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as shaking beef and lemon grass tofu, and the rav e reviews keep pouring in. Although B ill
Clinton did once dine with Chelsea at the Valencia Street location, this isn 't necessarily a
child-centered r estaurant. Although chances ar e the kids will like the spring r olls with
peanut sauce or chicken claypot with caramel sauce as much as you will, you now have two
alternatives to the crowds and the scene at the Slanted Door. Mid-day you can order to-go
from the lunch counter,
Out the Door,
around the corner fr om the restaurant and enjoy
it out back with bay vie ws or acr oss the r estaurant at the massiv e Vaillancourt fountain.
Another “Out the Door,” adjacent to the Westfield San Francisco Centre food court, offers
diners the choice to eat their food in an understated undergr ound restaurant.
1 Ferry Bldg. #3 (at Embarcadero).
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415/861-8032.
www.slanteddoor.com. Highchairs, boosters. Res-
ervations recommended. Main courses $11-$26 lunch, $16-$35 dinner . AE, MC, V. Lunch daily 11am-
2:30pm; afternoon tea 2:30-5:30pm; dinner 5:30-10pm. Muni: F-Market streetcar.
MODERATE
Bocadillos
SPANISH/TAPAS Like many top cooks in San Francisco, lauded chef
Gerald Hirigoyen was not content to hav e only high-end r estaurants, like his P iperade,
that only ser ves some of the people some of the time. A t Bocadillos, the B asque-born
Hirigoyen serves delectable bite-siz e tidbits (
bocadillos
means just that in S panish: bite-
size snacks) in a cozy , low-key dining r oom with a long, communal table ser ving as its
centerpiece. Essentially, what y ou get her e ar e tapas, and each is delightful, fr om the
roasted peppers to the Catalan sausage to the lamb chops with mint chutney . While
Bocadillos is casual and w ell priced, it may hav e too much of a boister ous after-work
crowd for kids. Best to try it for lunch.
710 M ontgomery St. (at Washington St.).
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415/982-2622.
www.bocasf.com. Reser vations not
accepted. Tapas $3-$16. AE, DC, MC, V. Mon-Wed 7am-10pm; Thurs-Fri 7am-10:30pm; Sat 5-10:30pm.
Muni: No. 12-Folsom to Pacific, and then walk 2 blocks south, or no . 15-3rd St. to Jackson St., and then
walk 1 block south.
Fog City Diner
AMERICAN A S an F rancisco institution immor talized in a Visa
commercial, the Fog City Diner has quite a few things going for it: terrific location, fun
metallic exterior, sleek wood interior, festive atmosphere, and great outdoor area. Because
it's located near Levi's Plaza, kids can climb around the fountain on the opposite side of
Battery Street or r un ar ound in the minipar k next door . In fair w eather, the outdoor
seating lets you enjoy the bay views and green space. As for the food, the children are sure
to be satisfied. The kids' menu features all the usual far e (hot dogs, grilled cheese, but-
tered noodles, three cheese quesadilla, kids' sundaes) and comes complete with a pack of
crayons. The grown-up menu, on the other hand, tries a little too hard. Although it's nice
that they've branched out fr om more common diner far e, some of the mor e inventive
creations—such as mu shu pork burritos filled with stir-fried v eggies—are not always as
tasty as appear . You're best off sticking to the mor
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e basic items such as burgers or a
“Cobb” sandwich.
1300 Battery St. (at Embar cadero).
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415/982-2000.
www.fogcitydiner.com. K ids' menu, highchairs,
boosters. Reservations recommended. Main courses $14-$24; k ids' menu all it ems $6.50. AE, DC, DISC,
MC, V. Mon-Thurs 11:30am-10pm; F ri 11:30am-11pm; Sat 10:30am-11pm; Sun 10:30am-10pm. Muni:
No. 10-Townsend bus or F-Market streetcar to Battery St., or no. 15-3rd St. to Jackson St., and then walk
1 block south.
Town's End
CALIFORNIA/BRUNCH Named after the street it's on, this low-key
spot is in a part of town that really was once the “town's end,” with little beyond it except
warehouses and other industrial buildings. Now the little neighborhood of South Beach
