The Castro, a neighborhood in San Francisco, is known for its lively gay scene, colorful characters, cute shops, and great restaurants.
Our friends at Yelp helped us compile a list of the best restaurants in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood.
Although the neighborhood is home to several fine dining establishments, Yelp users voted a simple sandwich shop, Ike's, as the best restaurant in the area. A sushi bar, casual fish shack, and several creative fine restaurants also made the list.
#10 Kitchen Story
Brunch is probably the most popular meal at Kitchen Story, but the food here is excellent at all times. Yelpers rave about the BLT, the Tilapia Burger, and the Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast.
"The not so run-of-the-mill items on this menu makes eating here kind of an adventure. Great variety of burgers with their house special bacon are wonderful. Ricotta or mascarpone stuff breads are also delicious, as well as any breakfast plates," HoneyB E. wrote.
Note: Yelp's search results are based on an algorithm that is designed to provide the best results based on a number of different factors including review text, ratings, and number of reviews. Because several factors are taken into account, this is why you may see a 3.5-star restaurant with 500 reviews showing above a 4-star one with 15 reviews.
#9 Poesia
This cozy romantic restaurant is renowned for its fresh pasta, flavorful cocktails, and vibrant atmosphere.
"This place is perfect for anyone looking for a calm, leisurely meal that is sophisticated without being pretentious. I've never had a bad dish... not even a boring dish. The food seems simple but it is always surprising and perfectly prepared. The wine and spirits are of the same quality. The staff are attentive, cosmopolitan, and just as tasty as the food," Jenny W. wrote.
Note: Yelp's search results are based on an algorithm that is designed to provide the best results based on a number of different factors including review text, ratings, and number of reviews. Because several factors are taken into account, this is why you may see a 3.5-star restaurant with 500 reviews showing above a 4-star one with 15 reviews.
#8 Cafe du Nord
Cafe du Nord combines live music and a cool vibe with great food and drinks to create one of the best music venues-cum-restaurants in the Castro.
"Love, love, love this place! They always have great lineups and they're always affordable! It was refreshing to have a bar that also serves food! Not just bar food, but actual meals like burgers! Prices weren't bad either," Amy C. wrote.
Note: Yelp's search results are based on an algorithm that is designed to provide the best results based on a number of different factors including review text, ratings, and number of reviews. Because several factors are taken into account, this is why you may see a 3.5-star restaurant with 500 reviews showing above a 4-star one with 15 reviews.
See the rest of the story at Business Insider
     |