Things to Do in Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco

A historic district with a mix of Nob Hill and Tenderloin influences, situated between California Street and Geary Street. The area features a range of properties and is known for its transitional character.

Lapisara EateryBrunch
Heist RestaurantBreakfast
Stookey's Club ModerneCocktail Bar

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Where to eat & drink in Lower Nob Hill

Lapisara Eatery
★ 4.7 · 1.9k
Brunch· $20–30
Chic destination serving American classics for three meals a day, plus a few Thai dinner dishes.
Mon
8 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Tue
8 AM – 2 PM
Wed–Fri
8 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Sat
8 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Sun
8 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
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Heist Restaurant
★ 4.7 · 1.2k
Breakfast· $20–30
Snug, light-filled hangout featuring breakfast & lunch classics, from lattes & pancakes to burgers.
Every day
7 AM – 2 PM
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Stookey's Club Moderne
★ 4.7 · 438
Cocktail Bar· $20–30
Classy 1930s-style bar with an art deco interior offering vintage craft cocktails.
Mon–Thu
Closed
Fri
5 PM – 2 AM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Fresh Brew Coffee
★ 4.8 · 829
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Snug cafe offering American & Vietnamese sandwiches, plus java drinks & breakfast bites.
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Crostini & Java
★ 4.8 · 769
Coffee Shop· $10–20
Intimate eatery dishing up all-day breakfasts, simple lunches & crostini, plus coffee & cocktails.
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Liholiho Yacht Club
★ 4.7 · 2.0k
Asian· $100+
Although not quite the impossible-to-book hotspot it was at its peak, this lively spot still has plenty of enthusiasts.
Mon–Fri
5 PM – 9 PM
Sat
5 PM – 9 PM
Sun
Closed
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Mensho Tokyo SF
★ 4.5 · 3.4k
Ramen· $20–30
This little ramen shop from the chef behind the highly popular Tokyo outposts isn't new, but even after years of operation, lines still form before the doors open to snag one of the 28 communal seats in the small, no-frills room.
Mon–Thu
5 PM – 10 PM
Fri
4 PM – 11 PM
Sat
4 PM – 11 PM
Sun
4 PM – 10 PM
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Cozy Cafe
★ 4.9 · 262
Café & Bakery· $10–20
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 2 PM
Sat
7 AM – 2 PM
Sun
Closed
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El Lopo
★ 4.7 · 362
Wine Bar· $40–50
A compact, rustic-chic outpost serving wine, sherry, & Spanish tapas made with local ingredients.
Mon
4 PM – 10 PM
Tue–Thu
4 PM – 11 PM
Fri
4 PM – 12 AM
Sat
1 PM – 12 AM
Sun
1 PM – 10 PM
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The Summer Place
★ 4.6 · 302
Bar· $10–20
Mon–Fri
2 PM – 2 AM
Sat
12 PM – 2 AM
Sun
12 PM – 2 AM
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Gusto Pinsa Romana
★ 4.8 · 1.0k
Pizza· $20–30
Roman-style pizza with sourdough crust & artisanal toppings in a quaint setting with outdoor seats.
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Ace's Bar
★ 4.5 · 366
Bar· $20–30
Red-walled sports bar with happy-hour specials & jukebox draws New York expats for Yankees games.
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FINO
★ 4.6 · 1.1k
Italian· $30–80
Italian eatery in The Andrews Hotel offering traditional dishes, a mahogany bar, a fireplace & more.
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Sanraku
★ 4.5 · 1.8k
Japanese· $30–40
Small, popular chain spot serving sushi, bento boxes & other Japanese staples along with sake.
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sat
11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11:30 AM – 9 PM
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Wabi Sabi SF at Nob Hill
★ 4.7 · 275
Japanese· $20–50
Mon–Tue
5 PM – 11 PM
Wed
Closed
Thu
12 PM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
Fri
12 PM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 11:45 PM
Sat
1 PM – 11:45 PM
Sun
1 PM – 10:30 PM
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Honey Honey Cafe & Crepery
★ 4.3 · 4.3k
Breakfast· $10–20
Diners order at the counter at this casual, cheery spot that cooks up a mix of crêpes & cafe fare.
Mon–Thu
8 AM – 3 PM
Fri
7:30 AM – 3 PM
Sat
7:30 AM – 3 PM
Sun
7:30 AM – 3 PM
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