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- 355 Powell St., San Francisco 94102
- 415-397-3003
Bourbon Steak
Mina flipped his namesake spot in the Westin St. Francis into another incarnation of Bourbon Steak (the 5th nationally), giving it a strong, masculine redesign defined by leather and dark wood. Exe... read more
- 430 Geary St., San Francisco 94102
- 415-771-1280
Katana-Ya
Perpetually crammed noodle slot a block off Union Square, beloved by students and Japanese tourists, the latter of whom can’t seem to go more than two days without foods from the homeland. Wh... read more
- 75 O’Farrell St., San Francisco 94108
- 415-362-0255
Crepe O' Chocolate
Kooky, hole-in-the-wall café and take-out lunch spot next door to Barney’s is beloved by SF’s fashion intelligentsia (all 17 of them). Unless you get there early or off-hours, ex... read more
- 1 Grant Ave., San Francisco 94108
- 415-677-9010
Armani Café
From Giorgio with love. Shopping, lunch, and martini in one fell swoop. Will it be the mock turtleneck or the frisee salad? Circular counter amidst racks of dearly-priced designer suits, and tables... read more
- 439 Powell St., San Francisco 94102
- 415-986-0700
Sears Fine Foods
An SF institution, founded in 1938 and famous for its dollar–size Swedish pancakes made from a retired clown’s family recipe. 18 on a plate, every time. Best place in Union Square for breakfast, se... read more
- 150 Stockton St., San Francisco 94108
- 415-362-4777
The Rotunda Restaurant at Neiman Marcus
Central Casting doing ladies who lunch. Atop venerable institution of needless markups, below impressive stained-glass rotunda built in 1909. Your mom when their when she was a little girl. Daily t... read more
- 335 Powell St., San Francisco
- 415-397-9222
Michael Mina
We brake for socialites. Wedding-reception décor in lighter shade of pale to match clientele. Discuss family business with Mummy over Tom Collins. Choose-Your-Own-Adventure three-course menu is awa... read more
- 12 4th St., San Francisco 94103
- 415-348-1555
Fifth Floor
How do you say decadence? Could it be the corn polenta and rabbit stew? Poached free-range chicken with foie gras stuffing? Exec Chef Laurent Manrique has the answer. His Gascon-inspired menu combi... read more
- 101 Cyril Magnin St., San Francisco 94102
- 415-982-7874
First Crush
Understated business types, dazed tourists, and Armani Exchange attired city slickers livin’ large by night. Happy hour catering to newbie wine connoisseurs takes the intimidation out of tasting. O... read more
- 453 Bush St., San Francisco 94108
- 415-391-2233
Le Central
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
- 333 Geary St., San Francisco 94102
- 415-982-8900
Lefty O’Douls
Opened in 1958 by eccentric SF baseball personality. Memorabilia-packed hole in one for sports fanatics (12 TVs on 12 sports channels) and fans of barbarian-style grub served hof-brau style. Gorge ... read more
- 7 Claude Lane, San Francisco 94108
- 415-392-3505
Cafe Claude
Romantic, in a let’s get it on in this alley kind of way. Sassy bartender, sexy candlelight, curving zinc bar, vintage travel posters, simple French food. Intimate Euro feel attracts international ... read more
- 438 Geary St., San Francisco 94102
- 415-440-2737
Colibrí Mexican Bistro
Upscale Mexico bistro welcomes businessmen on holiday and margarita-slurping theater crowd for pricey tapas. Anything smothered in mole sauce is going to be good. 100 types of tequila to keep you w... read more
- 161 Steuart St., San Francisco 94105
- 415-882-1333
Ozumo
At 5 pm sharp begins the charge. Infantry unit of downtown workers floods front sushi bar and sake lounge with blue dress shirts, pinstripe suits, and hosiery. Back room like Tokyo in Vegas on Xana... read more
- 40 Belden Place, San Francisco 94104
- 415-986-6491
Plouf
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
- 580 Geary St., San Francisco 94102
- 415-345-3900
Millennium
Screw the beef. Upscale oasis for those who eschew chewing on animals and their byproducts. Pretty Parisian-style dining room where chef Eric Tucker creates creative vegan gourmet without hint of s... read more
- 160 Ellis St., San Francisco 94102
- 415-397-8470
New Delhi
Not exactly Jewel in the Crown, but for two decades a mainstay of SF’s Indian population. Decorated like a Maharajah's private banquet room with floor-to-ceiling columns and portraits galore. Full ... read more
- 450 Post St., San Francisco 94102
- 415-956-6969
Farallon
Like Alice in Atlantis or Disneyland of the Deep. Aquatic décor of your dreams: jellyfish lamps, sea-urchin light fixtures, glass clamshells. A must-see if only to gawk at designer Pat Kuleto’s oce... read more
- 124 Ellis St., San Francisco 94102
- 415-421-8700
Infusion Lounge
Think sophistication, not convention, but no need to be tame. 6000+ square feet of decadence - private VIP room, inviting dance floor, seductive main lounge, you name it. Fill up on the tea-sc... read more
- 374 Bush St., San Francisco 94104
- 415-421-0594
Sam's Grill
Old school but not an old fool, could still trade punches with the young bucks, culinarily-speakin. Same spot since 1946, beloved by financial district blue bloods, who scheme and plot over tender ... read more
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