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Went here on a Saturday evening with my best friend. There's a small parking lot behind the restaurant so no stress in finding a parking spot which is a great thing. Food was okay for me as I ordered the veggie tempura which was light and crispy & their veggie sushi platter which were the avocado, cucumber & oshinko (yellow radish) maki rolls which we shared which were good. My best friend ordered the Tempura Udon noodles which wasn't so good according to her--tasteless....even soy sauce wouldn't make it taste better. Sad because Udon is such a simple dish to make even getting the noodles @ the Japantown grocery store would've been ALOT better. I don't think we will be back after this experience. Your best bet is to go to Kitaro on 22nd & Geary which has better rolls and prices!
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Kufu Ya
Cuisine: Japanese
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Outer Richmond |
1/10/2007
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Won a free dinner thanks to sfsurvey and took my best friend here on a saturday evening. Soluna is a hidden gem located in the Civic Center area of the city. The food, ambience & service was great--thanks to our waitress Camille who did a great job! Loved the art that was hung on the walls. My best friend ordered the prixe fix meal which was great at $35 for 3 items. She had the warm goat cheese salad, white seabass & dessert: white chocolate, vanilla cream brulee. I had the warm goat cheese salad, sweet corn, tomato risotto which was yummy, but a little on the salty side and we shared the truffle & parmigano-reggiano fries which were yummy, but were a little soggy. All in all we had a good time at Soluna and would love to check out brunch sometime. Thanks again for the great service to our waitress Camille and thanks to sfsurvey for yet another yummy dinner!
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Soluna Cafe and Lounge
Cuisine: Californian
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Civic Center |
10/22/2006
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Went here with my sister and her family one evening for dinner. i had the veggie soba noodles and a natto maki roll. the veggie soba noodles were served in a cast iron clay pot which kept the noodles & soup nice & warm which was great. there were lots of fresh veggies like broccoli, tofu, carrots and mushrooms. YUM! the natto maki roll was yummy too. i would definitely come back again.
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Kyoto Sushi
Cuisine: Japanese Sushi
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Polk St./Van Ness |
10/9/2006
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my boyfriend & i went here on a sunday evening. lydia's is located in downtown fairfax not too far from san rafael. our waitress was friendly and attentive. there were so many items that looked really yummy and finally I decided on the Ocean Friendly Nori Roll (sprouted almond pate, avocado, cucumber, lettuce wrapped in nori with salad) which was $11. for a drink i decided on the berry almond shake--YUM! my boyfriend had their raw sandwich with almond pate, lettuce & avocado--it was really good too. he had the Chai Ice Tea which was served with Lydia's homemade coconut milk and sweetened with agave nectar. I would definitely come back again. Lydia's is as good as Cafe Gratitude in the city! You gotta check this GEM out in the north bay!
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Lydia's Lovin' Foods
Cuisine: Vegetarian Vegan Raw Organic
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Fairfax |
9/25/2006
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Went here tonight for a late dinner with my family since they were open til 9:30pm. I requested that all dishes to be prepared without the salt of POISON: MSG. it really does make a difference. it's alot healthier. the dishes that i enjoyed (as i'm the only veggie in my family) were the Stew Vegetables (Buddha style) this was prepared well as everything was fresh and the tofu was firm-just the way i like it. the other dish that was good was the stir fried tofu with black mushrooms. there were about 6 other dishes that we ordered and the bill came out to only $68 which was a deal considering it fed 7 people. great that they're veggie friendly. check it out if you're in the inner richmond area.
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Ocean Restaurant
Cuisine: Chinese
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Inner Richmond |
8/26/2006
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Went here for brunch with my friend a few years ago. Remember having their chicken pot pie (post veggie days) and it was yummy. They make their own breads in house which is really good.
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Ella's Restaurant
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Presidio Heights |
8/17/2006
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Went to a Red Egg & Ginger party here--buffet style. Greasy spoon! Not much of a choice in food. Typical fried chicken, greasy chow mein and some veggies--broccoli. You will definitely need some papaya enzymes to help with digestion!
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Canton Seafood and Dim Sum House
Cuisine: Dim Sum Chinese
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SoMa |
8/17/2006
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Dragon's Breath is yummy! I always get their lychee ice tea which is refreshing!
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Long Life Noodle Company and Jook Joint
Cuisine: Asian Noodle
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SoMa |
8/17/2006
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Cute and romantic spot in the marina. It's tucked away and is hard to find at first--a gem! Dishes are served tapas style so that you can share with others.
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Isa
Cuisine: French
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Marina |
8/17/2006
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The only times that I go to Chevy's is to get my chips & salsa fix. What do they put in the salsa to make it SO addicting? Their crab quesadillas were yummy from what I remember. You can order chips & salsa to go too!
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Chevy's Fresh Mex
Cuisine: Mexican
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Outer Sunset |
8/17/2006
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I had better vegan chinese food. There was no taste to the dishes. You should try Bok Choy Garden or Golden Era 2 on Clement instead of wasting your money here.
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Shangri-La
Cuisine: Chinese Vegetarian
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Outer Sunset |
8/17/2006
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Came here when I was house sitting for a friend. There's an assortment of pastries. Try one you'll love it. Will definitely go back when I'm in the area.
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Boulange de Cole
Cuisine: French Bakeries Dessert
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Haight-Ashbury/Cole Valley |
8/17/2006
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Great place for your ice cream fix. Beware of the long lines and the tourists!
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Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop
Cuisine: Ice Cream
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Fishermans Wharf |
8/17/2006
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This location is great as service is fast & friendly. Went here after work with a friend and we ordered 2 dishes and that was plenty for us. Great veggie options!
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King of Thai Noodle House
Cuisine: Thai
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Downtown |
8/17/2006
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We had our Xmas party here at Jillian's. We had the private room reserved where the pool tables were located. The food wasn't the greatest but come on it's in the Meteron. Typical pub food--hot wings, and finger food.
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Jillian's
Cuisine: American
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Downtown |
8/17/2006
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Great for a cold day--their split pea soup is yummy!
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San Francisco Soup Company
Cuisine: Soups
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Downtown |
8/17/2006
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Love this place. They've got great muffins and cookies! My fave muffin is their oatmeal banana and blueberry yogurt. It's a great start in the morning going to specialty's. Check out their assortment of cookies in the early afternoon. They are to DIE for! Trust me...you'll be addicted to this place.
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Specialty's Cafe & Bakery
Cuisine: Bakeries Deli
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Downtown |
8/17/2006
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This is definitely the restaurant to go to for a romantic evening. My BF took me here for my birthday one year and we had a great time. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. Food was excellent but a little on the pricey side. There were so many dishes to choose from all which are tapas style. You've gotta check this place out on your next HOT date.
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Baraka
Cuisine: French Mediterranean
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Potrero Hill |
8/17/2006
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This is one of my fave restaurants in the city. Portions are huge and great for big parties. One of our clients from work took us out for lunch here and it was really good. They had some veggie options which is a plus. It's pricey but you're paying for the atmosphere. This is a good place for special occasions.
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Shanghai 1930 Restaurant
Cuisine: Chinese
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Embarcadero |
8/17/2006
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Great place to people watch and have a good italian food. Their mochas are really good too!
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Steps of Rome
Cuisine: Italian
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North Beach |
8/17/2006
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Great place for a late night eat! Their blueberry pancakes are YUMMY! Remember going here after clubbing!
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Sparky's Diner
Cuisine: Diner
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Upper Market/Church Street |
8/17/2006
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Ordered 2 argula grilled prawn salads to go and was excited to see how they prepared it--not only that but we were hungry! we were disappointed when all we found were wilted argula leaves and 2 small grilled prawns. we were looking at the salad like--this is what we got for $9? what's up with that? will not come here again.
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Rigolo
Cuisine: Italian Bistro Bakeries
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Presidio Heights |
8/17/2006
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Love Triptch! My friends took me here for Brunch to celebrate my birthday a few months ago. Had a great time here. Waiter was friendly and attentive. I had the Organic Granola Pancakes: caramelized apples, toasted walnuts & organic maple syrup--YUM! Their portions are generous. You've gotta check out their restroom which is a time warp into the 70's what a hoot. I would definitely come back again for brunch and next time dinner! Great that they're veggie friendly too! =)
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Triptych
Cuisine: Fusion
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SoMa |
8/17/2006
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Dropped by here in the morning on my way to work. My friend suggested the scones which were suppose to be yummy. they sure were yummy!!! i had the black currant scone and it was light and not too sweet just the way a scone should be and it wasn't dry like some of them can be. this is one of my fave bakeries by far and they use organic ingredients. another big PLUS! you gotta try this place out!
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Arizmendi Bakery
Cuisine: Bakery
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Inner Sunset |
8/17/2006
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good place for a late night meal esp since they're open LATE! good noodle soup. don't expect too much from this place. your typical hole in the wall where service isn't there and the food is medicore.
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Golden Deer
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Inner Richmond |
8/16/2006
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this is a great place for all you can eat and for BIG groups. how much can one person actually eat? the only bad thing after you come out is that you smell like BBQ and have to do laundry!
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Coriya Hot Pot City
Cuisine: Chinese Barbecue
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Inner Richmond |
8/16/2006
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My best friend was sweet to get me a veggie sandwich here on a late sunday afternoon. They let me try their soy turkey meat that they would be using for the sandwich and it tasted like turkey. It's great because they serve everything vegan. The mayo was vegan which is a plus. I had the turkey (soy) sandwich which had tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, lettuce & vegan mayo & mustard. It was really good and had a kick to it as it was peppery. I will definitely come back to try another sandwich maybe the soy BBQ steak...sounds interesting.
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Healthy Heavens Vegetarian Food
Cuisine: Vegetarian Vegan Vietnamese
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Outer Richmond |
8/16/2006
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Went here for lunch with my friend who suggested it . This was my first time at PF Chang's and wasn't sure what to expect esp since this is a chain. We ordered about 3 dishes which were really good. The Kung Pao Shrimp was really good--peanuts, chili peppers and scallions YUM!
We also had the SHRIMP DUMPLINGS (PAN FRIED) which was served with a ginger chili pepper soy sauce and we had the Garlic Snap peas. All of the dishes were delicious. I would come here again if I was in the Palo Alto area.
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PF Chang's
Cuisine: Chinese Asian
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Palo Alto |
8/2/2006
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Had dinner at Cafe Rouge with my cousin and aunt on a Saturday evening. Hostess was friendly and very accommodating as I had to push out my reservations due to traffic on the Bay Bridge. Parking was easy to find right across the street in the lot. Cafe Rouge was a cute restaurant and was what I expected it to be. Food was very good. We started off with a salad that we shared--argula with snap peas, tomatoes which was really good. Both my cousin and I had the spaghetti with sun dried tomatoes, garlic, cilantro with light shavings of cheese on top. I was SO happy that they were veggie friendly. Portions were very generous. We didn't order dessert since we were stuffed. I would recommend Cafe Rouge if you're in the 4th Street, Berkeley area. I'd like to come again with a group of friends.
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Cafe Rouge
Cuisine: Mediterranean
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Berkeley |
8/1/2006
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This is one of the Japanese restaurants that my best friend & I like to go to when we're in the Jtown area. Service is fast & friendly, reasonably priced and their portions are good in size. My best friend loves to order their cold soba noodles with nato (fermented soybean) Nato is not for everyone as it's an acquired taste....YUM! I like their soba noodles with veggie tempura. All meals come with a side salad and miso soup. Their sushi rolls are really good esp their specialty rolls--sometimes too pretty to eat! Check this place out when you're in the Jtown area!
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Sanppo Japanese Restaurant
Cuisine: Japanese
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Japantown |
7/16/2006
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A whole in the wall that's got really YUMMY vegetarian food. The veggie pot stickers and the veggie noodles are good to try if you're in the area. What can I say...you don't go here for the atmosphere but the price is right as well as the food.
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Lucky Creation
Cuisine: Vegetarian Vegan Chinese
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Chinatown |
7/11/2006
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My mom took my boyfriend & I here for lunch one Sunday afternoon. This is a vegetarian/vegan restaurant which is great! Food was good especially the curry eggplant dish & the vegetarian "monk" dish which we all enjoyed. The negative things that I'd have to say are that the dishes were a little salty and oily. It's a good whole in the wall with reasonable prices. Check it out if you're in the Richmond hood. They do take out too!
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Bok Choy Garden
Cuisine: chinese vegetarian
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Outer Richmond |
7/11/2006
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Cafe Gratitude is my BF's and I's favorite RAW restaurant. Service is friendly and food is amazing even if you're not vegetarian/vegan you'll like it! My faves: LIVE pizzas--"I Am Sensational" which is their pesto pizza and " I Am Passionate" marinara pizza. Wednesdays is sushi & sake night--not to be missed. Their sushi is made with sunflower seed pate, avocado and cucumbers wrapped with nori seaweed! WOW! Milk shakes are to DIE for esp "I Am Eternally Blessed,”their coffee milk shake that is cold processed espresso blended with their soft serve vanilla ice cream. Last but not least is Dessert which is HEAVEN! You've got to try their "I Am Cherished" strawberry/mango swirl cheesecake--live cashew cream cheesecake with almond- date crust and "I Am Awakening" key lime pie-creamy key lime custard w/ coconut meringue in a Macadamia crust! I'll definitely be returning again & again! Give Cafe Gratitude a shot you'll thank me & grateful that you did!
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Cafe Gratitude
Cuisine: Raw Vegetarian
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Inner Sunset |
7/10/2006
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Had lunch here with my mom after shopping on Clement Street on a Sunday afternoon. This just opened up a week ago. The original is located in the Tenderloin area. The menu looked really good and we couldn't decide on what to get, so we asked our waitress to recommend some dishes. We ordered the Vietnamese Crepe, Gourmet Vegetable Noodle and the House Rice Clay pot which were all really good. The crepe had Vietnamese mushu filled with tofu, mushroom, bean sprout, jicama, onion. The noodle dish was made with Wheat noodles, vegetables, sautéed tofu & soy protein--which tasted like ham...but wasn't. and it was served w/ a bowl of vegetable broth. The last dish was the House Rice Clay pot that had Tofu, soy protein, mushroom, bean thread and ginger cooked w/ fragrant rice. I'll definitely come back again and try their other dishes--can't wait! It's great that there's a vegetarian/vegan Vietnamese restaurant on Clement street.
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Golden Era 2
Cuisine: Vegetarian Vegan Vietnamese
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Inner Richmond |
7/10/2006
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This is a Korean market BUT at the check out counter there are many To Go food items. You have your choice of kim chee, korean sushi (vegetarian), korean style HOT chicken wings are among the choices you have. My favorite is the korean sushi (kim bop) which is yummy. there's spinach, yellow radish, egg, fish cake. The prices are very reasonable as well. 2 rolls of sushi is only $3.50. This is a great place to pick up lunch and bring it to the park to enjoy on a nice day.
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Geary Food Market
Cuisine: Korean
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Inner Richmond |
3/2/2006
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this is located inside the 1 Market Plaza bldg in the food court area. i frequent teriyaki express for lunch during the week w/ my co-workers. they give large portions. i like their salmon with veggie/shrimp tempura. your lunch entree also comes with soup or salad. it's decent japanese food for lunch and the prices range from $6-8, so it's worth it!
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Teriyaki Express
Cuisine: Japanese
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Embarcadero |
11/14/2005
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picked up a yummy organic fresh tomato and spinach salad today on my way back from my walk during lunch along the embarcadero. i've always passed by this place when i'm in the ferry bldg. their salads are displayed outside of their store in an iced cart. they range from chicken casear, pear & walnut and cobb salads all ready packed and ready to go. inside there's a market with fresh organic fruits & veggies. i'd drop by again next time to try one of their other healthy salads.
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Farmer’s Garden
Cuisine: Organic American Bistro
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Embarcadero |
11/10/2005
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this is my favorite coffee shop by far. my favorite is their pomegranate & blueberry tea latte with soy. it's nice and light and not too sweet w/ a hint of berry. it's great with a blueberry scone that is moist and not hard and crumbly like other cafes can make them. this is a great place to chill and hang out w/ friends.
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The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
Cuisine: Coffee Shop Dessert
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Upper Fillmore |
10/29/2005
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exotic ice cream flavors. tons to choose from. taro is one of my faves!
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Polly Ann Ice Cream
Cuisine: Dessert
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Outer Sunset |
10/29/2005
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love this place. they've got exotic ice cream flavors! my faves are red bean & lychee. you've gotta try it!
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Marco Polo
Cuisine: Dessert
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Outer Sunset |
10/29/2005
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it's a chain, but you have to LOVE their chips & salsa! they're SO addicting. i've gone in there and just ordered their chips & salsa to GO!
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Chevy's Fresh Mex
Cuisine: Tex Mex
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Civic Center |
10/29/2005
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always go here for their piping hot fries! gotta love 'em!
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Johnny Rockets
Cuisine: Hamburgers Coffee Shops/Diners
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Upper Fillmore |
10/29/2005
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good sushi at an OK price. nothing really stood out--they did have good rolls and their tempura was good. service was good. parking like all areas of the city was bad.
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Yoyo Sushi
Cuisine: Sushi Japanese Tempura
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Mission |
10/29/2005
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this is a good place for a quick bite to eat before a movie at the meteron. the turkey burger w/ fries or potato salad is good...i remember having their coffee malt milkshake and it was yummy!
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Mel's Drive-In
Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners
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SoMa |
10/29/2005
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been here a handful of times and it's been consistent. really like their healthy chicken pasta dish & their foccasia bread is yummie!
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Pasta Pomodoro
Cuisine: Italian
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Laurel Heights |
10/29/2005
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my best friend & i use to come here ALL the time during college. loved their strawberry & pineapple milkshakes! their fries are really yummie too!!
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Tony's Cable Car Restaurant
Cuisine: Hamburgers
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Inner Richmond |
10/29/2005
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this use to be one of my favorite sushi spots. love their nato maki & their soft shell crab appetizer!
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Shimo
Cuisine: sushi japanese
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Outer Richmond |
10/29/2005
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only good thing about this place is that it's open 24 hrs. typical diner greasy food that will give you heart burn, but i have to admit they do have good breakfast!
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Lucky Penny Restaurant
Cuisine: Chinese American (Traditional) Coffe Shop/Diner
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Inner Richmond |
10/29/2005
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this use to be my bf & i's fave take out restaurant when we lived in the area. staff is always friendly and the food is great. love their crab fried rice, green bean/veggie rice noodles, thai ice tea & palm juice which is a light coconut juice in a bottle.
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King of Thai
Cuisine: Thai
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Inner Richmond |
10/29/2005
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i usually go to the one on 6th & clement but this one just a few blocks away is just as good. i LOVE their #14--thick rice noodles w/ veggies in broth. it's great TO GO 'cause they separate the soup from the noodles. friendly service, good food at a great price!
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King of Thai
Cuisine: Thai
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Inner Richmond |
10/29/2005
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price for drinks are a rip OFF. the food's not very good either...you have to try the one in SJ alot better service & the ahi poke is yummy!
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Hukilau
Cuisine: Hawaiian
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Inner Richmond |
10/29/2005
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great cheap dim sum TO GO. you have to get their shrimp dumplings (hau gao) and the shrimp & chive dumpling! YUM!
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Good Luck Dim Sum
Cuisine: Dim Sum Chinese
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Inner Richmond |
10/29/2005
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i have to admit--i ONLY go here for their fries....they're fresh and piping HOT! YUM!
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Johnny Rockets
Cuisine: Hamburgers
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Fishermans Wharf |
10/29/2005
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a while back i went for lunch and had their capriese salad. it didn't really have much to the salad: arugala, capriese mozzarella and tomatoes with balsamic vinegar dressing. one good thing are their fresh croissants in the morning...very buttery--they melt in your mouth! YUM!
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Pasta Paradiso
Cuisine: Italian Mediterranean
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Embarcadero |
10/29/2005
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love this place. grand cafe is great for a special occasion--bday. this is where my friends took me and i loved it. i remember for dessert--the banana cream pie...to DIE for...that's what my friend always comes here for.
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Grand Cafe (Formal Dining Room)
Cuisine: French Californian
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Downtown |
10/29/2005
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schubert's my fave place for cake! this is my regular dessert place for birthday cakes for friends & family. my 2 faves are the chocolate cheese cake & the strawberry shortcake. all of schubert's cakes are nice & light and not too sweet. i got my best friend a mini sized strawberry cheese cake for her bday a few months ago which she loved. they've also got great croissants--the chocolate is yummie!
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Schubert's Bakery
Cuisine: Desserts Bakery
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Inner Richmond |
10/27/2005
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portions for entrees are very generous. you can even share one meal with another 'cause there is so much food. sushi is fresh and really good. there are different rolls that you have to try--one of the rolls that comes to mind is the firecracker which is shrimp tempura & crab with a special spicy sauce--YUM--it's served warm, like it just came out of the oven. will definitely return with some friends.
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Noriega Teriyaki
Cuisine: Japanese
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Outer Sunset |
10/16/2005
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great place for lunch. i come here w/ my co-workers every so often during the week. there's always a line OUT the door. i usually dine in and the service is fast and friendly. sometimes you will have to share tables with others, but it's cool. i usually order their veggie tempura and crunch california roll (bits of tempura are sprinkled on the outside with a special sauce) which is yummie! their sushi is fresh & tasty. try their other special rolls which look good as well. sometimes IF you're lucky you get to try some of the samples that the sushi chefs make. this is the place to go for lunch esp since it's close by work.
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Tokyo Express
Cuisine: Japanese
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Downtown |
10/7/2005
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i made reservations here at sumi's through opentable.com @ 6:30pm on a thursday nite, so i could experience their prixe fix menu. when i got there the host was very friendly and showed us to the front window table which was reserved for me-thanks to sfsurvey.com (wayne) told rob the host (who wasn't there that nite) that i was coming to the restaurant. the prixe fix menu was a deal at $20 for 3 courses! we ordered sake martinis--raspberry & peach. the peach was to DIE for!! i ordered starter: the carrot ginger soup--yum! it gave me a feeling of the holidays. entree: the almond crusted trout(YUM) that came with bok choy & fingerling potatoes & a slice of grilled pineapple. dessert: we ordered the raspberry creme brulee & the pear tart. both were heaven! service & food were great--not to mention SUMI herself came to greet us. my friend & i also met a cool couple. we chatted about food, restaurants and of course i mentioned that they had to sign up to sfsurvey!
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SUMI
Cuisine: Fusion
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Castro |
9/23/2005
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lychee ice cream is the best here....and not to forget the coffee bean as well! =)
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Toy Boat Dessert Cafe
Cuisine: Coffee Shop Dessert Ice Cream
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Inner Richmond |
8/25/2005
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this place is a chocolate-holics dream come true! there are different chocolates from the US and Europe here that you can choose from. this is a great place to go to before you go to dinner so you can treat yourself to a bite size of heaven afterwards for dessert. these are very delicate & decadent chocolates and don't even compare them to See's candies! =) my favorite is the passion fruit with white chocolate. it's a cool orange/marble color that looks too pretty to eat. once you bite into it, you taste the passion fruit that's sour, but then turns sweet when you taste the white chocolate combined. it's heaven! there are other chocolates that are in different shapes from hearts, maple leaves, cappucino cup to name a few. my other fave is their hazelnut and cappuccino. yum...you gotta check this place out!
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Cocoa Bella Chocolates
Cuisine: Dessert Chocolate
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Cow Hollow |
8/24/2005
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had their pesto chicken thin crust pizza which is yummy as well as their salads. friendly service and food at a good price.
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Amici's East Coast Pizzeria
Cuisine: pizza
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Cow Hollow |
8/23/2005
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food is consistent here. service is friendly....you have to try their mashed potatoes--you can get turkey gravy by request. cheese fries are yummy!
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Mel's Drive-In
Cuisine: Coffee Shops/Diners
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Inner Richmond |
8/23/2005
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it's a cute no frills cafe that serves great foccaccia sandwiches! good people watching if you get a window table.
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Mario's Bohemian Cigar Store Cafe
Cuisine: Italian
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North Beach |
8/23/2005
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went here for a valentine's dinner w/ my bf a few years ago. it was SO crowded and loud we could hardly hear each other when we talked. we wanted to get a booth, but the wait would've been like 30min, so we had dinner at the bar. i had the salmon which was good. my bf had their gumbo and well it wasn't all that. service wasn't up to par clientle was a bit snooty--well what do you expect, it's the pacific heights!
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Elite Cafe
Cuisine: Creole Cajun
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Upper Fillmore |
8/23/2005
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my uncle's best friend owns this restauarant. have been here a number of times--a few years ago. really good won ton soup--order the all shrimp won ton--! YUM! also another thing to get is the chinese brocoli w/ oyster sauce. great place for comfort chinese food!
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Just Won Ton
Cuisine: Chinese Noodle Shop
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Outer Sunset |
8/23/2005
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this is a great neighborhood restaurant. food & service is good. their pasta dishes are fresh and yummy!
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Ernestos Pizza Restaurant
Cuisine: italian pizza
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Outer Richmond |
8/23/2005
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been here for lunch as well as take out for dinner. my fave is their grilled shrimp burrito and chips come w/ your meal which is great. their salsa bar is good...i love the chipotle salsa and the HOT salsa! don't order their salads! it's very bland....
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Rubio's Baja Grill
Cuisine: Mexican
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Downtown |
8/22/2005
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food & service is always good. been here a few years ago and remember ordering the chicken flautas which was yummie and of course their chips & salsa & guac is YUM!
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Don Ramon's
Cuisine: Mexican
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SoMa |
8/22/2005
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been here only once a few years ago as my boss at that time took me here for lunch. they have decent food, but what was annoying was the fire roasting going on...you not only smelled it while you're eating BUT you will smell like like that when you leave...not a good thing!
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Restaurant LuLu
Cuisine: Mediterranean French
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SoMa |
8/22/2005
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This is a good place for parties (birthday) during work hours that is. =) Food is a'ite...what is up with the chips and salsa? They're SO addicting! Gotta love 'em!
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Chevy's Fresh Mex
Cuisine: Tex-mex Mexican
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Embarcadero |
8/22/2005
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Miette Cakes use to ONLY do the Tuesdays Farmer's Markets but now since the Ferry Bldg has been open, they've got their own spot inside. This is my favorite little bakery. Not only are their desserts yummy, but they're made with organic ingredients which is great! My faves are their coffee macaroons--they're $1.50 each BUT worth it 'cause that's all you need just one to get your fix for the day! =) then there's their cookies by the bag for $5. My faves here are their chocolate chip, lemon shortbread & chocolate sable. All of their goodies are light and not too sweet. You should drop by sometime if you're in the embarcadero neighborhood.
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Miette Cakes
Cuisine: Organic Bakeries
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Embarcadero |
8/22/2005
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Last year our company's annual summer picnic we had Memphis Minne's cater it. It was VERY convienent as they came to serve and cook UP in GG park! THe BBQ chicken was really yummie and other co-workers told me that the brisket was great (i don't do red meat) the corn bread was good as well. I'd recommend MM's for a company BBQ picnic! They cater to you while you're having fun in the park....
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Memphis Minnie's BBQ Joint
Cuisine: Barbecue
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Lower Haight |
8/22/2005
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This is a decent place for a bowl of udon noodles but from what i remember they didn't really serve much in the way of sushi.
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Hotei Restaurant
Cuisine: Japanese Noodle Shops Sushi
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Inner Sunset |
8/22/2005
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Food is OK...but the dessert is heaven on a plate. You have to try their tiramisu cheesecake! YUM!
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Cheesecake Factory, The
Cuisine: American (Traditional) Dessert
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Downtown |
8/22/2005
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Went here for a wedding party back in april and have to say that the food was just ok. The theme was hawaiian so it was luau style. They had the poki, the kaluea pig, salad, fruit salad....etc. it was decent, but i don't think that i would go there on my own.
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Glas Kat
Cuisine: Fusion Tapas Pan Asian
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Embarcadero |
8/22/2005
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My friends took me here for dinner for my birthday a few months ago. The restuarant was cool and they even had boothes where you could draw the curtains for privacy. The staff was very friendly but the restaurant seemed a little stale and stuffy. The food on the other hand wasn't--that's for sure. We started off with the dungeness crab spring rolls (they use REAL crab to boot none of that imitation stuff!) but to be honest it wasn't worth $15.50...there were only 3 rolls that were cut into 2 slices. I ordered for my entree the miso glazed salmon and it came with mashed potatoes, eggplant tempura (little strips--tasty!) and a little side salad. it was really yummie!
all in all the experience was good.
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Azie
Cuisine: French Asian
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SoMa |
8/22/2005
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went here a few years ago as one of our clients took our company dept here for a holiday party. upstairs was reserved for our party and it was alot of fun. there were appetizers that were floating around--the one that i remember was the shrimp wrapped in bacon--YUM! i'd would check this place out another time.
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21st Amendment
Cuisine: American (traditional) Pub Food
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Pacific Bell Park/South Beach |
8/22/2005
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went here for drinks after a birthday dinner last year. it was a saturday nite and around 9ish. there was a cool jazz band playing upstairs. drinks are good and the atmosphere was relaxed and cool...
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ANA MANDARA
Cuisine: French (New) Vietnamese
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Fishermans Wharf |
8/22/2005
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this is one of my favorites. they've got really good noodle soup or dry rice noodles with their 5 spice chicken. their fresh vegetarian or shrimp rolls are also really good. good service & price. don't forget to order their thai ice tea.
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Mai's Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Inner Richmond |
8/22/2005
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Sushi is decent here BUT not consistent. IF you come during off peak, the sushi looks as though it's been sitting on the little boats for a while--not something they should be doing! I'd rather go to another restaurant in jtown that serves up 'special rolls.'
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Isobune
Cuisine: sushi japanese
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Japantown |
8/22/2005
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Great place for brunch. The homemade muffins were addicting! Whatever they put in them makes you want MORE!!! =)
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Cafe For All Seasons
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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West Portal |
8/22/2005
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I've been here a number of times w/in the past couple of years. This past weekend my best friend and I went here for brunch. We both ordered the Kyoto crepe (tofu, green bell peppers, mushrooms & a dab of peanut sauce) with a side salad and house potatoes. YUM! Their Casear salad is really good too. Good portions at a good price. Their ice tea is really good too...it's a fruity mango flavor. If you haven't been here do try it and they've also got a sister crepevine over in cole valley--crepes on cole which is as good too!
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Crepevine
Cuisine: Crepes Salad American
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Inner Sunset |
8/22/2005
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one of our clients took our dept here for our annual "holiday" party last year and it was great. the appetizers were yummy as well as our entrees. i remember one of the appetizers were mushroom cigars--yum! the pan seared salmon was yummy and for dessert i had the warm peach tart--it was out of this world. i would go back if i was in the neck of the woods.
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Paragon
Cuisine: Californian
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Pacific Bell Park/South Beach |
8/20/2005
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this place is right downstairs from my workplace. only eaten there once a about a year ago and their nachos were pretty good.
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Bur-Eat-Os
Cuisine: Mexican Eclectic
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Embarcadero |
8/14/2005
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love the seafood noodle soup. also the 5 spice chicken is yummy! good food, good price & fast service! what more can you ask for?
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PPQ Vietnamese Cuisine
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Inner Sunset |
8/14/2005
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my friends were in town and we decided on trying this pizza place as we've heard great things. got there right when they opened at 5pm to beat the crowd and were seated promptly. cool, dim & minimal is what i would describe the atmosphere inside the restaurant. we ordered the large mixed green salad that fed all 3 of us. it was really yummy! we also ordered the large deep dish of the Mediterranean chicken and a small thin crust of the pesto chicken. boy were we blown away with the Mediterranean chicken deep dish...it wasn't doughy like all the other pizza joints are...crust was LIGHT and crispy! they use cornmeal flour and that's why it's SO yummy and crispy and light tasting. we will definitely be back for more. i brought some leftovers for my roommates and they were blown away as well....i will probably be ordering to go sometime in the near future. love this place....and my friends said that this is even better than zachary's! great jukebox & song selections!
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Little Star Pizza
Cuisine: Pizza
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Western Addition |
8/7/2005
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this is a neighorhood find located in the inner richmond. service & sushi is good. they start you off with their house cabbage salad which is really good...still wondering what kind of dressing they use--it's a light vingerette. sushi is fresh and there are SO many sushi rolls to choose from. one of my faves is the godzilla roll (spicy tuna dipped in light tempura batter) YUM! also their unagi salad is great! you have to ck out the sushi that melts in your mouth! =)
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Chin Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Cuisine: Japanese Sushi
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Inner Richmond |
7/30/2005
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this is one of my fave 'take out lunch' places during the work week. this is located on the side of 'the slanted door' and is a little cheaper than the restaurant IF you're not able to get reservations. my friend and i from work went there the other day for lunch. we shared their fresh shrimp spring rolls, the green papaya salad (my fave) and the curry chicken and potato dish. they were all yummy. we are planning on coming here more often since it's only a walk away.
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Out the Door
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Downtown |
7/23/2005
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was there only once a few years ago for my cousin's wedding rehearsal dinner. since the menu was set didn't get to see what was on the main menu. the salmon was good from what i remembered and the upstairs banquet room was nice, but a little dark--as pictures came out blurred. good experience as a whole--not sure IF i'd go again w/ friends.
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Farallon
Cuisine: Seafood
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Downtown |
7/20/2005
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this is a true gem. really good local sushi. you've gotta try the "good time roll." it's shrimp tempura w/ white tuna topped with green onions and a special garlic sauce--melts in your mouth!
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Monkichi
Cuisine: Sushi Japanese
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Outer Richmond |
7/20/2005
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good thai food, but would rather go to king of thai.
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Marnee Thai
Cuisine: Thai
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Outer Sunset |
7/19/2005
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sister to kitaro. i like kiki better...sushi seems to be made w/ less rice than kitaro. rolls that are good: godzilla, spider, 49'er & their sake nigiri! i LOVE sushi!!!!
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Kiki's Japanese Restaurant
Cuisine: Japanese Asian Sushi
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Inner Sunset |
7/19/2005
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went there a few years ago with some friends and their fried donut was yummy!
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Tita's hale 'aina
Cuisine: Hawaiian
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Castro |
7/19/2005
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felt like i was transported into france eventhough i've never been. food was excellent!
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Le Zinc
Cuisine: French (Bistro) Tapas
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Noe Valley |
7/19/2005
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good place to take a large group and kids. it's your basic diner food...nothing to really write about.
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Rainforest Cafe
Cuisine: American
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Fishermans Wharf |
7/19/2005
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their crab sandwich is the best and you've gotta get 'em w/ the fries.
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Max's Opera Cafe
Cuisine: Deli Dessert
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Civic Center |
7/19/2005
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went for dinner w/ a group of friends and the seafood bouillase was yummy, but a little salty! went there for lunch w/ my bf for valentine's day last year and it wasn't very good...best bet is dinner.
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Limon
Cuisine: Peruvian
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Mission |
7/19/2005
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love the seafood crepe. their salads are really good too--good portions!
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Galette
Cuisine: French Dessert
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Upper Fillmore |
7/19/2005
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club atmosphere which was cool. good food but had a hard time seeing my food in the dark. =) brunch is really good!
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Slow Club
Cuisine: American (New)
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Potrero Hill |
7/19/2005
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delicious food. service is excellent! loved the seabass! dessert is to die for. you have to TRY the chocolate souffle & the macadamia nut tart! yum!
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Roy's
Cuisine: Hawaiian Seafood
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SoMa |
7/19/2005
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good healthy thai food.
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Thai Stick
Cuisine: Thai
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Pacific Heights |
7/19/2005
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all the dishes are yummmy but small portions.
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Chez Nous
Cuisine: Mediterranean Small Plates
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Pacific Heights |
7/19/2005
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gotta love the turkey shawerma!
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Yumma's
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
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Inner Sunset |
7/19/2005
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yummy grilled shrimp salad. ginger cake--great to end the meal--nice and light.
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Park Chow
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Inner Sunset |
7/19/2005
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yummy dessert crepes--can't go wrong with dessert!
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Sophie's Crepes
Cuisine: Crepes Dessert
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Japantown |
7/19/2005
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great place for a quick bite to eat--yummy ramen noodles!
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Tampopo
Cuisine: Japanese
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Japantown |
7/19/2005
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good udon and soba noodles at a good price! took my niece there for lunch and she loved it.
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Mifune
Cuisine: Japanese Noodle Shops
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Japantown |
7/19/2005
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good sushi at a good price, BUT they put TOO much rice in their sushi...that's the only bad thing...otherwise their SPIDER & 49'er rolls are really good!
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Kitaro Restaurant
Cuisine: sushi japanese
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Outer Richmond |
7/19/2005
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good five spice chicken BUT you can get the same at PPQ on Irving for cheaper!
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PPQ Dungeness Island
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Outer Richmond |
7/19/2005
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get their gordo plate--grilled chicken which comes w/ 4 corn tortillas and you can make your own instead of them making you a burrito.
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Gordo Taqueria
Cuisine: Mexican
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Outer Richmond |
7/19/2005
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food isn't the best not to mention service! i'd pass...eventhough the view is great
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Beach Chalet Brewery
Cuisine: American (Traditional)
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Outer Richmond |
7/19/2005
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sushi was good...the volcano roll was yummy. service was slow. i'd rather go to ebisu for the price you pay here.
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Blue Fin Sushi
Cuisine: Japanese Asian
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Outer Richmond |
7/19/2005
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this is the place for tourists. don't know what all the hype is all about. yeah so everything is made w/ garlic...big whoop...
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Stinking Rose
Cuisine: Italian Californian
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North Beach |
7/19/2005
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the chilean sea bass is to DIE for! you gotta try that!
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The HOUSE
Cuisine: Pan-Asian Pacific Rim
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North Beach |
7/19/2005
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good italian food at a good price! love that at the end of your meal they give you gummie bears!
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Michelangelo Restaurant Caffe
Cuisine: Italian
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North Beach |
7/19/2005
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great place to hang out and have coffee/tea & dessert. and of course to people watch...
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Caffè Greco
Cuisine: Italian
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North Beach |
7/19/2005
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good experience...loved the decor and the food was yummy
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RNM
Cuisine: American (New)
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Lower Haight |
7/19/2005
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you feel like you're at home. good comfort food like macaroni & cheese...at a restaurant? it was really good esp since it was with white cheddar.
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Chenery Park
Cuisine: American (New)
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Glen Park |
7/19/2005
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overpriced japanese food...what do you expect it's the embarcadero. the unagi donburi was like $11.95....best bet is to go to japan town!
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OZUMO
Cuisine: Japanese Sushi
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Embarcadero |
7/19/2005
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overpriced food....better off going to blvd. food was too salty!
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One Market
Cuisine: American (New)
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Embarcadero |
7/19/2005
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pricey dim sum but it's good.
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Yank Sing
Cuisine: Chinese Dim Sum
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Embarcadero |
7/19/2005
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gorgonzola waffle fries are really good as well as their chop chop salad!
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Palomino
Cuisine: Mediterranean Californian
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Embarcadero |
7/19/2005
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it's a hit or miss at this place. service is bad...but the salad was good...how can you go wrong w/ a chicken casear rite?
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Gordon Biersch
Cuisine: Pub Food
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Pacific Bell Park/South Beach |
7/19/2005
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basically it's overpriced vietnamese food....but it's yummy! you've gotta try their cellophane noodles w/ crab & their green papaya salad! YUMMMM!
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Slanted Door, The
Cuisine: Vietnamese
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Embarcadero |
7/19/2005
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great place to hang out and have coffee & dessert.
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The Grove
Cuisine: American Bistro Coffee Shops
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Marina |
7/19/2005
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great salads and their curly fries are yummmie!
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Pluto's
Cuisine: Salads
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Marina |
7/19/2005
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piping HOT fries...gotta love 'em!
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Johnny Rockets
Cuisine: hamburgers
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Marina |
7/19/2005
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good veggie food during lunch but a little on the pricey side. their chocolate sponge cake is to DIE for!
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Greens
Cuisine: Vegetarian
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Marina |
7/19/2005
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good food, good price. my fave is the fried calamari linguini. YUM!
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Fuzio
Cuisine: Eclectic
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Marina |
7/19/2005
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healthy tasty food, but not as cheap as they say it is. good to try at least once.
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Asqew Grill
Cuisine: Californian
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Marina |
7/19/2005
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romantic and very cozy. you've gotta try their butternut squash ravoli with toasted pine nuts. it's really yummy!
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Bella Trattoria
Cuisine: Italian
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Inner Richmond |
7/19/2005
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very romantic restaurant. the seafood & the raspberry souffles are the best! it's pricey for souffles but worth the experience. YUM!
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Cafe Jacqueline
Cuisine: French Dessert
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North Beach |
3/28/2005
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food is yummy. you've gotta try the shrimp and or oyster poorboy sandwiches which are only served during lunch/brunch! also the shrimp/crab omelette is good too. =)
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PJ's Oyster Bed
Cuisine: Creole Seafood
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Inner Sunset |
3/28/2005
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really good thai food. a bit $$$ but worth to try at least once.
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Thep Phanom Thai Cuisine
Cuisine: Thai
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Lower Haight |
3/28/2005
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this is the best of north beach to say the least! a great find. food & serice is always great. good food at a great price. authentic italian food at it's best!
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L'Osteria del Forno
Cuisine: Italian Pizza
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North Beach |
3/28/2005
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went for sunday brunch w/ some friends. heard great things about this place, but was VERY disappointed when we got our dishes. wasn't all that at all. the only thing that i thought was good was the dessert which was too pretty to eat. i wouldn't come here again...it's overpriced and overated not to mention the crowd were in their 40's and 50's. not my scene!
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Citizen Cake
Cuisine: Californian Bakeries
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Hayes Valley |
3/28/2005
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good food at a good price. ordered the veggie/tofu dish & shrimp with green beans YUM! and never forget the fried banana for dessert!
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Java Restaurant
Cuisine: Indonesian
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Inner Richmond |
3/28/2005
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food & service excellent! appetizer to try: the dragon roll...and the fresh mango spring rolls. the miso seabass w/ udon noodles is to DIE for! the seabass melts in your mouth. dessert on the other hand is heaven: warm and gooey chocolate cake. YUM!
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Cafe Kati
Cuisine: Asian Californian Fusion
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Japantown |
3/28/2005
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yummy sushi! a bit pricey but well worth the wait and price. really FRESH sushi. great selection of rolls but scary thing is there are NO prices for the rolls on the menu....hahaha good place to take friends from out of town!
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Ebisu
Cuisine: Japanese Sushi
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Inner Sunset |
3/28/2005
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i eat here sometimes for lunch. good, fresh salad bar food, but you have to be careful when you load your plate up....you're paying by how much your food weighs! i'd like to call this place AKA: $9.99 are you outta your mind? hahah the asparagus & their cucumber salad are my faves!
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Lightening Foods
Cuisine: American (New) Vegetarian Deli
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Embarcadero |
3/28/2005
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this is my bf's and i's fave restaurant! YUM! get there early around 630pm and there's no line & there's actually parking! must try the tea leaf salad and the spicy shrimp w/ garlic! end the meal with fried bananas dessert! you'll be in heaven! =)
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Burma Superstar
Cuisine: Burmese
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Inner Richmond |
3/28/2005
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the food and service was excellent! we ordered 3 appetizers (Flat bread smoked salmon over confit onions, micro greens, tobiko caviar, sour whipped cream, Fricassee d' escargots on shallots white wine sauce, chouchou brioche, roasted garlic tomato, Giant tiger prawns over spinach arugula salad, toasted almonds slices, warm capers bell pepper lime dressing and one entree: Seafood cassolette: Dungeness crab meat, fresh scallops, calamari, tiger prawns, clams, fingerling potatoes in a cayenne creamy blue crab bisque to share. all of them were great! you would think that it would be heavy, but was light......when we got the entree which it was yummy, but noticed that the tiger prawn (BIG) was not fully cooked and we didn't want to take any chances to eat it since it was kinda raw, so we let our waiter know that it was not fully cooked-he apologized for this and said that he'd let the chef know. he came back and told us that the dish was on the house. dessert was YUM-cherry/berry tart!
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Chou Chou
Cuisine: French (Bistro)
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West Portal |
3/28/2005
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Yummy Food & Good Service. Been to Bistro Aix a few times and have always had a great time and yummy food. Their patio is cozy & romantic. It's a great value for the quality of food as well as the service. This is a place I will frequent often. You have to try their seared ahi tuna entree w/ mashed potatoes. YUM.
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Bistro Aix
Cuisine: Californian French
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Marina |
12/15/2004
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