SF help

[las313]

We will be sailing out of SF on the Island in Sept. There will be 6 of us staying near the Wharf and looking for a non-tourist place to eat on the night before we sail. Any suggestions? We are staying on Columbus Ave near the HIlton but couldn't find anything in that area.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Louise

[Bruin Steve]

We will be sailing out of SF on the Island in Sept. There will be 6 of us staying near the Wharf and looking for a non-tourist place to eat on the night before we sail. Any suggestions? We are staying on Columbus Ave near the HIlton but couldn't find anything in that area.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Louise

 

Walk about six or seven blocks Southeast on Columbus...You will be passing through an area called "North Beach"...Just start checking out menus in windows and odors emanating from the eateries...and pick any one that looks and smells good...The area is known for great Italian restaurants...and nothing like the touristy places back on Fishermans Wharf.

[kenish]

You will be passing through an area called "North Beach"...

 

Agree. To avoid getting disoriented, North Beach is not along the waterfront and isn't the north part of the city. Back in the 1800's it was, but 150+ years of filling in the bay changed that. Sometimes when they're excavating they come across building rubble from the 1906 earthquake as well as timbers from ships that were all used for fill material.

[kingsnake57]

The "Stinking Rose" is good, and very popular. We like to go to "Mona Lisa" which would be a block closer to your hotel.

[las313]

Thanks for all the suggestions.

Louise

[Baseball fan]

I also second the Stinking Rose. Great garlic food!!

[Cruise_More_Often]

Another vote for Stinking Rose.

[las313]

Decided Stinking Rose is a go for one of our 2 nights. Sounds interesting.

Thanks again

[sarafinadh]

Scoma's is on the wharf, less of a tourist place, more old school San Francisco.

[Baseball fan]

Scoma's is great for seafood. Down an alley behind Alioto's.

 

 

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[SadieN]

Continuing up Columbus is Chinatown.

We've always had good luck with recommendations from the hotel staff.

 

Be aware that there is a decent hill going up Columbus.

Bonus-At one point you will pass the lower end of Lombard Street.

[skandls]

Most non tourist places are away from North Beach. The Marina (Union and Chestnut streets) have a lot of local places. We had dinner last week at Kokkari near downtown - not cheap but very good - number one on tripadvisor and yelp.

[Kentchikan]

Scoma's is great for seafood. Down an alley behind Alioto's.

 

 

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I agree. I've always had good luck there and it started out as a restaurant for fishermen.