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SPRUCE 3640 Sacramento St. (Marina/Presidio) 415-931-5100, www.sprucesf.com Tucked along tree-lined Sacramento St. in the historic Presidio Heights neighborhood, offering a warm and elegant dining experience and private rooms for every occasion. L M–F 11:30am–2:30pm, D nightly 5–10pm. $$$. AE, MC, V. 1300 ON FILLMORE 1300 Fillmore St. (Fillmore) 415-771-7100, www.1300fillmore.com Located in the heart of the Fillmore Jazz Preservation District serving new American cuisine with soulful influences. Ambiance is worldly in a casual yet refined setting. Private dining and parking available. D Su–M 5:30–11pm, Tu–Sa until 1am. $$$. AE, DC, MC, V. TOMMY’S JOYNT 1101 Geary St. (Civic Center) 415-775-4216, www.tommysjoynt.com A San Francisco landmark for more than 60 years. Hand-carved turkey, roast beef, pastrami, corned beef, world-famous buffalo stew and more than 100 types of beer. L, D 11–1:45am, bar opens 10am. $. No credit cards. TOWN HALL RESTAURANT 342 Howard St. (South of Market) 415-908-3900, www.townhallsf.com A casual chic restaurant located in the historic Meco Building, serving new American cuisine with a focus on regional ingredients. L M–F 11:30am–2:30pm, D Su–Th 5:30–10pm, F–Sa until 11pm. $$$. AE, MC, V. UNIVERSAL CAFE 2814 19th St. (Mission District) 415-821-4608, www.universalcafe.net New American soulful fare focusing on local seasonal products. Daily changing menu, weekend brunch and patio dining with casual and inviting service. L W–F 11:30am–2:15pm, D Tu–Th, Su 5:30–9:15pm, F–Sa until 10:15pm, Br Sa–Su 9am–2:15pm. Closed Mondays. $$. AE, DC, MC, V. VITRINE 125 Third St. (Yerba Buena) 415-284-4049, www.stregis.com/sanfrancisco Offering a full breakfast and lunch menu with the highest-quality ingredients; many of the herbs and vegetables come from the hotel’s organic terrace garden. B M–F 6:30–10:30am, Sa–Su 7–10:30am, L daily 11:30am–2pm. $$$. AE, D, MC, V. WIPEOUT BAR AND GRILL Pier 39 (Fisherman’s Wharf) 415-986-5966, www.wipeoutbarandgrill.com A unique California surf-themed restaurant featuring indoor and outdoor dining, flat-screen TVs showing surf and other great sporting events. Menu specialties include seafood, salads, tacos, burritos, pizzas, hamburgers and gourmet sandwiches. B, L, D daily 9am–11pm. $$. AE, D, JCB, MC, V. XYZ W San Francisco, 181 Third St. (Yerba Buena) 415–817-7836, www.xyz-sf.com Simmer, whisk, wine, dine and devour — modern American cuisine offering unique combinations with market-fresh components, delicately spiced masterpieces. B M–F 6:30–10:30am, L M–F 11:30am–2:30pm, D Su–Th 6–10:30pm, F–Sa 6–11pm, Br Sa–Su 8am–2:30pm. $$$. AE, CB, DC, D, JCB, MC, V. ASIAN BETELNUT 2030 Union St. (Cow Hollow/Union Street) 415-929-8855, www.betelnutrestaurant.com A panorama of Asian cuisine with each dish created according to authentic recipes. Sip tropical drinks in the Dragonfly Lounge under swaying fans in the retro, witty and exotic decor. L daily 11:30am–4pm, D F–Sa 4pm– midnight, Su–Th until 11pm. $$. CB, DC, D, JCB, MC, V. E & O TRADING CO. 314 Sutter St. (Union Square) 415-693-0303, www.eotrading.com Sample the best of Southeast Asian cuisine in this bustling marketplace located near Union Square. Chef Sharon Nahm’s menu features small plates made from local ingredients. L and D M–Th 11:30am–10:30pm, F–Sa until 11:30pm, Su 5–10:30pm. $$. AE, CB, DC, D, JCB, MC, V. EOS RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 901 Cole St. (Cole Valley) 415-566-3063, www.eossf.com Now in its 14th year in the hub of bustling Cole Valley, Eos continues to set the standard for award-winning Asian-fusion plates to share and eclectic wines. D Su–Th 5:30–10pm, F–Sa until 11pm. Beer/wine. $$. AE, MC, V. JOLLIBEE 200 Fourth St. (Yerba Buena), 415-904-8615 Fast-food restaurant specializing in chicken, as well as burgers, spaghetti and some local Filipino dishes. Located a few feet from Moscone Center. B daily 8–11am, L, D daily 8am–10pm. $. No alcoholic beverages. AE, MC, V. NAMU 439 Balboa St. (Richmond District) 415-386-8332, www.namubar.com The ingredients are always fresh, often organic and local. Using Japanese imported sumi charcoals in the grill, Korean and Japanese sauces enhance the dishes. L M–F 11am–3pm, D nightly 5:30–11pm, Br Sa–Su 10am–3pm, happy hour Th–Sa 11pm–1am. Beer/wine. $. AE, MC, V. PENANG GARDEN RESTAURANT 728 Washington St. (Chinatown) 415-296-7878, www.penanggarden.com Romantic lighting and Southeast Asia design with beautiful wall picture of coconut trees and beaches, one-of-a-kind tables and chairs that one cannot find anywhere else in San Francisco. Great sweet, sour and spicy food with a lot of different spices and sources. L, D daily 11am–10pm. $$. AE, D, MC, V. POLENG LOUNGE 1751 Fulton St. (Western Addition/NoPa) 415-441-1751, www.polenglounge.com A destination for a full range of exotic teas, an enticing menu of Asian street foods, inventive alcoholic elixirs and progressive music. L Su–Tu 11am–4pm, D Su–Tu 4–10pm. $$. AE, D, MC, V. TA S T E 80 San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau http://www.sprucesf.com http://www.betelnutrestaurant.com http://www.1300fillmore.com http://www.eotrading.com http://www.tommysjoynt.com http://www.eossf.com http://www.townhallsf.com http://www.universalcafe.net http://www.namubar.com http://www.stregis.com/sanfrancisco http://www.penanggarden.com http://www.wipeoutbarandgrill.com http://www.polenglounge.com http://www.xyz-sf.com

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