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★
Baraka
POTRERO HILL
MOROC-
CAN
Delectable Moroccan tapas in
a festive, cozy atmosphere that
makes sharing all the more fun.
288
Connecticut St. (at 18th St.)
y
415/
255-0387. Entrees $17-$26. AE, MC,
V. Dinner daily. Bus: 22. Map p 93.
★
Betelnut
MARINA
ASIAN
Ten years on, this Pan-Asian eatery
remains packed. Try Cecilia's minced
chicken in lettuce cups and the
Shanghai steamed dumplings.
2030
Union St. (at Buchanan St.)
y
415/
929-8855. Entrees $14-$20. DC,
DISC, MC, V. Lunch & dinner daily.
Bus: 41, 45. Map p 94.
B44
FINANCIAL DISTRICT
CATALAN
A Catalan-style bistro serving nine
kinds of paella in a European-style
pedestrian alley with outdoor tables.
44 Belden Place. (between Bush &
Pine sts.)
y
415/986-6287. Entrees
$16-$22. AE, DC, MC, V. Lunch Mon-
Fri, dinner daily. Bus: 15. BART/Muni:
Montgomery St. Map p 96.
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Blue Mermaid Chowder
House
FISHERMAN'S WHARF
AMERICAN
The simple menu of
tasty chowders, salads, and a few
heartier dishes ranks above other
wharf choices.
495 Jefferson St. (at
Hyde St.)
y
415/771-2222. Entrees
$7-$22. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Break-
fast, lunch & dinner daily. Bus: 10, 30.
Cable car: Powell-Hyde. Map p 94.
★
Bocadillos
FINANCIAL DISTRICT
SPANISH/TAPAS
Forget pricey
tapas spin-offs. Bocadillos' well-
priced authentic vittles are all the
rage. Good luck getting a seat at the
communal table.
710 Montgomery
St. (at Washington St.)
y
415/982-
2622. Entrees $3-$12. AE, DC, MC, V.
Breakfast & lunch Mon-Fri, dinner
Mon-Sat. Bus: 12, 15. Map p 96.
★★★
Boulevard
SOMA
AMERICAN
The grand decor and sumptuous
cuisine have been attracting SF's
most stylish diners for over a decade.
1 Mission St. (at Steuart St.)
y
415/
Enjoy a meal at the intricately decorated
Boulevard.
543-6084. Entrees $24-$32. AE, DC,
DISC, MC, V. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner
daily. Bus: 12. BART/Muni: Embar-
cadero. Map p 94.
Brindisi Cucina di Mare
FINAN-
CIAL DISTRICT
ITALIAN/SEAFOOD
From stuffed calamari to pasta, all
moderately priced entrees are hearty
and flavorful.
88 Belden Place. (at
Pine St.)
y
415/593-8000. Entrees
$12-$22. AE, DISC, MC, V. Lunch &
dinner Mon-Sat. Bus: 15. BART/Muni:
Montgomery St. Map p 96.
★
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Burger Joint
HAIGHT
HAMBURGERS
Burgers made with
naturally raised beef and awesome
milkshakes are enjoyed in a vinyl-
rich 1950s setting.
700 Haight St. (at
Pierce St.)
y
415/864-3833. Entrees
$5-$7. MC, V. Lunch & dinner daily.
Bus: 6, 7, 66, 71. Map p 94. 807
Valencia St. (between 19th & 20th
sts.).
y
415/824-3494. Bus: 14, 49.
BART: 16th St. Map p 93.
★
Café Claude
FINANCIAL DIS-
TRICT
FRENCH
Parisian bistro cheer
in an enchanting alley-side nook
.
7 Claude Ln. (off Sutter St., between
Grant Ave. & Kearny St.)
y
415/
392-3515. Entrees $10-$18. AE, DC,
DISC, MC, V. Lunch Mon-Sat, dinner
Tues-Sat. Bus: 2, 3, 4, 15, 30, 45.
Cable car: Powell lines. Map p 96.
