We were sad to hear about the death of Anthony Bourdain who died Friday in France of an apparent suicide.

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We wish him bon voyage and wanted to look back at some of his favorite restaurants in San Francisco over the course of many seasons of The Layover, Parts Unknown and No Reservations.

Some of Anthony Bourdian’s Favorite SF Restaurants and Bars

4505 Burgers & BBQ

Parts Unknown – Season 6, Episode 5

“Life is suddenly very, very good.”

Tadich Grill

No Reservations – Season 5, Episode 15

“I am ashamed we don’t have something like this in New York.”

Sam’s Pizza and Hamburgers

The Layover – Season 1, Episode 8

Swan Oyster Depot

Parts Unknown – Season 6, Episode 5

“If I read about myself dying at this counter, I’d say to myself, ‘That was one lucky guy'”

House of Prime Rib

No Reservations – Season 5, Episode 15

“A temple of old-school meat”

Li Po Cocktail Lounge

The Layover – Season 1, Episode 8

“Named after Li Po, the famous Chinese poet who drowned while attempting to embrace the rays of the moon in the water”

Mr. Bing’s

The Layover – Season 1, Episode 8

“What type of psychotic fucking freak would not love this place?”

Toronado

The Layover – Season 1, Episode 8

“This place is f*cking busy for this time of day”

King of Noodles

The Layover – Season 1, Episode 8

“The thing to eat are the wontons, and of course noodles, made fresh in-house”

Trader Vic’s – Emeryville

Parts Unknown – Season 6, Episode 5

“One of the last of its kind”

Sources / Read More: SF Eater  | SF Station | UpOut | BayArea.com

Watch Anthony Bourdain in San Francisco

The Layover

Season 1, Episode 8

 

No Reservations

Season 5, Episode 5