Ebisu

SFO
Main Hall North Food Court, International Terminal
South San Francisco, CA 94080

wanugee N. writes: Of the Japanese Restaurants I have tried at SFO, I think Ebisu is the best. It is in the international Terminal near gates G91-G102, or not far off the BART terminal into SFO.

Whether you are going International, or Domestic into Terminal 3, stop here…

Mekong Restaurant
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

791 OFarrell St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Darin I. writes: I think Starbucks must have fucked some Thai restaurants back in the day, because that's the only legitimate reason for the dissemination of middling Thai restaurants in this city.  One on almost every block!  There are SO MANY Kings of Thai that I'm…

Bok Choy Garden
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

1820 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94121

laura b. writes: Bok Choy Garden and Layonna Vegetarian Restaurant* face each other on a rather lonely block in the outer richmond.  It may seem like an odd place to have two of the best vegetarian restaurants in all of San Francisco but when you learn more about the…

La Borinqueña Mex-icatessen & Specialty Shop
Neighborhood: Old Oakland

582 7th St
Oakland, CA 94607

Tina R. writes: Tamale Season @ La Borinquena

All right people, you keep hearing my blah, BLAH, blah about "Tamale Season" and ask me...Tamales have a Season? Well Si, they do! Actually, it's a high season since in this modern day and age you can have tamales 365…

Planet Granite

100 El Camino Real
Belmont, CA 94002

Walter P. writes: $20.00 for the daily pass:   $17.00 to climb and boulder.  $3.00 for the harness.    I saved a few bucks because I brought my own climbing shoes and caulk.

My friends and I visited Planet Granite last Saturday.    My goal was to utilize all the…

Yaya Cuisine
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

2424 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109

Fallopian Swim Team D. writes: We just got home from dinner at Yaya. We are stuffed! Date ravioli with homemade yogurt sauce appetizer, and vegetarian special (2 different kinds of phillo dough stuffed with rice, walnuts, cinnamon and saffron in special sauces and pumpkin mash)…

924 Gilman

924 Gilman St
Berkeley, CA 94710

msbeesknees x. writes: I drunkenly made out with a homeless, punk, skinhead with no front teeth here once. It was like 1992. Yeah, that's right. I'm old school.

Don't hate.

REI
Neighborhood: SOMA

840 Brannan St
San Francisco, CA 94103

jessica t. writes: the customer service at REI is lacking

      a poem by Jessica T.

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     Maybe it's because it's a huge store and there's not enough staff, but everytime that I've been here,

                      I've had questions and no one to turn to.…

MadKat
Neighborhood: Cole Valley

915 Cole Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Jill K. writes: MadKat is truly a product junkie's paradise. It's always well-stocked with knowledgable sales people that know the difference between helpful and pushy.

I always love coming here; I feel like it's a friendlier business than PureBeauty. Also, they have…

Taboun

203 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94117

Quinn S. writes: Somehow, I've lived three blocks from this restaurant for over a year and never knew it was there, but I woke up Saturday morning craving falafel, so I got my first taste of Taboun.

Not liking the looks of the shawerma meat rotating on the spits, I…

The Wine House
Neighborhood: SOMA

129 Carolina St
San Francisco, CA 94103

stephy s. writes: So Stephy, what did you end up doing this weekend?

Oh, I went to France and did a stop over in Portugal, what about you?

Okay, sooo maybe I didn't actually go there, since those Capital One miles don't seem to take you as far as you'd hope, but I did…

Farmer Joe's Produce & Market Place
Neighborhood: Lower Hills

3501 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619

Mr. E. writes: FINE-AH-LEE!!!!!! dammit.
The sad thing is I'm moving this month. sigh.
Well at least for the next few weeks I can get fresh produce and good quality items. I been going to this crappy-ass S@#3wei by my house and it's how can I say it, it's...CRAPPY.
I…

Pastime Ace Hardware

10057 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530

Rinky A. writes: I am a big fan of Pastime even though I have no idea what most of those tools are for. What I LOVE about them is that you can describe a problem/situation and they can tell you what tool you need--even when my descriptions are pathetically…

Kweejibo Clothing Company
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

1580 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Wendy K. writes: This is THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST THE BEST ThE BEST THE BEST
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THE…

Roxie Market & Deli
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

500 Kirkham St
San Francisco, CA 94122

Gary E. writes: People rave about their sambos.

Well, I can't speak for those since I've never had the pleasure. Nope. When I walk into the Roxie, I'm too busy giggling with glee at their large section (yes, section. Not wee rack, or space on one of the shelves.…

Mills College
Neighborhood: East Oakland

5000 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94613

Susan S. writes: I could write a fairly long novel about my memories of working, teaching and being a graduate student (second Master's Degree) over the years at Mills College.  Here, I'll try to make it a brief set of chapter summaries.

I *could* write very detailed…

Estheticians Skin Care Center

315 N. San Mateo Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401

Candice D. writes: My first ever "I saw it on yelp and only saw it on yelp and decided to try it 'cause of the sheer amount of awesome reviews" experience.

No, I don't know how to condense that effectively.

I got my eyebrows done here last night upon recommendation of…

Wild Side West
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights

424 Cortland Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110

Ed to the M. writes: I'm literally brimming with excitement, I can barely contain myself.  Because I think I have a new favorite bar in The City!  Okay, okay, it's not my *favorite* (that one goes to my "Cheers" bar, i.e. The Orbit Room), but Wild Side West, I want you,…

Delessio Market & Bakery
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley, SOMA

1695 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Kristina R. writes: Yum-mo.

Not every place will inspire me to use Rachael Ray quotes, but seriously.  This place is THE BOMB.

And not every place inspires me to use a 7th grade terminology like "THE BOMB,"  but this place rocked my socks off.  

We had a brunch that blew…

Knockout
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights

3223 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Ed to the M. writes: I'm drunkkkk.  I'ms soo soooOOosoo drunk.  Liike, I'm confuesed athat i'm writning this review becasue i've los tu use of my limbs - thsi si how drukun i am now.  like, why am i yelping i canntn evne see straight right now drunk.  i nede to pss outt…

Hairdoo Voodoo
Neighborhood: Lower Haight

520 Waller St
San Francisco, CA 94117

elly j. writes: I've been going to Hairdoo Voodoo for many years (at least 6). I've seen a few different stylists there. I used to see Michelle, then she moved away, and I've seen Margaret many times. I have a friend from NYC who always gets her hair done by Yorque…

Central Coffee Tea & Spice
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

1696 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94117

maria d. writes: Back when life was normal and I did things like go to a job,  wear shoes on both my feet,  take showers standing up and ride public transit, I would fantasize about quitting my pathetic, future less day job and traveling to places like Barcelona and…

Fred's Coffee Shop

1917 Bridgeway Blvd
Sausalito, CA 94965

Janney B. writes: When I go to parties, I turn around and eat facing the corner so people won't judge me.  The guilt probably goes back to my  Seattle days of fellow America's Next Top Model competitors chain-smoking cigarettes and giving me a hard time for eating a…

Lois the Pie Queen
Neighborhood: North Oakland

851 60th St
Oakland, CA 94609

Ed U. writes: Bow to the Queen, you swine...she reigns most nobly...in Oakland of all places.

I can't remember the last time anyone in a restaurant really cared enough to thank me for coming without sounding like a robotic ninny. I love this place. If you come on…

William Cross Wine Merchants & Wine Bar
Neighborhood: Russian Hill

2253 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109

hen a. writes: wine and champagne bottles...for petit-bourgeoisie to bourgeoisie....petite wine merchant...along russian hills polk....fear for snobbery of wine...for this unknowing non-sommelier..novice of wine tastes....requestin' pinot grigio and pinot…

Tom's Cookies
Neighborhood: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin

170 Ofarrell St
Macy's Union Square Cellar
San Francisco, CA 94102

megan w. writes: Mexican chocolate chip. Do it now.

Lo Coco's Restaurant
Neighborhood: North Oakland, Piedmont Ave

4270 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611

Ed to the M. writes: Lococo's on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland is a fucking gem.  One motherfucking gem.  

The thing I love about dining in the East Bay is that it's NOT San Francisco.  So many neighborhood San Francisco family-owned restaurants such as Lococo's are so far…

Stuart Moore Gallery of Designer Jewelry
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1898 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94123

Lee H. writes: This is not your typical wedding/engagement ring store, which made me immediately love Stuart Moore because my whole wedding experience has been nontraditional.

After going into several Union Street jewelery stores that carried the typical…

Lafayette Park
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

Gough and Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Brady K. writes: One of the perks of my apartment is the nice view of Lafayette Park out my window. After living here for almost two years I've formed a number of observations about this pleasant oasis of urban green.

The sun comes out more often than not over LP…

Al's Attire
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

1314 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133

MiRIAM w. writes: This custom-made coat shop is the kind that dreams are made of. We popped in one night while waiting for friends to arrive for dinner at The House and were thrilled by the craftsmanship; ever since I have lusted for a perfectly tailored coat from…

Tekka Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

537 Balboa Street
San Francisco, CA 94118

nobu k. writes: I thought this place was my 1st  in yelp.
well,
I did not.
I should have done it long time ago.
reason why I found out because I am making a list of authentic Japanese.
Anyway,
I have heard a story of the chef from my best friend long time ago.
This…

Lululemon Athletica
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1981 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

jessica t. writes: Every time I try to sike myself up to go to the gym, I go shopping.

Because if I'm going to purposefully turn all shades of magenta,

sweat

run

and just get downright gross.

I want to look good doing it.

I know I'm a total girl.

But there's something to be…

M A C Modern Appealing Clothing
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

387 Grove St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Darin I. writes: I love Belgian designers.  M A C loves Belgian designers.  Ergo I love M A C.

M A C has a great selection of the usual suspects: Margiela (1, 6, 10, 11, 14, 22), Dries, Elbaz and Ossendrijver for Lanvin, van Beirendonck, Vandevorst.  They'll also be…

Rivoli Restaurant
Neighborhood: North Berkeley

1539 Solano Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94707

Lainie L. writes: 3/13/07
5 stars!  Boyfriend's b'day.   I requested a particular table that was a four top even though we were only a deuce.  Not only did they accomodate us with a fabulous table but they also sprinkled the table with "Happy Birthday" confetti that…

On Track Automotive

1129 California Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010

Karey G. writes: So I found these guys here on Yelp - thanks yelpers!!

Five stars because, well, because I,  being a little bit in denial (or to hear my brothers tell it, a little bit innately female), refused to take my car in until my brakes passed the point on…

Bernal Heights Hill
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights

Bernal Heights Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94110

jordano k. writes: ooh heaven is a place on earth.......i hate this song!

...but for some odd reason, my dog (hi elvis!) loves it. what the fug!

media naranja and i discovered this unfortunate fact (and yes, it's a fact!) when we were first driving to bernal heights…

Bay to Breakers

San Francisco, CA 94101

Starla D. writes: How did I get that bruise?  Where is my car?  Am I gay?  

What.  The.  Fuck.

The end.

Good Vibrations

2504 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702

Mike Z. writes: I have never been to Good Vibrations nor have I ever bought the Beginners Bondage Kit,  Supple Nips, an Aqua Rabbit or the value size of Astroglide.  But if I did, they would have been gag gifts of course.  And I am sure the people working there…

One Brick
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

1629 Lake St
San Francisco, CA 94121

Gregor G. writes: You'll NEVER hear me utter the idiotic phrase "pay it forward" -- unless, of course, my bad 401(k) planning lands me working a McDrive-thru window someday. But in all honesty, I firmly believe in giving back. One Brick is the most amazing resource…