Ebisu, 1283 9th Ave at Judah

Dead fish heaven, long time popular with the sushi afficionados of the City as well as Inner Sunset residents. Always busy, always fresh, this is one of SF's tastiest sushi joints without all the pretension and anime that appea ls to the hipsters.

Flippers, 9th and Judah

"For all the fuss over "gourmet burgers," you'd think Flipper's would have the balls to incorporate the exotic elements effectively into their burgers. No such luck." Edward Champion

Howard's Cafe, 1309 9th Ave.

"And on goes the menu, one bargain after another. Clientele: popular with the geriatric crowd. " Susan McTavish Best and Drew Johnson

Park Chow, 1240 9th Ave.

Years later, and still enjoying the outside patio upstairs. Seating downstairs can be crummy at best so be sure to ask for the second floor. Food is good. Daily selections of fish and pastas, the burgers are tasty and the salads generous. Kid friendly. (Susan MacTavish Best)

"The salmon came crisped on the outside, gelatinous pink in the middle (a good thing, really), you could suck the mashed potatoes through a straw." Gary Burns

PJ's Oysterbed, 737 Irving Street

"There are so many more, better, restaurant options in this area that I will not return to PJ's to pay their inflated prices for their disappointing food." Jennifer R. Accettola

A Place on Judah, 9th and Judah

"Personally, I've seen some amazing results from eating at A Place on Judah. I say this not to suggest some mystical Zen-New Age sort of silliness, but in terms of simple energy transition -- much needed yummies to sustain a spastic identity of enthusiasm, fear, hedonism and anarchistic ideas." Edward Champion

Plutos, 627 Irving

Soups and sarnies. Hip and healthy. Give your order, and they'll mix it up. Not the place to go to if you're looking to be served sitting down. (not a date joint).