Outer Richmond Restaurants – Delicious Eats in the Fog

The Richmond District is sometimes overshadowed by tourist hotspots such as Pier 39, where visitors munch on lobster rolls and board boats to Alcatraz. But on the other side of the city is this under-the-radar neighborhood overflowing with family-owned cafes, authentic Asian cuisine, Russian bakeries, and oh, so much more. Starbucks has yet to spawn on every corner – mom and pop shops still run this side of town! To top it off, it’s all just a short(ish) walk from Golden Gate Park, the beaches, Sutro Baths, or a hike to Land’s End, where you can get a killer view of Golden Gate Bridge. Here are our favorite spots in this foggy but foodie-friendly part of town

Outer Richmond Restaurant #2

Hong Kong Lounge

Highlights: Shrimp-Chive Dumplings

5322 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94121

Here’s another Outer Richmond restaurant recommendation for a place where lines are part of the experience. But of course, it’s totally worth it. With its shrimp and chive dumplings, sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves, taro cakes, and pork buns, you can smell this spot a block away. Hong Kong Lounge is always bustling, and if you come for lunchtime dim-sum, you’ll most likely be seated at a large round table with strangers, as carts roll by offering you appetizers, entrées, and desserts. While you wait to be seated, you can always run across the street and grab a bubble tea at E tea SF. Note: dim-sum is only served at lunch, though you can still find many of the dim-sum items on the menu during dinner. Browse the menu: https://www.lhklounge.com

Outer Richmond Restaurant #4

Keeva

Highlights: Kadhai Chicken

908 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118

Keeva’s is a family-owned Outer Richmond restaurant, just across from the popping Trad’r Sam’s Tiki Bar. Warm and fluffy samosas make way for rich main dishes cooked with authentic Indian spices and flavors. After one mouthful, it truly feels as though you’ve traveled far and wide to get here. If you have a high tolerance for setting your tongue on fire, one notable item is the very creamy tikka masala (though they do serve a mild version as well), or the dipping sauce that comes with the pakora appetizer.  Keeva is still a bit under the radar, a place where mostly only locals wander in– so at last, here’s a tasty spot where a wait to be seated is rare! If you live in the neighborhood, it’s hard not to become a regular here. Note: closed on Mondays. Browse the menu: https://www.keevasf.com

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Outer Richmond Restaurant #6

Tia Margarita

Highlight: Large Combo Platter (and the Margarita Obviously)

300 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

This old school Mexican Outer Richmond restaurant is the quintessential hangout bar and restaurant. Founded in the ‘60s, this place attracts locals from all around the neighborhood looking for a hefty margarita and a football game. Imagine a Mexican Abuela making you a hearty lunch and a Tia Margarita. To try it all, go for the large combo platter – you get a choice of three from the enchilada, tamale, taco, flauta or burrito.  But be warned: these portions are enormous, just the way your tia intended! Browse the menu: http://tiamargarita-sf.com

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