BEST OF THE BAY READERS POLL 2011
FOOD AND DRINK
BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT
Nopa
560 Divisadero, SF. (415) 864-8643, www.nopasf.com
BEST NEW RESTAURANT
Wayfare Tavern
558 Sacramento, SF. (415) 772-9060, www.wayfaretavern.com
BEST BUDGET RESTAURANT
Jake’s Steaks
3301 Buchanan, SF. (415) 922-2211, www.jakessteaks.net
BEST SPLURGE RESTAURANT
Millennium
580 Geary, SF. (415) 345-3900, www.millenniumrestaurant.com
BEST LATE NIGHT RESTAURANT
Sparky’s Diner
242 Church, SF. (415) 692-7673, www.sparkysdinersf.com
BEST ROMANTIC RESTAURANT
The Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos, SF. (415) 386-3330, www.cliffhouse.com
BEST FOOD CART
Curry Up Now
BEST FARMER’S MARKET
Ferry Plaza
1 Ferry Building, SF. (415) 291-3276, www.cuesa.org
BEST PIZZA
Little Star
Various locations, www.littlestarpizza.com
BEST SANDWICHES
Ike’s Place
3489 16th St., SF. (415) 553-6888, www.ilikeikesplace.com
BEST BURRITOS
Papalote
3409 24th St., SF. (415) 970-8815 and 1777 Fulton, SF. (415) 776-0106, www.papalote-sf.com
BEST SMALL PLATES
Cha Cha Cha
1801 Haight, SF. (415) 386-7670 and 2327 Mission, SF. (415) 824-1502, www.cha3.com
BEST BURGER AND FRIES
Burgermeister
Various locations, www.burgermeistersf.com
BEST BARBECUE
Memphis Minnie’s
576 Haight, SF. (415) 864-7675, www.memphisminnies.com
BEST SUSHI
Ichi Sushi
3369 Mission, SF. (415) 535-4750, www.ichisushi.com
BEST BOWL OF NOODLES
Turtle Tower
631 Larkin, SF. (415) 409-3333 and 5716 Geary, SF. (415) 221-9890, www.turtletowersf.com
BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Woodhouse Fish Co.
2073 Market, SF. and 1914 Fillmore, SF. (415) 437-2722, www.woodhousefish.com
BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Delfina
3621 18th St., SF. (415) 552-4055, www.delfinasf.com
BEST MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT
Café La Mediterranée
Various locations, www.cafelamed.com
BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT
Dosa
995 Valencia, SF. (415) 642-3672 and 1700 Fillmore (415) 441-3672, www.dosasf.com
BEST MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Puerto Alegre
546 Valencia, SF. (415) 255-8201
BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT
Mission Chinese
2234 Mission, SF. (415) 863-2800, www.missionchinesefood.com
BEST THAI RESTAURANT
Osha Thai
Various locations, www.oshathai.com
BEST VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT
Greens
Fort Mason, Building A, SF. (415) 771-6222, www.greensrestaurant.com
BEST VEGAN RESTAURANT
Gracias Madre
2211 Mission, SF. (415) 683-1346, www.gracias-madre.com
BEST BREAKFAST
Chloe’s Café
1399 Church, SF. (415) 648-4116
BEST BRUNCH
Zazie
941 Cole, SF. (415) 564-5332, www.zaziesf.com
BEST LUNCH
San Francisco Soup Co.
Various locations, www.sfsoupco.com
BEST DESSERT
Bi-Rite Creamery
3692 18th St., SF. (415) 626-5600, www.biritecreamery.com
BEST SERVICE
Gary Danko
800 North Point, SF. (415) 749-2060, www.garydanko.com
BEST FOOD/DRINKS BLOG OR SITE
Tablehopper
BEST CAFÉ
Café Flore
2298 Market, SF. (415) 621-8579, www.cafeflore.com
BEST CUP OF COFFEE
Blue Bottle
Various locations, www.bluebottlecoffee.net
BEST CUP OF TEA
Satori Tea Company
37 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. (408) 292-1502, www.thesatoriteacompany.com
BEST OVERALL BAR
Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge
1304 Lincoln, Alameda. (510) 749-0332, www.forbiddenislandalameda.com
BEST DIVE BAR
El Rio
3158 Mission, SF. (415) 282-3325, www.elriosf.com
BEST SWANKY BAR
Bourbon and Branch
501 Jones, SF. (415) 931-7292, www.bourbonandbranch.com
BEST SINGLES BAR
Blackbird
2124 Market, SF. (415) 503-0630, www.blackbirdbar.com
BEST HAPPY HOUR
Midnight Sun
4067 18th St., SF. (415) 861-4186, www.midnightsunsf.com
BEST WINERY
V Sattui
1111 White Lane, St. Helena. (707) 963-7774, www.vsattui.com
BEST WINE BAR
Noeteca
1551 Dolores, SF. (415) 824-5524, www.noeteca.com
BEST BREWERY
Anchor Steam Brewery
1705 Mariposa, SF. (415) 863-8350. www.anchorbrewing.com
BEST SELECTION OF BEERS
Toronado
547 Haight, SF. (415) 863-2276, www.toronado.com
BEST COCKTAILS
Smuggler’s Cove
650 Gough, SF. (415) 869-1900, www.smugglerscovesf.com
BEST BLOODY MARY
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia, SF. (415) 255-7505, www.zeitgeistsf.com
BEST BAR STAFF
DNA Lounge
375 11th St., SF. (415) 626-1409, www.dnalounge.com
BEST POT EDIBLES
The Vapor Room
607A Haight, SF. (415) 633-6072, www.vaporroom.com
BEST BAKERY
Tartine
600 Guerrero, SF. (415) 487-2600, www.tartinebakery.com
BEST BUTCHER SHOP
Drewes Bros.
1706 Church, SF. (415) 821-0515, www.drewesbros.com
BEST CHEESE SHOP
Cowgirl Creamery
1 Ferry Building No. 17, SF. (415) 362-9354, www.cowgirlcreamery.com
BEST CHOCOLATIER
Recchiuti Confections
1 Ferry Building No. 30, SF. (415) 834-9494, www.recchuiti.com