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Wine and beer
Inexpensive ($10 or less per entree)
Moderate (up to $20)
Expensive ($20 and over)
Kid-friendly
Outdoor seating
Private party room
Seating: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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SAN FRANCISCO
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BOXING ROOM Cajun
The Southern comfort
of Louisiana, updated to
fit the polished elegance
of the city. Indulge
in authentic Cajun-style eats and fresh
California seafood. 399
Grove St, 415.430.6590,
boxingroom.com
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BUN MEE Vietnamese
A fun and casual lunch
spot that puts a flavorful twist on classic
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
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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 selec-
tions here will more
than satisfy your appe-
tite and take you back
in time to the mobster
days of the 1920s. 641
Vallejo St, 415.986.8998,
sfcapos.com
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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 seafood on its everyday
menu. 1090 Point Lobos,
415.386.3330,
cliffhouse.com
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DABBA Indian Inspired
by the Indian-Mexican
restaurant Avatar’s
in Mill Valley, this
latest twist on the
concept comes from
tech entrepreneur
Andy Mercy and
former French
Laundry and Spruce
chef, Walter Abrams.
Applying Abrams’
precision, palate and
creativity to global
culinary traditions,
Dabba offers worldly
flavors “wrapped in
a California state of
mind.” 71 Stevenson St,
415.236.3984,
dabba.com
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FRANCES California
San Francisco elegance
meets comfort food.
The local, seasonal
menu complements any
trip to the city. Bar is
reserved for walk-ins,
but reservations are
recommended. 3870
17th St, 415.621.3870,
frances-sf.com
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HAKKASAN Chinese
The rich-flavored
slow-braised beef and
the crispy duck salad
are popular at this San
Francisco destination.
Private dining rooms
are offered: the Jade
Room complete with
lazy Susan and the
larger Dragon Room
for cocktail parties or
dinners. 1 Kearny St,
415.829.8148,
hakkasan.com
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LA FOLIE French Chef
Roland Passot serves
critically acclaimed
fare in this intimate,
family-run restaurant
located in Russian Hill
but the menu highlights
ingredients from farms
in Marin and Sonoma
and all along the Pacific
Coast and the greater
Northwest. 2316 Polk St,
415.776.5577,
lafolie.com
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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 $$$ LD
NOPA California The
easy California menu
shows off roasted
chicken and pork
chops, with a bouquet
of appetizers to set the
mood. Although this
S. F. destination is busy
almost every night (a
good sign), the wait at
the legendary bar is half
the fun. 560 Divisadero
St, 415.864.8643,
nopasf.com
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PERR Y’S American
Perry’s, for over 45
years an institution
on Union Street in San
Francisco, is known
for its classic American
food, its warm person-
able service and its
bustling bar. Signature
dishes include tra-
ditional Cobb salad,
prime steaks and, of
course, the renowned
hamburger. Hotel
Griffon, 155 Steuart St,
415.495.6500,
perryssf.com
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SESSIONS AT THE
PRESIDIO American
Located just across the
Golden Gate Bridge,
this restaurant has
serious ties to Marin.
The fruits, vegetables,
herbs and olive oil
hail from our county
thanks in part to the
restaurant’s partnership with Sky walker
Ranch. Additionally,
the 100 craft beer
offerings, including 24
draft options, will keep
beer lovers more than
satisfied. 1 Letterman
Drive, 415.655.9413,
sessionssf.com
s $$ ∞ LD
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
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