San Francisco Foodies

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San Francisco, CA, US

About us

This group is for visiting San Francisco Bay Area restaurants and other events that have foodie interest or a food centric theme. Such as food and wine festivals, Eat, Drink San Francisco, the San Francisco Chocolate Festival and San Francisco Street Food Festival.

While food and beverages are of primary importance, this is a social group for having fun, making new friends and keeping touch with others, trying something new, or visiting an old favorite, yet again. Join with a friend or two, or eat with strangers and find common and uncommon feasts of food, conversation and an occasional butterfly.

Attendees
Please be prompt or message your host directly (perhaps use the new chat feature) comments are delayed by as much as an hour. Dress is usually casual, use your own judgement, on a rare occasion a jacket, dress or no shorts may be required. And please take pictures of your food and upload them to our group, San Francisco Foodies maintains that the photographer maintains ownership of their art. If you want to take pictures of guests please remember to ask their permission before. Bullying and derogatory remarks are causes for removal from an event and this group. Not paying for your ordered items most likely will result in legal action.

Administrative Trivia
There are no dues. However some events require a deposit for joining. A deposit is spent toward an attendee’s bill (restaurants sometimes charge a deposit from $5, $50 or the entire cost of a meal and beverage $400).

Events are usually free to attend but each member and their guests pay for their respective meals, drinks, some events have split appetizers or family style meals where each person pays the same price and all share the meal. These details are in each event. Restaurants usually charge city tax and a mandatory gratuity. In San Francisco a percentage for employee insurance. Expect 30% to 35% added to your order.

Some Events ask for attendees to prepay a portion of any deposits or venue costs. These are paid events.

Nonprofit Fundraisers are where a donation is requested, a nonprofit is selected, usually rated 100% (some local charities are not nationally rated but all of their donations are 100% used to support their activities). For our events San Francisco Foodies asks donations to be given to the nonprofit directly, any donations collected are forwarded (100%). These are also marked as paid events.

Event Organizers are unpaid volunteers, however, some may charge a fee. Those will be paid events and full disclosure of where fees go are in each event's description. San Francisco Foodies is always looking for new volunteers as organizers and adding new events.

Use of Meetup Comments and Chat for spam is forbidden. Suggesting events is encouraged. If the event is in another group please contact an event organizer to co-host with our group. Much better to become an event organizer with our group and host an event yourself.

Be Well, #Eat San Francisco.

Featured event

$175.00

[250th 4th of July] Fireworks, Private Room and Patio at Ghirardelli Square

Sat, July 4 · 20:00 PDT

McCormick & Kuleto's, 900 N Point St, San Francisco, CA, US

Prepaid event $175
Here is what they get... a full meal, a stocked bar, an outdoor patio or floor to ceiling windows to watch the fireworks, maybe some more. It's a beautiful spot for an amazing event. Alcohol and drinks are additional.

To join this I will post the URL, this is a ticketed event, purchase tickets.

The 250th Fourth of July only happens once, and you may have other plans, god bless you, I expect we will sell out before April 2026, maybe we'll do it again in 2076 for the 300th.

Since this money goes to a third party, I cannot do refunds, but will help you sell your spot to another member, or refund if we can sell your ticket.

I photo of the inside is included, they also have a patio where we can stand and see the fireworks.

As always San Francisco Foodies is passing on an equal share of the costs, to each attendee, if there is somehow left over we will refund back to each attendee, but I don't think there will be.

Zelle and Apple Cash (not Apple Pay) are accepted, use QR code in the Photos. Put July 4th and your Meetup ID name in the payment comments so I know who sent the prepay.

Fireworks
Independence Day, not the movie. A Historic 250 year anniversary of The United States of America. (echoing fanfare).

Fireworks in San Francisco are a humors joke, a promise, a once a year local government Sysphian project, or as I like to say, Hope.

In 2025 the Fireworks were seen, they were wonderful, perhaps perfect.

When I first moved here, in 2001, my first United States Independence Day (July 4th) in San Francisco; I took my son and boyfriend to Fisherman's Grotto No. 9. There we had an amazing dinner, they sat us at a window overlooking the bay and eventually the fireworks were filling the sky clear and perfectly framed, it was a perfect ending to our touristy exploration of Fisherman's Wharf and the surrounding establishments. Sadly, Fisherman's Grotto No 9 is no longer in San Francisco, we are missing that beloved destination.

Sadder still is that it is rare to see actual July 4th fireworks in San Francisco, fog, smoke, wind. Nature's Mother conjures new tortures for those locals who want to see the night sky light up. Even San Francisco's Symphony seek refuge fifty miles south in Mountain View.

No promise of fireworks, but join us as we make an attempt.

Here.. if the fireworks fail, the architecture and fish will not.

McCormick and Kuleto’s Seafood and Steaks
Part of Kelly Companies in Del Mar, California (also affiliated with Landry's)

Opening in 1994 as a part of McCormick and Schmick's but now a jewel in the Kelly Group and Landry Restaurant Family crown.

McCormick and Kuleto's features fresh seafood and mouth watering steaks. Located in the much traveled and must see Ghirardelli Square. They replaced a similar restaurant, Maxwell's Plum brought in from Manhattan New York by the son of Mervyn LerRoy producer of The Wizard of Oz.

Co-Founder Pat Kuleto is a San Francisco Architect who created the niche of restaurant architecture. From the interior photos you can see his iconic organic wavy lines similar to the recently closed Farallon. If you attend our Boulevard event you can be awed by a different style which preserves a 1889 brick building that survived the 1906 earthquake.

Other restaurants Pat Kuleto designed include Epic and Waterbar, both works of art, and San Francisco Foodies will soon announce outings there.

Some of his lost masterpieces include Napa's Martini House, Jardiniere, and Mr. Kuleto's first installment Fog City Diner is still serving amazing fare in a setting that transform classic diner fixtures through a funhouse mirror into works of modern art, while remaining comfortable and functional.

A note from our destination
At McCormick & Kuleto's, our goal is to provide a dining experience where culinary artistry and breathtaking views come together to create lasting memories for our cherished guests.
McCormick and Kuleto's is a collaboration by visionary restaurateurs Bill McCormick and Pat Kuleto, nestled in historic Ghirardelli Square. Ghirardelli Square offers Half-Price Parking with $25+ Purchase at Shops & Restaurants every day of the week. Our restaurant skillfully blends classic flavors with innovative twists, creating a remarkable dining experience.
Our floor-to-ceiling windows provide captivating views of San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz Island. Our Executive Chef Brian Castillo leads our culinary journey, infusing each bite with a touch of artistry. Our menu showcases the region's bountiful flavors, sourced locally from farms, artisans, and ranches. Additionally, we are dedicated to sustainability by ensuring responsible sourcing of the finest species.
from restaurant website

Professional Review
About the restaurant: Acclaimed restaurant designer Pat Kuleto created this restaurant in Ghirardelli Square to offer panoramic views of the waterfront and San Francisco Bay.
Food & Drinks: The menu is as expansive as the venue --- maybe too expansive, as the best dishes tend to be the simplest. For starters, choose from six varieties of briny and impeccably fresh oysters, one of the menu's highlights. The fish selection changes daily depending on what's in season. Most of the sauces are inexplicably heavy and overwhelm the delicate flavor of the very fresh fish, so anything that's grilled and minimally sauced like the trout with blood orange vinaigrette are good choices, as are shellfish options like steamed Maine lobster, Dungeness crab served with drawn butter, and fried yearling oysters. Steaks range from porterhouse to filet mignon. The wine list is both extensive and expensive, with an emphasis on California Chardonnays as well as a fine reserve list and a number of half bottles.
from Gayot

Menus and Reviews
McCormick and Kuleto's Seafood and Steaks
McCormick and Kuleto's Seafood and Steak (Private Dining Venues)
McCormick and Kuleto's Seafood and Steaks (Insta)
Pat Kuleto

Administrivia
Event is pre-paid ($125 per attendee), drinks and alcohol are extra.

Dress is smart casual.

Each diner is responsible for their own orders and costs. If we cannot get separate checks we will have to consolidate and divvy up the final bill accordingly.

Please bring cash or have Zelle or Apple Cash available.

Taxes and Fees
Dinner is prepaid, but alcohol and drinks are extra, the patio is private as is the room with floor to ceiling windows.

Parking and Transportation
July 4th is a nightmare for driving, and traffic in the city. Please make arrangements and arrive early. Some busses may not be running, so check the sfmuni site.

MUNI: (check muni site, some routes may be closed, especially after 11p)
Powell St Cable Car
Bus: 30, 49, 19, 28

Finding street parking on July 4th is nearly impossible.
Restaurant validates $25 of onsite parking.
Parking garage can be found at Ghirardelli Square

Use event comments for Car Pooling and Ride Sharing.

Photos from San Francisco Private Dining Venue's site; history from restaurant webite and wikipedia

#EatSanFrancisco #SFFoodies #SanFranciscoFoodies

3 attendees

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Fine Dining @ Gary Danko $50 Deposit Required to RSVP "going"
Fri, Mar 6 · 17:30 PST
Gary Danko, 800 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA, US
I have never dined at Gary Danko but am wildly curious. Established in 1999 at the iconic Fisherman's Wharf location near Ghirardelli Square. Over the years, Gary Danko has been attributed with numerous awards and accolades, including Michelin One Star. No longer starred, they remain on the Michelin guide and are highly recommended.

Administrative Details:
RSVP will be managed at the full Discretion of the Host/Organizer. Paid $50 Deposit is required to confirm RSVP "Going".
I will reach out by Direct Message, please respond. Deposit payable to Thuy via Venmo, AppleCash or Zelle.
NO REFUND of Deposit and no RSVP updates on or after March 3rd.

Prompt Arrival to be seated is appreciated due to service and set time for dining.
We will be enjoying a 5 Course Meal $185 (Tax + Tip + 7% Mandate=$252); Supplements, Beverage, alcohol will increase your total amount. Bring Cash or expect to pay event host by Venmo, AppleCash or Zelle

Location:
800 North Point Street (@ Hyde Street) San Francisco, CA
Parking:
No Valet.
Public parking garages located at 655 Beach Street and at Ghirardelli Square on Larkin Street between N. Point and Beach Streets or on Beach Street between Larkin and Polk Streets.

Public Transportation:
PH-Beach and Hyde Cable Car Line
North Point and Hyde Muni Bus stop options.
8 attendees
Dim Sum at Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge: Table for 8
Sat, Mar 7 · 10:30 PST
Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge, 504 Broadway, San Francisco, CA, US
SF Foodies hasn’t gone for dim sum in at least a month. (Our collective cholesterol has likely returned to healthy levels by now!) Fortunately, Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge offers dim sum in all of the major categories: steamed, fried, baked, and noodles.

The Infatuation characterizes Osmanthus Dim Sum Lounge as a “beloved local spot.” It’s far enough outside of Chinatown to be off of most tourists’ radar, but the food is authentic and fresh, and the interior is pleasing.

Plus, the company will be great.

Again, per The Infatuation, “The menu covers dim sum standards like siu mai, shrimp cheong fun, and XO noodle rolls that get the job done with ease. But the runaway hit, however, are the chewy, fragrant garlic noodles, which are some of the city’s best.” You can see a gallery of scrumptious images here.

Osmanthus also features a whiskey bar. We’ll be dining on Saturday morning, but you do you! Also, I understand the family that owns the restaurant also owns a tea shop in Chinatown, so they feature a broad selection of teas at the restaurant.

All food will be shared family style, and the food bill will be split evenly. Hopefully with a big group, we’ll be able to widely sample the menu. On the other hand, if you have significant dietary restrictions, you may wish to skip this event.

Costs
We will split the bill for food evenly amongst attendees. I expect food will run between $40-50 per person. Everyone is responsible for the cost of their own drinks. No separate checks. Please be prepared to reimburse the host via cash, Venmo, Zelle, or Apple Pay.

Taxes and Fees
Dining in San Francisco has a sales tax (8.625%). The restaurant may add an employee health surcharge and likely a mandatory gratuity for a large party.

Parking and Transportation
Muni 8 to Columbus and Broadway, 12 to Broadway & Montgomery
10 minute walk from Montgomery BART
Impark North Beach Garage Lot 156 on Vallejo St.
8 attendees
[Lunch] Modi - Italian / Mexican Fusion - Table for Six
Sat, Mar 7 · 13:00 PST
Modi, 88 Natoma, San Francisco, CA, US
Modi - Italian / Mexican Fusion
Mexican and Italian fusion, I haven't seen this before, the menu sounds great, Chorizo on Pizza and Birria Lasagna two that sound unforgettable.

Carol sent this location in as a request and it checks all the boxes, stunning interior, interesting cuisine and an amazing kitchen.

Come join Carol and San Francisco Foodies as we again explore surprises in our own backyard.

History
"The Mediterranean Sea meets the Caribbean Sea, the forest meets the Tropical Jungle, and the intriguing flavors of Mexico meet the classic ones of Italy.

Founder Dario Nicotra and Marco Avila from Acquolina created Modi as a homage to Chef Avila's personal journey, an Italian growing up in Mexico City.
from restaurant website

Menus and Reviews
Modi
Modi (San Francisco Chronicle)
Modi (Local Love)

Administratriva
Dinner for lunch should be around $30 excluding tax and tip. Alcohol and additional items can greatly increase this price.

Dress is smart casual

Taxes and Restaurant Fees
Dining in San Francisco has a sales tax (8.625%) and probably an employee health mandate (3-10%), a tip (20%) may be automatically added, even on individual bills, if not we expect a 20% minimum tip to be paid for individual bills. We will try to get separate checks, but remember to bring cash.

Each diner is responsible for their own orders and costs but we will have to consolidate and divvy up the final bill accordingly.

Please bring cash or have Zelle or Apple Cash available.

Transportation to Modi
MUNI: 38, 38R
Finding street parking in the Financial District is virtually impossible for this location.
Parking garages can be found nearby
Use event comments for Car Pooling and Ride Sharing.

Many thanks for the photos and history from restaurant website and Local Love

#EatSanFrancisco #SanFranciscoFoodies #SFFoodies
6 attendees
[Dinner] California-Moroccan at Aziza - Table for Six
Sat, Mar 7 · 18:00 PST
Aziza, 5800 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA, US
In my goal of supporting restaurants that have survived the pandemic and managed to remain vital today, it's time to visit Aziza!

Led by Michelin-starred chef Mourad Lahlou, Aziza is a neighborhood restaurant in San Francisco’s Richmond District. Rooted in community, Aziza offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience. The rustic menu showcases Mourad’s deep knowledge of spices and Moroccan flavors, served at dinner and weekend brunch (Description from Aziza's website).

Aziza was one of my favorite restaurants, with a fresh blend of California and Morocco, but it shuttered for a few years due to ongoing "temporary" repairs and Chef Mourad Lahlou's focus on his eponymous fine-dining restaurant Lahlou. Despite a decade of acclaim, fine-dining was hard to sustain and Lahlou the restaurant closed its doors in late 2004, Fortunately for us, Chef Lahlou reopened Aziza. You may recognize Chef Lahlou from his winning performance on Iron Chef America or his spice collaboration with Williams-Sonoma.

Menu and Reviews
Review & Menu with prices (Open Table)
Review (The Infatuation)
Review (Conde Nast Traveler)

Administrative DetaIls
Each diner is responsible for the total cost of their own food and beverage orders. If any dishes are shared (family style), the cost will be divided among attendees. There is 8.63% local sales tax, a 6% health mandate. and 20% automatic gratuity. Take raw bill x1.35 and round up for your total payment. Organizer will manage one singular bill and form of payment for the check. Please be prepared to pay the organizer by Venmo, CashApp, Zelle, or cash.

Parking and Transportation
Muni: 28 and 38 lines.
Street parking is fairly easy by SF standards. There is a paid lot half a block away at 5732 Geary.
6 attendees