Tenderloin, San Francisco: Things to Do & Map

The Tenderloin is located between Union Square and Civic Center, featuring a mix of nightlife and dining options. It's bordered by Geary Street to the north and Market Street to the south, with a notable presence of local culture and street life.

Taylor Street Coffee ShopBreakfast
Bourbon and BranchCocktail Bar
Zombie VillageCocktail Bar

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By TripSapien · Updated October 20, 2026

Top things to do in Tenderloin

Mi Reyna Market
Market
Every day
5 AM – 12 AM
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Where to eat & drink in Tenderloin

Taylor Street Coffee Shop
★ 4.6 · 1.8k
Breakfast· $20–30
Small & bustling neighborhood spot serving traditional American breakfast & lunch fare.
Every day
8 AM – 1 PM
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Bourbon and Branch
★ 4.5 · 1.7k
Cocktail Bar· $20–30
Reservations are required at this swanky, dimly lit unmarked bar known for handcrafted cocktails.
Mon–Wed
6 PM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri
6 PM – 2 AM
Sat
6 PM – 2 AM
Sun
6 PM – 12 AM
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Zombie Village
★ 4.6 · 619
Cocktail Bar· $10–40
Thatched-roof booths & starry ceilings set the scene for rum & tiki drinks by the Future Bars team.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed
5 PM – 12 AM
Thu
5 PM – 12:30 AM
Fri
5 PM – 2 AM
Sat
5 PM – 2 AM
Sun
Closed
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Scullery
★ 4.7 · 595
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Petite neighborhood coffee shop that also serves tea, toast & pastries in bright quarters.
Every day
7 AM – 2 PM
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Azalina's
★ 4.4 · 168
Asian· $100+
Chef Azalina Eusope continues to make her mark as an ambassador for Malaysian cuisine in this cleverly designed space that calls to mind a tropical hideaway ensconced in the rough-and-tumble Tenderloin.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
5 PM – 10 PM
Sat
5 PM – 10 PM
Sun
Closed
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Emperor Norton's BoozeLand
★ 4.6 · 594
Cocktail Bar· $10–20
Set in an art deco building, this lively hangout with a patio serves beer & cocktails.
Every day
1 PM – 2 AM
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Saigon Sandwich Shop
★ 4.5 · 1.7k
Vietnamese· $1–10
Small Tenderloin take-out space draws long lines for super-cheap meat or tofu banh mi sandwiches.
Mon–Tue
7 AM – 5:30 PM
Wed–Fri
7 AM – 6 PM
Sat
7 AM – 6 PM
Sun
7 AM – 6 PM
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Cantoo Latin Asian Rotisserie
★ 4.7 · 624
Asian Fusion· $10–20
A restaurant that features a unique spin to Chinese food, combining Chinese with Venezuelan tastes and dishes. The chili oil pan-fried pork dumplings, the fried calamari or the stir fry beef flat rice noodles are recommended.
Mon
12 PM – 10 PM
Tue–Wed
Closed
Thu
12 PM – 10 PM
Fri
12 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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Black Cat Jazz Supper Club
★ 4.3 · 1.1k
Live Music· $40–100
Swanky jazz lounge, cocktail bar & New American bistro with 2 levels of seating & live music.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
6 PM – 11 PM
Sat
6 PM – 11 PM
Sun
6 PM – 11 PM
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Z Zoul Cafe
★ 4.7 · 273
Coffee Shop· $10–20
A menu featuring Sudanese & Middle Eastern dishes in a casual setting with wall murals.
Mon–Fri
9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 7:30 PM
Sun
2 PM – 8 PM
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Ox & Tiger
★ 4.9 · 118
Filipino· $100+
A Bay Area-based pop-up serving a blend of Filipino and Japanese inspired flavors.
Mon
5 PM – 9:30 PM
Tue–Thu
Closed
Fri
5 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat
5 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun
5 PM – 9:30 PM
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