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Catch a flick with dinner at Foreign Cinema's alfresco tables.
Fog City Diner
TELEGRAPH HILL
AMERICAN
Immortalized in a Visa
TV ad, the chrome exterior belies a
sleek interior. Come for the bayside
scenery and order simply.
1300
Battery St. (at The Embarcadero)
y
415/982-2000. Entrees $11-$19.
DC, DISC, MC, V. Lunch Mon-Fri, din-
ner daily, brunch Sat-Sun. Bus: 10.
Streetcar: F. Map p 94.
★★
Foreign Cinema
THE MISSION
CALIFORNIA/MEDITERRANEAN
Dine inside in the chic digs or outside
under the stars (among abundant
heat lamps). Oscar-quality films are
projected onto the outdoor courtyard
wall. A lengthy oyster list, fresh
salads, and hearty entrees like a
grilled rib-eye satisfy all tastes.
2534
Mission St. (between 21st & 22nd sts.)
y
415/648-7600. Entrees $22-$30.
AE, MC, V. Dinner Tues-Sun, brunch
Sat-Sun. Bus: 14, 49. BART: 24th St.
Map p 93.
Franciscan
FISHERMAN'S WHARF
CALIFORNIA
One of the better
wharf options—with a terrific view
and agreeable food
. Pier 43
1
⁄
2
. (at
The Embarcadero)
y
415/362-7733.
Entrees $13-$26. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V.
Lunch & dinner daily. Bus: 10, 30.
Streetcar: F. Map p 94.
★★
Fresca
PACIFIC HEIGHTS
PERUVIAN
Exemplary ceviche and
inspired Peruvian fare like braised
pork in adobo sauce keep Fresca
jam-packed.
2114 Fillmore St. (at
California St.)
y
415/447-2668.
Entrees $13-$24. AE, MC, V. Lunch
Mon-Fri, dinner daily. Bus: 1, 22.
Map p 94.
★★
Fringale
SOMA
FRENCH
Even after founding chef Gerald
Hirigoyen left to open hot spots
Piperade and Bocadillos (p 100),
Fringale still serves excellent French
Basque fare.
570 4th St. (between
Brannan & Bryant sts.)
y
415/543-
0573. Entrees $14-$23. AE, MC, V.
Lunch Tues-Fri, dinner Mon-Sat.
Bus: 15, 30, 45. Map p 94.
★
Garden Court Restaurant
SOMA
AFTERNOON TEA
Elegant
service in a lovely historic setting.
Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St.
(at Market St.)
y
415/512-1111.
Tea service $30-$40. Entrees $14-
$24. AE, DC, MC, V. Breakfast daily,
lunch Mon-Sat, brunch Sun, tea
Sat 2-4pm. BART/Muni: Montgomery
St. Map p 96.
