San Francisco, California Restaurants

(415) Asian Restaurant & Lounge
(415) Asian Restaurant & Lounge, owned by John Hurley and Justin Hafen, is an upscale restaurant featuring Pan-Asian cuisine by Executive Chef John Beardsley and Sushi Chef Akira Yoshizuma. The menu at (415) features everything from sushi to curries and noodles to dumplings. Following in the tradition of Asian cultures, everything is served family style to encourage sharing, and the room is richly atmospheric. (415) is San Francisco Asian cuisine at its best.
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-9:30pm, Thursday-Friday 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm, Saturday 5:30pm-10:30pm, Sunday 5:30pm-9:30pm

111 Minna Gallery
For something a little more offbeat, head to this warehouse turned gallery/bar for art exhibits and DJ-hosted parties.
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 12:00pm-5:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm-6:00pm

1300 on Fillmore
1300 on Fillmore is a restaurant and lounge that draws on the rich cultural history of San Francisco's Fillmore Jazz District. The restaurant serves "Soulful American" Cuisine, accompanied by a list of the finest California wines. Soulful American Cuisine prepared as interpreted by internationally recognized chef David Lawrence. Lawrence combines classic French cooking techniques with hints of southern flavors using fresh, California seasonal ingredients. His north-meets-south cuisine includes imaginative creations such as dungeness crab and corn cakes, fresh water shrimp hush puppies, as well as refined interpretations of southern favorites including macaroni and cheese and okra succotash. Highlights include a heritage wall with portraits of the Fillmore's vast array of blues and jazz legends. The décor is eclectic and familiar, achieved by co-mingling vintage-inspired fabrics with modern interpretations of classic furnishings.

19 Market
Voted "BEST VIETNAMESE CUISINE" - The Wave Magazine 2006 Readers Choice Award. - Metro Best of Silicon Valley 2006 Winner. - San Jose Magazine 2007 & 2008 Readers Choice Award. A standout in the downtown dining scene, 19Market - Modern Vietnamese Bistro & Bar - provides a unique and welcoming atmosphere with its elegant setting and warm hospitality. Our stylish dining room - decked out in earth tones and dark wood accents -sets the stage for our contemporary twist on classic Vietnamese dishes. Using only the freshest ingredients carefully selected on a daily basis, award-winning Chef Hanna Pham infuses Asian and Californian flavors to satisfy the most discerning tastes. Our menu is ideal for those seeking a healthier gastronomic experience. With an abundance of fresh herbs, aromatic spices and vegetarian options, our dishes are light yet intensely statisfying. We welcome you to come join us and take part in a truly unique dining experience.

231 Ellsworth
Considered by many to be the San Francisco Peninsula's finest restaurant, 231 Ellsworth is a Michelin Guide recommended restaurant featuring globally-inspired contemporary American cuisine and a world class wine list. This elegant, sophisticated atmosphere offers a curvaceous, intimate full bar presenting light fare or dessert before or after a visit to the Downtown Cinema. We are conveniently located in downtown San Mateo just minutes from the San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Burlingame, and Foster City. Please visit our WEBSITE www.231ellsworth.com for more information, pictures, and videos about our restaurant. We look forward to serving you, The partners and staff of 231 Ellsworth.

25 Lusk
25 Lusk is a sophisticated, approachable fine dining restaurant specializing in seasonal contemporary American cuisine. All of the original exposed brick and massive timbers are still in place, creating a warm and inviting ambiance while maintaining the building's classic, industrial aesthetic. The 9,800-square-foot space includes 120 seats in the main dining area, a spacious lower bar and lounge level, 30-35 seats in the private dining area, semi private dining for parties up to 14 people and a community dining table. Perhaps the most unique element of the 25 Lusk transformations is the open space which allows soaring steel fire orb flues to pass from the main dining level to the lounge below. This design unifies the two-level space while still allowing each level to exist as a distinct venue. 25 Lusk's one-of-a-kind basement level bar and lounge offers a stylish and contemporary setting with an expansive selection of classic and modern cocktails.

272 Soluna Cafe & Lounge
Located on Civic Center Plaza across the street from the Asian Art Museum, 272 Soluna Cafe and Lounge offers a classic Californian-American Cuisine.

2G Japanese Brasserie
2G Japanese Brasserie is an authentic Japanese restaurant offering items made from original recipes from local farmers/ingredients.

3 Flames Restaurant
Three Flames Restaurant & Banquets has been a San Jose landmark for more than 25 years. We offer Continental cuisine and traditional American favorites with full service dining, a large banquet facility (just re-modeled and beautiful!), and a cocktail lounge with live entertainment. We still serve hard-to-find favorites, like our New York Pepper Steak - smothered in a rich sauce with hickory-smoked bacon & black peppercorns. We also offer a wide array of fresh seafood entrees and salads, with something to please everyone in your party. Dine in comfort in our newly-remodeled dining room - with it's mahogany-trimmed ceiling and your choice of comfy dinner booth or table seating. We look forward to serving you soon!

37 North
Both a Pub and Restaurant, specializing in sustainable fresh local foods in a casual and upbeat environment. Offering comfortable seating scattered with overstuffed chairs and couches and accented by outdoor seating around courtyard fire pits. Highlighting artisan menu selections, creative wine and beer lists, including popular draft wines, and contemporary signature cocktails all at affordable prices.

54 Mint
54 Mint is a little gem in the heart of downtown San Francisco across from the old US Mint Building. We offer authentic Italian cuisine prepared only with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Our pastas and desserts are made fresh on a daily basis. 54 Mint is also a retail store where you can purchase, for a simple gift or for your own need, a variety of imported products such as extra virgin olive oil from Umbria, balsamic vinegars, cheese, spices, wines and much more...Our bar will remain open until midnight offering an extended variety of cocktails and high-end imported and local spirits as well as a late-night menu of small bites.

5A5 Steak Lounge
5A5 Steak Lounge is San Francisco's first 'Steak Lounge' - a stylish and contemporary take on the traditional steakhouse with the upbeat ambiance of a cocktail lounge. Executive Chef Allen Chen (Alexander's Steakhouse) has developed an outstanding menu which both complements and explores the boundaries of the traditional 'steak & potatoes' fare. Steaks: we serve US Certified Angus Beef, American and Australian 'Kobe'. (100% Wagyu from japan currently not available in US). A5 is the highest grade of beef in the world. 5A5- 5 senses/the A5 experience. 5A5 Steak Lounge is conveniently located in the northern FiDi, perfect for happy hour, dining, and late night cocktails. Please view our website for happy hour specials and other events.

7 Mile House
7 Mile House was built circa 1853 as a stagecoach stop seven miles from the San Francisco Ferry Building. It is the last original mile house left standing in its original location in the San Francisco Bay Area. Over Decades, 7 Mile House has evolved into a trucker/biker hangout and according to some sources, it housed the largest sports gambling syndicate west of the Mississippi. Today, 7 Mile House is alive again as the most popular dining and entertainment venue boasting great food, drinks, sports via satellite and live music.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30am-10:00pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-2:00am

71 Saint Peter Restaurant
71 Saint Peter, a Mediterranean Grill, features the flavors of Italy and France prepared in a straightforward style which captures the best of California's bounty of fresh produce, meats, fish and fowl. Our servers are attentive and informed without being intrusive or overbearing. Guests return time and time again, the true measure of a great restaurant! Luis Rodriguez, chef/owner, celebrates 71 Saint Peter's 18th anniversary in historic San Pedro Square, downtown San Jose. Chef Rodriguez continues the tradition that has brought national acclaim to St Peter; hearty creative food, warm atmosphere, and personal service.

750 Restaurant & Bar
Located at the crossroads of Chinatown, North Beach and the Financial District, 750 Restaurant & Bar is the perfect location for a healthy meal. With choices as diverse as our neighborhood, enjoy a savory blend of East Meets West with a Northern California twist. Signature dishes include Seared Ahi Won Tons, Herb Marinated Roasted Half Chicken, and Soy Ginger Grilled Halibut. 750 Restaurant & Bar will satisfy all of your senses.

A Grape in the Fog
A Grape in the Fog is your friendly wine bar by the beach. Located in Rockaway Beach, Pacifica, we are minutes away from downtown San Francisco & the Peninsula. We offer an extensive wine list covering both Old & New World wine by the glass, bottle or flights. We all have craft-style beers, hard cider as well as non-alcoholic drinks such as Pellegrino or hot tea. Enjoy our select food menu featuring artisanal cheese, charcuterie, nuts, & dessert - of course! For a larger appetite, choose from Argentinean-style baked empanadas & galettes, a savory tart with seasonal veggies featuring Pacifica's own Mori Jack Cheese. There's always something happening at A Grape in the Fog - we host over 20 events a month including weekly suppers, live music, stand-up comedy, quiz night, wine tastings & more! Come visit us at the beach - enjoy our outdoor patio. Dogs (on leash) welcome on the patio! Please note that our liquor license only allows for customers over the age of 21.

A16
A16 is a restaurant and wine bar that brings to San Francisco the delicious and hospitable traditions of lively Campania -the Italian region that is home to Naples. The chic rustic/modernist venue is named after the motorway that transverses the region of Campania. The restaurant features Wood Oven Fired Neapolitan Pizza and other specialties of Campania, such as Pork Breast Braised with Olives, Herbs and Chestnuts. The wine bar serves 40 wines by the glass and half bottle carafe. The list is 60 percent Italian, mostly from the South, and the other 40 percent is New World, celebrating premiere Italian varietals grown in California along with many California wines.

Abacus - San Francisco
Tucked into a cozy nook of upper Hayes St., this romantic Asian-inspired gem captures old world tradition, California modernity and European sophistication in its cuisine, presentation and decor. Gorgeous freshly-cut flower arrangements, subtle comic hero inspired oil paintings, and an aromatic parade of perfectly appointed plates immediately introduce you to Abacus's uniquely elegant yet unassuming style. Choose from savory favorites such as mushroom & pine-nut stuffed wontons, the familiar yet extraordinary Mongolian Beef, or the delicately seared Sea Bass resting on a bed of pea shoots and ginger broth. Each carefully prepared dish lavishes flavorful gifts upon the palate, from joyful first bite until wistful last. As final testament to the quality, elegance and playful character which has won the hearts of locals, Abacus pairs its exquisite menu with an eclectic wine list suitable for every humor, taste and wallet.

ABC Seafood - Foster City
ABC Seafood Restaurant offers an incredibly diverse menu that appeal not only to those looking for a traditional Chinese meal but also to the most ardent seafood enthusiast. Boasting a wine list comparable to the most elite establishments we strive to provide the complete dining experience. A VIP and banquet room are both available to rent out for large banquets or smaller, intimate parties.

Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
Whether a breakfast, lunch, or dinner event, Absinthe Brasserie & Bar will design a menu for you and your guests with classic and creative upscale French and Italian fare that can be paired with a selection of wines from an award-winning wine list.
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-12:00am, Saturday 11:00am-12:00am, Sunday 11:00am-10:00pm