Things to Do in San Francisco: Top Sights and Attractions

By Betsy Malloy, About.com Guide

San Francisco enjoys a reputation as one of America's greatest cities for fine dining, boasting a dozen Michelin star-rated restaurants within its city limits in 2011 and a gaggle of others in the area. San Francisco chefs draw on a tradition of innovation and emphasis on fresh, local cuisine and their proximity to some of the country's most bountiful agricultural areas gives them plenty to work with.

Besides all the haute cuisine, you'll also find plenty of tasty things almost anywhere you go:

• Romantic San Francisco restaurants
• Places to grab a bite in Chinatown
• The low-down on Fisherman's Wharf restaurants
• Traditional Italian dining in North Beach
• San Francisco's best breakfasts
• Top lunch spots
• Locals' favorite places to eat
• Best burgers
• Street food: best taquerias and food carts
• San Francisco Ferry Building and Farmers Market

If you've got a sweet tooth, try this guide to San Francisco chocolate makers or best ice cream in San Francisco.