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my dining picks  

   

                              Ronn is a Restaurant Reviewer and Judge for the James Beard Foundation Awards

My Recommendations  

Acquerello
San Francisco
. Sophisticated Italian, intimate
Americano
    San Francisco
. Modern, California, on the Embarcadero
Angelino
    Sausalito
. Where Sausalito natives enjoy classic Italian dishes
Buckeye Roadhouse
Mill Valley
. Classic American, solid fun ambience
Bunglalow 44
Mill Valley
. A relaxed Marin find...run by the group that owns the always excellent Buckeye
Chaya Brasserie
San Francisco
. California/Asian, on the Embarcadero
Circa
San Francisco
. The Marina's hottest place...excellent food and bar scene
Clementine
San Francisco
. Neighborhood, French, excellent value
Cliff House
San Francisco
 
. American, best view, superb upscale downstairs, fun on first level
Coco500
  San Francisco
. Attentive service, SOMA
Gary Danko
  San Francisco
. One of SF’s top three for superb albeit expensive dining
Delfina
  San Francisco
. Creative, fresh, superb Italian dishes. Only downside is difficult parking
Ducca
  San Francisco
. In the Westin Market Street...Beautiful atmosphere, creative dishes, quality fresh ingredients
El Raigon
San Francisco
. Excellent Argentinean Beef, casual rustic ambience
Epic Roast House
San Francisco
. Takes full advantage of its Waterfront/Bay Bridge location.  Excellent beef, expensive
Ernesto's
San Francisco
. Classic neighborhood Italian, excellent value
House of
Prime Rib

 San Francisco
. All time favorite, best Prime Rib in SF, superb value
Isa
 San Francisco
. Marina, small plates, casual, fun
Jeanty at Jack's
San Francisco
. French, wonderful food, ambience and service
Kokkari
San Francisco
. California-Greek, beautifully furnished
La Cucina
San Francisco
. Neighborhood breakfast/lunch, owner Bebe is a SF treasure
La Folie
San Francisco
. Four-star French, one of SF’s top three
Luce
San Francisco
. In the new InterContinental Hotel...Elegant atmosphere, California culinary creativity, polished service
Masa's
San Francisco
. One of SF’s top three, expensive
Mescolanza
San Francisco
. Neighborhood upscale yet casual Italian, very reasonable
Nopa
San Francisco
. Funky neighborhood, but the freshest, truly innovative food in San Francisco...with a friendly staff and very reasonable prices  
North Beach
Restaurant

San Francisco
. Italian, Lorenzo is a gem, my home for 30 years
Perry's
San Francisco
. Classic Union Street American bar food plus
PlumpJack 
San Francisco
. Small, upscale, superb and reasonable wine list
Poggio 
Sausalito
. Sausalito's trendy hotspot...Superb food and atmosphere...Get an outside table if weather is good
PosTrio
San Francisco
. The original California cuisine Wolfgang Puck restaurant
Rooney's
Tiburon
. Where locals enjoy fresh, tasty dishes with no pretension, just a good vibe
Slanted Door
San Francisco
. Outstanding Asian, incredible location on Waterfront
Sociale
San Francisco
. Sacramento Street, hidden escape location
Town Hall
San Francisco
. Trendy, California, fun, reasonable, a bit loud
Trader Vics
Emeryville
. Always one of my personal favorites for PuPus and cocktails
Waterfront
 San Francisco
. Superb location, fresh seafood