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1. 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, 600 Stockton Street
- (415) 773-6198
- Disabled access
- $$$$$ (over $80)*
2. Kokkari Estiatorio
This upscale Greek taverna is a fun and spirited place that might have you imagining yourself to be somewhere in the Aegean. Don't bypass the appetizer sample, which includes homemade pitta bread, and various artfully delicious spreads.
- 200 Jackson St at Front
- (415) 981-0983
- $$$ ($40 - $55)*
- Disabled access
3. 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.
- 558 Sacramento St
- (415) 434-4100
- $$$$ ($55 - $80)*
- Disabled access
4. Taqueria Cancun
With its much-deserved cult following, this is the locals' number one place for cheap, satisfying, and fast fresh Mex fare, all of it made with love and know-how.
- 2288 Mission St at 19th
- (415) 252-9560
- No credit cards
- $ (under $20)*
- Disabled access
5. Greens
Originally inspired by the huge success of the Zen bakery and coffee shop, this spacious, pleasant Marina restaurant soon came to define vegetarian eating - substantial, delicious, and inventive - for the entire Bay Area.
- Fort Mason Center, Buchanan St, Building A
- (415) 771-6222
- $$$ ($40 - $55)*
- Disabled access
6. 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.
- 3621 18th St between Dolores and Guerrero
- (415) 552-4055
- $$ ($20 - $40)*
- Disabled access
7. LuLu
The setting is modeled on Michelangelo's Piazza del Campidoglio, and the large oak-burning rotisseries and ovens complete the Roman theme. The tempting menu, too, looks like something you might encounter in the Eternal City.
- 816 Folsom St
- (415) 495-5775
- $$$ ($40 - $55)*
- Disabled access
8. Aqua
Aqua specializes in fish and the must-have is the tartare of ahi tuna. Astounding flavor, and gorgeous decor and presentation.
- 252 California St
- (415) 956-9662
- $$$$$ (over $80)*
- Disabled access
9. Foreign Cinema
In the courtyard, old movies are projected onto a neighboring building while you dine. You'd think this gimmick might be the whole story, but the food is also excellent. The sea bass is a winner.
- 2534 Mission St
- (415) 648-7600
- $$ ($20 - $40)*
- Disabled access
