Vietnamese. Sit back
in this playful space
with a salad, bowl or
sandwich and enjoy the
stylish San Francisco
vibes. 2015 Fillmore St,
415.800.7696,
bunmee.com
b $$ s ∞ LD º
CAPO’S CHICAGO
Italian If you’re craving
classic Chicago-style
Italian and a venue to
match, the endless pizza
choices and flavorful
pasta and meat selections here will more
than satisfy your appetite and take you back
in time to the mobster
days of the 1920s. 641
Vallejo St, 415.986.8998,
sfcapos.com
s $$$ s ∞ D º
CLIFF HOUSE California
Great food, beautiful
view and lots of history — what else could
you want? An award-winning wine list?
They have that too. Not
only does Cliff House
boast a popular Sunday
champagne brunch, it
also focuses on local,
organic, sustainable
ingredients and sea-
food on its everyday
menu. 1090 Point Lobos,
415.386.3330,
cliffhouse.com
s $$ s BLD
EPIC STEAK American
An upscale meat lover’s
mecca with a sophisticated atmosphere,
EPIC Steak’s bayside
location delivers on all
fronts. Professional
service, choice cuts of
prime rib and chocolate souffles are among
the things that keep
patrons coming back.
An upstairs bar is also
a happy hour favorite.
369 Embarcadero,
415.369.9955,
epicsteak.com
s $$$ ∞ LD º
ESPETUS
CHURRASCARIA
Brazilian This steak-
house boasts a tasting
menu of 14 meat courses
grilled in the tra-
ditional Brazilian
method. Patrons
control the pace of the
prix fixe experience
with colored signal
cards. 1686 Market St,
415.552.8792,
espetus.com
s $$$ s C LD
MICHAEL MINA
Japanese/French
Michael Mina has
clearly mastered the
fine line bet ween
award-winning art and
Alaskan halibut. Each
brilliantly crafted dish
gives diners a delicate
blend of flavors that
add up to a distinctive,
luxurious dining experience. 252 California
St, 415.397.9222,
michaelmina.net
s $$$ LD
NOPA California The
easy California menu
shows off roasted
chicken and pork
chops, with a bouquet
of appetizers to set the
mood. Although this
S.F. destination is busy
almost every night (a
good sign), the wait at
the legendary bar is half
the fun. 560 Divisadero
St, 415.864.8643,
nopasf.com
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PERR Y’S American
Perry’s, for over 45
years an institution
on Union Street in San
Francisco, is known
for its classic American
food, its warm personable service and its
bustling bar. Signature
dishes include traditional Cobb salad,
prime steaks and, of
course, the renowned
hamburger. Perry’s
also serves a weekend brunch. Hotel
Griffon, 155 Steuart St,
415.495.6500,
perryssf.com
s $$ s ∞ C D º
RICE PAPER SCISSORS
Vietnamese At this
brick-and-mortar
Mission District spot
with a pop-up sibling,
try the popular grilled
steak bahn mi on
one of the bright red
stools and stay warm
with a pot of jasmine
tea. 1710 Mission
St, 415.878.6657,
ricepaperscissors.com
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SESSIONS AT THE
PRESIDIO American
Located just across the
Golden Gate Bridge,
this restaurant has
serious ties to Marin.
The fruits, vegetables,
herbs and olive oil
hail from our county
thanks in part to the
restaurant’s partnership with Sky walker
Ranch. Additionally,
the 100 craft beer
offerings, including 24
draft options, will keep
beer lovers more than
satisfied. 1 Letterman
Drive, 415.655.9413,
sessionssf.com
s $$ ∞ LD
SPAGHE TTI BROS.
American BIX and Fog
City alums Erik Lowe
and Aaron Toensing
serve inventive
American standards
like St. Louis–style
toasted raviolis and
green chile-apple pie
with a cheddar cheese
crust. The chefs explore
regional culinary tra-
ditions and translate
them into a Northern
Californian lexicon
as evidenced by their
playful menu and a
Negroni-centered
bar. 3213 Scott St,
415.939.2726,
spaghettibrossf.com
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STATE BIRD
PROVISIONS American
With a wide variety
of choices, from fresh
local seafood to spicy
kimchi yuba to savory
pancakes, not to mention a full range of
poultry, this uncommon dim sum–style
setup features a
little bit of everything.
1529 Fillmore St,
415.795.1272,
statebirdsf.com
b $$ s D
TOWN HALL American
The exposed brick and
warm, unconventional
lighting turn Town
Hall’s large space into
an intimate yet elegant
environment. With a
more-than-adequate
wine list and savory
American classics like
pork tenderloin with
honey grits, a visit here
should be on everyone’s
list. 342 Howard St,
415.908.3900,
townhallsf.com
s $$$ ∞ C LD º
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Full bar
Wine and beer
Inexpensive ($10 or less per entree)
Moderate (up to $20)
Expensive ($20 and over)
Kid-friendly
Outdoor seating
Private party room
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Zuppa di Pesce
• CUCINA SA Italian
Formerly Cucina
Restaurant and Wine
Bar, the ownership
team of Donna Seymour
and Kevin Hansmeyer
renovated, renamed and
reopened the restaurant in December 2015.
This cozy space features
homemade pastas, wood-fired pizzas and Italian
wines. A large part of
the menu is vegetarian
and gluten-free friendly.
510 San Anselmo Ave,
415.454.2942,
cucina-sa.com b $$ ∞ D
