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More perfect food than this, in a more quietly refined setting, or with more elegantly considerate service is hard to imagine. When you want to give yourself a treat, make a reservation here and prepare to be pampered with the very best food and wines.

This upscale Greek taverna is a fun and spirited place that might have you imagining yourself to be somewhere in the Aegean. Don’t bypass the appetizer sample, which includes homemade pitta bread, and various artfully delicious spreads.

Great California-French fusion cooking that is always delicious and never fails to wow the devoted clientele of this Financial District high-power dining experience. Excellent wine list, beautiful presentation, and superior service.

With its much-deserved cult following, this is the locals’ first choice for cheap, satisfying, and fast Mex fare. Its secret? A red-hot salsa and tortillas that are grilled (not steamed).

Originally inspired by the huge success of the Zen bakery and coffee shop, this spacious, pleasant Marina restaurant soon came to define vegetarian eating – substantial, delicious, and inventive – for the entire Bay Area.

Nouvelle Italian might best describe the cuisine here, and it is turned out to near perfection. The decor is fairly stark but not overbearing, and the inventive dishes rarely fail to surprise and delight. Maybe you’ll choose a night when they’re serving gnocchi with peas and morel mushrooms.

The setting is modeled on Michelangelo’s Piazza del Campidoglio, and the large oak-burning rotisseries and ovens complete the Roman theme. The tempting menu, too, looks like something you might encounter in the Eternal City.

Aqua specializes in fish and the must-have is the tartare of ahi tuna. Astounding flavor, and gorgeous decor and presentation.

In the courtyard, old movies are projected onto a neighboring building while you dine. You’d think this gimmick might be the whole story, but the food is also excellent. The oyster bar and Sunday brunch on the patio are popular.

One of the best Thai restaurants around. You can’t beat it for freshness and flavor – but it’s very, very spicy.