Casual Bites in San Francisco worth going out for.

I've stopped recommending things in the Marina and I'm not sorry about it.

I keep track of casual bites in San Francisco and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Happy Hour

Happy Hour One-time only

Wed, Sep 9 · 4:00 PM

Transbay

Art gallery happy hour

Rome's Kitchen Pop-Up Event

Rome's Kitchen Pop-Up Event

Sat, Sep 12 · 3:00 PM

Mission District • $$$

Italian soul food pop-up

Emmy's Late Night DJ Happy Hour "First Fridays" with Radio Valencia.FM: The Archivist & Ritmo Lento

Emmy's Late Night DJ Happy Hour "First Fridays" with Radio Valencia.FM: The Archivist & Ritmo Lento

Fri, Oct 2 · 9:00 PM

Bernal Heights • $$

Vinyl DJs & red sauce

Onirique x Steak Frites

Onirique x Steak Frites One-time only

Sat, Oct 10 · 5:00 PM

South Beach

Cider pop-up & french bistro

Sunday Brunch at MESKI

Sunday Brunch at MESKI

Sun, Sep 13 · 11:00 AM

Lower Nob Hill • $$

Afro-caribbean ethiopian brunch mashup

Diwali Lunch Pop Up

Diwali Lunch Pop Up

Tue, Nov 3 · 11:30 AM

Marina District

Indian-inspired vegetarian lunch

Late Afternoon/Dinner Pop Up

Late Afternoon/Dinner Pop Up One-time only

Tue, Nov 24 · 3:00 PM

Noe Valley • $

Michelin-trained sandwich counter

Salesforce Plaza

Salesforce Plaza

Transbay

Weekday food truck lunch

Ezzo Rotisserie

Ezzo Rotisserie

Mission District

Tender spiced chicken & rice

L & G Vietnamese Sandwich

L & G Vietnamese Sandwich

Little Saigon • $

Crispy bánh mì shop

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Ovinloven at Dolores Deluxe Pop-up

Ovinloven at Dolores Deluxe Pop-up

Thu, Sep 10 · 4:00 PM

Noe Valley • $

Seasonal farm pies

Hungarian Wine & Casa de Kei

Hungarian Wine & Casa de Kei One-time only

Thu, Sep 10 · 5:00 PM

North Beach • $$

Wine and grazing night

Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day

Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day

Fri, Sep 11 · 11:00 AM

Bayview District • $

Pay-what-you-can tacos

Chicken Dog Bagel

Chicken Dog Bagel

Fri, Sep 11 · 8:00 AM

Bernal Heights • $

Artisan bagel pop-up

Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music

Golden Gate Park “The Whale’s Tail” Beer/Wine Garden + Live Music

Sat, Sep 12 · 12:00 PM

Inner Sunset • $$

parkside drinks & music

Wednesday Flight Nights & Wine Tasting Events

Wednesday Flight Nights & Wine Tasting Events One-time only

Thu, Sep 24 · 4:00 PM

Financial District

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Frequently asked questions

How are these casual bites in San Francisco chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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