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With the gilded Civic Center commanding the view, Civic Center dining delivers an upscale variety of dining ideal for visiting dignitaries and socialite patrons of the arts, including the San Francisco Opera, the San Francisco Ballet and the Asian Art Museum. From glamorous restaurants like Jardinière, housed in a historic brick building across the street from Civic Center, to the famous San Francisco Zuni Café, a dot com era destination for stellar American cuisine, Civic Center definitely has the upscale aspect. Being a central San Francisco landmark, Civic Center also features a variety of eclectic, international restaurants. San Francisco's best Brazilian restaurant, Espetus Churrascaria, features endless rounds of choice beef served all-you-can-eat style.
1601 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109
Sizzling Prime Steaks in Downtown
Located near the San Francisco Civic Center, Ruth's Chris Steak House is a beautiful restaurant for business luncheons or dinner events. Featuring two banquet rooms, large enough to seat up to 90 guests, this San Francisco restaurant is ready to wine and dine their guests. Ruth's Chris is also home to an award winning wine list for those who prefer to drink top-notch wines. Online reservations are suggested.
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398 Hayes St., San Francisco, CA 94102
Consistent and classy, Absinthe Brasserie and Bar is a Hayes Valley favorite, busy on almost any night of the week and steps from the San Francisco Symphony and Opera House. With a full bar (stocked with single malts), accesible French fare (the leg of lamb is stellar) and an excellent dessert menu (the Lavender Creme Brullee is our favorite), Absinthe has it all in one dark and rich atmosphere.
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1722 Sacramento St., San Francisco, CA 94109
Acquerello is known for its extensive collection of Italian wines and fine dishes to match such as sea bass carpaccio with Sicilian olive oil, lemon zest and green onion, or the ridged pasta with foie gras and black truffles. Tender pillows of Swiss chard and ricotta malfatti served with brown butter, sage, and shaved Parmigiano are not to be missed. One of the best Italian restaurants in the country.
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395 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Italian cuisine in Hayes Valley close to the San Fancisco opera, symphony, and ballet. Caffe Delle Stelle serves rustic Italian fare, both the expected classics and traditional dishes that often don't make it onto American menus like Pastitsio, a baked pasta dish with a hearty meat sauce and cheese. Casual dining and friendly service make Caffe Delle Stelle popular with locals and symphony goers alike.
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399 Grove St., San Francisco CA 94102
For diners who peak at the dessert menu before appetizers, San Francisco's established Citizen Cake restaurant is where it is. In addition to dessert at the successful patisserie/restaurant/bar hybrid, lunch and dinner and decidedly eclectic, with Kobe beef offerings next to tamarind samosas. And for dessert, choose from cakes of all shades.
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1686 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Brazilian. For lovers of Brazilian steakhouses, where the all-you-can-eat salty meat comes on skewers hot from the flames, and the salad bar features delights like pao de queijo (cheese bread) and fresh Brazilian sides, Espetus Churrascaria is a classy San Francisco spot for what is affectionately known as a meat ambush.
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687 McAllister St., San Francisco CA 94102
Within the dark azure walls socialites and opera buffs dine pre-fixe with performance anticipation. New American favorites like asparagus soup and tamarind glazed chicken breast make Indigo a well-traveled stop on the San Francisco dining circuit.
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300 Grove (at Franklin), San Francisco CA 94102
In the shadow of San Francisco's golden-domed Civic Center, Jardinière is a glamorous restaurant housed in a landmark brick and glass San Francisco building. Inside, one of the most extensive wine lists in the city pairs seamlessly with the seasonal French cuisine.
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580 Geary Street, San Francisco CA
Vegetarian and vegan cuisine isn't just for protesters anymore. San Francisco's Millennium, located in the Savoy Hotel, features a completely animal-free menu and serves artfully presented and deliciously gourmet vegetarian cuisine that spans the culinary gamut from Black Bean Feijoada to Carrot Lasagnette in an classy dining room open to dressing up or down. Wild mushrooms and chickpeas are common, saffrons and chutneys spice up veggie concoctions and the dessert menu includes dairy-free delights such as Vanilla Cinnamon Sorbet and Bananas Flambe. Millennium also takes eco-friendliness to a new level with a selection of organic wines.
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1233 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Despite the name, O'Reilly's Holy Grail is no Irish pub. This is a dining destination known for its raw seafood and hous- smoked meats. Try the signature peat-smoked pork shank with cranberry beans, garlic confit and fig-mustard sauce. Live music nightly on the ebony grand piano, stained glass windows, forged copper cathedral ceilings and you just might be enjoying a feast with the knights at your own round table at O'Reilly's Holy Grail.
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199 Gough (at Oak), San Francisco CA 94117
Mediterranean. With a bistro ambiance, Paul K serves Mediterranean cuisine with a sleek and exotic twist. Dishes like Syrian spiced duck breast and Eggplant Napoleon take the cuisine beyond that at traditional Mediterranean restaurants into the realm of modern Mediterranean. Paul K also boasts a full bar and wine list with choice selections from California and France.
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Swan Oyster Depot
1517 Polk St. San Francisco, CA 94109; Tel. 415.673.1101
If you had just one lunch to eat in San Francisco you could do worse than Swan Oyster Depot. Much worse. The intimate seafood restaurant and retail shop attracts a loyal following for its bracingly fresh seafood (especially the oysters and crab) as well as its friendly staff. The restaurant dates back to 1912 and is now run by the wisecracking sons and grandsons of the original owner. This is old school San Francisco and it's never tasted so good.
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555 Golden Gate, San Francisco, CA 94012
Polynesian. A colonial Polynesian-themed San Francisco restaurant (who's owner is famous for inventing the Mai Tai in 1932), Trader Vic's is a kitschy institution serving tropical drinks and island-themed cuisine.
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1658 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94102
Zuni Café has been called the quintessential San Francisco restaurant. Many of the best-loved dishes like the roasted chicken, bread salad and burger are simple, but oh so good. The rest of menu delivers too with boldly flavored takes on American and Mediterranean fare. The big, window fronted bar attracts tourists, models and politicos alike.
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