This luxe hotspot offers all kinds of dishes, from classic (boudin blanc) to contemporary (turmeric-poached chicken) to casual (housemade balogna sandwiches). Try the burger, one of the best in town.
Craig Stoll cooks Italian food here through the lens of the Bay Area: hyperseasonal, locally sourced, and as primally satisfying as the home cooking of a Tuscan nonna. The panna cotta is legendary.
This San Fran landmark serves all its dishes cold (except for the rainy-day staple, clam chowder). Knock back oysters on your lunch break and chat up the cooks for secrets of the century-old spot.
Husband and wife couple run this restaurant with precision and love, dishing out local, seasonal French and Italian dishes. Be sure to make a reservation, and try the handmade pasta.
Rustic French offerings range from charcuterie to quiche Lorraine. But the kitchen also gets creative with the restaurant's namesake fruit, serving fig "Oreos" stuffed with local chèvre cheese.
Request a fireside table in one of the tiny stone rooms and settle in for a tasting menu that is whimsical, flavorful, and worth every minute of the two full months you waited to get a reservation.
