I consider Shanghai 1930 to be a pretty reliable place to meet people after work (for social or work reasons). The jazz always adds to the evening and the food is wonderful. I've eaten in the...
I consider Shanghai 1930 to be a pretty reliable place to meet people after work (for social or work reasons). The jazz always adds to the evening and the food is wonderful. I've eaten in the restaurant more for luncheons, but stick to the bar area in the evenings. My only complaint is at times the service is a little slow, but then again, the place is pretty busy so it is understandable.
I even got some friends hooked on the place and they suggest to go there (and have no problem with repeat visits).
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I'll put in another vote for the West Portal location. I've been to the one near lower Haight and it just isn't the same. At West Portal there are plenty of seats, plenty of food options, no one...
I'll put in another vote for the West Portal location. I've been to the one near lower Haight and it just isn't the same. At West Portal there are plenty of seats, plenty of food options, no one rushes you, and the food is always great.
A great place for lunch, breakfast (amazing omlettes), or even dinner (they even have great dinner specials).
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Cafe Claude
Category: Restaurants
7 Claude Ln
San Francisco, California
(415) 392-3505
One of my favorite restaurants
I love the steak tartare -- and unlike many other restaurants, the waiters will mix it for you at the table.
My favorite treat is to go there after shopping on a Saturday afternoon, sit outside,...
I love the steak tartare -- and unlike many other restaurants, the waiters will mix it for you at the table.
My favorite treat is to go there after shopping on a Saturday afternoon, sit outside, sip a nice pinot noir, and have lunch. I've never had a bad experience there -- either for service or food.
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I see the Tonga Room as a place to go when you are looking for something different. It's a tiki bar -- which is supposed to be a little cheesy -- and has rooti-tuti-fresh-and-fruity drinks that are...
I see the Tonga Room as a place to go when you are looking for something different. It's a tiki bar -- which is supposed to be a little cheesy -- and has rooti-tuti-fresh-and-fruity drinks that are also not the most refined things in the world (except maybe a Mai-Tai). It's a place to go because it is different and not a place to go for relaxing, fine dining, or cheap drinks. Although the drinks are a little costly (I mean, you are in a Fairnont hotel), they are pretty damn strong.
I find this to be a great place to take out of town visitors. They get a real kick out of it -- even dancing to the 80s and 90s covers by the band. And for the drinks -- with one group we ended up ordering a lot of bowl drinks and ended up with something stronger than a scorpion bowl (and I didn't know that was even possible).
I personally wouldn't eat there (too costly for what you get) -- but it's fun for that something different you want to do.
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Zuni Cafe
Category: Restaurants
1658 Market St
San Francisco, California
(415) 552-2522
The best bloody mary's and some of the best food in general
I have never had a bad meal here and friends from out of town all want to go here at least once. The decor is great and the food is wonderful.
And yes, the roast chicken is amazing! My only...
I have never had a bad meal here and friends from out of town all want to go here at least once. The decor is great and the food is wonderful.
And yes, the roast chicken is amazing! My only recommendation is to order a salad to go with it (the chicken and stuffing is more than enough for an entree -- but the salad makes it complete).
When I'm in doubt where to go -- this is usually one of the options on my list. Except for brunch -- almost impossible to get in the door without a reservation. I tried it once for brunch, waited 30 minutes for a table, but had an amazing time!
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