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Acquerello
On Sacramento
between Van
Ness and Polk
San Francisco
Dinner
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Modern Italian food in a romantic, unique setting. A bit pricey, but worth it when you consider the quality of chef Suzette Gresham's ingredients and cooking, along with the polished service headed by co-owner Giancarlo.
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Alfred's
659 Merchant
San Francisco
Dinner
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The finest steaks in the city in the perfect steakhouse setting. Fans of the old Alfred's on Broadway will be thrilled to see the new location, (the old Blue Fox) in the alley right off the TransAmerica Pyramid. Old fashioned service and charm.
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Betelnut
2030 Union
San Francisco
Lunch/Dinner
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One of the most innovative restaurants to open in a long time. Fabulous food from a variety of Asian countries. One dish not to miss: minced chicken in lettuce cups. And leave room for dessert: a coconut tapioca pudding to die for. Quite reasonable. Perfect for lunch OR dinner.
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Cafe Sparrow
8042 Soquel Drive
Aptos Village
831-688-6238
Lunch/Dinner
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What a find! A warm, country setting with spectacular food and service. For dinner, you MUST try the Peppered Angus Filet Mignon with freshly cracked white and black pepper and a sauce Diane. For those of us who like liver, pan sauteed calves liver with red onions, vermouth, sage and bacon is outstanding. Seafood and vegetarian dishes too...along with scrumptious desserts. My new favorite Seascape restaurant..
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Cassis
2120 Greenwich
San Francisco
Dinner
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The perfect small french bistro...extremely reasonable prices, great service, delicious meals.
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Chaya Brasserie
132 The
Embarcadero
San Francisco
Dinner
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Sister to the Chaya in Los Angeles, this new restaurant combines a superb bay view with a menu geared to the tastes of the Bay Area. Seafood, sushi, chicken, pork, beef...a wide range of choices from a select menu. The crabcakes are the best in the City.
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Clementine
126 Clement
San Francisco
Dinner
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A charming, reasonably priced neighborhood treasure. Chef Didier Labbe adds some California touches to classic French cooking. Chicken, Fish, Meat...there's something for every palate. But you must go for the mussels...a huge portion with a sauce beyond compare. Host Laurent Legendue creates a warm, comfortable atmosphere.
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Cosmopolitan Cafe
121 Spear St.
San Francisco
415-543-4001
Dinner
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Superb California cuisine in an elegant setting, yet casual enough to enjoy anytime. From a phenomenal hangar steak to incredible desserts, a delightful dining experience. And their bar is expansive and serves phenomenal...what else?...Cosmopolitans!
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Elisabeth Daniel
550 Washington
San Francisco
405-397-6129
Lunch/Dinner
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What a find! A foodie's delight. From the atmosphere to the magnificent food creations, everything is clean, fresh and pure. A timbale with osetra caviar and lobster essence... subtle foie gras... a sweetcorn brioche... poached ribeye like you've never experienced... a perfect cheese selection... cold plum soup with yogurt.... that was my
first dinner. But certainly not my last. Selections are always changing so that absolute freshness and creativity is maintained. Add to that a sophisticated wine list that is most reasonable given the quality, and Elisabeth Daniel is a remarkable experience.
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Gary Danko
804 Northpoint
San Francisco
Dinner
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Simply one of the finest restaurants in the Bay Area. Food, wine and service of impeccable
quality. Nick Peyton and Gary Danko have put together a menu which enables you to create your own three, four, five or six course dinner. We enjoyed unbelievable preparations of gravlox on a corn blini, foie gras, lobster, seared beef filet and a carmelized peach dessert prepared at the table. The attention to detail is staggering, but not intimidating. Not inexpensive...but worth every dollar.
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Dotty's True
Blue Cafe
522 Jones
San Francisco
Breakfast/Lunch
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Funky location, funky restaurant...but super good breakfasts at very reasonable prices.
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Ernesto's
25th and Clement
San Francisco
Dinner
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A neighborhood institution with a New York feel. Nothing fancy, just superb food with some of the largest portions you've had in a long while. If you're lucky, Filet Mignon will be a special. You'll get not one, but two of the highest quality cuts of beef you've ever enjoyed. Chicken Ernestos, Veal Picata, great pastas ... all at very affordable prices. Great for the family.
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Fifth Floor
12 Fourth Street
(at Market)
San Francisco
Dinner
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Beautiful, exclusive, elegant, expensive. George Morrone is one of the most creative chefs in the United States. From a scallop topped with osetra caviar in a vichyssoise sauce to
fallow deer which will overcome any reluctance you might have to try something this different, a meal to remember. And then top it off with the best banana split you ever tasted.
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Globe
290 Pacific
San Francisco
Lunch
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This is a fun restaurant with basic yet innovative California food. A few dishes you must try are spaghetti with shrimp, served in a bowl...and a great pork chop with carmelized onions and chunks of bell peppers. Their bread alone is worth the visit...small flat rolls and onion focaccia were two breads served on my last visit.
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Hawthorne Lane
22 Hawthorne
San Francisco
Lunch/Dinner
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Best of the California cuisine places...quality, fun food in a comfortable setting.
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House of
Prime Rib
Van Ness between
Washington
and Jackson
San Francisco
Dinner
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The best roast beef anywhere, the most reasonable prices, the best portions...all in a perfect setting. great for families.
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Jardiniere
300 Grove
San Francisco
Dinner
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Chef Traci des Jardins and restaurateur Doug Washington have taken over the old Kimballs, spent a ton on renovation and created the hottest new place in the City. From monkfish to lamb, the execution is fabulous and the mood of the restaurant carries a fun energy.
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Kokkari
200 Jackson
San Francisco
Lunch/Dinner
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Over five million dollars spent creating this California-Greek restauarant and it shows. Beautiful ambience, delicious light variations of mediterranean dishes and attentive service.
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La Cucina
2136 Union Street
San Francisco
Breakfast/Lunch
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Neighborhood loyalty to good quality basic food and a warm atmosphere created by owner Bebe Stavrinides. My hangout since 1977.
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Le Bistrot
1177 California St.
San Francisco
415-474-2000
Lunch/Dinner
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What a find! Casual french food in a beautiful setting. Just like a Paris bistro. Steak Tartare, pommes frites, excellent foie gras, fabulous seared calves liver...all at very reasonable prices. Go in formal wear or take the kids...you're comfortable either way.
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Mescolanza
24th and Clement
San Francisco
Dinner
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A wonderful neighborhood Italian restaurant with fine food, excellent service and nice ambience. The Linguine Limone is a must ... Veal Marsala delicious ... and arguably the best Caesar Salad in town. Top it off with an especially tasty Tiramisu and it's a very affordable winner.
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North Beach
Restaurant
1512 Stockton
San Francisco
Lunch/Dinner
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My evening hangout since 1975...beautifully remodeled, the best classic Italian dishes along with a superb wine list...owner Lorenzo Petroni is a San Francisco treasure.
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Pane E Vino
3011 Steiner
San Francisco
Lunch/Dinner
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One of my longtime favorites. A fun place with great pasta (try their gnocchi,) polenta with mushrooms and a hearty veal chop. Leave room for a superb dessert: affogato, which combines great vanilla ice cream with espresso and whipped cream.
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Pastis
1015 Battery
San Francisco
Lunch/Dinner
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Chef Gerald Hirogoyen (of Fringale fame) is now at Pastis full-time. French bistro food with a California touch, upscale surroundings, moderate prices.
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Perry's
1944 Union Street
San Francisco
Lunch/Dinner
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Sure, your classic bar...but the gardenroom and back room are wonderful for families. Classic American brunch/lunch items, reasonable prices, fine service.
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Plump Jack
On Fillmore
between Flibert
and Greenwich
San Francisco
Lunch/Dinner
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Superb meals in a small, intimate room, a fabulous wine list with the most reasonable prices you'll find anywhere.
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PosTrio
555 Post
San Francisco
Lunch/Dinner
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Still a classic California experience...great ambience, a fine, varied menu.
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Seal Rock Inn
545 Point Lobos
San Francisco
Breakfast
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Great basic breakfast restaurant. Excellent omelettes, french toast, pancakes...sandwiches too. Inexpensive and right near Seal Rock and the Pacific Ocean.
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Trader Vics
9 Anchor Drive
Emeryville
Lunch/Dinner
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I must confess: I sure miss Trader Vics in San Francisco. But I'm thrilled I can still enjoy pupus and a Navy Grog at this beautiful restaurant on the water in Emeryville. And much as old favorites from shrimp to a cosmo salad are the dishes I crave, there are wonderful new
creations that raise Traders to an even higher level.
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Waterfront
Pier 7 on the
Embarcadero
(at Broadway)
San Francisco
Lunch/Dinner
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At last! A view restaurant with excellent food. Whether it's Upstairs for more elegant and sophisticated dining or Downstairs for more basic dishes, the seafood is outstanding and the setting is sensational.
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Willie's
Kentfield
Breakfast/Lunch
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My favorite Marin brunch spot...quality food, good portions in a clean, warm setting.
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