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San Francisco dining
T
he city's location on the
San Francisco Bay makes it
ideal for fresh fish and
seafood, but you don't
want to miss all the other
dining options it has to offer, with
cuisine inspired from a variety of
backgrounds and combinations.
Fine dining
Acquerello
1722 Sacramento St.
415-567-5432
www.acquerello.com
Cuisine: Italian
Consistently receiving high dining
ratings in recent years, Acquerello
offers Italian cuisine in a charming
setting. The restaurant is in a former
chapel, which was recently reno-
vated. The restaurant offers a prix
fixe menu, classic tasting menu, and
seasonal tasting menu.
Aziza
5800 Geary Blvd.
415-752-2222
www.aziza-sf.com
Cuisine: Moroccan
Chef Mourad Lahlou opened Aziza
in 2001, with the idea of serving
modern Moroccan food, inspired
from his former home in Marrakesh.
Aziza offers a variety of Moroccan
food, including meat and fish
dishes. The restaurant is located in
the Richmond district.
Boulevard
1 Mission St.
415-543-6084
www.boulevardrestaurant.com
Cuisine: French/American
Housed in the historic Audiffred
Building, the only local structure to
survive San Francisco's 1906 earth-
quake and fire, Boulevard is the
creation of owners Nancy Oakes
and Pat Kuleto. Kuleto's design of
the restaurant is meant to highlight
the love for food and wine, while
Oakes' menu highlights both
American and French cuisine.
DOSA on Fillmore
1700 Fillmore St.
415-441-3672
www.dosasf.com
Cuisine: Indian
Dosa specifically highlights South
Indian cuisine, with many vegetar-
ian options. Spices, coffees, and teas
are also said to be staples of South
Indian cuisine. With a location also
on Valencia Street, Dosa maintains
that its goal is to be eco-friendly,
using many organic ingredients and
sustainable equipment.
Fleur de Lys
777 Sutter St.
415-673-7779
www.hubertkeller.com/restaurants/
fleur-de-lys.html
Cuisine: French
Fleur de Lys is just one of Top Chef
Hubert Keller's restaurants, which he
became one of the chefs and owners
of in 1986. Fleur de Lys has won
numerous awards and is hailed
both in San Francisco and across
the country. Diners can enjoy a
selection of meat, seafood, and
vegetarian options.
Gary Danko
800 N. Point St.
415-749-2060
www.garydanko.com
Cuisine: American
Chef Gary Danko's restaurant of the
same name has only been open for
seven years, but is already posting
impressive ratings for his American
cuisine. The menu offers a variety of
dishes, including meats and seafood,
as well as a selection of desserts.
The restaurant is located near the
Russian Hill and Fisherman's Wharf
neighborhoods, just blocks from the
San Francisco Bay.
Kiss Seafood
1700 Laguna St.
415-474-2866
www.kissseafood.com
Cuisine: Japanese
Kiss Seafood's menu boasts a wide
array of sushi and sashimi dishes.
Located near the Japantown area of
San Francisco, there is limited seat-
ing, so calling ahead may be a good
idea.
Kokkari Estiatorio
200 Jackson St.
415-981-0983
www.kokkari.com/home/
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Named after an ancient Greek
town, the restaurant highlights
Mediterranean flavors with tradi-
tional Greek dishes and an extensive
dessert and wine menu. It is located
only a few blocks from the water in
San Francisco's financial district.
Masa's
648 Bush St.
415-989-7154
www.masasrestaurant.com/
Cuisine: French
Masa's chef Gregory Short creates
California French cuisine at this
Union Square restaurant, which has
been operating for more than 25
years.
Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk St.
415-673-2757
www.viewmenu.com/swan-oyster-
depot/menu?ref=google
Cuisine: Seafood
If it's seafood you're looking for,
Swan Oyster Depot has continually
been rated highly for, among other
things, its oysters and clam chowder.
There may be a long wait to dine
at this restaurant, located in San
Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood,
but it also offers takeout options.
Casual dining
Chowder's at Pier 39
Pier 39, 2 Beach St.
415-705-5500
www.chowderspier39.com/
Cuisine: American
If you're looking to get food in a
touristy location, this could be a
good spot for you. Chowder's has a
variety of seafood, as well as clam
chowder in sourdough bread bowls
(a must in San Francisco!).
Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop
900 North Point St.
415-474-1414
www.ghirardelli.com
Cuisine: Chocolate and dessert
If you're looking to satisfy your
sweet tooth with an authentic San
Francisco dessert, look no farther
than the Ghirardelli Chocolate
Company. With a variety of loca-
tions in the city, you can indulge in
chocolate products or sit down for
an ice cream sundae at a cafe.
In-N-Out Burger
333 Jefferson St.
1-800-786-1000
www.in-n-out.com
Cuisine: American
If you're just looking for a quick
bite, visit this fast food joint for
options of burgers and fries.
Tony's Pizza Napoletana
1570 Stockton St.
415-835-9888
www.tonyspizzanapoletana.com
Cuisine: Italian
Located in San Francisco's Little
Italy, this restaurant not only offers
a wide variety of pizza options, but
Italian cuisine as well. With the idea
for cuisine inspired by traditional
Naples cuisine, all ingredients are
imported from Italy. The restaurant
offers several varieties of pizza,
including Neapolitan.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
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