Restaurant reviews by chris1

12/21/2005

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My favorite spot for a Carne Asada Super Burrito. Not a very nice neighborhood.

Taqueria San Jose

Cuisine: Mexican

8/12/2005

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Great spot for lunch in the financial District. It's always crowded. The service is friendly & the food is very good. Large portions, priced well.

Mercedes- Hair of the Dog Cantina

Cuisine: Mexican Burritos

8/12/2005

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Up scale Mexican food done well. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the service is always friendly. Pricey.

Maya Restaurant

Cuisine: Mexican

8/12/2005

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If you work in the financial district, this is a great spot for lunch. It's always crowded, so get here early. I usually just call in an order for a burrito. The super burritos are great, chicken & steak are both grilled nicely.

Los Socios

Cuisine: Mexican

8/12/2005

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This is a typical chain style restaurant. The food is just okay & the decor is a bit obnoxious. Drinks are good.

Left at Albuquerque

Cuisine: American (Traditional) Eclectic International Mexican Seafood

8/12/2005

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It's definitely your typical "Marina scene", but nonetheless it has a fun vibe. It's always busy w/ lots of people watching to be had. The drinks are great & the food is good. Fun place for a large party. On Friday & Saturday night they sometimes have live music in the bar.

La Barca

Cuisine: Mexican

Marina

8/12/2005

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Fun decor, boring neighborhood, food is just okay.

El Toreador Fonda Restaurant

Cuisine: Mexican

West Portal

8/12/2005

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Definitely not the best of the Celia's chains, but it's okay. It's not a destination spot, but if you live in the Sunset, it's worth a visit. The food is inexpensive.

Celia's Mexican Restaurant

Cuisine: Mexican

8/12/2005

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It's a cozy spot, especially on a cold day when the fireplace is lit. It's an alternative take on Mexican. The rotisserie style chicken is tasty. If you are craving Mexican, this is not the place to visit.

Andale Mexican Restaurant

Cuisine: Mexican Burritos

Marina

8/12/2005

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If you're looking for an alternative to a traditional burrito, you'll find it here. It's a small joint, good for to go lunches. The food is consistant, not spectacular.

360 Degrees Gourmet Burritos

Cuisine: Mexican

8/12/2005

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I can't get enough of this food. This is my favorite neighborhood spot that I frequent at least once a week. The pork/spring roll vermicelli is my favorite. The service is quick, inexpensive, very clean and the food is great.

PPQ Vietnamese Cuisine

Cuisine: Vietnamese

8/10/2005

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Laid back dining, good food, large portions & friendly service. Classic North Beach.

Sodini's Green Valley Restaurant

Cuisine: italian

7/22/2005

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Inexpensive noodle house. The food was good, the service was minimal & the price was right. Good late night spot.

Best of Thai Noodle

Cuisine: Thai

7/6/2005

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Yuck, this place is gross. The food was awful. There are so many better Chinese restaurants in this area, there is NO reason to visit this place. The food is cheap, but you get what you pay for. It's worse than the Chinese food you get in the mall. I ordered Kung Pao Chicken, pretty basic right? Not here, it might as well been called Kung Pao canned mushrooms. Everyone seems to like this place, so maybe I went on a bad day, but I don't think I'll risk going back.

Eight Immortals Restaurant

Cuisine: Chinese

7/5/2005

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The food is wonderful and the atmosphere is so...French. I love the location, it feels like being in Europe. Great place to bring out of town guests.

Cafe Bastille

Cuisine: French (Bistro)

6/29/2005

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I love this place. The food is consistently good & the prices are reasonable. The service is very attentive. I usually go with the Prix Fixe menu, can't beat the price & it allows me to try something different each time. Small, quaint bistro.

Baker Street Bistro

Cuisine: French (Bistro)

6/29/2005

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The food here is consistently good. The sizzling fish entree w/ vegetables is my favorite. The sushi is fresh. Prices are reasonable. Service is okay.

Taraval Okazu Ya Restaurant

Cuisine: Japanese

6/10/2005

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Great neighborhood spot; small,intimate dining room; excellent service. I thought the menu was a bit pricey and the food a bit too salty. The fresh baked bread & whole roasted garlic is a nice touch. Overall, I enjoyed my visit to this family owned spot.

DI Grande's Italian & Seafood

Cuisine: Italian Seafood

6/10/2005

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The best features of this restaurant are the view and dining room. I felt that they were trying a bit too hard with the menu. When I read the menu I felt that most of the entrees were a bit over the top with way too many ingredients. I was pleasantly surprised however. The blend of ingredients worked & my lunch was very tasty. This is definitely a tourist trap & is very expensive. Great bar also.

Sutro's at the Cliff House

Cuisine: American (New) Seafood

6/8/2005

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I had lunch w/ a friend who is a regular at this spot, so my experience was great. It's definitely an old school joint and the regulars are given special treatment. I enjoyed the crowded lunch scene and thought the food was good. Not sure if I'll go back, there are better French restaurants in SF, but I did enjoy my visit.

Le Central Bistro

Cuisine: French (Bistro)

5/17/2005

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My husband & I took our Mom's here for Mother's Day & it was not a very good choice. My husband love's eating at the counter for brunch. He's not crazy about the crowd, but thought it would be nice for a Mother's Day Brunch. Our waiter was very RUDE. Perhaps he thought we were a bunch of amateurs going out on Mother's Day, but nonetheless his attitude was unwarranted. He acted as if he was Mr. Superior and treated us like we were idiots. I ordered Halibut w/ Green beans w/ a shrimp saffron sauce (yum). When asked for bread, they said they do not have any and served us coffee cake. C'mon, if your serving hearty meals w/ sauce, don't you think someone should have remembered to order bread? Perhaps my dining experience will be better on a "non-hustle bustle day"

Moose's

Cuisine: American (Traditional)

5/17/2005

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I really don't want to like this place because it feels like such a tourist trap, but each time I visit I have a great time & enjoy my meal. Good spot for out of town guests and for lunch after a day of shopping with your girlfriends.

Scala's Bistro

Cuisine: French Italian

3/29/2005

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I was drawn to this location by the sound of live music coming from an alley. I stumbled in and was warmly welcomed by the staff. What a great spot to stumble upon. I enjoyed a cocktail at the small bar and was entertained by the jazz trio. My entree was very good as was the desert and service.

Cafe Claude

Cuisine: French (Bistro)

3/29/2005

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The best steak avec pomme frites I have ever had. They have a great menu selection. Very classic French. I love the traditional bistro style decor. Only complaint, the service was not up to par with the food.

Jeanty At Jacks

Cuisine: French Brasseries

3/29/2005

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Great spot for a casual not too expensive lunch. It's conveniently located on the edge of the Financial District & Chinatown for those who work downtown. The staff is very friendly & willing to please. It is always crowded for lunch. The ambiance is not great, but it works.

Mangia Tutti Ristorante

Cuisine: Italian

3/29/2005

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I had a great dining experience here. Authentic home style French cuisine. Not stuffy like some Frenchie places. Friendly, fun service. You can't beat the prices for the quality of food.

Cote Sud

Cuisine: French (Bistro)

3/29/2005

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I would love to give this a positive review because the food is outstanding, but the service was annoying. I visited this restaurant for brunch a few weeks ago and loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. It was bright, the bar is great & I love the feel of sitting upstairs & looking out into the street. The server knew nothing about the food & what he did know sounded like he was reading off the menu description. We ordered ice tea & coffee & were never offered a refill. We were deserted while the server did his "side work" so he could punch out on time. Very frustrating as a patron.

Zuni Cafe

Cuisine: Mediterranean

3/9/2005

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Wonderful location for brunch on a sunny day. The back patio is quite charming. The food is consistantly good as is the service. Charming neighborhood to stroll thru. I love ordring the gingerbread pancakes to share!

Zazie

Cuisine: French (Bistro)

3/9/2005

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I had a great lunch experience at this spot. The food was top quality and the service was great. Wonderful wine menu.

One Market

Cuisine: American (New)

3/9/2005

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The food was okay, but the service was awful. We had to get up and find our server to order drinks. I don't mind laid back service, but this was just BAD. The music was too loud & I did not like for the overall vibe.

Sushi Rock

Cuisine: Japanese Sushi

Polk St./Van Ness

3/9/2005

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What a great dining experience. The room is gorgeous, the service was flawless & the food topped it all off. The duck entree was wonderful & the pineapple "tarte tatin" was a perfect dessert. Don't forget to check out the grand fireplace in the room next to the restaurant. A great place to chat before or after dinner.

Grand Cafe (Formal Dining Room)

Cuisine: French Californian

2/22/2005

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Tasty food, but a bit pricey for the portion size. Great beer. I really don't care for the super large space the restaurant is housed in, it feels a bit like a chain.

Thirsty Bear Brewing Co.

Cuisine: Spanish Tapas

2/4/2005

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I enjoyed the food but thought it was a bit pricey for the portion size. I enjoyed the cocktail menu. I loved the dessert menu & the digestif tasting suggestions. The duck was amazing.

Cortez

Cuisine: Tapas Mediterranean

2/4/2005

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Authentic Basque Tapas. The sangria is very good as well. Great for a group if you can sit at the lovely Basque dining table. Yummy stuff!

Iluna Basque

Cuisine: French Spanish

2/4/2005

Upper Market/Church Street

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Quick service, great pancakes. You can't go wrong here.

It's Tops Coffee Shop

Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners

2/4/2005

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The pizza is good, but the restaurant is usually packed w/ a bunch of young kids & their nannies. Good spot for take out.

Amici's East Coast Pizzeria

Cuisine: pizza

2/2/2005

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This is such a charming, intimate spot. I love eating here. The food is always fresh & the service is great. A great example of not trying too hard. The dishes are authentic with quality ingredients & are basic for the most part. Great spot to bring out of town guests.

L'Osteria del Forno

Cuisine: Italian Pizza

2/2/2005

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This is my favorite North Beach Pizza location. The pizza is always good, but I also like the fettucini alfredo w/ vegies. It's usually crowded & a great place to grab an inexpensive dinner w/ friends. Great spot to people watch if you can sit near a window.

North Beach Pizza

Cuisine: Pizza

2/2/2005

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I've never been in this place, but my office uses them to cater lunches. The food is great. They are usually on time w/ the delivery & they offer much more than pizza. The roasted chicken is wonderful & the salmon w/ capers is fresh & good. They make great salads & offer a nice spread for an office lunch.

Mozzarella di Bufala Pizzeria

Cuisine: Pizza Brazilian

Western Addition

2/2/2005

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The ultimate quick bite. You are satisfied with just one slice. Nothing like a greasy slice w/ a coke every now & then.

Blondie's Pizza

Cuisine: pizza

2/2/2005

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I thought the paella & sangria were great. I enjoyed the atmosphere & had a great time.

Picaro

Cuisine: Spanish Tapas

1/27/2005

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This little place is so cute. It's a great hangout spot & will bring back memories of childhood with all the old toys to look at. Fun place to bring kids

Toy Boat Dessert Cafe

Cuisine: Coffee Shop Dessert Ice Cream

Inner Richmond

1/27/2005

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Great spot for a weekday dinner when you don't feel like cooking. The fresh spring rolls are good & I always order the vermicelli noodles w/ pork...yummy stuff. The location is nothing special, but the food is good & inexpensive.

Yummy Yummy

Cuisine: Vietnamese Asian

1/27/2005

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When I worked on the Peninsula, we'd make lunch runs to this spot. I love the food here, but the location itself is a total dive. This is part of the fun I guess.

Tu Lan

Cuisine: Vietnamese

1/27/2005

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Not being a vegetarian, I was pleasantly suprised. The food was tasty & I thought the atmosphere was very romantic. Service was excellent.

Millennium

Cuisine: Vegetarian

1/27/2005

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The chocolate cake was excellent, but I thought the entrée was just okay. It was bland & after about 5 bites I didn't want anymore. Also, the dated reggae music was a bit annoying. The service was good.

Herbivore

Cuisine: Vegetarian

Western Addition

1/27/2005

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Where else can you eat Chinese Food, sip cocktails from a tiki glass w/ lots accessories, listen to a cover band sing "Midnight at the Oasis", on a floating island in the middle of a monsoon? This is a fun place to go w/ a large group. It's definitely cheesy. Not many places where you can dine & dance.

Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar

Cuisine: Pacific Rim

Nob Hill

1/21/2005

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This is definately a tourist trap, but fun nonetheless. Great for a group. The food was very hearty & of course lots of GARLIC. It's a loud, fast paced spot in the heart of North Beach.

Stinking Rose

Cuisine: Italian Californian

1/21/2005

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I visited Rubicon for lunch and wasn't too excited about the experience. I found the atmosphere a bit cold and the food was okay. Maybe I should try the dinner menu. Great wine list!

Rubicon

Cuisine: Californian French (New)

1/21/2005

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I was blown away when I ate here a few years ago, but was disappointed with my last visit. The food was good, but nothing spectacular like I had experienced during my first visit. Perhaps it was just that the menu didn't have any of my favorite items that week. The service was good. Try to sit upstairs in one of the big plush booths, it's much cozier than downstairs.

Jardiniere Restaurant

Cuisine: Californian

1/21/2005

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I had them cater an office party. I ordered petit fours & 2 cakes. The chocolate cake was average but petit fours were most delicious. Not sure it is worth the price.

Citizen Cake

Cuisine: Californian Bakeries

1/21/2005

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I was drawn to this place by the scent of spices. I followed my nose & ended up here. Be prepared for NO SERVICE. You order w/ whom you think is the host sitting behind a counter and you even have to set your own table (the utensils, cups & drinking water are in the back of the restaurant, right side). The food is good and the naan is very tasty. It is ridiculously inexpensive. You can eat a feast for under $10.

Naan 'n Curry

Cuisine: Pakistani Indian

1/21/2005

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This place is so sterile & boring. The only saving grace is that the food is not too bad. If you have to take your grandma to the eye doctor, it's a great place to take her to lunch.

Lakeside Cafe

Cuisine: American

Lake View

1/19/2005

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The food was outstanding & quite authentic. It's very busy & loud but good energy. Don't plan on driving to this spot!

Zarzuela

Cuisine: Spanish Tapas

Russian Hill

1/19/2005

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Such a great secret spot. The decor is delightful & charming. I love the way this restaurant is run. It does not feel like a business, but like more like you are having dinner at your friend's home. The homemade butternut squash ravioli's were supberb.

Da Flora

Cuisine: Italian

1/14/2005

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this is a such a cute spot. The food is wonderful & consistant. The staff is warm & friendly. You feel very welcome here. I found it to be very romantic and quite charming. Us girls all received a smooch from the host. Very nice touch!

Bella Trattoria

Cuisine: Italian

Inner Richmond

1/14/2005

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What a fun place! We had an office party luncheon here & it was fabulous. We sampled many appetizers & they were all great. The staff was friendly & didn't mind that we sat at the main dining table for hours. We were not rushed at all. I loved the traditional Greek decor. Even the restrooms had the traditional wood work.

Kokkari Estiatorio

Cuisine: Greek Mediterranean

1/14/2005

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I hate to say it, but I really disliked this place. I did enjoy the original location on Valencia Street, but the Embarcadero location is way too sterile for my taste. I've had better Vietnamese food for a fraction of the price out in the Sunset. I think it's way over-rated.

Slanted Door, The

Cuisine: Vietnamese

1/14/2005

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I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. Extremely romantic and the service was excellent. The food was worth every cent. The crowd was older & a bit stuffy, but nonetheless, it was a memorable evening.

Fleur De Lys

Cuisine: French (New)

Nob Hill

1/14/2005

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The food is very authentic... I love the potato pancakes. They have great beer on tap. The atmosphere isn't very appealing.

Schroeder's

Cuisine: German

1/14/2005

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Upon my return from Germany this summer, I headed straight for this place as I started going through sauerkraut & sausage withdrawals. The beer selection awesome & it's fun to hang out in the little cove behind the bar. It's easy to meet people here since you'll be most likely seated at a table with other guests. The food is great & very authentic. I highly recommend

Suppenkuche

Cuisine: German

1/14/2005

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Nice place for brunch. A bit overpriced & the restaurant has an awful odor (dirty towels or floor??)

Absinthe

Cuisine: French Brasseries

1/14/2005

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I felt like I was on the set of Indiana Jones. The food was average and the service was just okay. I'm glad I experienced it, but won't go back.

E&O Trading Co.

Cuisine: Asian Southeast Asian

1/14/2005

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The sea bass was the best I have ever had. Very diverse menu & great cocktails.

Chaya Brasserie

Cuisine: French Asian

1/14/2005

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This is one of my favorites. The food is always great and it's such a fun, lively spot. The drinks are pricey, but oh so good. The green beans are a must. Great place for a large group-reserve the back room.

Betelnut Pejiu Wu

Cuisine: Pan-Asian

1/14/2005

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This is such a wonderful breakfast spot. The service is sweet & the food is good. On sunny days you can sit outside on the street.

Sea Breeze Cafe

Cuisine: American (Traditional) Seafood

1/14/2005

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Plan on rolling out of this place. The portions are huge & it's just what the doctor ordered for your hangover. It's a dive, but the service is quick & friendly.

Pork Store Cafe

Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners

1/14/2005

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I had a great time here with my small group of friends. The cocktails were fab & the food was very hearty, traditional homestyle cooking. The service was friendly & cheerful.

Home

Cuisine: American (Traditional)

1/14/2005

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I love this spot on a rainy, cold day. There is a lovely fireplace and the decor is warm & inviting. The food is hearty & consistantly good. Not many people know about the patio on top of the restaurant. It's a great place for brunch when the sun is shining.

Park Chow

Cuisine: American (Traditional)

1/14/2005

Upper Market/Church Street

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Food is consistantly good and well priced. Great neighborhood spot

Chow

Cuisine: American (Traditional)

1/14/2005

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What a charming café. I just love people watching here. Wonderful on a sunny day.

Cafe Flore

Cuisine: American (Traditional)

1/14/2005

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The food is okay, the beer is good, the view is priceless. It's a nice place for brunch or taking out of town guests.

Beach Chalet Brewery

Cuisine: American (Traditional)

1/14/2005

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A much better location than Haight Street. I love eating at the bar and enjoy the loud atmosphere. It's a fun, high energy spot.

Cha Cha Cha

Cuisine: Caribbean Tapas

1/14/2005

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Extremely crowded and a bit overrated. The sangria is good as is the food, but with all the tapas spots in sf, I'd rather go elsewhere (charanga, or the Mission location)

Cha Cha Cha

Cuisine: Caribbean Tapas

1/14/2005

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I really like this neighborhood spot. I especially like their walnut prawns. It's a quiet spot w/ no ambiance. Reasonably priced.

Tsing Tao Restaurant

Cuisine: Asian Chinese Mandarin Szechuan

1/14/2005

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The food isn't great & the service is not friendly, but everyone should check this place out at least once. I've been there a few times, but it's not the food that draws me back, it's the novelty of it all. You enter through the kitchen & head up a narrow flight of stairs to the eating area. They have small rickety stools & tables that out great grandparents probably sat at. It's an experience.

Sam Wo

Cuisine: Chinese

1/14/2005

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The best Hunan cuisine i've ever had. I love the Hot & Sour Chicken, I can't get enough. Extra spicy for me. The steamed dumplings are a nice alternative to traditional pot stickers. It's always busy at lunchtime, so I recommend getting there early or ordering take out.

Hunan

Cuisine: Chinese

1/14/2005

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I like this place because it seems to be not as greasy as most Chinese restaurants. A healthier alternative to typical spots. I don't like the bright flourescent lighting in the restaurant, so I just do take out.

Eliza's

Cuisine: Chinese

Pacific Heights

1/14/2005

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The food was okay. Very spicy, which I like, but just average.

Brandy Ho's

Cuisine: Chinese

1/14/2005

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$5.00 for 2 cookies?? I was a bit shocked by the outragious prices. The cookies were good, but I think I was just paying for the young boy to stand behind the counter and look cute.

Hot Cookie

Cuisine: Bakeries Hot Cookies

1/14/2005

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I love this place. I can always get a table and the servers are friendly & very gracious. The food is consistantly good. I used to frequent Marnee Thai on Irving, but I've decided Vanida is my regular Thai hangout.

Vanida Thai Kitchen

Cuisine: Thai

1/14/2005

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The food is good, but I find the service poor. The servers yell across the restaurant at eachother & never seem to remember that I ordered tea. I like the food, but have decided not to go back because I find the service annoying.

Marnee Thai

Cuisine: Thai

1/14/2005

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I call this my old reliable. Always open & open late. The food is cheap and good. Nothing fancey. I love the flat noodles w/ green beans & bell pepper.

King of Thai

Cuisine: Thai

1/14/2005

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Food was good, but a bit pricey compared to most Thai restaurants in the city. One nice touch...they have a full bar.

Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar

Cuisine: Thai

1/14/2005

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I would suggest visiting during happy hour, otherwise it's a bit pricey. Fun atmosphere & great drinks.

Tokyo Go Go

Cuisine: Sushi Japanese

1/14/2005

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this is a SF institution. I love visiting on a hot day (which means I don't get there too often) If you are adventurous, the avacodo ice cream w/ a scoop of Mexican chocolate is awesome.

Mitchells Ice Cream

Cuisine: Ice Cream Dessert

1/14/2005

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I'm glad I went, but since there are so many great restaurants in SF & I want to visit as many as possible, I probably won't go back. It's worth checking out. Nice atmosphere, the food was good & the service was average.

Luna Park

Cuisine: Hamburgers American (Traditional)

1/14/2005

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This is a great place for a large party. You can reserve a large table in the back room & sip strong margaritas. By the time you're dinner is served, you'll be so tipsy that the meal will be the best you've ever had. But seriously, it's a fun place with a fun vibe.

La Rondalla

Cuisine: Mexican

1/14/2005

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this is a great taqueria, the super burritos rock. It's not a place you should plan a trip to visit, but if you're in the neighborhood, it's worth checking out.

La Cumbre Taqueria

Cuisine: Mexican

1/14/2005

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It's a great place to meet up with friends, but the food is not very good. The servers are sometimes rude.

Foreign Cinema

Cuisine: Californian Mediterranean

1/14/2005

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This place was overpriced and the food was average. It does have great ambiance & is in a wonderful location, but not worth it.

Firecracker

Cuisine: Chinese

1/14/2005

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The pupusas are the best here. I also enjoy the fried platanos con frijoles y crema. You can't go wrong. Very authentic. It's a dive and the service isn't great, but the food is good.

El Zocalo

Cuisine: Mexican Pan-Latin Latin American

1/14/2005

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This is a great alternative to waiting for a table at Cha Cha Cha down the street. It's a very quaint neighborhood restaurant that is always crowded. The mushroom dish is great!

Charanga

Cuisine: Pan-Latin

1/14/2005

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You don't go here for the food, but for a stiff cocktail and the old school vibe. It's a flashback to days gone by. The food is just okay.

Original Joe's

Cuisine: Italian American (Traditional)

Tenderloin

1/14/2005

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I love this place. The vegetarian platter is what I always order. The service is great and it's got a nice neighborhood vibe. A great place for an inexpensive meal with friends. You can even order pitchers of beer!

Axum Cafe

Cuisine: Ethiopian

Lower Haight

1/14/2005

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This is one of those places that I can only handle once every couple of years. It's definately got that "old San Francisco" feel to it which I love. The food is wonderful, but very heavy and I seem to be unable to control myself when I am there. I tend to eat enough to feed a small family of 5.

House of Prime Rib

Cuisine: Steakhouses

Polk St./Van Ness

1/14/2005

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These are the most authentic crepes in the SF. Eating here brings back memories of the crepes I had in France. The servers are a bit painfully hip and make you feel a bit unwelcome, but if you can ignore that, the food is worth it.

Ti Couz

Cuisine: French Dessert

1/14/2005

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I was extremely disappointed. The service was very bad. I had to send my margarita back twice. How can this happen??? The salsa tasted like canned tomato sauce w/ no spice flavoring whatsoever. The food, well it pushed me over the edge. It was bad.

Tia Margarita

Cuisine: Mexican

1/14/2005

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One of the best restaruants in SF. The decor is spectacular and the food is even better. I've been to Farallon several times & each time they exceed my expectations with the service & food.

Farallon

Cuisine: Seafood

1/14/2005

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My favorite SF restaurant. I love the decor and warmth of the dining room. The service is excellent & down to earth. The foie gras is a must have. You can't go wrong here.

BOULEVARD

Cuisine: American (New)

1/14/2005

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I had very high expectations of this restaurant and was not very impressed with my overall experience. I found the dining room a bit uptight and sterile. The service was just okay. The seafood was tasty, but not worth the price for the overall experience.

AQUA

Cuisine: Californian French Basque Seafood

1/14/2005

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Having visited the Basque Country last summer, I can tell you that the food here is definately an upscale version of traditional Basque cuisine. I appreciate that they offer wines from small villages in the Basque country. The piperade is just like Amatxi makes it!

Piperade

Cuisine: Spanish

1/14/2005

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Beautiful restaurant in a not so beautiful part of town. The food is consistatnly good and the service is great. You are treated like a VIP. The food is fresh and of high quality & reasonably priced.

Fringale Restaurant

Cuisine: French Basque

1/14/2005

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not sure what all the hype about this place is. The servers pretend they don't see you and tend to forget you are there. The entire menu is practically prepared in a deep fryer. Very dirty.

House of Nanking

Cuisine: Chinese

1/14/2005

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I love this place. I always order a fresh whole fish. They will bring you the fish (alive) to your table before preparing it. It is usually steamed w/ a light soy sauce. In & out service.

Yuet Lee

Cuisine: Chinese Seafood

1/14/2005

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Don't get me wrong, the food is good, but a bit over-rated. I would prefer going to chinatown & eating at a dive where the food is just as good & half the price.

Ton Kiang

Cuisine: Dim Sum Chinese

1/14/2005

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Great food & service. Everyone was very friendly which made the wait tolerable even though I had a reservation. Very loud, not a great place for a romantic dinner, but a great place to visit with friends. The sweetbreads were very yummy. =)

2223 Restaurant

Cuisine: American (New)

1/14/2005

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A San Francisco Institution. While eating here you can imagine how things once were. The service is great & efficient. I love the "old school" decor. I love eating at the bar.

Tadich Grill

Cuisine: Seafood American (Traditional)

1/14/2005

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Fresh and consistnatly good. You can't go wrong with the Super Carne Asada Burrito.

Gordo Taqueria

Cuisine: Mexican

1/14/2005

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Food is consistantly good, but the service is slow (one server on a busy theater night) & the ambiance is.....well, there really isn't any.

Bistro Clovis

Cuisine: French (Bistro)

1/12/2005

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Wonderful food. I liked that we were able to have a leisurely dinner and were not rushed. Very typical of restaurants if France. Great place for a small group of friends.

Le Petit Robert

Cuisine: French (Bistro)

Russian Hill

1/12/2005