I'm in SanFrancisco-Where should I eat tonight?

[Dr Fate]

I'm here in San Francisco looking for a place to live(I'll be moving here in a few weeks)- where should I eat tonight?

[Lefty48197]

1. I Fratelli

I think that's the name. Not sure where it was. Nob Hill area? Great Italian food. Reservations required.

[Itascapark]

2. Go to the

Stinking Rose--North Beach

[SOteric]

3. I second that, unless

you're a vampire.

[roughsatori]

6. They sell the best jared pesto I've ever bought

NT

[Dr Fate]

10. Been there- very good half-chicken dish...

n/t

[Demobrat]

21. No don't.

It's an overpriced tourist trap.

[muchacho]

4. The Stnking Rose

I North Beach. Near the wharf.

But only if you LOVE garlic!

[muchacho]

5. Thats "Stinking"

Stinking Rose

[TNDemo]

14. I agree with Stinking Rose.

Love that garlic.

[treefrogjohn]

7. Firefly

My favorite is this little place in Noe Valley on 24th a couple of blocks off Castro. Excellent and out of the way.

[Dr Fate]

16. Love that area- What kind of food is it?

??

[dback]

28. "American Classics" for lack of a better phrase--outstanding

I've had 3 knockout dinners there. It's a little off the beaten path, so it's not usually insanely crowded. And yes, lovely neighborhood.

See my post below for more.

[Ramsey]

8. Ozumo!!!

This place is fabulous!! Here's their website:http://www.ozumo.com/

Have the edamame, the mori-san and the black cod (gindara). They also have saki martinis. Yuuummmmm.

We also really liked the Fifth Floor, but it's a bit swanky, might need a reservation in advance there. And for drinks, the coolest bar is the Redwood Bar at the Clift Hotel. They have a decent restaurant there as well, Asia de Cuba (get the spare ribs).

[HalfManHalfBiscuit]

9. Hooters

Just opened one in Fisherman's Wharf.

[arcane1]

11. WELCOME!!

:hi:

sadly I have no advice, but it's always nice to have another DUer in the area. Perhaps we'll see you at the next gathering!

[Dr Fate]

13. Yes- I will be a resident on August 1- thanks!

n/t

[Jack Rabbit]

12. A few recommendations

Fisherman's Wharf -- Tarantino's (expensive)
Chinatown -- Golden Dragon
Downtown -- One Market (expensive)

[T Roosevelt]

15. You lucky bastard!

I love SF - hope to visit again someday soon...

[blm]

17. Cafe Claude was an old favorite of mine.

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[Dr Fate]

18. location? Type of vittles?

?

[Tinoire]

33. French- Here's their web-site

http://www.cafeclaude.com/

It's a fun little Parisian bistro. Great food and cool people.
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If you want to feel like you're dining in a Paris bistro, head for Café Claude, a block from the hotel on Claude Lane, an alley running between Bush and Sutter. The waiters, the food, and even the decor is completely French. Having just returned from Paris, I assure you the cafe is the real thing.

Stop in for a continental breakfast, a sandwich at lunch, a cassoulet or plate of mussels for dinner, or just a glass of French wine. The traditional French onion soup is great, and of course there are French desserts! On warm days, there are tables set up outside. Live jazz is featured Thursday and Saturday evenings and sometimes other music Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. They are closed Sunday.

http://sanfrancisco.about.com/library/weekly/aa073199.htm

[Tinoire]

23. That's one of my favorites!

Will be there shouting Vive La Resistance! Vive La France! on Kuly 14th... Celebrating Bastille day in the finest of Ricard-drinking traditions. Too bad you're not still here :)

[Kathy in Cambridge]

30. Cafe Claude is good and moderately-priced

I also like Zuni Cafe, Lulu's, and Farallon. Farallon should be seen for the decor-gorgeous!

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

19. Here's two:

Brandy Ho's

La Rondalla.

[Demobrat]

20. Sodinis, on the corner of Grant & Green.

Next to the grocery store. If you're going to live here, you might as well eat with the locals.

edit: Italian.

[enough_is_enough]

22. Restaurant

OK -- Most of the restaurants the others have mentioned are tourist restaurants .... you must avoid.

If your a veggy lover try Greens at Fort Mason
http://greensrest.citysearch.com/1.html

Seafood try the Waterfront Restaurant/Cafe on the Pier 7 On Embarcadero (I'm partial - I designed the bar)
http://www.waterfrontsf.com/

Californian Cuisine try Moose's at Washington Square (North Beach)
Pricey - so go with the Prix Fixe menu.
http://www.mooses.com/

Overall you cannot do wrong in SF, though I would avoid the overly touristy spots and forget Chinatown ... I have yet to have a good meal there. For Chinese food I go out to the Richmond District.

Enjoy!!!

[ronnykmarshall]

24. La Medteriane (sp?)

Noe and Market in the Castro.

or right upstairs from that The Metro. Great pot stickers and general cho's chicken.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

25. Bistro Roti in the Hotel Griffon Corner of Stuart and Stearns

Opened by the group that opened FOG CITY DINER...not too crowded, nice atmosphere fabulous food and an excellent chef!

Of course if you want to go on the cheap just bring a ten dollar bill to Japan Center and duck in any of the numerous noodle houses!

[GOPisEvil]

26. I've only eaten one place in SF...

...touristy joint on Pier 39...seafood, overlooking the sea lion colony. Tasty, but unremarkable.

On another note, can I move with you? Please? I'll just crash on the couch until I find a job. :7

[SOteric]

29. Probably Alioto's

[salmonhorse]

31. Pixie says...

Any little eatery in North Beach will do but I wonder, hmm...

[dback]

27. Which neighborhood? Makes all the difference

If you're in Noe Valley, go to Firefly (top of 24th st.)

If you're in the Mission, go to Foreign Cinema.

If you're between the Mission and the Castro, go to Delfina (on 18th near Guerrero)

If you're in the Castro, go to the Red Grill (on 18th off Castro), or Blue (on Market by 16th). Also Home and Chow (both at Market and Church) are outstanding.

If you're in the Filmore area, go to Julia.

If you're in the Civic Center area, go to Jardinere or Indigo.

If you're out in the avenues (Richmond or Sunset), go to the Cliff House. Or just drive down Clement St. (parallel to Geary), and take your pick of awesome Chinese or Italian places between 2nd Ave and 38th. (Look for Green Apple books and Toy Boat ice cream.)

If you're near North Beach, you could indeed try to get into the Stinking Rose; it's very crowded and touristy, though. Viva or the Mona Lisa #3 are a couple little places people don't frequent as much, and the food's awesome.

If you're in Chinatown, go to...um...I think it's the Golden Palace.

If you're South of Market, go to Lulu's, or Maya (if you like Mexican).

If you're down in the States by Potrero Hill, I've heard great things about Chez Papa.

That should cover most of the city. Welcome. (I'm in San Jose, but get to SF fairly often.)

[ronnykmarshall]

32. MMMMMMM

Good choices. I love Home and Chow.

[opihimoimoi]

34. Kidding me, the best Chinese food in America man, its all there.

Grant St, China Town.

[newyawker99]

35. Hi enough_is_enough!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast: