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Fleur
de Lys -
French $$$$
Known world-wide for its
excellence, the Fleur de
Lys restaurant has an
intimate, romantic
atmosphere. Floral oil
paintings and thick,
luxurious draperies
surround the dining room.
Master chef Hubert
Keller, with his
classical French cuisine
background is able to
successfully create
innovative recipes. Some
of his specialties
include: Seeded Atlantic
Cod with heirloom
tomatoes; roasted Grimand
Farm Duck Breast with a
cardmom, mustard &
red wine glaze, or for
vegetarians, Japanese
Eggplant stuffed with
Sardinian Couscous.
Superb desserts
selection. Excellent wine
list.. Menu changes
daily.
Impeccable service
Dinner
777 Sutter Street
673-7779
Palio
d'Asti -
Classic Italian
$$$
Palio d'Asti restaurant
is located in the
financial district. The
interior design is
sophisticated and warm,
centering around a view
of the working chefs.
Wonderful risottos and
other traditional
Northern Italian
specialties. Some
suggestions include:
Antipasto Misto - Platter
of Insalata Caprese,
Prosciutto e Melone and
Tuna Tartare Crostini;
Langostino alla Riviera
Broiled Baby Lobster Tail
and Zucchini with Garlic,
Lemon, Pepper and
Parsley; Conchiglie di
Mare Pasta Shells with
Rock Shrimp, Clams,
Mussels, Cherry Tomatoes,
Garlic, White Wine,
Italian Parsley and
Toasted Breadcrumbs.
Superior Italian &
California wine cellar.
Wine tastings &
events.
Professional service
Lunch & dinner
640 Sacramento St.
(415) 395-9800
Masa's -
California $$$$
Superb taste and artistic
presentation. Elegant
dining room.Choice
between three tasting
menus; three courses or
six to nine courses. Some
selections include;
Carpaccio of Hamachi,
shiso and radish salad,
poppyseed tuille, meyer
lemon vinaigrette; Sonoma
duck breast served with
pearl onions, turnips,
beech mushrooms, ruby
crescent potatoes or
Filet Mignon with maitake
mushrooms, bone marrow,
potato gnocchi,
bordelaise. Desserts
suggestions include a
Warm chocolate tarte or
Hazelnut Dacquoise.
Exclusive wine cellar.
Reservations must be made
weeks in advance.
Impeccable Service
Dinner
648 Bush Street
Tel: (415) 989-7154
Gary
Danko -
California $$$$
This award winning
restaurant is
sophisticated and
upscale, serving Gary
Danko's California
cuisine, with a twist. It
is a very popular,
intimate destination,
serving Danko's unusual
creations. A current food
sensation , Prix Fixe
"Summer Tasting
Menu" includes;
Glazed Oysters with
Leeks, Zucchini Pearls
and Two Caviars; Sturgeon
with Corn, Soybeans,
Sweet Peppers, Tomatoes,
Rosemary Potato Cake; Soy
Glazed Filet of Beef with
Roasted Eggplant-Pepper
Marmalade; A Selection of
Farmhouse and Artisanal
Cheeses; Plum and Ginger
Cream Napoleon with Whole
Milk Ice Cream. Each
course comes with its own
Wine Tasting menu.
Located one block above
Aquatic Park. You must
make reservations months
in advance.
Professional Service
Dinner
800 Northpoint @ Hyde
(415) 749-2060.
Aqua
-
California $$$
Located on California
Street in the heart of
San Francisco's bustling
Financial District.
Contemporary American
interior. Creative
seafood cooking Large
dining room will seat 100
+ a semi-private space
for parties of 12 to 40.
Lunch & dinner
Friendly service
252 California Street,
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 956-9662
La
Folie -
French $$$$
Chef Roland Passot serves
knowledgeable French
cuisine. Charming,
intimate dining room.
Menu changes often.
Recent main courses have
included:Sautéed Black
Bass with Truffle
Gnocchi, Wild Mushrooms,
& Jus de Poulet;
Seared Liberty Farms Duck
Breast, Red Wine Poached
Pear with a
"farce" of
Camargue Rice & Duck
Confit, Duck Sage Jus;
Roasted Venison Loin
& Root Vegetable
Gateau with Sauce
Poivrade. Vegetarian
selections also served.
Try the
"Discovery"
tasting menu, a food
sensation. Great French
& California wine
list.
Professional, Comfortable
service.
Dinner
2316 Polk Street
(415) 776-5577
Reservations recommended
Valet Parking
Julius
Castle -
California-Italian $$$
Perched high atop
Telegraph Hill, adjacent
to Coit Tower and with
expansive views of San
Francisco Bay,
Julius’ Castle is
San Francisco’s most
famous landmark
restaurant. It was built
in 1922 by Italian
immigrant Julius Roz.
Materials and craftsmen
from the 1915
Panama-Pacific Exposition
were used to build this
spectacular
dream-come-true castle
which has amazed San
Franciscans and visitors
from all over the world.
In 2002, Julius’
Castle celebrated its
80th Anniversary. Enjoy
dining in an elegant
atmosphere with
magnificent views. Julius
Castle is also famous for
their extensive, world
class wine list.
Efficient service
1541 Montgomery
(415) 392-2222
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