Downtown Neighborhood (94102, 94108 & 94109) (8a)
The Downtown neighborhood of San Francisco is located roughly between California St./Sutter St. to the north and Geary/Market St. to the South between Polk/Mason to the west and Stockton/Kearny St to the east. The Downtown area contains Union Square and many high end retail shops such as the Apple Store, Neiman Marcus, Macy's, Gumps, and the Nike Store. The theatre district is in the southwest corner of this neighborhood. There is easy public transportation available including MUNI buses, the Powell line cablecars, and along Market ST. BART and streetcars. Parking can be challenging in this neighborhood but there are parking garages located off of Stockton and Union Square.
Hooker Alley Community Garden consists of a variety of many beautiful flowers as is located at Mason St between Pine and Bush streets.
Maiden Lane is a tucked away alley consisting of many restaurants with outdoor seating, high end retail shops and galleries. It was formerly the red light district of San Francisco but the brothels were destroyed during the 1906 earthquake. Maiden Lane can be found between Geary and Post off of Stockton St and Kearny St. Review: TripAdvisor.
St. Francis Memorial Hospital is a hospital that has been servicing the San Francisco community for over 100 years. It is located at 900 Hyde Street between Pine and Bush streets.
Union Square is a 2.6 acre plaza located in the central shopping area of San Francisco surrounded by such upscale retail establishments as Macy's, Sak's Fifth Avenue, Gucci, and Neiman Marcus. It is also surrounded by theaters, restaurants and hotels. In the winter time there is outdoor ice skating and a large Christmas tree is erected. The plaza was dedicated in 1850 and named for the pro-Union rallies that were held before and during the US Civil War. It is located between Geary, Powell, Post, and Stockton Streets. Review: Yelp.
Some great restaurants, eating establishments and watering holes in the Downtown neighborhood include the following:
Canteen is a diner style restaurant known for their brunches. Their menu which changes regularly, they serve excellent food, but are lacking in atmosphere. They have three dinner seatings at 6pm, 8pm and 10pm. They are located at 817 Sutter St, between Leavenworth and Jones (415) 928-8870. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, and Yelp. For Reservations.
Fleur de Lys is a romantic french inspired restaurant with a brasserie feel. It was for a long time listed as one of the best restaurants in the city and Chef Hubert Keller's dishes are inspirational. They are located at 777 Sutter St. between Taylor and Jones (415) 673-7779. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, and Yelp. For Reservations.
Le Colonial is a French Vietnamese restaurant and their sea bass wrapped in banana leaf is a must try. The main dining room is all white table clothes, they have an outdoor garden area in front and an upper large bar area with live music most nights. They are located at 20 Cosmo Pl which is off of Taylor between Post and Sutter St. (415) 931-3600. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, and Yelp. For Reservations.
Masa's Restaurant is known for their excellent French Californian fusion cuisine and service. They are located at 648 Bush Street between Powell and Stockton. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, and Yelp. For Reservations.
Millenium is hands down one of the best vegetarian restaurants in the City. They are located at 580 Geary St. near Jones St (415) 345-3900. Reviews: Google/Zagat SFGate/Hu, and Yelp. For Reservations.
Ottis Lounge is a small venue lounge, with bar and music although the dance space is small. They are located at 25 Maiden Ln which is between Post and Geary near Kearny (415) 298-4826. Reviews: Google/Zagat and Yelp.
R Bar is a great bar for inexpensive cocktails, jukebox music and TVs where they often times show films from the 70s, 80s and 90s. They are located at 1176 Sutter St. between Polk and Larkin (415) 567-7441. Reviews: Google/Zagat and Yelp.
Churches, Temples, Mosques and other Religious Institutions:
Congregation Keneseth Israel is a Jewish Orthodox Synagogue located at 873 Sutter Street near Leavenworth.
Schools:
Redding Elementary School (K-5) is a public elementary school located at 1421 Pine St. between Polk and Larking St. SFUSD Info. Reviews: Greatschools Rated 6 in 2012 and Yelp.
San Francisco Flex Academy (K-12) is a school run by the State Department of Education. It is located at 555 Post Street between Mason and Taylor. Greatschools Rated 4 in 2012.
Downtown Walk Score 98 in 2012
Additional Downtown Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor. Ranked 18th best neighborhood in SF in 2012.
Downtown NabeWise Archive Schools and Stats
Downtown San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census
Hooker Alley Community Garden consists of a variety of many beautiful flowers as is located at Mason St between Pine and Bush streets.
Maiden Lane is a tucked away alley consisting of many restaurants with outdoor seating, high end retail shops and galleries. It was formerly the red light district of San Francisco but the brothels were destroyed during the 1906 earthquake. Maiden Lane can be found between Geary and Post off of Stockton St and Kearny St. Review: TripAdvisor.
St. Francis Memorial Hospital is a hospital that has been servicing the San Francisco community for over 100 years. It is located at 900 Hyde Street between Pine and Bush streets.
Union Square is a 2.6 acre plaza located in the central shopping area of San Francisco surrounded by such upscale retail establishments as Macy's, Sak's Fifth Avenue, Gucci, and Neiman Marcus. It is also surrounded by theaters, restaurants and hotels. In the winter time there is outdoor ice skating and a large Christmas tree is erected. The plaza was dedicated in 1850 and named for the pro-Union rallies that were held before and during the US Civil War. It is located between Geary, Powell, Post, and Stockton Streets. Review: Yelp.
Some great restaurants, eating establishments and watering holes in the Downtown neighborhood include the following:
Canteen is a diner style restaurant known for their brunches. Their menu which changes regularly, they serve excellent food, but are lacking in atmosphere. They have three dinner seatings at 6pm, 8pm and 10pm. They are located at 817 Sutter St, between Leavenworth and Jones (415) 928-8870. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, and Yelp. For Reservations.
Fleur de Lys is a romantic french inspired restaurant with a brasserie feel. It was for a long time listed as one of the best restaurants in the city and Chef Hubert Keller's dishes are inspirational. They are located at 777 Sutter St. between Taylor and Jones (415) 673-7779. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, and Yelp. For Reservations.
Le Colonial is a French Vietnamese restaurant and their sea bass wrapped in banana leaf is a must try. The main dining room is all white table clothes, they have an outdoor garden area in front and an upper large bar area with live music most nights. They are located at 20 Cosmo Pl which is off of Taylor between Post and Sutter St. (415) 931-3600. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, and Yelp. For Reservations.
Masa's Restaurant is known for their excellent French Californian fusion cuisine and service. They are located at 648 Bush Street between Powell and Stockton. Reviews: Google/Zagat, SFGate/Bauer, and Yelp. For Reservations.
Millenium is hands down one of the best vegetarian restaurants in the City. They are located at 580 Geary St. near Jones St (415) 345-3900. Reviews: Google/Zagat SFGate/Hu, and Yelp. For Reservations.
Ottis Lounge is a small venue lounge, with bar and music although the dance space is small. They are located at 25 Maiden Ln which is between Post and Geary near Kearny (415) 298-4826. Reviews: Google/Zagat and Yelp.
R Bar is a great bar for inexpensive cocktails, jukebox music and TVs where they often times show films from the 70s, 80s and 90s. They are located at 1176 Sutter St. between Polk and Larkin (415) 567-7441. Reviews: Google/Zagat and Yelp.
Churches, Temples, Mosques and other Religious Institutions:
Congregation Keneseth Israel is a Jewish Orthodox Synagogue located at 873 Sutter Street near Leavenworth.
Schools:
Redding Elementary School (K-5) is a public elementary school located at 1421 Pine St. between Polk and Larking St. SFUSD Info. Reviews: Greatschools Rated 6 in 2012 and Yelp.
San Francisco Flex Academy (K-12) is a school run by the State Department of Education. It is located at 555 Post Street between Mason and Taylor. Greatschools Rated 4 in 2012.
Downtown Walk Score 98 in 2012
Additional Downtown Neighborhood and Blog Information from StreetAdvisor. Ranked 18th best neighborhood in SF in 2012.
Downtown NabeWise Archive Schools and Stats
Downtown San Francisco Demographic Neighborhood Statistical Information from the 2009 Census