Faro and corn-stuffed quail, polenta-almond cake, and a kickass wine list to boot.
- Bay Wolf
- Oakland
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Californian, Mediterranean
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$$$
A neighborhood favorite, this converted Victorian has been improving like a fine wine since the mid '70s.
Stiff cocktails, rock-star lighting, live jazz, sweeping bay views, and great small plates.
Top Pick!
Cubbyhole-sized sensation with coffee-shop vibe serves crispy pork belly and veal pot pie.
Heavenly antelope, delectable frog’s legs, and spritelike French chef slaving over wood-burning oven.
Captains of industry and assorted social demigods dining on beef cheeks at tight teak tables.
Uber-romantic corner spot with wine-centric menu and seasonal Cal-Med cuisine.
Solid neighborhood favorite for upper-crust scions and aging junior socialites.
A favorite with the symphony and politico crowd, but cool enough for young hipsters with good credit.
- Luella
- Russian Hill
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Californian, Mediterranean
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$$$
Banana Republic casting call meets sleek, organic-chic eatery: Will it be Botox or Bordeaux tonight?
- Marché
- Palo Alto
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American (New), Californian, French
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$$$
Progressive culinary approach that's distinctively Californian, beloved by peninsula foodies.
- MUA
- Berkeley
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Asian, Californian, Southern/Soul, Southwestern
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$$$
Top Pick!
A little bit of everything Oakland art scene in this warehouse of californian-soul-food-asian-fusion/art gallery/dance party /restaurant and bar.
- Nopa
- Western Addition
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Californian, Mediterranean
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$$$
Pseudo blue-collar joint in warm warehouse/loft setting attracts the flirty-something crowd for upscale comfort food.
Who says a food court can't house a sleek and chic destination restaurant?
Part of empire that Gavin Newsom built, enjoyable in a take-your-visiting-parents kind of way.
- Quattro
- Palo Alto
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American (New), Californian, Italian
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$$$$
Gorgeous setting befitting the Four Seasons Hotel also has a wonderful Cal-Italian menu.
- Range
- Mission
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Californian
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$$$$
Couture California Cuisine featuring sumptuous local organic produce, clever cocktails, impeccable wait staff and exorbitant price.
Castro Street stalwart for reliably great seafood and sandwiches.
You’ll freak over the flavor of Chef Larry Tse's ginger-soy glazed sea bass.
- Weird Fish
- Mission
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American (New), Californian, Vegetarian/Vegan
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$$
Don't fear the Suspicious Fish! Shoebox-size spot beloved for inventive, savory fish and vegan creations.
Cozy back room, affable quasi-intellectual clientele, and hearty-seasonal-heirloom-organic fare.
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