Best new restaurant from 2008–2009
La Mar Cebicheria Peruana: Endless acclaim and seven countries later, Gastón Acurio brought the latest outpost of his Peruvian empire to the Embarcadero last year. His waterfront restaurant offers a view of the bay that’s as expansive as La Mar’s ceviche selection. Pier 1½, S.F., 415-397-8880, lamarcebicheria.com

Best spot for a meal under $10
Pluto’s: Having managed to shake any correlation with its now debunked planetary namesake, Pluto’s offers a galaxy of greens and meats for diners to create their own sandwich-and-salad combos. 3258 Scott St., S.F., 415-775-8867; 627 Irving Street, S.F., 415-753-8867; plutosfreshfood.com

Best uniquely S.F. restaurant
Foreign Cinema: The classic films projected onto its walls may be silent, but voters were outspoken in naming Foreign Cinema the most uniquely San Francisco restaurant. Located in the Mission district, it seamlessly combines a modern aesthetic with classic style and farm-fresh Northern California cooking. 2534 Mission St., S.F., 415-648-7600, foreigncinema.com

Best weekend brunch
Maverick: For the second year in a row, our readers picked the Mission district’s Maverick as their favorite brunch spot. We say any day that starts with a cherry mimosa, the house doughnut holes, and a Cincinnati BBQ sandwich with Saratoga chips is bound to be a good one. 3316 17th St., S.F., 415-863-3061, sfmaverick.com

Best outdoors spot for a drink
Zeitgeist: We can’t think of a better place to laze away an afternoon with a pitcher of beer while waiting for a burger than the picnic tables on the back patio here. And our readers, it’s clear, agree. 199 Valencia St., S.F., 415-255-7505

Best locally made product
Youk’s Hot Sauce: Maverick’s chef, Scott Youkilis, turned chilies into gold when he made this hot sauce. Put it on anything—even ice cream. We won’t tell. 3316 17th St., S.F., 415-863-3061, youkshotsauce.com

Best farmers’ market
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market: The mother of all Bay Area farmers’ markets, the Ferry Plaza is the go-to spot for chefs, locals, and tourists alike. You may hate the crowds, but the selection and the people-watching here are impossible to beat. Ferry Building (Embarcadero at Market St.), S.F., 415-291-3276, ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/farmers_market.php

Best splurge restaurant
Gary Danko: The reigning king of every readers’ poll, Restaurant Gary Danko has snagged a top spot on our list for 10 years running. Despite the roller-coaster ride our economy takes now and then, it remains our readers’ favorite place to drop bank. 800 North Point St., S.F., 415-749-2060, garydanko.com

Best Chinese restaurant
Yank Sing: The dining room has chairs for 250 hungry dim-sum lovers, and there’s still a wait for a weekend lunch. This may not be the city’s most painstakingly authentic dim-sum restaurant, but it is surely the favorite. 101 Spear St., S.F., 415-781-1111; 49 Stevenson St., S.F., 415-541-4949; yanksing.com

Best Japanese restaurant
Ozumo: A sleek setting, a sizzling robata grill, and an extensive selection of sake make this downtown sushi bar our readers’ top choice for Japanese for the fourth year in a row. 161 Steuart St., S.F., 415-882-1333; 2251 Broadway St., Oakland, 510-286-9866; ozumo.com

Best Italian restaurant
Delfina: There are Italian joints on every corner in this town, but none with enough juice to knock Delfina out of #1 status. Craig and Anne Stoll’s 18th Street restaurant is a local institution and as beloved as ever. 3621 18th St., S.F., 415-552-4055, delfinasf.com

Best Indian restaurant
Dosa: San Francisco’s favorite place for Indian food found an elegant second home on Fillmore Street earlier this year. With its innovative cocktail list, curry-friendly wines, and an emphasis on sustainable ingredients, Dosa didn’t surprise us by winning the most hearts in our readers’ poll. 1700 Fillmore St., S.F., 415-441-3672; 995 Valencia St., S.F., 415-642-3672; dosasf.com

Best south-of-the-border restaurant
Mamacita: When you want a raucous bar and a good-looking crowd to go with your duck carnitas and chiles rellenos, head to this jam-packed Marina favorite, brought to you by the guys behind the local Vintage 415 empire. 2317 Chestnut St., S.F., 415-346-8494, mamacitasf.com

Best taco truck
El Tonayense: The name may not stick in everyone’s mind (we received votes for “those tacos over by Best Buy”), but nobody forgets the food at El Tonayense. You can catch the vans at various locations along Harrison Street—but since they’re always moving, you may need to use your nose as your copilot. Harrison St., S.F., 415-559-6127

Best artisan baker
Acme: By now, we’ve all heard the story of the busboy at Chez Panisse who liked to make bread and went on to found one of the country’s most respected bakeries. More than 25 years later, Steve Sullivan still says that his only goal is to bake outstanding bread, day in and day out. Mission accomplished. Ferry Building Marketplace (Embarcadero at Market St.), S.F., 415-288-2978; 1601 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, 510-524-1327; ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/acme_bread_company.php

Best wine bar
Bin 38: With its globe-spanning list of small-production wines, a menu of delectable snacks, a heated backyard, and sidewalk seating, Bin 38 delivers a trifecta of great sipping, supping, and people-watching. 3232 Scott St., S.F., 415-567-3838, bin38.com