CONTINENTAL/CALIFORNIA CUISINE

Chaya Brasserie  
 132 Embarcadero 
415-777-8688
 Great Sushi bar and eclectic entrees.  Boasts spectacular view of the Bay Bridge.

Scala’s Bistro
Union Square – 432 Powell St 
415-395-8555
After shopping in Union Square, a perfect stop for a quick bite, especially for a bowl of their asparagus soup.  Great Tuscan style dining room, with warm colors and great service.  Nestled in the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, an easy find.  Good for lunch or dinner.  Reservations highly recommended.

Bruno’s
2389 Mission St (between 19^th St and 20^th St)
415-643-5200 Closed until early fall 2005
1940’s retro setting, serves great food and live jazz music in the lounge to an upbeat, trendy crow.  Moderate to expensive

Hawthorne Lane
 22 Hawthorne (between 2^nd and 3^rd Aves.)      
 415-777-9779
Incredible Continental Cuisine with an Euro Asian flavor.  Expensive. 

Plump-Jack Café
3127 Fillmore St. (near Filbert)
415-563-4755
Popular restaurant with great entrees and a vast wine list owned by the Getty brothers.  Good prices.

Zuni Café
1658 Market Street                 
415-552-2522
Excellent food, hit or miss service, hip Castro/Market Street crowd, fun bar, incredible burgers after 10:30pm.  Moderate to expensive. 

Fog City Diner 
1300 Battery St.                      
415-982-2000
Fun, crowded, touristy restaurant/diner car.  Small plates, burgers, etc.  Counter service available.  Moderate.

Quince
1701 Octavia Street (Cross Street: Bush)
415-775-8500
Chef Michael Tusk draws his inspiration from all over the Mediterranean.  You'll find Quince in the historic Pacific Heights apocathery shop that once hosted the highly esteemed Meeting House restaurant.  Quince is open for dinner only: Sunday-Thursday, 5:30-10pm.  Friday & Saturday 5:30-10:30pm

CONTEMPORARY/AMERICAN

Boulevard
1 Mission St (at Steuart)    
415-543-6084
Big portions of New American cuisine.  A hot spot. Moderate.

Ritz Carlton Dining Room
Top for hotel dining.

One Market
#1 Market Street
415-777-5577
Bradley Ogden’s latest creation.  Huge space, beautifully designed interior with the use of many natural materials (slate, stone, iron). Marginal food, moderate to expensive.

Campton Place
Both a feast for the eye and a sensation to the palate, Campton Place Restaurant offers adventurous culinary creations that are unforgettable. Experience a sublime food and wine experience that finds its fitting complement in the luxurious modern elegance of Campton Place Restaurant on Union Square in San Francisco. Private dining is also available

ASIAN/PACIFIC RIM

Tommy Toy’s Haute Cuisine
665 Montgomery 
415-397-4888
Considered by many to be the best gourmet Chinese food in San Francisco.  The tasting menu (6 or 7 courses) is impressive and we recommend it highly.  Extremely formal and expensive. 

Yank-Sing (dim sum)
101 Spear St (at Mission in Rincon Center)    
415-957-9300
Unequivocally the best Dim Sum we have ever tasted.  Moderate.

Kyo-Ya  
Sheraton Palace Hotel
2 New Montgomery St     
415-546-5090
Excellent Japanese food in an elegant setting. Moderate-expensive.

Betelnut
2030 Union Street                
415-929-8855
Very popular Union St restaurant.  This Pan-Asian menu features unusual and delicious dishes from many regions of the Pacific.  (Union St. is great to stroll along the many shops and interesting sights).

ITALIAN

Enrico’s Sidewalk Cafe
504 Broadway (at Kearny St)                      
415-982-6223
Tuscany style dishes, mixed with a Mediterranean flair.  Has outside heated patio dining and live music inside.  A busy night spot. 

Rose Pistola
532 Columbus Ave                             
415-399-0499
Nestled in North Beach, this is a popular restaurant.  Great décor and well known for the variety of fresh seafood, poultry and beef prepared in a wood burning stove, with great wines and desserts.  A real dining treat.  Reservations fill early.  Moderate to expensive.

Il Fornaio
1265 Battery St.                   
415-986-0100
Great Italian food.  Nice décor.  Huge restaurant with busy exciting bar, exterior seating.  Moderate.

The Stinking Rose
325 Columbus Ave                             
415-781-7673
In North Beach, this is a true garlic lover’s delight.  All dishes salute garlic, even the dessert- garlic ice cream.  Reasonable.

Scala’s Bistro
432 Powell St (at Sutter)     
415-395-8555
Bustling, popular bistro serving soulful California-style Italian food.  Moderate.

SEAFOOD

Aqua
252 California St. 
415-956-9662
Excellent seafood in a contemporary setting.  The most incredible floral arrangements.  Very expensive. 

Elite Café
2049 Fillmore                        
415-346-8668
New Orleans style cooking, serving great fresh seafood dishes, oyster bar and bustling bar.  A hot night spot for locals.  Fillmore is a great area for a day or night stroll. Moderate. 

Scoma’s
Fisherman’s Wharf Pier 47
415-771-4383 or 800-644-5852
One of the oldest, most traditional restaurants around.  Great views, family style seating with large portions.  Inexpensive and very popular. Reservations recommended.

Cliff House
1090 Point Lobos
415-386-3300
Great ocean views and good appetizers.

Hayes Street Grill
320 Hayes Street 
415-863-5545
Nice restaurant in the Civic Center/Opera/Ballet district.  Consistently great seafood.  Moderate.

STEAK HOUSES

MacArthur Park
607 Front St.                   
415-398-5700
Huge space with busy youthful bar scene.  Great ribs. Very touristy.  Moderate

Harris, The San Francisco Steakhouse
2100 Van Ness Ave            
415-673-1888
SF Premier, upscale, traditional steak-house well known for its excellent menu and service.  Expensive. 

Izzy’s Steaks & Chops
3345 Steiner St.                    
415-563-0487
Nestled in the Marina district.  Great steak house known for its incredible servings.  Busy atmosphere. Moderate

VEGETARIAN

Greens
Fort Mason Bldg 4
415-771-6222
One of the first and finest gourmet vegetarian restaurants in SF.  Large dining room on the Marina with a stunning water view.  Very fine food.  Prix-fixe menu, two seatings per evening.  Call ahead.  Expensive.  . 

FRENCH

Fifth Floor   
12 Fourth St.      San Francisco    
415-348-1555                                                                               Fifth Floor is a plush, fine-dining restaurant featuring Laurent Gras' modern French cuisine, in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Designed by Cheryl Rowley and Bob LaCour, the dining room is a perfect match for the menu. From the zebra-print carpet and modernist furniture to the beautiful artwork and Frette linen, the plush surroundings are all very urban and very comfortable.

South Park Café
108 South Park Ave
415-495-7275
Small bistro-style situated on a tiny park.  Traditional French food. Very cozy atmosphere.  Moderate.
 
COCO500
598 4^th St (at Brannon)
415-543-2222
Rustic French and Italian cuisine that is supposed to mouth watering.  Moderate.

Clementine’s
126 Clement St.
415-387-0408
Lovely Richmond District French Bistro that showcases classic fare and some special surprises. 

Masa’s
648 Bush St.
415-989-7154
Famous SF spot known for its top rate delicacies at a top price.  Expensive

Fleur de Lys 
777 Sutter St (downtown)
415-632-7779
Typical French menu of days gone by.  Opulent décor, romantic atmosphere.

Café Bastille
22 Belden Lane
415-986-5673
Affordable authentic French Bistro with live jazz and outdoor seating.

Fringale
570 4^th St (between Bryant and Brannon)        
415-543-0573
This authentic French café tucked in an alleyway has a true Parisian feel. A favorite local hangout.  Great food and prices, charming waiters and live jazz – worth checking out even just for a cocktail.

Jardiniere
300 Grove Street (at Franklin)
415-861-5555
Housed in a beautiful landmark building in San Francisco's civic center area. Jardiniére features the award winning French-California Cuisine of chef Traci Des Jardins in the warm, elegant two-story interior designed by restaurateur/designer Pat Kuleto.