 |
|
|
|
Crustacean
1475 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109 · 415-776-2722
|
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
NOB HILL. Entering this Euro-Asian restaurant atop the Plaza building, you'll feel as if you've just stepped into an exciting, undersea world. The house specialty, crab prepared three ways, is incredible, and roast crab is a delicious signature dish too. Also famed are garlic noodles, whose recipe is so well-guarded that they must be prepared in a separate kitchen! Well-trained staff.
User Rating: (Rate It!)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
HAIGHT-ASHBURY. Beautifully presented masterpiece dishes and an airy, studio-like atmosphere create a unique setting at this lively establishment. Thoughtfully prepared menu selections subtly fuse European and Asian techniques, as seen in grilled, Thai-spiced pork tenderloin, tea-smoked duck breast, braised lamb shank, and pan-roasted freshwater prawns. The amazing, well-stocked wine bar next door boasts more than 400 choices and is popular with visitors of all ages.
|
House
1230 Grant Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 · 415-986-8612
|
User Rating: (Rate It!)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
NORTH BEACH. House presents – along with delicious, Asian-inspired fusion cuisine – excellent service, magnificent decor, and an intriguing menu. The sleek, 40-seat restaurant offers a variety of dishes, including Chilean sea bass, garlic-crusted chicken wings, and dessert tapioca. For added kick, consider Korean-spiced rack of lamb, pork loin with cilantro, or seared ahi tuna with hot mustard cream sauce.
|
Marnee Thai
2225 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122 · 415-665-9500
|
User Rating: (Rate It!)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
SUNSET DISTRICT. This extremely popular Thai restaurant greets its patrons with a slightly tropical interior and an incredible culinary sensibility. May Siriyan, wife of the chef-owner, sets the atmosphere, welcoming guests, organizing the waitstaff, and offering up food suggestions. The menu includes a variety of authentic Asian dishes, such as deep-fried corn and ginger cakes (a signature), spicy chicken, and green papaya salad. Noodle dishes, studded with bits of meat, vegetables, and herbs, are equally satisfying.
|
Seoul Garden
22 Peace Plaza, Japan Center, San Francisco, CA 94115 · 415-563-7664
|
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
JAPANTOWN. An elegant decor sets the scene for delightful meals at this Korean restaurant. Delicious dishes come standard, and portions are served with a generous hand. For a bit of spectacle, full meals are prepared on a grill in the middle of the table, and food is divided among guests. The menu offers a number of choices, although barbecued meats and vegetables are consistently favored.
|
Slanted Door
1 Ferry Bldg, #3, San Francisco, CA 94111 · 415-861-8032
|
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
EMBARCADERO. High ceilings and awesome Bay views establish a unique atmosphere at this well-received waterfront venue. Style and spectacle are grounded, though, by Slanted Door's authentic country Vietnamese dishes, which get a California kick from local ingredients. Taste the results in the catfish claypot, crispy peppercorn duck, shaking beef, spicy squid and mesquite-grilled pork chops. Spring rolls also come highly recommended, and great cocktails and scrumptious desserts are worth indulging in. And don't forget to keep an eye out for celebrities!
|
Straits Restaurant
845 Market St, San Francisco Centre, Ste 597, San Francisco, CA 94103 · 415-668-1783
|
User Rating: (Rate It!)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
UNION SQUARE. Sleek and gleaming with polished woods, stainless steel, a sprinkling of Asian accents, and an open kitchen, Straits fills a welcome niche with its Singaporean cuisine, an amalgam of Chinese, Indian, Malaysian, and Indonesian fare. Chef Chris Yeo prizes authenticity and fresh ingredients, uniting them in dishes like tamarind beef, lamb shank korma, chicken breast with spicy lemongrass-coconut sauce, seafood green curry, and black pepper lobster. A wealth of rice and noodle dishes also keeps flavor at the forefront. For a subdued foil, try Straits' outstanding sago tapioca pudding.
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
LOWER HAIGHT. A delightful atmosphere, friendly staff, and intriguing menu all contribute to the popularity of this Thai restaurant. The menu offers a host of can't-miss dishes, including fried quail, honey-dressed duck, and fragrant seafood options, carefully spiced and impeccably prepared. Adding depth to the exotic, accomplished cuisine is a well-chosen wine list. Casual ambience is customary in the relaxed, Victorian-home setting.
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
NOB HILL. The Tonga Room offers drinks, dancing, great Asian cuisine, and a festive atmosphere, including a simulated tropical rainstorm that shakes things up every twenty minutes. Expansive windows provide views of the bustling streetscape, and live music and dancing take place nightly. The popular restaurant and bar also host a well-attended happy hour with its own special buffet. Order up a tropical cocktail, see what tasty treats are available, and relax after a long day.
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
COW HOLLOW. Yukol Place offers tasty Thai food in a simple setting with a quiet, relaxing atmosphere. Start with a fresh salad or a bowl of coconut soup to get the tastebuds acclimated. If you're there already, calamari salad with its zesty dressing packs a punch that's sure to please. The standard pad Thai is also a good choice, and authentic Thai desserts give your sweet tooth a subtle, delicious treat. If you're looking to impress (affordably), Yukol is a must.
Looking for a restaurant? We've explored the options, checked with critics, and pounded the pavement to offer only the best. Recommendations come complete with contact information and a brief description highlighting the important features of the restaurant. Fit our choices to your mood, or let us guide your tastes. You'll likely find a few places that not even locals know about.
|
|
Discounted Gift Certificates
Find everything you need to
know about San Francisco.
|
|
Print this Page
Email this Page
Click here to share it »
