorzih
    pescadorzih Posts: 926
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    Budgeezer said:
    House of Prime rib was on our list, but already book solid three weeks out.
    If your dinner plans aren't set in stone, I believe they have a couple of tables for walk ins, or you could have dinner at the bar. When I went the customer and  I walked in and were told it was an hour wait. 10 minutes later we got a table. If we wouldn't have gotten one in a half hour we would have ate at the bar.
    SE PA
    XL, Lg, Mini max and OKJ offset
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 10,757
    edited October 2014
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    If you like booze, there is a speak easy Bourbon and Branch, way cool. You have to call for reservations, they give you a password to get in, total prohibition atmosphere
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • 4Runner
    4Runner Posts: 2,948
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    pescadorzih said:
    House of Prime Rib
    http://www.houseofprimerib.net/
    Customer treated me to dinner there last year when I was out there for business. If you like Prime Rib this is a must do!

    Oh yea. HOPR. It was awesome!
    Joe - I'm a reformed gasser-holic aka 4Runner Columbia, SC Wonderful BGE Resource Site: http://www.nakedwhiz.com/ceramicfaq.htm and http://www.nibblemethis.com/  and http://playingwithfireandsmoke.blogspot.com/2006/02/recipes.html
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  • Doc_Eggerton
    Doc_Eggerton Posts: 5,321
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    Take the PCH to Carmel and have lunch there.

    XXL #82 out of the first 100, XLGE X 2, LBGE (gave this one to daughter 1.0) , MBGE (now in the hands of iloveagoodyoke daughter 2.0) and lots of toys

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  • Budgeezer
    Budgeezer Posts: 669
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    We have found a lot of interesting options. Bumping this for a fresh look.
    Edina, MN

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  • StayClassy
    StayClassy Posts: 17
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    Slanted Door in the Ferry Building.  Vietnamese food that never disappoints.
    LBGE
    North Jersey
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  • Bojangles
    Bojangles Posts: 118
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    dude.... Waterbar.... trust me.

    Top notch oceanic cuisine and an incredible view.

    Large BGE  |  Blackstone  |  Custom Dísco  |  PolyScience Discovery
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  • Budgeezer
    Budgeezer Posts: 669
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    Bojangles said:
    dude.... Waterbar.... trust me.

    Top notch oceanic cuisine and an incredible view.


    The Water Bar is definitely on this list, a short walk from our hotel! 
    Edina, MN

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  • Bojangles
    Bojangles Posts: 118
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    Budgeezer said:
    Bojangles said:
    dude.... Waterbar.... trust me.

    Top notch oceanic cuisine and an incredible view.


    The Water Bar is definitely on this list, a short walk from our hotel! 

    That place absolutely rules.  Make sure you have reservations.  Definitely a plus to go in the evening so you can catch the view of that crazy-expensive light show the city installed on the Bay Bridge.  

    The seafood is orgasmic.
    Also, the "ice cream sandwich" was one of my wife's all-time favorite desserts of her entire life.  Looks like it is still on the menu, but they've changed it from chocolate/vanilla to pumpkin/ginger spice for autumn.  
    Large BGE  |  Blackstone  |  Custom Dísco  |  PolyScience Discovery
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  • Zmokin
    Zmokin Posts: 1,938
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    Try Frjtz Fries

    It's a local dive with really good food and no out of this world prices.
    Large BGE in a Sole' Gourmet Table
    Using the Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter,
     and a BBQ Guru temp controller.

    Medium BGE in custom modified off-road nest.
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    Location: somewhere West of the Mason-Dixon Line
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  • Budgeezer
    Budgeezer Posts: 669
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    Zmokin said:
    Try Frjtz Fries

    It's a local dive with really good food and no out of this world prices.
    Thanks @Zmokin looks like a good lunch spot!
    Edina, MN

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  • SmokeyPitt
    SmokeyPitt Posts: 10,490
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    I have only been once for work near SF and I flew in on a Sunday and stopped off in the city for a meal.  Some locals recommended Scoma's.  It must be good, because at 2:30 or so on a Sunday and it was packed with an hour wait.  I believe we ended up going to Cioppino's which was right around the corner.  I recall the food was excellent.  It didn't have a view of the water but we sat outside and it was a cool atmosphere (check it out!). 



    Which came first the chicken or the egg?  I egged the chicken and then I ate his leg. 

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  • ChrisgrillsSTLMO
    ChrisgrillsSTLMO Posts: 397
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    2 places:

    1. Sens Restaurant - great views of the Bay Bridge, great seafood, amazing outdoor patio

    2. Tomasso's Pizza - some the best I have had anywhere. Not the best neighborhood since Hustler Club is across the street but it is awesome. Supposedly Francis Ford Coppola used to go there...

    Sens needs a reservation, Tomasso's is walk up so go early.

    Have fun!


    Cheers,

    Chris
    St. Louis, MO
    Unit 1: LBGE, cedar table Unit 2:Akorn
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  • SmokininCT
    SmokininCT Posts: 51
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    Irish Coffees at Buena Vista are always good. They have been known to have Road Sodas if you ask correclty as well.
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  • thechief96
    thechief96 Posts: 1,908
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    Do not go to Mortons. They have went wayyyyy downhill since they were bought out by a large chain. Landrys I think.
    Dave San Jose, CA The Duke of Loney
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  • eggo
    eggo Posts: 492
    edited October 2014
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    Then there's Ruth's Chris. Never been disappointed til I got the bill.

    + 1 for Bojangles
    Eggo in N. MS
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  • Reeyahps
    Reeyahps Posts: 29
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    Deep fried dumplings at Brandy Ho's:
    http://www.brandyhos.com/
    Order them mild--trust me.

    Cliff House for the view:
    http://www.cliffhouse.com/home/index.html

    Following on what SmokyPitt said: Scoma's is good for seafood (despite being touristy and busy).  Indeed, Fisherman's Wharf as a whole is fun even if it is very touristy. 


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  • Wolfpack
    Wolfpack Posts: 3,551
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    Delfina, slanted door- will come up with others
    Greensboro, NC
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  • Zmokin
    Zmokin Posts: 1,938
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    Hit up Chinatown and try a hole in the wall Dim Sum joint if you like that kind of thing.
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    Using the Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter,
     and a BBQ Guru temp controller.

    Medium BGE in custom modified off-road nest.
    Black Cast Iron grill, Plate Setter, and a Party-Q temp controller.

    Location: somewhere West of the Mason-Dixon Line
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 14,607
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    Zmokin said:
    Hit up Chinatown and try a hole in the wall Dim Sum joint if you like that kind of thing.

    Eastern Bakery on Grant in Chinatown has always been one of my favorites for pork buns and other treats like that.  Like most places in Chinatown, don't equate the cleanliness of the floor or walls with the quality of the food.  Good stuff, part of the experience.
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