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ANNABELLE’S BAR & BISTRO 68 Fourth St. (Union Square) 415-777-1200, www.annabelles.net Located just one-and-a-half blocks from The Moscone Center, in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Serving contemporary California cuisine in a historic setting. L daily 11:30am–3pm, D nightly 5:30–10:30pm, bar menu until midnight. $$. AE, MC, V. ASIA SF 201 Ninth St. (South of Market) 415-255-ASIA (2742), www.asiasf.com Gender illusionists perform hourly and serve three-star Cal-Asian cuisine. Open nightly. Dancing downstairs on weekends. A feast for all your senses! Available for private parties. $$. AE, D, MC, V. B RESTAURANT AND BAR 720 Howard St. (Yerba Buena) 415-495-9800, www.bsanfrancisco.com California bistro and bar perched atop the Yerba Buena Gardens waterfall, with a tantalizing view of downtown San Francisco. Upholstered vintage chairs, 20-foot concrete bar and rustic stone walls, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass walls. L M–F 10:30am– 2:30pm, D M–Sa 5:30–10pm, Br Sa–Su 10:30am–3pm. $$. AE, DC, D, MC, V. BAR JOHNNY 2209 Polk St. (Russian Hill) 415-268-0140, www.barjohnny.com Singular freshness of concept and attitude, “drink kitchen” fuses three of San Francisco’s greatest loves — seasonal food, sophisticated drink and high design — into an informal space in Russian Hill. D nightly 6pm–1am, Br Sa–Su 11am–3pm. $$. AE, MC, V. BREEZY’S RESTAURANT AND BAR 409 Gough St. (Hayes Valley) 415-552-3400, www.breezysf.com Restaurant and lounge with comfortable elegance, terrific service; featuring Mediterranean/California fusion food with fresh ingredients. Perfect place for friends, families, private parties and the celebration of life. L M–Sa 11:30am–2:30pm, D nightly 5–10pm, Br Su 11:30am–2:30pm. $$. AE, MC, V. THE BUBBLE LOUNGE 714 Montgomery St. (Financial District) 415-434-4204, www.bubblelounge.com One of San Francisco’s premier champagne lounges, features more than 300 champagnes and sparkling wines, full premium bar and fine hors d’oeuvres in an elegant, comfortable atmosphere. Tu–Th 5:30pm–1am, F until 2am, Sa 6:30pm–2am, closed Su–M. $$$. AE, DC, MC, V. BUTTERFLY Pier 33, The Embarcadero (Embarcadero) 415-864-8999, www.butterflysf.com Stunning views and whimsical decor are a perfect complement to chef Lam’s wonderful California-Asian cuisine, which stays true to the flavors of Southeast Asia. L daily 11am–3pm, D nightly 5–10:30pm, appetizers and salads daily 3–5pm. $$. AE, DC, MC, V. CAFE VENUE 67 Fifth St. (South of Market) 415-546-1144, www.cafevenue.com A popular destination for locals and tourists alike, this hot spot serves up wonderful pasta, sandwiches and salads. Try one of the many selections of fresh juice, smoothies, pastries and gourmet coffee. Excellent atmosphere with outside seating. B daily 7–11am, L daily 11am–6pm. Beer/wine. $. AE, MC, V. CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN 53 Third St. (Yerba Buena) 415-278-0443, www.cpk.com Home to the original barbecue chicken pizza with a variety of hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads and delicious desserts. L, D daily 11am–10pm. $. AE, CB, DC, D, JCB, MC, V. CAMPTON PLACE RESTAURANT Campton Place, a Taj Hotel 340 Stockton St. (Union Square) 415-955-5555, www.camptonplace.com The defining characteristics of contemporary Bay Area cuisine are masterfully blended with broader American and European traditions to create a menu that draws worldwide acclaim. B M–F 7–10:30am, Sa–Su 8–11am, L M–F 11:30am–2pm, Sa noon–2pm, Br Su 11:30am–2pm, D Su–Th 5:30–9:30pm, F–Sa until 10pm. $$$. AE, CB, DC, JCB, MC, V. CIRCOLO RESTAURANT & ULTRA LOUNGE 500 Florida St. (Potrero Hill) 415-553-8560, www.circolosf.com Specializes in California cuisine with Nuevo Latino/ Asian influence, features two lounges and two full bars. Lounge Su–W 4:30–11pm, F–Sa 5pm–2am. Dinner Su–W 5–11pm, F–Sa 5–11pm. $$. ECLIPSE CAFE Hyatt Regency San Francisco 5 Embarcadero Center (Embarcadero) 415-788-1234, ext. 31 Designed as an outdoor eatery indoors, serves California cuisine. Patrons are sheltered by a canopy of 16-foot trees and lights that flood tables and alcoves with warmth. Offers country breakfast buffet and menu items, sandwiches and salads, steakhouse menu for dinner. B daily 6–11:30am, L M–F 11:30am–4pm, Sa–Su 6am–2pm, D 5–10pm. $$. AE, CB, D, DC, JCB, MC, V. FLY TRAP RESTAURANT BAR & PIANO LOUNGE 606 Folsom St. (Yerba Buena) 415-243-0580, www.flytraprestaurant.com Famous classic, elegant, old-fashioned excellent, honest, unadorned dishes served in a romantic, warm, sophisticated, cozy, nostalgic, sentimental, friendly, inviting and unpretentious old San Francisco atmosphere, since 1906. Live piano music for lunch and dinner. L M–F 11am–4pm, D M–Sa 4–11pm. $$. AE, MC, V. FORBES ISLAND Pier 39, #205 (Fisherman’s Wharf) 415-951-4900, www.forbesisland.com Embark on an extraordinary culinary adventure aboard the world’s only floating island restaurant. Sweeping views, palm trees, lighthouse setting as magnificent as the food. Private events. D W–Su 5–10pm. $$$. AE, JCB, MC, V. TA S T E onlyinsanfrancisco.com 83 http://www.annabelles.net http://www.cafevenue.com http://www.asiasf.com http://www.cpk.com http://www.bsanfrancisco.com http://www.camptonplace.com http://www.barjohnny.com http://www.circolosf.com http://www.breezysf.com http://www.bubblelounge.com http://www.flytraprestaurant.com http://www.butterflysf.com http://www.forbesisland.com http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com

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