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ROMANTIC DINNER FOR TWO
Have a romantic Dinner at home
Prepare a sensuously delicious dinner
for the one you love with one of Jacques Laurent's
easy to prepare Original Recipes from his cook book
"Sensuous Chef/Romantic Recipes for Two"
click here for free recipe
RESTAURANTS with BRUNCH
San Francisco's Best Brunch Restaurants
UPSCALE
DINING
San Francisco's fine dinning Restaurants
SUPPER CLUBS
San Francisco Supper clubs with live music,performances.
Enjoy your a meal with friends and watch a show at the same time.
FRENCH RESTAURANTS / BISTROS
French Restaurants reveiwed by French Restaurateur Jacques Laurent
ITALIAN RESTAURANTS
The Best Italian Cuisine in SF
FAMILY STYLE ITALIAN
IRISH CUISINE
Irish restaurants,pubs,
GERMAN STYLE RESTAURANTS
Find San Francisco's Best German Food
STEAKHOUSES
And classic grill If you are looking for a GREAT
steak this is the place to find it
CALIFORNIA
CUISINE
Reviews of Unique California Cuisine
HOME
COOKING
Find a taste of home
SEAFOOD
Reviews of San Franciscos world renowned Sea food restaurants
SUSHI
BUENA VISTA RESTAURANT
One of the oldest Fishermans
Wharf restaurants
Founded in the 1890's,
this establishment is one
of the handful of
restaurants still
existing from San
Francisco's early years,
between the 1890's and
the 1940's. Located right
on the corner of Aquatic Square
Park, the end of the Hyde
& Beach cable car
line, overlooking the Bay
and the sailing ships at
the Hyde Street Pier.
Walking distance to
Ghirardelli Square, the
Cannery, Fisherman's
Wharf and Pier 39. They
are famous for their Irish
Coffee and Gin Fizz. The
interior features the
original long bar, where
many singles have met and
consequently returned
years later with their
children. Patron's sit at
large, round oak tables,
shared with other
travelers. The cuisine
served is hearty American
fare. Thick, old
fashioned hamburgers,
meatloaf and mashed
potatoes with seasonal
vegetables, fresh fish,
ribs, clam chowder, apple
pie a'la mode are all
traditional favorites.
Daily specials. The Buena
Vista is also a great
place for breakfast or
brunch. Try their Eggs
Benedict or French Toast.
Breakfast, Lunch &
Dinner
Open: M-F 9am - 2am,
S&S 8am - 2am
(415) 474-5044 - No
Reservations Ever
TARANTINOS
Seafood, California $$
Tarantinos restaurant specializes in fresh fish and seafood prepared in a wide variety of recipes,
along with pasta dishes in the tradition of San Francisco Italian cuisine. Their favorites include; cioppino,
Caesar salad, cracked Dungeness crab, and abalone dipped in egg batter and quick fried.
They also provide a childrens menu. There is traditional sidewalk dining next to their sidewalk crab stand.
The view on both levels looks right out into the fishing boat harbor.
Lunch & Dinner
206 Jefferson Street
(415) 775-5600
FISHERMAN'S GROTTO #9
Since 1935
on Fisherman's Wharf,
Fisherman's Grotto #9 restaurant, has been
serving superior seafood
cuisine since 1935. Open
for lunch and dinner,
this is a favorite
destination of families
and groups, and is
equally popular with both
residents of and visitors
to San Francisco; from
chowder & sandwiches,
to full entrCB)es with 150
menu selections providing
traditionally prepared
cuisine, Fishermen's
Grotto is a winner.
Recommended by restaurant
guides and gourmets
around the world.
Stunning views, spacious
dining room, their
classic ground floor
Venetian booth service as
well as a small, charming
sidewalk patio provides
every type of Fisherman's
Wharf dining experience.
This San Francisco restaurant is a
great tradition on San
Francisco's Old
Fisherman's Wharf.
Banquet room available.
#9 Fishermen's Grotto
Jefferson @ Taylor
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 673-7025
CHOW
Castro District
In Upper Market, right
on the Classic Streetcar line, at the
entrance to the Castro district is one of
the best casual San Francisco restaurants.
Designed with the ambiance of
an early North Beach cafe, Chow has fast
become a favorite local meeting place.
Dark, polished wood, paintings, flowers,
period light fixtures and high ceilings
provide a feeling of comfort. Their full
menu offers daily sandwich specials,
soups and great appetizers, salads,
pasta, wood-fired pizza, grilled and
roasted poultry & meats, and very
special desserts. Relaxed & friendly
service. They have a long antique bar
where you can enjoy an imported cold brew
- selected from 7 on tap - big bottles of
imported beer from Ireland & France,
or 13 small bottle brands. A good wine
list, all available by the glass or
bottle. Perfect place to stop, day or
night, before visiting the Castro
district and Upper Market Street
neighborhoods.
CAFE RIGGIO
Cafe Riggio is a favorite
destination for residents
of the Geary Avenues
neighborhoods. Founded in
1974, they serve regional
Italian specialities.
Excellent veal
scaloppine, bisteca and
homemade Italian sausage
recipes. Homemade pasta.
California, Italian wine
list.
Efficiant service
7 Nights a Week
Mon-Thr 5-10
Fri-Sat 5-11
Sun 4:30-10
4112 Geary Boulevard
(415)-221-2114
CAFE TIRAMISU
Cafe Tiramisu specializes
in Northern Italian
"Market
Cuisine". Located in
walking distance from
Union Square in the heart
of the downtown San Francisco. We
recommend Lobster
Cioppino or grilled
swordfish. Excellent wine
list.
Friendly service
Lunch & Dinner Monday
- Friday 11am - 3pm
Dinner Saturday 5-11pm
28 Belden Place
(415) 421 7044
*Jacques Laurent Restaurants Reviews*
Restaurant reveiws by category
BAROLOS RESTAURANT
A great find in Pacifica at the Beach!
One of the best
kept secrets in San Francisco is about a
great get-a-way restaurant in Pacifica.
Picture this; it's a beautiful early
evening and you and your dinner date
drive straight down Geary toward the
beach, turning left at the old Sutro
Baths, following the seagulls and the
breeze along the ocean shoreline for
fifteen to twenty minutes, one short
right exit off the Great Coast Highway at
San Pedro Avenue and you arrive at the
charming in Pacifica.When
you enter the door, it is immediately
obvious that Barolo's atmosphere caters
to upscale, casual dress; pristine, with
warm colors and banquets of tables.
Barolo's menu offers a variety of
excellent starters, from Antipasto to our
favorite, Fritto Misto, consisting of
Monterey Calamari, rock shrimp, and
asparagus w/ a lemon caper aioli. Another
suggestion is their Baby Spinach salad,
served with pancetta, caramelized onions
and goat cheese drizzled with a Walnut
Vinaigrette. Pasta dishes include an
excellent, house made Smoked Salmon
Ravioli, Fresh Linguine and Clams, or
their House Made Ricotta Gnocchi. If your
in a casual mood, they make delicious
individual entree Pizza's. Our favorite
is the Wild Mushroom with prosciutto,
sautCB)ed wild mushrooms, Mozzarella and
basil.Moving
on the the main entree, you can't miss
with their Whole roasted Trout, stuffed
with rock shrimp and served with new
potatoes and Italian Olives. Also
recommended are the Braised Lamp Shank,
Veal Marsala or the Garlic Studded
Lobster Tail.There
are daily specials,, refreshing
desserts, an excellent Wine selection,
gourmet teas, and a Children's Menu.
Barolo specializes in organic
ingredients, and a memorable dining
experience designed to get you out of the
City in style. Executive Chef Jason
Yeofoli and his partner, Stephen Walker
have brought a real winner to the
California coast. They offer special event
catering for their
private dining room, seating up to 125.
Their Bar is a nice
stop to have a refreshing cocktail at the
end of the day. If you're looking for the
perfect restaurant for that special
someone, or dinner out for the whole
family.
Reservations are recommended for this
popular venue.Professional, friendly service
Private Restaurant Parking
$$ - $$$
404 San Pedro Avenue
Pacifica, CA, 94044
MONA LISA RISTORANTE
Mona Lisa
Ristorante is a family
owned and operated Italian
restaurant that is possibly the
best kept secret in San
Francisco. They have a very
extensive menu of pastas,
housemade pizza, and antipasti.
Each dish is lovingly prepared
with great flavor and artistry.
We think this is the best pizza
in North Beach. Sidewalk dining.
Medium sized indoor dining room.
A very popular lunch destination
for the Financial District set.
Banquets, catering & weddings
services. Ask them about
delivery!
Mona Lisa Ristorante -
North Beach
353 Columbus @ Vallejo
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 989-4917
Lunch & Dinner
Sunday - Thursday
11am - 11pm
Friday - Saturday
11am - 12am
VINO E CUCINA
Vino e Cucina
Trattoria is one of San
Francisco's best kept secrets is this charming
Italian Restaurant, close to the new Pac Bell
Ballpark and Moscone Center.  Vino e Cucina has
warm Italian style that feels like a home away
from home. Within 2 blocks of the Factory Outlet
shops, and a short walk from the downtown, their
menu of authentically prepared Italian dishes
offers an excellent antipasti plate to start, or
Calamari Fritti with a Tuscan bread salad. Great
Lasagna Arrotolate (rolled spinach lasagna filled
with prosciutto, gruyere & parmesan cheeses,
spinach, and baked in a 4 cheese creme sauce).
They also serve a perfectly grilled top sirloin
with green peppercorns, rosemary & red wine
sauce, (Tagliata Papata). There is an extensive
dessert menu. Romantic atmosphere in the evening.
Good wine selection.
SOMA
489 3rd St. @ Bryant
(415) 543-6962
Lunch & Dinner:
Monday - Friday
Dinner Only: Saturday
TOMMASO'S ITALIAN CUISINE
Since
1935, Tommaso's has
consistently made
excellent pizza in North
Beach. With their oak
burning brick oven, the
original interior and
family service, they take
a lead in West Coas pizza
excellence. Also offering
a full Italian entrCB)e
selection prepared by
Executive Chef Lidia  Zucconi
and Chef Anna Crotti,
specialties include Baked
Fresh Coo-Coo Clams,
Linguine Tutto Mare
(Whole and Baby Clams,
Shrimp and Calamari in
Marinara), Veal
Scaloppini Marsala and
Baked Chicken. For
decades they have been
popular with celebrities
and residents alike.
Located in the heart of
the Broadway district of
North Beach, they are in
walking distance from the
Financial District, the
central section of North
Beach, ten minutes drive
from Fisherman's Wharf
and the downtown hotel
district. Take out
available. No delivery.
Tommaso's - North Beach>
1042 Kearny
Street @ Broadway
San Francisco, CA, 94133
PH: (415) 398-9696
FAX: (415) 989-9415
Dinner Served:
Tuesday - Saturday
5:00 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Saturday 4:00 p.m. - 9:45
p.m.
Visa,
VISA, Mastercard
American Express
Tommaso's
is available for
Private Luncheons
for 25 or more
SUPPENKUCHE
Hayes Valley
Suppenkuche
is located on Hayes Street, an avenue lined with
popular designer boutiques.In the manner
of a true German "Soup House",
SuppenkCBSUPPENKUCHE
601 Hayes St. @ Laguna
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 252-9289
Breakfast, Brunch
Lunch, Dinner
John's Grill
Since 1908 - Home of the Maltese Falcon
John's
Grill has since
1908 - been the home of the
Maltese Falcon
Union Square - Classic
Grill $$
For those who truly know
the inside of San
Francisco's atmosphere
& past, there is no
other restaurant, or if
you will, place that
reflects history, mystery
and downright ambiance
like John's Grill. The
Interior hasn't changed
since Dashiell Hammett
sat at the bar waiting
for his "chops,
baked potato and sliced
tomato". Well, we
assume he ate this fare,
as it is aptly described
as Sam Spade's choice in The
Maltese Falcon
Classic, professional
service
Lunch & Dinner
63 Ellis Street
@ Stockton just off of
Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 986-3274
MASA'S - California
$$$$
Superb taste and artistic presentation. Elegant dining
room.Choice between three tasting menus; three courses or
six to nine courses. Some selections include; Carpaccio
of Hamachi, shiso and radish salad, poppyseed tuille,
meyer lemon vinaigrette; Sonoma duck breast served with
pearl onions, turnips, beech mushrooms, ruby crescent
potatoes or Filet Mignon with maitake mushrooms, bone
marrow, potato gnocchi, bordelaise. Desserts suggestions
include a Warm chocolate tarte or Hazelnut Dacquoise.
Exclusive wine cellar.
Reservations must be made weeks in advance.
Impeccable Service
Dinner
648 Bush Street
Tel: (415) 989-7154
POSTRIO-California-Italian
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California-Italian $$$
Wolfgang Puck's Northern California restaurant. Celebrity
clientele.The dining room is simply designed and elegant,
accented with contemporary paintings. California cuisine
with a Mediterranean accent. Jeans to tuxedos. Their menu
features grilled sea scallops with sweet corn risotto in
a red pepper glaze, and roast leg of lamb with garlic
potato puree in a nicoise olive sauce. Desserts are very
special.
Friendly service
Lunch & dinner
545 Post Street
(415) 776-7825
BOULEVARD - California
California $$$
Boulevard is designed
with a Belle Epoque
atmosphere. Since 1993,
Boulevard has provided
elegant style and
flavorful California
cuisine. Located in the
historic Audiffred
Building, it is central
to the downtown,
convenient to Union
Square shoppers, SOMA and
the revived waterfront
area around the
Embarcadero. A favorite
with Financial District
patrons for lunch, their
dinners are also well
worth experiencing.
Lunch & dinner
Friendly service
1 Mission St
San Francisco Ca 94105
415 543 6084
ACME CHOP HOUSE
Located South of Market
(SOMA) close to the
downtown, in Willie Mays
Plaza -Pac Bell Park -
King at 3rd Street.
Managing Chef, Traci Des
Jardins, features the
best of "Old San
Francisco" cuisine -
naturally raised meats
and poultry, local fish
& "sustainably
grown" produce.
Don't miss their Bar Menu
that features,
sandwiches, ribs and
burgers. Seasonal
vegetables.
Townsend @ Pac Bell Park
/ Willie Mays Plaza.
Lunch & dinner
Efficient service
(415) 644-0240
JIANNA - California - Italian
California - Italian $$
In the heart of North
Beach. Comfortable
atmosphere. Northern
California style cuisine.
Shellfish bar, California
vineyards wine programs.
Some selections include:
Lemon & mint
marinated swordfish with
Swiss chard, grilled
portobello mushrooms,
gold bar squash; North
Beach style Cioppino;
Braised veal Osso Bucco.
Try their Tart Peach
Cobbler with house-made
vanilla ice cream for
dessert. Excellent
California wine
selections.
Efficient service
1548 Stockton St.
(415) 398-0471
LA FOLIE
French
$$$$
Chef Roland Passot serves
authentic French
home-style cooking.
Small, intimate space
serving a disciplined
menu. Menu changes often.
"Recent main courses
have included a roti of
quail and squab, stuffed
with wild mushrooms and
wrapped in crispy potato
strings, and tournedos of
roasted salmon served
with a puree of sweet
onions and Pinot Noir
sauce.Try the
"Discovery"
tasting menu and sample
as many dishes as
possible.
Comfortable service
Dinner
2316 Polk Street
776-5577
Marin/Sausalito Restaurant Reviews
Christophe
Restaurant
Christophe
Restaurant is situated in the charming town of Sausalito,
right on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge from
San Francisco, This is the French Bistro often referred
to as "The best kept secret of Marin..."Their dinner menuoffers a fixed price, four
course menu for $22. Suggestions are: Napoleon of fresh
beets and goat cheese on greens; for entree, grilled
hanger steak with a cabernet shallots sauce; for dessert
the traditional Creme Brulee. Selections may also be
ordered a la carte. Daily specials.
Native French Chef,
Jacques Fougere, apprenticed under some of the well
recognized Master chefs of France. From traditional
French cuisine he has created his own innovative style.
Sauces are light and the presentation is artistically
defined.
Owner, Gerald Mauranges
is celebrating his 23rd year of business in Marin. His
attention to detail and quality makes a visit to
Christophe a special experience.Service is friendly and
professional. $$$
Caffe DiVino
A wonderful
cafe/restaurant has opened in Sausalito - just across the
Golden Gate Bridge, located one block off the 'Bridgeway'
on Caledonia Street. Breakfast recommendations include a
delightful selection of pastries. Their oak wood roasted
coffees are robust without being bitter, and remind you
of the best coffee served in Italy. Authentic Italian
lunch fare is prepared with organic ingredients which
includes: Prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella toasted
sandwich served on Focaccine or baguette, with a side of
arugola salad; Salads: Warm spinach, caramelized onions,
walnuts and dried cranberries with salty ricotta cheese;
Ricca (roasted eggplant, sauteed bell pepper, sliced
tomato and hard boiled eggs). There are many more
specialties to select from. Neighborhood parking.
Attentive and friendly.
37 Caledonia St. @ Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA, 94965
(415) 331-9355
Breakfast & Lunch $$
Spanish - Latin American Cuisine
La Luna
$
Located in the heart of the 24th street
corridor, La Luna restaurant presents itself the way all business in San Francisco's Mission district should.
Absolutely pristine, charming ambiance, excellent, reasonably priced cuisine that is authentic to
its owners native country -
and a room filled with the ambiance and sounds of romantic Latin American music.
La Luna serves "Nuevo Latino Cuisine", with all the flavor and color of its origins.
A fusion of Latin American, Caribbean and Spanish recipes with a "modern approach" ...
Dinner
3126 24th St @ Folsom
San Francisco, CA 94110
415 282-7110
Thai Cuisine
Lalita Distinctive Thai Restaurant
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is the best Thai restaurant in San Francisco. Serving lunch and dinner,
they are located near the Golden Gate Theater in the heart of the Civic Center....
reasonably priced, extensive menu offers delicious, authentic selections of Thai dishes
that have brought back a faithful clientele, again and again. You should definitely start
out with a pre-dinner cocktail. Their drink recipes are unusual, colorful and a refreshing
experience. Try a Wild Orchid or a Blue Bangkok. Some appetizer recommendations include starters
of delicately prepared Dancing Prawns Skewers stuffed with pork, grilled with garlic chili vinaigrette
or Golden Gratong pouches stuffed with crab meat & cream cheese served with sweet orange sauce...
96 McAllister St @ Leavenworth
San Francisco, CA 94102
PH: 415 552-5744
FAX: 415 552-5708
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