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19930 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Francisco 95014
408-996-9606

Arya Global Cuisine

As the gaudy sign outside describes, this is a combination of Persian, Italian and American cuisines, with a clientele of ex-pats and locals neatly representing the three said cultures. Welcoming i... read more

1143 Crane St., San Francisco 94025
650-853-1143

Marqs In Menlo

Brand spaking new jazz bar has grown an enthusiastic and cool, if slightly older Baby Boomer-types, following shortly after opening. The formula: warm low-lit atmo, impressive wine selection, smili... read more

827 Santa Cruz Ave., San Francisco 94025
650-325-7900

Ristorante Mataro

In these trying times, sometimes the best balm for the soul is a well-made, gratifying Italian meal without breaking the bank. Interior is minimal but not severe, big windows at the front flood the... read more

520 Ramona St., San Francisco 94301
650-462-1968

The Wine Room

Historic Spanish-style adobe building restored lovingly by owner Michael Garcia has an ultra-cozy interior is the ideal place to waste a few hours contemplating a full bodied Cabernet Savignon with... read more

14560 Big Basin Way, San Francisco 95070
408-867-1639

Casa de Cobre

From the owners of The Basin, "The Copper House" is named after the tiny pueblo of Santa Clara del Cobre, in the state of Michoacan, Mexico, and which inspires the menu here. Low-key spot with a sh... read more

473 University Ave., San Francisco 94301
650-326-2900

Loui Loui Steak

Inherited high expectations from previous occupant Neibaum Coppola and has so far lived up to them with powerfully good steaks, draws a more mature clientele. Classy space appointed with dark wood,... read more

142 Castro St., San Francisco 94041
650-390-9388

The Kitchen Table

Artisinal Kosher cuisine from chef Chaim Davids, who's recreated many of the dishes he learned growing up in a large Jewish family in Baltimore. The interesting, varied menu here blends Mediterrane... read more

855 El Camino Real, San Francisco 94301
650-853-9200

Mayfield Bakery & Café

As it's tucked away into the new-ish yuppie strip mall right across the street from the Stanford campus, we overlooked this place for a couple months, but since we've met it's become habit. Bright,... read more

357 Castro St., San Francisco 94041
650-965-2000

Sakoon Indian Restaurant

A standout among a crowded Castro Street Indian food scene, from chef Sachin Chopra who's put in quality work at both Mantra and Amber India, now seeks to shine on his own. Super cool presentation,... read more

236 Hamilton Ave., San Francisco 94301
650-833-3151

Reposado

We love what's happening to Mexican food in the Bay - more bright spots like this specializing in little-known and overlooked traditional cuisine of Mexico. Cavernous 6000 square-foot space with cl... read more

657 Oak Grove Ave., San Francisco 94025
650-322-9463

GC's Tasting Cafe

If you can't make it up to Napa or Sonoma, this small café and market has a well-curated selection of regional wines and a fantastic complimentary charcuterie and cheese menu. Regularly host... read more

529 Alma St., San Francisco 94301
650-327-1323

Pampas

Brazilian churrascaria featuring an all-you-can-eat protein orgy of sword-skewered steak, sirloin, filets, chops, sausage, drumsticks, pork butt, turkey-wrapped-in-bacon, etc. The carnage just does... read more

339 University Ave., San Francisco 94301
650-853-9800

Joya

An exciting spot that raised the bar for the University Avenue strip of restaurants when it originally opened, may have lost that momentum but still a fun destination. The sumptuous interiors from ... read more

368 Village Ln., San Francisco 95030
408-354-8006

Cin Cin Wine Bar

Any place kicking off happy hour at 4PM, let alone one with fantastic, diverse wine menu and slick staffers to match? Full pour, please. No-brainer brainchild of local restauranteur and lower-level... read more

303 N. Santa Cruz Ave., San Francisco 95030
408-395-4441

James Randall

We sincerely wish that more Sil Valley restauranteurs approached their businesses with the humility and attention to detail that Chef/Owner Ross Hanson has. Tucked into a 100-year old house (that u... read more

632 Emerson St., San Francisco 94301
650-322-3500

Mantra

A stalwart of Emerson Street restaurant row, regularly makes Top 10 and Top 100 lists, consistently teeming with attractive peninsula professionals and Sil Valley scions. Why they're here: for cont... read more

448 California Ave., San Francisco 94306
650-327-0284

Bistro Elan

All-world class and quality from husband and wife chef team Ambjorn Lindskog and Andrea Hyde, one of the most creative and refined meals in Sil Valley. Well-appointed interior is white table cloth-... read more

2323 Birch St., San Francisco 94306
650-321-8003

The Oaxacan Kitchen

Original regional restaurants like this are testament to the astonishing culinary bravado in the Bay Area: Oaxacan cuisine is largely undiscovered, but created here with care and pride. For example... read more

873 Castro St., San Francisco 94041
650-691-9999

Savory

Easily missed spot off a side street in downtown Mountain View, inside a calm oasis of young couples chatting and nibbling on spring rolls. Lots of Vietnamese/Fusion on the Peninsula, the angle her... read more

235 Castro St., San Francisco 94041
650-961-9749

Ristorante Don Giovanni

We could easily make a half dozen Godfather references, but will refrain except to say that I know it was you Fredo. You brok-a my heart. You brok-a my heart! Just kidding - but they're asking for ... read more