Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: San Francisco

San Francisco

San Francisco is a city of districts and contradictions, each one with its own quirks and flavors. Between Chinatown, Haight-Ashbury and Fisherman's Wharf, Tony really can't go wrong

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That's It Market

In the Mission, That's It Market liquor store has a torta stand that serves up massive sandwiches to locals. from 2 p.m. onward. Tony meets up with Oscar to give one a try.

2699 Mission St., San Francisco, CA

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Ferry Building Marketplace

Tony visits this local and sustainable marketplace for a quick bite to eat.

Ferry Building Marketplace, San Francisco, CA

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Incanto Restaurant & Wine Bar

Chef Chris Cosentino is known for using offal as a major player in his Italian cuisine at this Noe Valley location. Tony sits for the yearly

1550 Church St., San Francisco, CA

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Pirate Cat Radio Cafe

Broadcasting free radio without a license from the FCC, this location, besides serving up quality programming has a peculiar pork-based coffee drink on the menu at its cafe location in the Mission District.

2781 21st St., San Francisco, CA

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House of Prime Rib

Giant steel meat carts are the method of choice for serving up cuts of prime rib at House of Prime Rib.

1906 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA

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Tadich Grill

Tony meets with his good friend Oscar at Tadich Grill, a San Francisco landmark known for its seafood dishes.

240 California St., San Francisco, CA

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Sebo Sushi

Receiving their fish daily from Japan, 2 atypical sushi chefs create some of the best sushi in San Francisco for Tony.

517 Hayes St., San Francisco, CA

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Tamales Mi Lupita Taco Truck

Tony stops by this mobile food truck in Oakland, known for its amazing pupusas and tacos.

3340 Foothill Blvd., San Francisco, CA

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R & G Lounge

Catering to the country's largest Chinatown, R & G Lounge is known for its preparation of the Dungeness Crab.

631 Kearny St., San Francisco, CA

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Red's Java House

Located on a pier at the docks of the Embarcadero, Red's Java House is the perfect spot to grab a double cheesburger and a beer.

Pier 30, Bryant and Embaracadero, San Francisco, CA

Activity

St. George Spirits

Tony and his friend Chris head across the Bay Bridge to sample absinthe that's been traditionally distilled.

2601 Monarch Ave., Alameda, CA

Activity

Persian Aub Zam Zam Club

This storied bar is located in the Haight District and has been serving up martinis for years.

1633 Haight St., San Francisco, CA

Accommodation

Hotel Monaco

501 Geary St., San Francisco, CA

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