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Landmark building housing oldest restaurant in San Francisco. Originally opened in 1864, favorite eatery for Hitchcock back in the day. Third-floor private dining rooms rumored to be for other pleasures. Fourth floor topped with enormous vaulted skylight, casting a glow on Hermès-clad ladies and gentlemen in dapper bow ties and expense accounts. Astonishing architectural space brimming with history and charm. But of course, classic French bistro fare: sole meuniere, coq a vin, steak tartare, etc.
Like Gallic theme park, where flirty-birdy waiters in nautical striped shirts make eyes at the ladies and bestow slobbery kisses. No matter, this dark and sexy eatery can’t help but seduce. Sit in ... read more
SF institution for more than 30 years, favored meeting spot for city’s colorful elite. Regulars include late great journalist Herb Caen and da ex-mayor himself, Willie Brown, still sitting at his f... read more
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