A recent addition to the relatively young Mission Bay neighborhood, Spark is for those who like having lots to choose from in a casual space. The permanent food truck park features swing benches, fire pits, a repurposed bus, and lots of scattered seating. Rotating vendors offer ramen, acai bowls, gyro salads, poke, Asian fusion sandwiches, and more. Time your visit to a Wednesday or Friday to partake in trivia night or enjoy a $1 oyster happy hour.

El Farolito is a household name on the San Francisco burrito scene, serving up no fewer than nine meat fillings — including classics like carne asada and carnitas, along with less common offerings like chorizo and lengua (beef tongue). Service at the cash-only, no-frills mini-chain is quick and straightforward. Go for the super burrito, which includes sour cream, cheese, and avocado in addition to the usual rice, beans, and salsa.

The casual spinoff of Cal-Asian restaurant Namu Gaji, Namu Stonepot is one of San Francisco’s hottest new options for a solid budget meal. Prices range from $3 for a Korean taco to $19 for a sizzling sisig (Filipino pork) entree. When in doubt, go for the eponymous stonepot rice bowls or the kimchi ramen stew with pork belly, rice cakes, and tofu. And if you can’t snag a seat at the handful of tables in the cozy space, get your order to go and head to the recently reopened Alamo Square or The Panhandle. Both parks are just a block or two away.

Reservations book out a month in advance at Oahu-native and James Beard Best Chef finalist Ravi Kapur’s Liholiho Yacht Club. Luckily for last-minute planners and those who might be short on time, bar seats are easier to come by (especially before 6 p.m. on weeknights and 5 p.m. on weekends). Order like a local and ask for the off-menu spam, made in-house and served over furikake rice, or tuck into popular appetizers like tuna poke or beef tongue steamed buns. For something more filling, the grilled short rib with bone marrow, escargot, mushrooms, and horseradish is pure decadence.

The best pizza shops are always the unassuming ones that let their slices do all the talking — and this one is no exception. Lovers of New York-style pizza flock to the simply named Pizza Shop for perfectly crispy crust with just the right amount of sauce. There are typically a dozen varieties waiting to be heated by the slice, be it white mushroom with ricotta and garlic or a pepperoni, sausage, and meatball combo called Meat-o. Whole pies are completely customizable, with 16 toppings to choose from.

This James Beard Award-winner nails the craft cocktail and upscale bar food combination — a fact that’s reflected in its prices. Stop by for happy hour, though, and you’ll enjoy $1 oysters, $5 wine and vermouth drinks, and snack specials. The outdoor patio is lovely for a warm fall evening, plus its SOMA location means an easy commute or car ride after. Tip: Visit early during the week to beat the crowds.