Ultimate San Francisco Restaurants Database — Search, Filter, and Discover

Ultimate San Francisco Restaurants Database — Search, Filter, and Discover

A centralized, regularly updated directory of San Francisco restaurants designed for fast discovery and decision-making.

What it includes

• Comprehensive listings: Restaurants across all neighborhoods with names, addresses, phone numbers, and neighborhood tags.
• Searchable fields: Name, cuisine, neighborhood, price level, dietary options (vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free), and keywords.
• Advanced filters: Cuisine type, price range (\(–\)$$), ratings, open-now, delivery/takeout, outdoor seating, reservations, and accessibility features.
• Detailed profiles: Hours, menus (where available), average check, accepted payment methods, reservation links, and contact info.
• Ratings & reviews: Aggregated ratings from multiple sources plus user-submitted reviews and highlights.
• Map view: Interactive map with clustering, route links, and neighborhood heatmaps.
• Export & integrations: CSV export, Google Maps/Kitchen display integrations, and API access for developers.
• Admin tools: Bulk import, deduplication, data validation, and scheduled updates.

Key benefits

• Save time: Quickly find options matching multiple constraints (dietary need, price, neighborhood).
• Better choices: Combine ratings, menus, and filters to shortlist confidently.
• Scalable for businesses: Use API or CSV to power apps, delivery services, or marketing lists.

Suggested features to prioritize (MVP)

1. Reliable search + basic filters (cuisine, neighborhood, price, open-now).
2. Detailed profiles with hours, contact, and menu links.
3. Map view and CSV export.
4. User ratings and single-source aggregated rating.
5. Admin import + basic dedupe.

Basic data model (example fields)

• id, name, address, neighborhood, latitude, longitude, phone, website, cuisine, price_level, hours, menu_url, reservation_url, amenities, rating, review_count, last_updated

Quick implementation notes

• Use nightly data sync from verified sources; validate addresses with geocoding.
• Rate-limit API and provide caching for map tiles and search results.
• Implement a lightweight moderation workflow for user reviews.