SFO

ZAGAT: Don’t miss “Meatball Mondays,” offering a weekly changing stuffed meatball, accented with herbs, dried fruit and chutney ($25).

ZAGAT: Check out the $1 oyster happy hour from 5:30–6:30 PM daily.

ZAGAT: Make sure to try the house-infused drinks, like strawberry liqueur, vanilla bean and black cardamom vodka or caramelized Bartlett pear rum.

ZAGAT: Unwind with happy hour in the lounge every night from 4:30–7 PM, where snacks and drinks are each $6.

ZAGAT: Save room (if you can) for the egg custard tart.

ZAGAT: Go to the 4–6 PM happy hour Tuesdays–Saturdays to get $3 draft beers and cheap snacks.

ZAGAT: Dine big for less with the three-course $25 supper, served 5–8 PM nightly.

ZAGAT: Dig into the market’s best with the four-course Farmers Menu on Sunday nights.

ZAGAT: The housemade hot chocolate paired with beignets for Sunday brunch will leave you happy.

ZAGAT: Cozy up by the fireplace and have a half-price bottle (Sunday–Thursday, good for wines under $40) at this Cow Hollow boîte.

ZAGAT: It's cash only so be sure to stop by an ATM first.

ZAGAT: Glee fans can gleek out at Mijita. The show’s second-season will be aired on a 100-inch TV, and there will be $10 sangria pitchers as well as free chips and salsa available during the show.

ZAGAT: Have a spirited Sunday at the gospel brunch – with seatings at 11 AM and 1 PM.

ZAGAT: Line up for the “best $5 meal that’s not a burrito” at this Mission Burmese.

ZAGAT: Don’t forget the nightly $14.50 three-course prix fixe, served till 7 PM.

ZAGAT: Make sure to order the dry fried chicken wings.

ZAGAT: Enjoy $4 well drinks and glasses of wine at happy hour from 5–7 PM daily.

ZAGAT: The housemade organic fruit “Pop Tarts” is a must for weekend brunch.

ZAGAT: Be there at 5 PM sharp to taste bread fresh from the oven.

Bravo: A great place for milk shakes, burgers and hot dogs. -Jonathan Waxman, Top Chef

Bravo: REALLY great food – listed as Italian but really seasonal, local, fresh and extremely well-executed. They have an adorable little pizza place right next door. -Monica Pope, Top Chef

Bravo: Quite possibly my favorite restaurant in the country. Humble family recipes from Vietnamese Chef Charles Phan, made exceptional with locally-sourced ingredients, all overlooking the San Francisco Bay.

Bravo: Everything on the menu has garlic. Very casual. It has a bistro feel. Food is really good. -Tracey Bloom, Top Chef

Bravo: This place was pretty great with great rich colors. The music is not live but it was very nice. The staff was very courteous -Tiffany Derry, Top Chef

Bravo: Best sushi. Cool little basement place on the hill. -Stephen Hopcraft, Top Chef

Bravo: This place is it. Great trios and right in Union Square. -Stephen Hopcraft, Top Chef

Bravo: For any avid biker or newbies, this is home. They are very helpful and won't judge for walking around in biking shorts. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts

Bravo: $25 gets you an all day pass to a gorgeous beautiful spa. After 7 hours you're guaranteed to feel better. I try to go 1x month. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts

Bravo: Best farmer's market in the country, hands down. -Preeti Mistry, Top Chef

Bravo: The Hirotini is clean and crisp. Yummy complimentary snacks as well as selections off the restaurant menu. -Preeti Mistry, Top Chef

Bravo: Best out door patio with view of the Bay Bridge, excellent bartenders and great snacks from Chef Paul Arenstam. -Preeti Mistry, Top Chef

Bravo: San Francisco has pretty expensive parking garages, so get a motorcycle like I did to save money. Golden Gate cycle has a big selection of foreign motorcycles with great customer service. -Mattin Nobl

Bravo: When I shop for clothes, this is where I go. I love the style of their jeans and everything else there. And they always play music in the store. Makes me want to hang out in the store longer. -Mattin

Bravo: If you are not from San Francisco, it will be harder for you to find this place. But once you get there you will love it. It has my favorite colors: black and red. I think it looks like a hunting room

Bravo: The filet mignon is the best you'll ever taste. It's incredible with the bone in! The whole crab in garlic sauce was excellent as were the side dishes. The baked potato is a must. The bread brioche wi

Bravo: Amazing supply of Asian plates, bowls, cooking equipment. Cheap bamboo knotted skewers. -Laurine Wickett, Top Chef

Bravo: I've been to this place more than any other lounges in the city combined. The lounge is very pretty with a big center fireplace and it's busy every night of the week with good looking people. They als

Bravo: The culty speak-easy makes outstanding hand-crafted cocktails. One or two are enough, but I always want many more. -Elizabeth Falkner, Top Chef

Bravo: This place has really typical Italian pizza. Romina the owner let me bake my own pizza and showed me how it's done in Italy. The pizza has a thin crispy crust. The menu includes some salads and sandwi

Bravo: Mom and Pop cutlery store, knife & scissor shopping services. Great selection of knives, scissors, and other cutlery equipment. -Laurine Wickett, Top Chef

Bravo: Need to check out all the old bikes and the Tiffany Lamps in this joint. -Roy Yamaguchi, Top Chef

Bravo: The best cup of coffee I have ever had! Phil roasts and grinds on site with passion and zeal. He adds spices like cardamom to the grounds so the coffee has this incredible aroma and flavor. -Gail Simm

Bravo: The Chef/Owner Phillipe is always there for the best experience. I ordered the three-course menu: the amazing mussel soup, the seared foie gras on warm apples, and escargot with herb tagliatelle. The

Bravo: This is definitely the best nightclub I've ever been to. The huge speakers will blow your mind away. They have two levels with an extra smoking room and a pool table. They also have the hottest people

Bravo: This is my favorite lounge by the same owners of Ruby Skye. It has a slide inside that you can take right down to the dance floor. It's retrostyle 80's design with a great sound system. The venue play

Bravo: A hardware store with a large selection of Japanese dishes, kitchenware and cutlery. -Laurine Wickett, Top Chef

Bravo: The best Thai food I've had in the city. I've eaten there more than twenty times. Everything I try is always so good. I usually order the chives cake or the Naked Ladies (raw prawns with a spicy chef'

Bravo: Bohemian bar next to City Lights Bookstore. Good place to see some of San Francisco's finest characters. -Laurine Wickett, Top Chef

Bravo: Probably my favorite hotel bar in the city. The bar tops alternate in different colors. They have an extended and adventurous cocktail list with lots of original martinis to choose from. Plays lounge

Bravo: Well, what can I say? Hot Union Square spot. Lively, fun, great food. The chef, Jen Biesty, rocks. - Tim Nugent, Top Chef Just Desserts

Bravo: Wow, what an experience. It is more of a special occasion place but food and service will wow you. -Tim Nugent, Top Chef Just Desserts

Bravo: Outstanding pastries. The best almond croissant around. Still consistent and delicious. Tim Nugent, Top Chef Just Desserts

Bravo: Totally hip place with an upstairs. A good after work hangout. -Tim Nugent, Top Chef Just Desserts

Bravo: Chef or not, one of the most beautiful sights to behold. From the views of the bay to all the amazing local products. A seratonin rush for any foodie. Say hello to my favorite farms, Tory Farms and Ha

Bravo: I use their teas obssesively in my desserts. Also sit and enjoy a pot of tea, relax, you'll feel your karma get lighter. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts

Bravo: This functional morning brought to you by Peet's Coffee. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts

Bravo: Amazing cheese cart and wine list! -Mary Schmidt Amons, Real Housewives of DC

Bravo: Michaele Salahi loves this place! -Michaele Salahi, Real Housewives of DC

Bravo: Great concept of simple food and wine. -Stephen Hopcraft, Top Chef