San Francisco Foodies

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San Francisco, CA, US

3,104 members · Public group

What we’re about

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

Sat, Jan 24, 2026 · 19:00 PST

San Francisco Foodies Fourth Anniversary Aliment Restaurant Buy Out 2026

Aliment, 786 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, US

Restaurant Buy Out
Aliment was the first Event when I organized San Francisco Foodies in 2022, the previous group owner had moved to Santa Cruz and I was graciously allowed to organize this group from the end of 2021, but 2022 was the second time dining was opening in San Francisco since March 16, of 2020.

For San Francisco Foodies Fourth Anniversary I'd like to buy out the restaurant as a group.

This is a post for interest, I will add more details later.

Your Grateful Servant,

dean.

This is how the original post went:

Aliment is a New American cuisine restaurant, and has been open for almost a decade near Union Square’s Theater district. I have heard their Brussel sprouts are amazing.

Administrative Trivia*: Dinner pricing is listed as about $31-50 per person. Dress is casual. Each diner is responsible for their own costs. Vaccination Cards are currently required as are masks, our policy will match our venue’s policy and we will forward to attendees as soon as we can.*

Reservations are covered, and the restaurant has a no show charge, so please be aware and attend if you reserve a spot. There may be alcohol consumed, please be respectful and responsible.

We are excited to meet new people and old friends. I hope these will be something we remember.

59 attendees

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Thu, Dec 4 · 18:15 PST
Seafood and Garlic Noodles @ Thanh Long, SF (Deposit required)
Thanh Long, 4101 Judah Street, San Francisco, CA, US
December, The 12th and final month of 2025 Foodie Family. Our journey of global flavors is at the end. We started in Japan with Shabu Shabu, discovered unique Georgian Cusine-we are mezmorized by the honey cake! Then we indulged in dishes from countries with the EU, explored unique spices and curries of India-some hits, some misses overall it was amazing! Now It is time to return home to San Francisco to enjoy a Vietnamese dish born in a "secret kitchen" in the Outer Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco.

Courtesy of their website: Thanh Long is the original home of AN’s Famous Garlic Noodles® and a beloved destination for Vietnamese cuisine in San Francisco. Established in 1971, this family-run restaurant on Judah Street became the city’s very first Vietnamese restaurant—introducing generations of locals and travelers to bold, unforgettable flavors. Thanh Long is also the birthplace of House of AN, the now-celebrated culinary empire built by the An Family, whose legacy began in this humble, oceanside neighborhood.
Founded by family matriarch Diana An and later elevated by the visionary Chef Helene An, Thanh Long is where signature dishes like Garlic Noodles with Tiger Prawns, and Whole-Roasted Dungeness Crab™ first came to life. It’s also the original home of the famed Secret Kitchen™.
Still located in the Outer Sunset after over 50 years, Thanh Long continues to delight with its warm hospitality, cult-following, and deep-rooted culinary history.
For those seeking the best garlic noodles in San Francisco or an iconic roasted crab experience in a casual neighborhood setting, Thanh Long remains a must-visit destination. A true hidden gem, steeped in story and soul, where every dish reflects the heart of Vietnamese-American cuisine.

Administrative Trivia
Table for 8. This event has limited spots for open RSVP, priority will be given to newish members or persons who have not dined here before. I am collecting immediate deposit of $20 per person to hold spot for RSVP. Will be applied towards individual total balance due after dinner.
Dinner pricing is listed as about $50+ per person, crab is market price, sides, beverage, supplements can easily increase this average. Dress is smart casual. If appetizers and/or side dish are shared (family style) cost will be divvied up for attendees.

Attendees and Waitlist alike please update your RSVP before Tuesday, December 02 @ 12:00 PM. Attendees will receive refund if RSVP is changed before December 02. After this time, deposit may be forfeit.

Meal, Beverage, Mandate, Taxes and Fees=Total Individual Cost
Each diner is responsible for the total cost of their own orders (+any additional items)-take raw bill x1.35 (tax, tip, mandate if applicable) 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 Cash, Venmo, AppleCash

Parking and Transportation
Street parking is available but challenging 46th Avenue is recommended. Traffic in this area is usually heavy please take that into consideration.
N Judah Muni light rail stop 2 minute walk. Muni bus 18 also an option.
8 attendees
Sat, Dec 6 · 18:00 PST
[Deli] Super Mensch - Table for 6
Super Mensch, 2336 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA, US
Super Mensch
Over the past quarter century I have heard many complaints that San Francisco doesn't have at least one great Jewish Deli... but I've heard that for much longer about Miami.

There are many Jewish Delis here in the bay area, but, for some reason people love to criticize them. I personally loved Miller's Deli on Polk, next to Cinch and across from Thai Spice (where I held our third event there in November) and Bob's Donuts (also a November event). I also like Wise Son's. Visit our facebook pages for more information about those.

Adam Rosenblum and Elmer Mejicanos of Caldwell's fame, a continual entry in Best of San Francisco for their Hamburger and other nosh items, avoiding the Michelin spotlight while providing amazing food.

Super Mensch has a $42 one pound pastrami sandwich (pictured) made to feed two or more people - a half portion is available for $22. Appetizers are under $20 with a sampling of three for $15 and five for $22, matzo ball soup is $15 and a hot dog is $14. A tight menu that sounds perfect.

I haven't been here before, San Francisco Foodies has reservations for a few and myself and those who attend will report back, but you can tell from their pictures how good it will be.

Minutiae
SF Eater reports that the following items are their favorites.
- The Super Mensch
- Egg Cream
- Bagel & Lox
- Giant slice of chocolate cake
History
Super Mensch opened in September of this year, and doesn't have much history yet.

Menus and Reviews
Super Mensch
Super Mensch (Instagram)

Administratriva
A meal is probably under $30, alcoholic drinks can raise this estimate.

Dress is comfortable 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 Super Mensch
MUNI: 30, 43 and N
Finding street parking in the Marina is not that bad, but arrive early.
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.
6 attendees
Sat, Dec 6 · 18:30 PST
Dinner at Kothai Republic - Table for 8 - $50 Deposit Required
Kothai Republic, 1398 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, US
Kothai Republic blends bold Korean and Thai flavors with a modern California twist. From comforting bibimbap and spicy noodles to fresh small plates, every dish is crafted with care. The restaurant is bright and welcoming.

Please note: there will be a single bill, and the host will calculate at the end of the meal. A $50 deposit will apply to your tab.

https://kothairepublic.com/
8 attendees
Sat, Dec 6 · 23:30 PST
Foodie Adventures, The Big Easy; New Orleans-Post for Interest Only
New Orleans, LA, US
Hello Foodies, there is no actual "event" or meeting for the Meetup Date. This post is merely informational and to gauge interest in Destination Eats travel to New Orleans, LA (Louisiana). Travel will be in January. If RSVPing please expect communication and details to be sent by Meetup direct message and email. Please DM or text me for travel dates! Please read Administrative details.
I have never visited New Orleans but am interested in going to explore the culture, history, and unique flavors from the origin of Cajun and Creole cuisine.
This foodie adventure will be 3 packed days of food and activities. We will be focused on New Orleans' influence in the culinary world and some history.
Our agenda will likely include:
- Mardi Gras World (Where floats are assembled) Tour
- New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal OR Hands-on Cajun Roux Cooking Class in New Orleans
- Steamboat or Queen Paddlewheeler Historic Mississippi River Cruise
- New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour (1 hour ride around Jackson Square)
- Optional: City Sightseeing Hop On/Off Tour
Expect to dine at the following establishments:
- Dooky Chase an important institution and safe haven during the Civil Rights Movement; Founded by prominent (late) Chef Leah Chase, the Queen of Creole Cuisine.
- Cafe Du Monde established in 1862 in the New Orleans French Market open 24/7 serving a simple menu. CDM is home of the chicory coffee and famous deep fried doughnut beignets, brought to New Orleans by French colonists.
- Pat O'Brien's established as a legal watering hole in 1933 immediately after the repeal of Prohibition. The Hurricane, a fruity cocktail born of an excess of supply of rum was crafted by Pat O'Brien himself in the 1940s.
Please RSVP if you are committed to travel and attending most of these events.

Administrative details:
- Members, host, and organizers are free from other member's liability.
- Attendance to event is at each member's discretion.
- Outside of the host/organizer planned events, Foodie Members & Event Attendees are fully responsible for creating their own itineries.
- Travel, accommodations, and meals and all cost associated are the sole responsibility of individual member/attendee. Host/organizer bares no accountability and will collect applicable reimbursements via Venmo, Zelle or AppleCash.
- Please be courteous to the organizer, restaurant, and Foodies Members, RSVP to events only if you are serious and committed to attending.
12 attendees