6. Chapeau with its French Provencale ambiance is found at 1408
Clement Street. Sunday brunch is available
and there is a special menu for early bird diners as well as a vegetarian menu.
Expect to find:
Winter Salad of Endive,
Roquefort, Walnuts, and Apples
Crispy Duck Confit
"Garbure" with savoy cabbage and applewood smoked bacon
Salmon with leeks, potatoes,
salsify, and red wine butter
Glazed Duck Breast a l'Orange
with endives, spinach, and turnips
Hazelnut Cake with Creme
Fraiche and Citrus Compote
Caramelized Banana and Pecan
Napoleon
Looking for meat? Need not enter
7. Greens Restaurant serves a completely vegetarian
menu. They use organic produce and the influence is American Southwest,
Asian, Mexican, and Mediterranean. Diners can see
the Golden Gate Bridge
from Green's and the dining style is Casual Elegant. Green's is found at 204
Bay Street. Started by Zen Buddhists more
than two decades ago, the prices here are quite reasonable.
Expect to find:
Baked Goat Cheese (appetizer)
Filo (with artichokes,
criminis, leeks, ricotta, walnuts, etc.)
Grilled Fennel Pizza
Coconut Almond Financier
Raspberry Rhubarb Lattice
Tart
Can't get enough sushi?
8. For visitors to San Francisco
who enjoy sushi, there are numerous sushi bars all around the city. One
such establishment is Mas Sake Freestyle Sushi found at 2030
Lombard Street. The cuisine is a perfect match of California
and Japanese tastes. Be sure to find out what specials they have when you
will be in town.
Expect to find:
Kuwayaki Wakadori
Teriyaki Filet Mignon
Extensive list of sushi
choices
Maki Rolls
Tacos (chicken, NY steak,
spicy shrimp, seared Ahi)