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, Jul 4 · 7:30 PM PDT

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

Prepaid Ticketed event $175
Purchase Tickets Here

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.

Unless there is rain there will be fireworks, and this is the venue to watch.

Here is a short video from July 4th 2025

Maybe we'll do it again in 2076 for the 300th.

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.

Admistrivia
This is a four course dinner with a seafood tower, appetizers, a menu selection of entrees and deserts. There is a cash bar, and we'll toast after the fireworks.

Purchase Tickets Here

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

4 attendees

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[Dinner and a Show] PRIDE Concert Dinner at Hayes Street Grill
Fri, Jun 26 · 5:00 PM PDT
Hayes Street Grill, 320 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA, US
PRIDE Concert on June 26th (8p) at War Memorial Opera House
buy tickets: PRIDE Concert Tickets - Tickets ($30 and up)

Pre-show happy hour with discounted food and drinks
Special Exhibit: Reimagining a historic San Francisco Pride flag as book art by Hand Book Binders of California
Educational Displays from the GLBT Historical Society
AIDS Memorial Quilts from the National AIDS Memorial
Post-Show Dance Party with Juanita MORE!
from San Francisco Opera website

Purchase your own tickets, we'll meet at restaurant below and then after the performance and go for coffee/dessert if anyone is interested.

Buy tickets early

PRIDE comes once a year, and this concert is always special. Juanita MORE! makes it MORE. Come find out who is and who isn't, and hear the range.. the amazing vocals and watch as the last event of the season literally raises the roof. Then join us for MORE with MORE... price included... what do they get up to in those clubs? find out.

Seriously.. it's an amazing professional concert, with laughter, something rarely heard echoing there. Cheap seats are still cheap.. but expensive seats are a bargain. Let me know.. I have my tix.

Hayes Street Grill
Dinner at 5:00p

Menus and Reviews
Hayes Street Grill
Hayes Street Grill (Menu)
Hayes Street Grill (San Francisco Chronicle)

Administrative Trivia
Hayes Street Grill 's menu is linked above, items are a la carte, a three course meal is around $70, entrees from $29-$40. Alcoholic beverages can increase that estimate.

Dress is smart casual,

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

Please bring cash or have Zelle or Apple Cash available.

Taxes and 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. I calculate each diner's orders separately unless the meal is shared or family style, and round up.

Parking and Transportation
MUNI: 6 Civic Center Muni KLMN
BART: Civic Center
Finding street parking in Civic Center/Hayes Valley is usually difficult.
Parking garage can be found nearby (3-4 blocks)

Use event comments for Car Pooling and Ride Sharing.

Many thanks for the photos and history from restaurant website

#EatSanFrancisco #SanFranciscoFoodies #SFFoodies

We Look Forward to Seeing you at This and Other San Francisco Foodies Events
3 attendees
Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement: Lunch Table for 6
Sat, Jun 27 · 11:00 AM PDT
Minnie Bells Soul Movement, 1375 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA, US
Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement is one of seven San Francisco restaurants that is being added to the Michelin Guide this year. It will probably be for Bib Gourmand recognition rather than a star, but it is well deserved for their affordable and delicious fried chicken.

Chef Fernay McPherson named the restaurant after her grandmothers Minnie and Lillie Bell. McPherson grew up in the Fillmore District and started her business as a kiosk in Emeryville. The brick-and-mortar location has been open for a year or two.

The rosemary fried chicken is a steal - a two piece combo with a side and cornbread will set you back $20. The menu also offers wings, chicken sandwiches, and sometimes specials like oxtail. They also have a cocktail menu and delicious desserts.

I don’t believe they take reservations on the weekend, so we’ll arrive when they open to avoid a wait.

If anyone is up for it after lunch, we can also grab a piece of fried chicken from Popeye’s across the street to do a real taste test. Or we can walk over to Miyako Old Fashioned Ice Cream or KC Paris Desserts for a sweet treat.

Costs
Drinks or food ordered will be the responsibility of the person who ordered them. Please be prepared to split the check and pay via cash, Venmo, Zelle, or Apple Pay.

Taxes and Fees
Dining in San Francisco has a sales tax (8.625%) and possibly a mandate (5-6%). We will add a gratuity of 20%.

Parking and Transportation
Muni 22 to Fillmore & Geary, 31 to Eddy & Fillmore, 38/38R to Geary and Fillmore
Street parking is possible, or use the big garage on Geary
6 attendees
Lunch @ CRAB HOUSE, Pier 39
Sat, Jun 27 · 12:00 PM PDT
Crab House, 203 Pier 39 Concourse, San Francisco, CA, US
Please join Cindy and Thuy on a lovely Saturday afternoon in San Francisco on Pier 39 for a seafood lunch on the water @ Crab House.

Widely known for being one of the best crab restaurants in San Francisco. Crab House is famous for its addictive Dungeness Killer crab served with a secret garlic sauce on a sizzling iron skillet. But they also serve familiar Pescatarian dishes such as pan seared salmon, clam chowder, and seafood cioppino. Feeling a bit carnivorous? Surf and Turf might just be your jam. Whatever you do, come hungry. LOL.

Crab House is Nestled on the second floor deck above Pier 39. Tucked away behind "Only in San Francisco" gift shop building, and easily accesible from parking garage walking bridge. The restaurant location provides sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island.

Lunch is a perfect way to enjoy or start your day. Boosting a hearty menu and full bar, you can saunter and sip, meet new people, possibly make new friends at this classic SF Foodies event.

RSVP & Attendance Policy
Please check your calendar and plan accordingly, Cindy will DM to collect a non-refundable $10 Deposit via Venmo to confirm RSVP "going".
RSVPs list will be manually managed by organizers and priority may be given to newer SF Foodie members. Attendees and Waitlist alike please update your RSVP by Wednesday, June 24th 10 PM.
ATTENTION: Check before you go. If you are on the Waitlist, Do NOT just "show up". Make sure you paid your deposit and the organizer has confirmed your RSVP "going".
LATE ATTENDEES: Ten minute grace period, firm. If you're running later than this you will be considered NO-SHOW.

Please expect lunch menu price to be around $75 per person, with crab being market price, beverage (alcohol, extra). To calculate your cost add up
Price of Meal + Beverage +Tax, Mandate & Tip. I calculate raw x 1.36, round up to get the total amount due.
Restaurant does not allow separate checks; Organizers will manage one singular bill and form of payment per table. Be prepared to pay the organizer by Cash, Venmo, AppleCash.

Parking and Transportation
Muni Options: North Point St & Stockton St Bus stop or take F Line to Fisherman's Wharf
If Driving:
Crab House offers 1 hour of free parking validation (to guests that dine-in at our restaurant). Enter PIer 39 Parking Garage from Beach St. Directions HERE.
Take elevator or Park on 3rd Floor to access pedestrian bridge to second level that will bring you directly to Crab House.
10 attendees
Spanish Tapas (Family Style) @ Destapas $25 Deposit
Thu, Jul 2 · 6:00 PM PDT
Destapas SF, 2708 24th St, San Francisco, CA, US
Overview
Chef/Owner Raul Aguilera and Luis Raga US expats from Madrid, Spain present Destapas Spanish Restaurant. Established in 2020 in the Mission district, Destapas serves up ambiance and flavors reminiscent of neighborhood bars in old world Spain.
We will enjoy a Family Style Pre-Fixe Meal-see below for description (there will be no substitutions and full table particiption).
$25 Deposit will be collected to RSVP, which will be applied towards total cost of dinner listed at about $50 per person for the tasting course.
Supplements (paella), wine and beer WILL increase TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.
Please expect to pay an additional $55 ($80 total subtract $25) per person without beverage.

Dress is work casual, be comfortable.

RVSP, WAITLIST
Due to Opentable cancel policy, I'm taking deposit of $25 to RSVP. Event is open for RSVP interest. Then, I will move everyone to WAITLIST and will manage the waitlist accordingly. I WILL DM you for payment, move firmly to final "going" and close RSVP.

Deposit Bill Calculation with Taxes, Fees, Total Due
Please update "going/not going" no later than June 30th 10 PM for the return of your deposit, after that time and date deposit is forfeit/nonrefundable.
Deposit paid will be subtracted from your individual total balance due at the end of the meal.

Dining in San Francisco has a sales tax (8.625%), mandates vary (2%-9%), and Service Fee (15%-25%) all of which may be added automatically based on the restaurant's policy. I calculate raw bill x1.36=Total Due (and then round up to the whole dollar).
Each diner is responsible for their costs and will be prepared to pay the host/organizer via Venmo, AppleCash, Zelle, or Cash.

Parking and Transportation
Street Parking available on Hampshire or 24th Street.
24th & Potrero Avenue 48 Muni stop. 292 Hillsdale Mall SamTrans.
10 Minute walk from 24th & Mission BART, Muni stop.

## Courtesy of OpenTable. About the experience:

"Gather your group and dive into the vibrant flavors of Spain with our family-style Tasting Menu, curated especially for parties of 6 or more guests at Destapas. Designed to be shared and savored together, this experience brings the best of our kitchen to your table in generous portions that showcase the heart of Spanish cuisine. Your tasting begins with a selection of classic Spanish tapas — from Patatas Bravas with smoky tomato-pepper sauce and Pan con Tomate with serrano ham, to Serrano Ham Croquetas, savory Albondigas Azafrán meatballs, and tender Gambas al Ajillo garlic shrimp. Complemented by fresh salads and vibrant Catalan-style flatbreads, each dish invites conversation and connection around the table. For the centerpiece, enjoy our Seafood Paella with prawns, squid, clams, and mussels cooked with authentic bomba rice and Spanish seasonings to delight every palate. Finish on a sweet note with a traditional Spanish dessert like Basque Cheesecake or Tarta de Santiago, perfectly balancing rich flavors and shared memories. This exclusive experience is ideal for celebrating birthdays, reunions, corporate dinners, or any special gathering — all while enjoying the warm hospitality and bold flavors that define Destapas. Reserve your tasting menu for 6 or more and let us take your group on a true culinary journey through Spain."
6 attendees