The Shabby Gourmet - On MEATS AND SEAFOOD MARKETS in San Francisco

This place definitely has the shabby part down. Come pick up perfectly fresh crab, fish, lobster, scallops and even frog legs in this no-nonsense establishment.

They do seafood right at this restaurant/market. The crab salad and clam chowder are legendary.

Sun Fat has a cult following. Fresh, clean, friendly and cheap. Your best value for live shellfish.

Not quite so much of a steal as Mission Market, but they carry Kurobuta bacon, and exceptional Wagyu, so who can complain? Plus, the friendly butcher will often make a special cut, or throw in a bone if you give him a little wink.

Your San Francisco destination for carne asada. Stop in on the weekends to try Rico’s tacos too.

Pick up some fresh chorizo, and an avocado or two here.

Impeccable selection for great prices. Pick up sashimi grade fish, fresh dungeness crabs, organic chickens, and even rabbits from the intelligent butcher, Bob.

Bargains galore, and live fish on-site. Grungy floors, sloppy presentation, but does it really matter? Get your chicken, beef and fish here. The best deal on dungeness crab.

Chow down on quality brisket, ribs, sausage and more knowing that the animal you are eating was at one time roaming freely in an open green pasture. It may not be the cheapest choice, but it’s ethical meat-eating at its best.

Buy great quality no-nonsense meats from the cutest guys you’ve ever seen holding a cleaver. A must if you’re into making your own stocks.

My perennial pick for flavorful bulgogi short ribs, packaged into a perfect marinade while you wait.