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Anchor & Hope				Write a Review
83 Minna (at Second St.)	American, New American, Seafood	$$$, $$$$	South of Market
This casual but chic fish house from the Rosenthal brothers (chefs Steve and Mitchell) and their partner, Doug Washington, joins their other downtown favorites, Town Hall and Salt House. The setting, a renovated turn-of-the-19th-century warehouse, has exposed brick, painted wood floors, and a... More >>

Arlequin Cafe				Write a Review
384 Hayes	American, Breakfast, Brunch, French, Mediterranean	$, $$	Hayes Valley/ Tenderloin
This charming small cafe, sister to fancy Absinthe down the street, has an especially pleasant large outdoor garden space with tree-shaded tables tucked behind it. There’s good chow all day long, from house-baked pastries to lovely sandwiches, homemade soups, and moist roast chicken.... More >>

Baby Blues BBQ				Write a Review
3149 Mission (at Powers)	American, Barbecue	$$	Mission/ Bernal Heights
Some of the best barbecue in San Francisco, served in a room in which you actually want to linger (unlike most local barbecue spots) -- what's not to like? The perhaps overly complicated menu offers many ways to combine the basics: excellent pulled pork, shredded beef brisket, wonderful Memphis... More >>

Bix				2 User Reviews
56 Gold (at Montgomery)	American, California, French	$$$, $$$$	Union Square/ Financial District
Bix is San Francisco's closest approximation of a supper club, with a superb bar and very good food that ranges from tony snacks to more serious dining, including thoughtfully composed salads followed by carefully cooked fish, flesh, and fowl and amazing desserts. Dinner is served in a soaring,... More >>

The Blue Plate				Write a Review
3218 Mission (at 29th St.)	American, California	$$$, $$$$	Mission/ Bernal Heights
Inventive, well-prepared takes on classic dishes -- perhaps a flatiron steak with huckleberry potato salad and a pork chop with baby mustard greens and hominy -- are followed by homey desserts like chocolate cake and banana cream pie. More >>

Boulevard				Write a Review
1 Mission (at Steuart)	American	$$$$	Embarcadero
It's nearly impossible to go wrong at tony, wildly popular Boulevard, from the sumptuous interior by Pat Kuleto to Nancy Oakes' flawlessly executed New American menu. The offerings are seasonal, and desserts are exceptional. Extensive wine list, full bar. More >>

Brenda's French Soul Food				Write a Review
652 Polk	American, Cajun, Creole, Soul Food, Southern	$, $$	Hayes Valley/ Tenderloin
Charming small Creole spot. Well-cooked specialties include beignets both sweet (stuffed with chocolate or chopped apples) and savory (yummy crawfish spiced with cayenne), po'boys, and grillades and grits. Daily specials might feature meatloaf or hoppin' john with andouille sausage. Few items... More >>

Chenery Park				Write a Review
683 Chenery (at Diamond)	American, New American	$$$	Twin Peaks/ Glen Park
One of San Francisco's dining gems (semihidden in its cozy neighborhood), Chenery Park manages to be at once sophisticated and homey, in both its art-lined trilevel setting and its menu. Its cuisine features classic American dishes and eclectic New American, melting-pot creations. The... More >>

Fish				Write a Review
350 Harbor (at Bridgeway)	American, New American, Seafood	$$, $$$	Sausalito
This unusual place, one of the few recommendable eateries in Sausalito, offers somewhat pricy but generally huge portions of well-cooked organic fish specialties, with the lure of a great seaside location (a little outside the touristy part of town). You line up, cash in hand, and order at a... More >>

Fog City Diner				Write a Review
1300 Battery (at Embarcadero)	American	$$$	Embarcadero
This modern-day classic -- in which traditional diner fare is dressed up with hip accents and cutting-edge flavors -- isn't the trailblazer it was when Cindy Pawlcyn helped start it and Pat Kuleto first designed it, but it still features enough menu highlights to please the fun-loving. The mood... More >>

Home				Write a Review
2100 Market (at Church)	American, Breakfast, Brunch, New American	$$, $$$	Castro/ Noe Valley
Here you'll find reasonably priced home cooking with a sophisticated edge. Alongside the main courses, you'll get carefully chosen fresh sides served in a lively take on a family restaurant. There's a nightly bargain three-course meal served from 5 to 6, and an a la carte brunch on weekends. More >>

House of Prime Rib				Write a Review
1906 Van Ness (at Washington)	American, Steakhouse	$$$	Nob Hill/ Russian Hill
Nothing has changed at this mildly English eatery since the ’40s, and that's just the way we like it. All you have to choose is whether you want your meat sliced thick or thin, and rare or well-done. It's carved and served to you from an impressive rolling silver cart, with creamed spinach,... More >>

Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream				Write a Review
2790 Harrison (at 24th St.)	American, Dessert, Ice Cream	$, $$	Mission/ Bernal Heights
Inventive, witty, and delicious ice creams are on offer at this sleek, small ice cream parlor. Flavors vary, but include balsamic caramel, Blue Bottle Vietnamese coffee, candied ginger, chocolate, dulce de leche, mint chip, peanut butter curry, and our favorite, Secret Breakfast (bourbon and... More >>

Lark Creek Steak				Write a Review
845 Market (at Fourth St.)	American, California, Steakhouse	$$$, $$$$	South of Market
This steakhouse occupies a plush room in the Westfield San Francisco Center, convenient for shoppers and moviegoers, and offers many other dishes (poultry, seafood, vegetarian) in addition to an array of grilled and roasted steaks. We loved the baseball-shaped six-ounce filet and the interesting... More >>

The Liberty Cafe				Write a Review
410 Cortland (at Bennington)	American	$$, $$$	Mission/ Bernal Heights
A cottage in back creates a patio area for brunch and means the wait for a dinner table -- no reservations taken here -- can be spent pleasantly with wine and an appetizer. New American menu changes monthly. More >>

Maverick				Write a Review
3316 17th St. (at Mission)	American, New American	$$, $$$	Mission/ Bernal Heights
Tiny, chic restaurant with exciting new American food that's big on flavor. Frequently-changing seasonal menu features such regional specialties as Baltimore crab fluffs and Cincy barbecued ribs to start, followed by Southern fried chicken, a hefty grilled ribeye, or braised pork shoulder, all... More >>

Nopa				Write a Review
560 Divisadero (at Fell)	American, California	$$, $$$, $$$$	Haight/ Fillmore
Lively two-story restaurant, housed in a vintage bank building, with a large bar (and scene) and menu of seasonal Mediterranean-inspired fare, with some dishes cooked in a wood-fired oven. The name is an invented acronym for its location: North of the Panhandle. Open late. More >>

Outerlands				Write a Review
4001 Judah (at 45th Ave.)	American	$, $$, $$$	Sunset (Outer)
This charming little restaurant is on a corner just a few blocks from the beach. Its simple wood tables and chairs, open kitchen, and service -- you order at a counter and collect your own silverware -- imply casual fare, but that isn't the case. The cooking is sophisticated, even when it's a... More >>

Pickles				Write a Review
42 Columbus (at Jackson)	American, Burgers	$$, $$$	Union Square/ Financial District
Pickles serves housemade pickles alongside its upscale five- or eight-ounce burgers, made from all-organic and sustainably farmed meats. In addition to sliders, chicken burgers, and veggie burgers, you'll find pasta dishes such as spaghetti and meatballs, beef brisket chili, hand-cut Kennebec... More >>

Rossi's Delicatessen				Write a Review
426 Castro (at Market)	American, Deli	$	Castro/ Noe Valley
Every San Francisco neighborhood wishes it had a deli like Rossi's. Out of its tiny storefront issue coffee, bagels, bus passes, lottery tickets, and an amazing array of inexpensive made-to-order sandwiches (from a classic BLT to multi-item Italian subs) and prepared salads. Rossi's is famed for... More >>

Saison				Write a Review
2124 Folsom (at 17th St.)	American, Asian Fusion, California, European, French, Fusion, Middle Eastern	$$$$	Mission/ Bernal Heights
Tucked away in a converted 19th-century stable, this rustic little rendezvous has the charm of a French country inn and food to match. After Champagne on the flagstone patio, dinner is served in a simply decorated dining room within peering distance of the bustling kitchen. Chef Joshua Skenes... More >>

Sam's Grill and Seafood Restaurant				Write a Review
374 Bush (at Belden)	American, Seafood, Steakhouse	$$, $$$$	Union Square/ Financial District
Sam's Grill has been at its present location, anchoring the corner of restaurant-laden Belden Place and Bush Street, since 1946, but its history dates back to 1867. Enjoy a traditional American and Continental menu in a classic wood-paneled setting featuring private booths. As well as steaks,... More >>

Sea Salt				Write a Review
2512 San Pablo	American, California, Greek, Seafood	$$, $$$	West Berkeley
A delightful seafood-only restaurant, opened by the owners of the successful East Bay eateries Lalime's and Fonda Solana, in a spacious, airy, artfully decorated San Pablo Avenue space, with an especially pleasant tree-shaded patio. The cooking is of a very high caliber, featuring sustainable... More >>

The Sentinel				Write a Review
37 New Montgomery (at Second St.)	American, Sandwiches	$, $$	South of Market
This tiny takeout-only spot is a side project of Dennis Leary, the gifted chef who personally cooks every meal served at his compact restaurant, Canteen. The Sentinel offers a brief, daily-changing menu of wonderful sandwiches (four or five cold, a couple served hot), a soup du jour, and a... More >>

Serpentine				Write a Review
2495 Third St. (at 22nd St.)	American, California, New American	$$, $$$	Potrero Hill
A welcome addition to Dogpatch's restaurant district, this sister to Slow Club features chef Mark Young's satisfying seasonal comfort food, an interesting wine list, and original cocktails in a industrial-chic room carved out of an old warehouse. The menu evolves frequently. More >>