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Where to Eat in the Sunset and Parkside

A vetted guide to dining and drinking in the neighborhood

by Paolo Bicchieri and Dianne de Guzman Updated Jul 1, 2024, 1:37pm PDT

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by Paolo Bicchieri and Dianne de Guzman Updated Jul 1, 2024, 1:37pm PDT

San Francisco’s Outside Lands music festival is a nod to what the city’s west side used to be called when it was just big old mountains of sand. But the area’s food and drink scene has come a long way over the last hundred and fifty-odd years.

Any of these 18 restaurants, bars, and bakeries put respect on the Sunset and Parkside neighborhoods. Beloved Northern Chinese restaurants, Indian pizza parlors, and ice cream shops mingle on the same streets, and these two neighborhoods are all the better for it.

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Fiorella Sunset

The Ninth Avenue outpost of this Richmond District restaurant is one of its finest yet. The pizza is as decadent as longtime fans will remember, but the Sunset shop features unique offerings like the calzone, an $18 pie of smoked mozzarella and peperonata, plus a rare rooftop deck out in the Avenues. Don’t forget to ask if the team can squeeze you into the restaurant’s tiny hidden bar.

1240 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Fiorella’s Sunset location. — Fiorella’s Sunset location

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San Tung Chinese Restaurant

The sticky-spicy and ultra-shellacked dry-fried chicken wings live up to the hype. That's the first thing to know about San Tung, the wildly popular Chinese spot on Irving. The second is that the menu has other treats in store, such as pot stickers, black bean sauce noodles, and garlicky string beans.

1031 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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New Taraval Cafe

Stanley Lui took over New Taraval from his parents and keeps the old-school charm on the menu next to the fat stacks of pancakes and blood sausage. He’s bringing the restaurant into the 21st century in other ways, though, like hosting new pop-up Kiri at the restaurant for dinner service. Still, it’s the diner ambiance and those classic booths that make hitting this Taraval Street restaurant a delight.

1054 Taraval St (21st ave.), San Francisco, CA 94116

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Interior of New Taraval Cafe.

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Toast'N Egg

Egg-laden Korean sandwiches and croissant waffles are the name of the game at Toast’N Egg, a restaurant that’s attracted attention since its launch in April 2024. If you’re trying to figure out what to order, there’s plenty we recommend, but generally, the wagyu toast and Instagrammable Paradise drink are crowdpleasers.

1838 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Pineapple King Bakery

The pineapple bun is what lures pastry fans to Pineapple King Bakery, but it’s not the only thing that keeps them coming back. Along with the extensive pineapple bun options, it’s worth trying the bakery’s croissant egg tarts which are among the innovations owner Eric Lamb is testing out at the Sunset shop. Order the Deluxe Box if you’re feeling indecisive, which includes mini versions of the most popular pineapple buns.

1915 Irving St (at 20th Ave), San Francisco, CA 94122

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Pineapple King Bakery treats.

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Marnee Thai Restaurant

This shotgun-style restaurant is at once familiar and at the same time singular. The pad thai could be the same as any other Thai restaurant, except the fresh ingredients and delicate use of oils and spices place this version in a league of its own. The family who run the restaurant and Marnee Thai II, its sister spot further down Irving Street, are reliable and could teach a masterclass in professional kindness. The eggplant curry with sticky rice is excellent.

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2225 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Happy Bakery

Happy Bakery’s fried taro dumpling is perhaps as indulgent a treat as one can eat on Irving Street. Cars double-park up and down the blocks running from 20th to 25th Avenue to let a passenger out for a mad dash to the tiny outlet. For less than $10, Happy Bakery provides a feast. Be warned, however, that this spot is cash only.

2253 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Mr Singh’s Curry Pizza

This restaurant joins Golden Gate Indian Cuisine & Pizza and Brothers Pizza as the sole Indian pizza options on the west side, but Mr. Singh’s offers not only gluten-free pies but also a chill, sports bar-ish vibe. The nearly 20 pizza flavors are all bangers, but the chile paneer pizza is a standout.

2241 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Pizza at Mr. Singh’s Curry Pizza.

Polly Ann Ice Cream

This old-fashioned ice cream shop is infamous for its wheel of fortune, which employees spin for customers who can’t make a decision between the spot’s huge number of flavors. Those who prefer not to shiver in the Sunset fog as they wait in line can place an online order.

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3138 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Polly Ann — Polly Ann Ice Cream

Day Moon

The permanent location for Day Moon comes after years of popping up at farmers markets in tandem with fellow Sunsetter Yo Tambien Cantina. The shop pours Linea Coffee, whips up apricot scones and porridge loaves, and now plays host to fellow bakers including Berkeley’s Year of the Snake.

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3928 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Coffee. — Espresso at Day Moon is a welcome reprieve from the harsh winds of Ocean Beach.

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Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant 老北京

The Yang family behind Old Mandarin Islamic keeps the neighborhood fed as it has for more than 30 years. Locals and travelers line up for the restaurant’s halal menu which offers items including cumin lamb, beef pancake, and clay pot specials. Online ordering for takeout is available on the restaurant’s website.

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3132 Vicente St, San Francisco, CA 94116

Palm City

Quietly adventurous, the Outer Sunset’s Palm City claims to be the “premier westernmost hoagie destination in the country.” A third-generation Sunset resident and a Philly transplant combined, with the help of their pup, to bring sandwiches and natural wine to the avenues.

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4055 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Hoagie from Palm City

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Toyose

This Korean spot in a converted garage near the beach has been a favorite late-night stop for many. The long waits for its super-crisp chicken wings, spicy noodles with succulent baby octopus, and kimchi fried rice with beef and egg on top prove it.

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3814 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Food at Toyose. — Beef fried rice at Toyose is no joke.

Devil's Teeth Baking Company

In the cold sun, this popular bakery warms folks up with a cup of Sunset Roasters coffee and pastries like vegan breakfast cookies, carrot cake, and cinnamon rolls. Beyond the lighter fare, the breakfast sandwiches bring surfers and stroller-rollers from all over Sunset, Parkside, and, frankly, all across the city, too.

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3876 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Cookies at Devil’s Teeth

Celia's by the Beach

This 60-year-old Mexican restaurant is a family-run business (Celia Lopez-Rodriguez opened the spot in 1960, today her grandkids run the joint) that marries standard California-Mexican platter-style dining with more recent innovations. Modern additions include a vegan menu of Impossible-meat offerings.

4019 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Thanh Long Restaurant

The Vietnamese spice blend, difficult to pin down and definitely a secret (other than the garlic), makes the crab served at this restaurant totally unlike any other served along the water in San Francisco. The crispy rice paper rolls, a $7.50 starter of button mushrooms, and a blend of chicken and pork, will get you started in the right direction.

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4101 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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A whole roasted crab.

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Hook Fish Co

This teeny-tiny sustainably-caught fish market and restaurant have always been best suited to takeout or outside dining, and now there’s a wooden parklet where hungry customers can wait for their food and enjoy it al fresco when it’s ready. Check the board for the origins of the fish on offer today, and don’t sleep on the delicate fish and chips, which take the traditional pub version to school.

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4542 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Beach'N SF

Michael Petite has the Outer Sunset vegan market cornered. He runs Judahlicious, known for acai bowls and waffles, and opened Beach’N a block from the ocean. Burritos, scrambles, and craft coffee are all incredible and fairly priced.

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4300 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Fiorella Sunset

1240 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

The Ninth Avenue outpost of this Richmond District restaurant is one of its finest yet. The pizza is as decadent as longtime fans will remember, but the Sunset shop features unique offerings like the calzone, an $18 pie of smoked mozzarella and peperonata, plus a rare rooftop deck out in the Avenues. Don’t forget to ask if the team can squeeze you into the restaurant’s tiny hidden bar.

1240 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Fiorella’s Sunset location. — Fiorella’s Sunset location

San Tung Chinese Restaurant

1031 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

The sticky-spicy and ultra-shellacked dry-fried chicken wings live up to the hype. That's the first thing to know about San Tung, the wildly popular Chinese spot on Irving. The second is that the menu has other treats in store, such as pot stickers, black bean sauce noodles, and garlicky string beans.

1031 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Visit Website

New Taraval Cafe

1054 Taraval St (21st ave.), San Francisco, CA 94116

Stanley Lui took over New Taraval from his parents and keeps the old-school charm on the menu next to the fat stacks of pancakes and blood sausage. He’s bringing the restaurant into the 21st century in other ways, though, like hosting new pop-up Kiri at the restaurant for dinner service. Still, it’s the diner ambiance and those classic booths that make hitting this Taraval Street restaurant a delight.

1054 Taraval St (21st ave.), San Francisco, CA 94116

Visit Website

Interior of New Taraval Cafe.

Toast'N Egg

1838 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Egg-laden Korean sandwiches and croissant waffles are the name of the game at Toast’N Egg, a restaurant that’s attracted attention since its launch in April 2024. If you’re trying to figure out what to order, there’s plenty we recommend, but generally, the wagyu toast and Instagrammable Paradise drink are crowdpleasers.

1838 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Visit Website

Photos of Toast’N Egg.

Pineapple King Bakery

1915 Irving St (at 20th Ave), San Francisco, CA 94122

The pineapple bun is what lures pastry fans to Pineapple King Bakery, but it’s not the only thing that keeps them coming back. Along with the extensive pineapple bun options, it’s worth trying the bakery’s croissant egg tarts which are among the innovations owner Eric Lamb is testing out at the Sunset shop. Order the Deluxe Box if you’re feeling indecisive, which includes mini versions of the most popular pineapple buns.

1915 Irving St (at 20th Ave), San Francisco, CA 94122

Visit Website

Pineapple King Bakery treats.

Marnee Thai Restaurant

2225 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

This shotgun-style restaurant is at once familiar and at the same time singular. The pad thai could be the same as any other Thai restaurant, except the fresh ingredients and delicate use of oils and spices place this version in a league of its own. The family who run the restaurant and Marnee Thai II, its sister spot further down Irving Street, are reliable and could teach a masterclass in professional kindness. The eggplant curry with sticky rice is excellent.

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2225 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Visit Website

Happy Bakery

2253 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Happy Bakery’s fried taro dumpling is perhaps as indulgent a treat as one can eat on Irving Street. Cars double-park up and down the blocks running from 20th to 25th Avenue to let a passenger out for a mad dash to the tiny outlet. For less than $10, Happy Bakery provides a feast. Be warned, however, that this spot is cash only.

2253 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Mr Singh’s Curry Pizza

2241 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122

This restaurant joins Golden Gate Indian Cuisine & Pizza and Brothers Pizza as the sole Indian pizza options on the west side, but Mr. Singh’s offers not only gluten-free pies but also a chill, sports bar-ish vibe. The nearly 20 pizza flavors are all bangers, but the chile paneer pizza is a standout.

2241 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Pizza at Mr. Singh’s Curry Pizza.

Polly Ann Ice Cream

3138 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122

This old-fashioned ice cream shop is infamous for its wheel of fortune, which employees spin for customers who can’t make a decision between the spot’s huge number of flavors. Those who prefer not to shiver in the Sunset fog as they wait in line can place an online order.

Open in Google Maps

3138 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Visit Website

Polly Ann — Polly Ann Ice Cream

Day Moon

3928 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

The permanent location for Day Moon comes after years of popping up at farmers markets in tandem with fellow Sunsetter Yo Tambien Cantina. The shop pours Linea Coffee, whips up apricot scones and porridge loaves, and now plays host to fellow bakers including Berkeley’s Year of the Snake.

Open in Google Maps

3928 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Coffee. — Espresso at Day Moon is a welcome reprieve from the harsh winds of Ocean Beach.

Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant 老北京

3132 Vicente St, San Francisco, CA 94116

The Yang family behind Old Mandarin Islamic keeps the neighborhood fed as it has for more than 30 years. Locals and travelers line up for the restaurant’s halal menu which offers items including cumin lamb, beef pancake, and clay pot specials. Online ordering for takeout is available on the restaurant’s website.

Open in Google Maps

3132 Vicente St, San Francisco, CA 94116

Palm City

4055 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Quietly adventurous, the Outer Sunset’s Palm City claims to be the “premier westernmost hoagie destination in the country.” A third-generation Sunset resident and a Philly transplant combined, with the help of their pup, to bring sandwiches and natural wine to the avenues.

Open in Google Maps

4055 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Visit Website

Hoagie from Palm City

Toyose

3814 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122

This Korean spot in a converted garage near the beach has been a favorite late-night stop for many. The long waits for its super-crisp chicken wings, spicy noodles with succulent baby octopus, and kimchi fried rice with beef and egg on top prove it.

Open in Google Maps

3814 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Visit Website

Food at Toyose. — Beef fried rice at Toyose is no joke.

Devil's Teeth Baking Company

3876 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122

In the cold sun, this popular bakery warms folks up with a cup of Sunset Roasters coffee and pastries like vegan breakfast cookies, carrot cake, and cinnamon rolls. Beyond the lighter fare, the breakfast sandwiches bring surfers and stroller-rollers from all over Sunset, Parkside, and, frankly, all across the city, too.

Open in Google Maps

3876 Noriega St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Visit Website

Cookies at Devil’s Teeth

Celia's by the Beach

4019 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122

This 60-year-old Mexican restaurant is a family-run business (Celia Lopez-Rodriguez opened the spot in 1960, today her grandkids run the joint) that marries standard California-Mexican platter-style dining with more recent innovations. Modern additions include a vegan menu of Impossible-meat offerings.

4019 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Visit Website

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Thanh Long Restaurant

4101 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122

The Vietnamese spice blend, difficult to pin down and definitely a secret (other than the garlic), makes the crab served at this restaurant totally unlike any other served along the water in San Francisco. The crispy rice paper rolls, a $7.50 starter of button mushrooms, and a blend of chicken and pork, will get you started in the right direction.

Open in Google Maps

4101 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Visit Website

A whole roasted crab.

Hook Fish Co

4542 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

This teeny-tiny sustainably-caught fish market and restaurant have always been best suited to takeout or outside dining, and now there’s a wooden parklet where hungry customers can wait for their food and enjoy it al fresco when it’s ready. Check the board for the origins of the fish on offer today, and don’t sleep on the delicate fish and chips, which take the traditional pub version to school.

Open in Google Maps

4542 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Visit Website

Hook Fish Co.

Beach'N SF

4300 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Michael Petite has the Outer Sunset vegan market cornered. He runs Judahlicious, known for acai bowls and waffles, and opened Beach’N a block from the ocean. Burritos, scrambles, and craft coffee are all incredible and fairly priced.

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4300 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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