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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Dining Room More
perfect food than this, in a more quietly refined setting, or with more
elegantly considerate service is hard to imagine. When you want to give
yourself a treat, make a reservation here and prepare to be pampered
with the very best food and wines .
Ritz-Carlton Hotel Dining Room
Kokkari Estiatorio This
upscale Greek taverna is a fun and spirited place that might have you
imagining yourself to be somewhere in the Aegean. Don’t bypass the
appetizer sample, which includes homemade pitta bread, and various
artfully delicious spreads. 200 Jackson St at Front 415 981 0983 Dis. access
Rubicon Great
California-French fusion cooking that is always delicious and never
fails to wow the devoted clientele of this Financial District high-power
dining experience. Excellent wine list, beautiful presentation, and
superior service .
Rubicon
A16 Known
for its authentic pizzas, house-cured salumi, and regional wines, this
casual yet chic marina restaurant will transport you straight to
Southern Italy . 2355 Chestnut St 415 771 2216 Dis. access
Greens Originally
inspired by the huge success of the Zen bakery and coffee shop, this
spacious, pleasant Marina restaurant soon came to define vegetarian
eating – substantial, delicious, and inventive – for the entire Bay Area . Delfina Nouvelle
Italian might best describe the cuisine here, and it is turned out to
near perfection. The decor is fairly stark but not overbearing, and the
inventive dishes rarely fail to surprise and delight. Maybe you’ll
choose a night when they’re serving gnocchi with peas and morel
mushrooms.
Delfina
Tres Agaves Fresh,
inspired regional cuisine, combined with a dizzying choice of tequila
cocktails and margaritas make for a great evening at this brightly
painted Mexican restaurant in a converted warehouse. 130 Townsend St 415 227 0500 Dis. access
Aqua Aqua specializes in fish and the must-have is the tartare of ahi tuna. Gorgeous decor and presentation. 252 California St 415 956 9662 Closed Sat & Sun L Dis. access
Ahi Tuna
Foreign Cinema In
the courtyard, old movies are projected onto a neighboring building
while you dine. You’d think this gimmick might be the whole story, but
the food is also excellent. The oyster bar and Sunday brunch on the
patio are popular. 2534 Mission St 415 648 7600 Dis. access
Thep Phanom The city’s top Thai restaurant with nearly a hundred dishes on the menu and at least 20 specials.
Top 10 Romantic Dinner Spots
Garden Court The stained-glass ceiling and marble columns make this one of the most sumptuous restaurants. Sheraton Palace Hotel2 New Montgomery St 415 546 5089 Dis. access
Cliff House A wild coastal setting, with views of crashing waves . Acquerello The black truffles are said to be an aphrodisiac. 1722 Sacramento St 415 567 5432
Masa’s Hotel Vintage Court French Mediterranean cuisine in elegant surroundings. Boulevard Belle époque decor and extravagant food . Caffè Centro Popular with 20-something couples .
Chenery Park Take a window seat looking out onto the street for the maximum effect. 683 Chenery St 415 337 8537 Dis. access
Fairmont For lovers of kitsch, a tropical rainforest setting awaits at this hotel’s Tonga Room restaurant. Lark Creek Inn One of the loveliest garden settings on the Bay . Chez Panisse The birthplace of Cal-Med cuisine. Book weeks ahead.
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