Originally Posted by
Ed Harley
I need to tap into the knowledge base on this thread. My wife and I are taking a much needed weekend trip to SFO without the kids and I'm not that familiar the city. We're staying at a hotel near union square. If you had three nights downtown, what would you do? I want to do some of the touristy things but only if they're worth it. My wife wants good sushi and I just want good food and good beer.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Bourbon & Branch in the Tenderloin is worth a stop for a drink. Old speakeasy turned high-end whiskey bar. Pricey but impressive. The Slanted Door on the Embarcadero is good high end Asian food. Do Alcatraz. Touristy, yes, but totally worth the trip. Walk Lombard St., ride an actual cable car, hit Coit Tower for an impressive view of the city and an even better walk down, then go get some overpriced seafood at the Wharf (silly indulgence but you gotta do it.)