Polk Gulch/Van Ness Restaurants

Good neighborhood bar.

This neighborhood Chinese restaurant located on the upper Polk Street corridor is a favorite of locals. The kitchen specializes in Hunan and Szechuan... More about Tai Chi

The swank brown room welcomes you with a velvet curtained entranced, long bar and blonde wood walls. The densely placed tables line one wall and offer... More about Tablespoon - CLOSED

This combination fish market and oyster bar with counter seating is a San Francisco institution. A wonderful place to pop in for a bite at lunchtime and... More about Swan Oyster Depot

One look at Street is enough to suck you in from the one you're standing on. It's evident from the chic scarlet backdrop that chef/owner John Lamkin and... More about Street Restaurant

Quetzal is a leading innovator in next generation coffee roasting and cocoa blending with restaurants, production facilities and offices uniquely located... More about Quetzal

From the cradle of civilization come the treasured recipes of Moroccan, Turkish, and other Middle Eastern specialties. Tempt your palate with an array... More about Pasha

Located in the former home of Mayes Oyster House, we specialize in superb seafood and rustic European cuisine. Our menu is rich in raw seafood, house... More about O'Reilly's Holy Grail

Yeah, it's a chain, but one worth its salt. There's no better way to celebrate our American heritage than with some good, old-fashioned greasy grub. The... More about Mel's Drive-in

French American bistro. Cozy, classy, and intimate atmosphere. A bit on the expensive side, but well worth it.  

Jack Tar Bar & Grill offers a newly renovated restaurant and bar including a covered outdoor patio with 35 seats. Our Executive Chef Bruce D. Paton, also... More about Jack Tar Bar & Grill

For a casual Korean meal, Hahn's Hibachi is a great spot. Hahn's is not what you would call "hardcore" Korean food and the presentation is somewhat Americanized.... More about Hahn's Hibachi

After opening to great reviews and lots of business, Habana is doing well serving upscale Cuban-inspired cuisine and lethal Mojitos on the Van Ness Corridor... More about Habana - CLOSED