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| Anzu | |
| 222 Mason St. ∙ 415-394-1100 | |
| This fine dining “Asian Bistro” on the second floor of the Hotel Nikko features fresh, flown-in-daily, prime aged beef from Allan Brothers of Chicago, the nation’s leading purveyor of fine beef, in tandem with sushi. A selection of sake martinis and light appetizers are also a must have. | |
| Catch | |
| 2362 Market St. ∙ 415-431-5000 | |
| The fireplace on the cozy heated patio gives patrons the feel of a European sidewalk café. Open seven days a week for lunch, brunch and dinner, Catch serves affordable seafood and land-fare in a warm, casual environment. | |
| Charanga | |
| 2351 Mission St. ∙ 415-282-1813 | |
| Joint venture between two longtime friends, Charanga’s menu is an innovative “Pan Latin.” With influences from Spain, the Caribean and South America, sharing food family-style makes this Gabrielle Salas restaurant a perfect date-spot. | |
| Duboce Park Cafe | |
| 2 Sanchez St. ∙ 415-621-1108 | |
| Just about the most perfect breakfast & lunch spot in San Francisco. The Tuna Melts, Oatmeal and Hummus Plate are ideal hangover dishes. Try the Breakfast Special for a pick-you-up in preparation of a brave hike up to Twin Peaks. DPC is a dog’s best friend for outdoor seating. Owned by Rachel Herbert | |
| Hayes & Kebab | |
| 406 Hayes St. @ Gough • 415.861.2977 | |
| With maze-colored walls and bench seating enhanced with brightly colored accents, Hayes & Kebab offers a
variety of fresh Mediterranean cuisine. Start off with tender dolma or buttery spanakopita in this fun and comfortable environment. Enjoy plates of marinated meats straight from the grill, warm lavish bread wraps, and an array
of salads from traditional couscous and tabbouleh to spinach with gorgonzola and caramelized walnuts. |
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| Home | |
| 2100 Market St. ∙ 415-503-0333 | |
| Casual dining with a chic décor in the heart of the Castro, Home offers mouth-watering American comfort food with a hint of gourmet intricacies that goes easy on your wallet. | |
| Hotel Biron's Wine Bar | |
| 45 Rose St. @ Gough ∙ 415-703-0403 | |
| This absolute gem of a Parisian styled bar serves a great French and Californian wine selection along with cheeses to die for. The perfect place for a couple who want to be anywhere else but in reality. Don’t be surprised if you end up ordering a 3rd bottle of wine. | |
| Pasta Pomodoro | |
| 2304 Market St. ∙ 415-558-8123 | |
| Visit Pasta Pomodoro for a taste of Milan without the traffic jam. With fresh choices, a family-friendly environment, authentic dishes and reasonable prices this is casual dining without compromise. In 1994, Adriano Paganini decided to bring the taste of his native Milan to San Francisco's Marina District. Since then, Pomodoro has grown to more than 45 restaurants in Northern and Southern California and in Arizona. | |
| Paul K | |
| 199 Gough St. ∙ 415-552-7132 | |
| One of the few restaurants where it's fabulous to dine at the bar or in the restaurant. The Mediterranean menu has the best mezza platter for sharing, a fabulous seabass along with truly unique flavor martinis. This is a place for die-hard regulars or the perfect first date schmoozing spot. Owned by paul k. | |
| Sparky's | |
| 242 Church St. ∙ 415-626-8666 | |
| Open 24-hours with vegetarian-friendly menu options, Sparky's is a great place for classic diner food and for satisfying your post-nightlife munchies. | |
| Three Dollar Bill Cafe | |
| 1800 Market St. ∙ 415-503-1532 | |
| With couches and free Wi-Fi, this cozy cafe serves up more than comfort foods like mac & cheese and lasagna. A place where the community comes to socialize in a relaxed and comfortable setting, check out their online events calendar (www.threedollarbill.com) to find out about the latest art exhibit, book groups and the hottest queer open mic in the city. Owned by Vince Constabileo. |
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| XYZ | |
| 181 3rd St. ∙ 415.817.7836 | |
| Chic, Provocative and Tantalizing—and that’s just the bar staff. This uber trendy restaurant in the always fabulous W Hotel serves modern Californian cuisine with French & Italian influences. Minimalist space, stone colored walls and lofty ceilings confirm that XYZ is one of San Francisco’s most prominent restaurants. If all this along with an amazingly impressive wine list doesn’t get you galloping to SoMa, the icing on the cake is that Michael Bauer has awarded XYZ with 3 stars and Zagat quoted it as “a real hip SoMa asset.” Hours: Tues - Sat 7pm - 2am | |
