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Neighborhood locations in parentheses are shown on The City map on page 66a. Only members of the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau are included in the following listings. Shopping hours are subject to change on holidays and are often extended during summer and Christmas shopping weeks. Establishments were asked to quote prices on a dinner for one person including an appetizer, main course and beverage; wine, tax and tip additional. Prices that apply to the majority of the menu selections are represented by this scale: raw bar, wood-burning oven pizzas. Private dining room available. L F 11:30am–2:30pm, D M–Th 5:30–11pm, F–Sa 5:30pm–midnight, Su 5:30–10pm, jazz F–Sa 9pm–midnight. Happy hour F 4:30–6pm; $1 oysters, half-off beer and selected cocktails. $$$. AE, MC, V. BALBOA CAFE 3199 Fillmore St. (Cow Hollow/Union Street) 415-921-3944, www.balboacafe.com Established in 1913, one of the oldest saloons in San Francisco continues its tradition as one of the in places to eat and drink. L M–F 11:30am–5pm, Sa–Su 9am–5pm, D Su–W 5–10pm, Th–Sa until 11pm, Br Sa–Su 9am–3pm. $$. AE, D, MC, V. THE BEACH CHALET BREWERY & RESTAURANT 1000 Great Hwy. (Golden Gate Park) 415-753-5260, www.beachchalet.com Emerging where Golden Gate Park meets the Pacific Ocean, the Beach Chalet is upstairs from the Golden Gate Park Visitor Center. Featuring American bistro cooking and handcrafted, house-brewed signature ales matched by equally incredible ocean views. L and D Su–Th 11:30am–11pm, F–Sa until 2am, Br Su 10am–3pm. $$. MC, V. BECHELLI’S FLOWER MARKET CAFE 698 Brannan St. (South of Market) 415-495-7162, www.flowermarketcafe.com A San Francisco original. Great Italian and American cuisine, prepared by legendary chef Salvatore Di Grande with a great bar, free parking in evening. B, L M–Sa 7am–2:30pm, D W–Sa 5–10pm, happy hour W–Sa 4:30– 6:30pm. $$. AE, MC, V. BIG 4 RESTAURANT 1075 California St. (Nob Hill) 415-771-1140, www.big4restaurant.com Recognized as one of “The Top 20 Restaurants in San Francisco” by Gourmet Magazine. Promises the finest in innovative and contemporary American cuisine. B daily 7–10am, L M–Sa 11:30am–3pm, D nightly 5:30–10pm, Br Su 11am–2pm. $$$. AE, CB, DC, D, JCB, MC, V. BISTRO BOUDIN RESTAURANT AND BAR 160 Jefferson St. (Fisherman’s Wharf) 415-928-1849, www.boudinbakery.com Featuring a full bar and waterfront view of the bay and Alcatraz. Serving up fresh, classically prepared American food and, of course, clam chowder served in Boudin’s famous sourdough bread bowls. All-day menu. $$. AE, DC, D, MC, V. BIX RESTAURANT 56 Gold St. (Financial District) 415-433-6300, www.bixrestaurant.com Stylish, sophisticated, jazz supper club. Now a San Francisco icon, it continues to be one of the hottest, most exclusive spots around. L F 11:30am–2pm, D nightly 5:30pm, F–Sa until midnight. $$$. AE, DC, D, MC, V. BOULEVARD RESTAURANT 1 Mission St. (Embarcadero) 415-543-6084, www.boulevardrestaurant.com Owned by Nancy Oakes and Pat Kuleto, Boulevard serves delectable American cuisine in Art Nouveau setting. L M–F 11:30am–2:15pm, D nightly 5:30pm. $$–$$$. AE, CB, D, DC, MC, V. TA S T E $ $$ $$$ Under $15 $15–25 $25 and up B L D Br Breakfast Lunch Dinner Brunch Credit cards accepted are abbreviated in the listings: AE ATM CB DC D American Express Bank Debit Card Carte Blanche Diners Club Discover E JCB MC V En Route Japan Credit Bureau MasterCard Visa Find special savings and value-added offers when you use your Visa card. For details visit www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/ preferred_travel or call 888-346-3467. R E S TAU R A N T R E S E R VAT I O N S E R V I C E S DINING CONNECTIONS 414 Mason St., #602 415-362-8000, www.diningconnects.com Organizing group restaurant events and other culinary restaurant extravaganzas including dine-arounds, unique venues, buyouts, block parties and private dining; planning services are complimentary. OPENTABLE.COM – FREE RESTAURANT RESERVATIONS ONLINE 799 Market St., Fourth Floor 415-344-4200, www.opentable.com OpenTable.com, where guests, planners and concierges make restaurant reservations online, provides the OpenTable Reservation System to 8,000 restaurants. RESERVATIONS TONIGHT! – RESTAURANT RESERVATIONS & CONFERENCE CONCIERGE SERVICES 268 Bush St., #618 415-752-4882, www.reservationstonight.com Restaurant reservations and group-dining help. Personal service since 1988. On-site at meetings or free advance via Web site and toll-free line. City information, too! AMERICAN AME 689 Mission St. (Yerba Buena) 415-284-4040, www.amerestaurant.com Elegant dining with a menu of seasonal new American cuisine, including an assortment of offerings from the restaurant’s striking sashimi bar. Private dining available. D nightly 5:30–10pm. $$$. AE, CB, DC, D, JCB, MC, V. BACAR RESTAURANT AND WINE SALON 448 Brannan St. (South of Market) 415-904-4100, www.bacarsf.com The unique SOMA restaurant offers what makes every dinner most comfortable: choices. The menu is seasonal, featuring the finest of fresh, local ingredients with 72 San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau http://www.balboacafe.com http://www.beachchalet.com http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/ http://www.flowermarketcafe.com http://www.diningconnects.com http://www.big4restaurant.com http://www.opentable.com http://www.boudinbakery.com http://www.reservationstonight.com http://www.bixrestaurant.com http://www.amerestaurant.com http://www.boulevardrestaurant.com http://www.bacarsf.com

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