Scoma's Fisherman's Wharf
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf

Pier 47
Al Scoma Way
San Francisco, CA 94133

David D. writes: Were we lucky, or inspired?  

After a winter storm that sent tourists back to their hotel lobbies and natives back to their living rooms, we took a break in the rain as our opportunity to cruise Fisherman's Wharf.  First we paid a call on The Lot of…

Borders Books Music Movies & Cafe
Neighborhood: SOMA

200 King Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

jessica t. writes: A part of me is bitter that I have to pay 10 dollars just to use internet here, but a part of me is running around in circles, with sheer excitement, that I've been so productive tonight.

I've been going to Borders since middle school. It's one of the…

Espetus Churrascaria
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley, SOMA

1686 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Kristina R. writes: KRISTINA DIGESTION WATCH...(not for young children or the faint of heart)

Hour 1:  Alarming development of new fat flap on sides of stomach.  Did not know that love handles could have love handles.  

Hour 2:  Feeling kinda light headed...meat coma…

Blick Art Materials
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1414 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94109

Skunky G. writes: Pick Dick.

At least that's the slogan. And I wouldn't mind so much adopting that as my personal mantra except dick is tricky, dick comes with consequence, and should I give in to my switch-hitting tendencies, my future ex-wife might not appreciate me…

Acorn Books
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1436 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Kristina R. writes: I found a rare copy of "archy and mehitabel"...first edition!  It was priced about right, and the book itself was in very good condition.  They also had a super cool Pogo book, but I passed since it cost more than my rent.  (No, not really...maybe…

Lindland's Cordarounds
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

43 Fort Mason
San Francisco, CA 94123

Jamie D. writes: This is the second season for my ladies smoking jacket & it is still smoking! I love my jacket & the lining makes me feel like I've got an aspiring alter ego hoping to come out & play soon. My skirt doesn't get as much love, but that's okay.

Black…

Lush Lounge
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1092 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Ed to the M. writes: I walk in.  Ah, the Lush Lounge.  I'm having a good time, chatting up my lady friend.  It's a little dark.  We're drinking mojitos.  The mood's set.  I'm digging the 80s music.  

Lady Friend:  Oh, I LOVE this song!  I want to be in Rio now!
Me:  I…

Sushi Time
Neighborhood: Castro

2275 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94114

maria d. writes: I stumbled in here last night after taking myself out for a drink and a few smokes on the patio at Metro (corner bar at Noe & Market, not Le Metro or Metro Caffe) and took myself out on a one girl nigiri FEAST.

Taking yourself out on a date rules…

Cafe Reverie
Neighborhood: Cole Valley

848 Cole Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Kristina R. writes: We fueled up here for the Covenant House Yogathon in Golden Gate Park.  I had a big ol' blueberry muffin.  Hubby had a large cup o' joe.  Both were excellent!  

We sat on the stools and waited for Team Yelp to get off their asses and on the road…

The Chestnut Bakery
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2359 Chestnut St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Janney B. writes: Bossman just brought in a tiramisu cake, placed it on my desk, and pushed our lunch back to 2 pm.

I got impatient and started nibbling off the handmade chocolate garnishes.  

Now the tiramisu has zero toppings.  Instead, it's covered with cocoa…

Thai House Express
Neighborhood: Nob Hill, Civic Center/Tenderloin

901 Larkin St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Lainie L. writes: RESTAURANT CUSTODY AGREEMENT

Lainie L. (Party A) and  Future Heart Breaker Scumbag (Party B), do hereby agree that each restaurant they bring into the relationship shall be in the sole custody of the person who brings the restaurant into the…

Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub

2033 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702

Ashley B. writes: This is where the band goes after practice.  A fun atmosphere - always lively but never too crowded (at least not when we go there on Sunday nights.)

The pizza is delicious and we've tried pretty much all of them.  The Heartstopper was my fave when I…

The Stud
Neighborhood: SOMA

399 9th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Bucky K. writes: "Bucky!"
..where's that coming from...
"Bucky!!"
...am I going crazy? Who's yelling my name...
"Bucky!!! Get up in the cage with me!!!"
....Oh. Hell. NO. Looking up, I see my friend who was next to me a few moments ago, dancing away in the cage. In the…

Madusalon
Neighborhood: Lower Haight

300 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Dandy D. writes: i decided to give madusalon a go after my stylist left maire rua & is between salons right now. i've had my eye on madusalon ever since moving into the neighborhood because personally i think it wins in terms of salon names. i mean MADUSALON! yes,…

Tommaso Ristorante Italiano
Neighborhood: Financial District, North Beach/Telegraph Hill

1042 Kearny St
San Francisco, CA 94133

Starla D. writes: Is there someone on yelp you have been dying to meet?  Do you stalk this person's reviews? Do you get excited when you see their avatar first on your friends list?  Do you UFC everything they write, and send them compliments even if you can't think…

Flight 001
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

525 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Ed to the M. writes: I don't know about you, but stylish luggage gets me all hot and bothered.  Rawr.

See, I walk into the airport, and there's a woman, and she's looking all stylish with her hipper-than-thou luggage and "oh me, i just threw this all together" outfit…

Sports Basement - Potrero
Neighborhood: Mission

1590 Bryant St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Starla D. writes: As soon as I walked into Sports Basement I was struck by an overwhelming feeling of wonderment and awe, and an sudden urge to pee.  That happens when i get overly excited about things.
Luckily, a very nice and helpful employee explained the layout of…

Michael Mina
Neighborhood: Union Square

335 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

natasha s. writes: I can't believe I'm writing this at 11:00 p.m.  when I stare at the computer all day at work.  On my birthday no less.  But frankly, I've never been so inspired by a dining experience, yes, an experience as I was here.  Sis took me here for my…

Little Otsu
Neighborhood: Mission

849 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Kristina R. writes: Cute doesn't even begin to cover it.  It's actually on the verge of being "trying too hard" cute.  But thankfully, it topples into "fabulously hip" cute instead.

I'm a sucker for these small indy stores.  The owners obviously take great care in…

Estela's Fresh Sandwiches
Neighborhood: Lower Haight, Hayes Valley

250 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94117

James M. writes: 3.5 stars people.

All the reviews here are like, cruisazy over this place.  

I thought it was just okay. People who think this place is the holy grail of sandwich places. . .I don't know about that.  Sure this place rocks in comparison to Crack…

Castro Valley Donuts

22150 Redwood Rd
Castro Valley, CA 94546

terry x. writes: if donut shops were hookers, this is the perfect one

1) cheap
2) friendly
3) so tasty
4) always open!

Spa Luxe

272 Redwood Shores Pkwy
Redwood City, CA 94065

Sophia Y. writes: LOVED my sugar scrub and massage with (rebecca)(sp?)

in the middle of a strip mall but the inside decor was very elegant, great massage,  great staff (roger and skye are the front desk and owners...)

no jacuzzi or steam room though

takes spafinder gift…

Monster Desserts

1150 El Camino Real Ste 208b
Upstairs Food Court
San Bruno, CA 94066

Ed U. writes: Avocado Ice...
...is not Vanilla Ice's surfer-dude brother...nor is it Kermit the Frog's street-cred moniker...it's actually something you can buy...and eat...uh-huh, yep.

Shave ice - the real kind that gets pulverized in a machine - is a Hawaiian…

Palomar Hotel
Neighborhood: Union Square, SOMA

12 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Ed to the M. writes: Crap!  Literally.  My toilet had sprung a leak in my Hayes Valley bachelor pad, and well, dat's NAH-ASS-TY.  Seriously y'all, I ain't even trying to pretend about roses, my shit stank.

Lucky for me, my company was having a regional meeting and was…

Half Moon Bay Crab Boats

1 Johnson Pier
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

A J. writes: To end 2006 with a bang, we decided to sacrifice some dungees...and as Borat might say. "great success!".  As others have mentioned, it's best to go nice and early to score some the sweetest crustaceans.  Annually, the best crabs are to be found at…

Pet Food Express

1101 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702

Scott S. writes: The customer service here is great!   Here's why I think so:

I was taking a disabled friend shopping and this Pet Food Express is where she buys her dog food.  They've recently discontinued selling one brand of Eukubana for a more holistic one.  She…

Temescal Farmers Market
Neighborhood: North Oakland

5300 Claremont Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609

elle b. writes: A week ago, a man I had just met called me a "bachelor" based on what little he knew of my eating habits: that I had recently had a cheeseburger for breakfast, that I see nothing wrong with scrambling some eggs for dinner, and that I like my spirits…

Top Dog

Berkeley, CA 94702

JeFF T. writes: In all my years of visiting Berkeley, I never stopped into Top Dog.  It was only after finding out that La Val's had closed, and I was left to eat a depressing slice of pizza at Fat Slice, that I decided I needed something else to cheer me up.  I…

Glen Park Station - BART
Neighborhood: Glen Park, Miraloma

2901 Diamond Street
San Francisco, CA 94131

food j. writes: Oh Glen Park BART how you have served me well.  
You are so very clean, and your turnstiles always work, and you never smell like urine.  

Sometimes I have to take the stairs, because your escalators are broken, but I still love you.  I love that you…

Triangle Martial Arts Association
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

1800 Market Street
International Headquarters
San Francisco, CA 94102

Cary Y. writes: I have a friend to whom I am extremely devoted --- he is an inspiration and role model and I would do absolutely anything for him, no questions asked.  I'd take a bullet for him, donate a kidney, and if he needed a heart transplant I'd cut open my…

Film Night in the Park

San Francisco, CA 94107

tinna h. writes: Just another reason I am in love with my hometown! Film Night will bring you to various parts of the city: Washington Square Park, Dolores Park, Union Square.

Free movie outdoors with others who just want to enjoy the show too. I've only been to one…

Sushiya
Neighborhood: North Oakland

4015 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611

Nadja M. writes: (53 Reviews? Dayumm, I thought I stumbled onto a secret gem.
At least the other reviewers are basically validating my good taste.)

I let my date order for me.  (I'm not demure, I'm just indecisive.)  When it comes to sushi I'm kind of a purist.  I…

Joi Nail Spa
Neighborhood: North Berkeley

1597 Solano Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94707

catherine b. writes: My favorite manicurist, Cherry, has waltzed off into the pink, glossy sunset to pursue a higher calling. She's now an aesthetician in Le City. I'm sure her parents are quite proud. I, however, am selfish and therefore bummed that she is making…

Casa Latina Bakery

1805 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702

Elise F. writes: There's something very sweet and very admirable about two women manning an entire taqueria and panaderia by themselves. Who needs penii when these women ROCK the Mexican food?

Perhaps it was the 10 mimosas I had earlier in the day, but I haven't had…

Three Twins Ice Cream

641 Del Ganado Road
San Rafael, CA 94903

Ryan D. writes: Great to support a local business, especially ONE trying to do environmentally good in every step of their business. This is what Three Twins is, a great local business that coincidentally serves up some very tasty ice cream.

Great location in Terra…

Costume Party
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1058 Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

May T. writes: very helpful and sincere folks work behind the counter. i've never had a problem with the salespeople or owner. they offer their honest to goodness opinions if things look...er...not quite right.

i always buy stuff here for halloween or burning man…

LiveJournal
Neighborhood: SOMA

576 Folsom St.
3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94109

Kristina R. writes: LiveJournal spawned a brand spankin' new baby named VOX, which I happen to love.  They're both homes to my blogs, of which I have a few.  

Vox is where I keep my super-uber-duper secret, gossip-filled, career ending, friendship obliterating, family…

Forget-Me-Knots Bridal
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1738 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Kathleen M. writes: At long last I will review the store where I bought THE DRESS.

Basically, during your appointment at Forget-Me-Knots, the store is closed off to just you for that hour. Jenny and her sis own the store and work there. Jenny is the buyer, and even…

Water

San Francisco, CA 94118

Kristina R. writes: I have a blood condition that requires me to drink huge quantities of water every day for the rest of my friggin' life or I will get these fabulous things called CLOTS.  I am so OVER water, it's not even funny.  BLEAH.

You can buy pretty much any…