Tenderloin

286 restaurants

The Tenderloin pulses with authentic international cuisine representing Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Located between Union Square and Civic Center, served by Powell and Civic Center BART stations, this diverse neighborhood offers some of San Francisco's best Vietnamese, Thai, and Indian restaurants at affordable prices. Little Saigon along Larkin Street showcases pho shops and banh mi spots, while the area's numerous halal markets and Yemeni restaurants reflect its multicultural character. Despite its gritty reputation, the Tenderloin rewards adventurous diners with authentic flavors and hidden gems. This neighborhood currently has 286 restaurants with health inspection records.