Travelers’ Needs - San Francisco and Northern California - page 217

DK Choice
Beach Chalet Brewery

DK Choice
Beach Chalet Brewery $$ $$

American American

Map 7 A2 Map 7 A2

1000 Great Hwy, 94122
Te l [phone]
You might stumble across the
back patio of this ocean-view
restaurant on a ramble through
Golden Gate Park. Cheerful
crowds down pints of inventive,
house-brewed beers alongside
standard American dishes.
Sample the elaborate weekend
brunch menu. The lobby is
home to gorgeous original
murals from the 1930s.

1000 Great Hwy, 94122
Te l [phone]
You might stumble across the
back patio of this ocean-view
restaurant on a ramble through
Golden Gate Park. Cheerful
crowds down pints of inventive,
house-brewed beers alongside
standard American dishes.
Sample the elaborate weekend
brunch menu. The lobby is
home to gorgeous original
murals from the 1930s.

Grand exterior of Beach Chalet Brewery, a haven for beer lovers

Burma Superstar $$

Burmese

Map 3 A5

Aziza $$$ Axum Café $

309 Clement St, 94118
Te l ( 415) 387-2147
Enjoy spicy flavors here. The
famous Rainbow Salad - mixed
with 22 different ingredients -
alone is worth the long wait.

Moroccan

Map 8 E1

Ethiopian

Map 10 D1

5800 Geary Blvd, 94121
Te l ( 415) 752-2222 Closed Tue
Fall in love with artfully crafted
cocktails and Moroccan-inspired
dishes that borrow from global
flavors for extra depth. Michelin
starred.

698 Haight St, 94117
Te l ( 415) 252-7912
Fresh, spongy injera (flatbread)
comes piled high with generous
portions of pungent Ethiopian
food. Honey wine and Ethiopian
beer complete the experience.
Eclectic menu, great value.

Cliff House $$
Seafood Map 7 A1
1090 Point Lobos Ave, 94121
Te l ( 415) 386-3330
Choose between two restaurants
and two bars at this historic,
water's-edge spot with Pacific
views. A classic bistro that earns
top praise.

DK Choice
The Moss Room $$$
American Map 8 F2
55 Music Concourse Drive, 94118
Te l [phone]
An unusual lunch spot inside
the California Academy of
Sciences. The inviting decor
blends natural materials with
sleek, modern style. Upstairs,
the Academy Café offers fresh,
cooked-to-order pasta and stir-
fries, while the Moss Room
takes it to the next level with
creative flavor combinations
and beautiful presentation.

DK Choice
The Moss Room $$$
American Map 8 F2
55 Music Concourse Drive, 94118
Tel [phone]
An unusual lunch spot inside
the California Academy of
Sciences. The inviting decor
blends natural materials with
sleek, modern style. Upstairs,
the Academy Café offers fresh,
cooked-to-order pasta and stir-
fries, while the Moss Room
takes it to the next level with
creative flavor combinations
and beautiful presentation.

El Castillito $

Mexican

Map 10 E1

136 Church St, 94114
Te l [phone]
Inexpensive, enormous burritos,
great tortillas, and delicious tacos.
With generous portions, lots of
choice, and speedy grillmen this
is one of the top taquerias in the
city. Nothing fancy; good service.

Ebisu $$

Japanese

Map 8 F3

1283 9th Ave, 94122
Te l ( 415) 566-1770 Closed Mon
Patrons eager for fresh fish sliced
up by expert, entertaining sushi
chefs wait in long lines. Try the
quail egg-oyster shooter.

Memphis Minnie's BBQ Joint $

BBQ

Map 10 E1

576 Haight St, 94117
Te l [phone] Closed Mon
A longstanding neighborhood
barbecue joint with a big
selection of slow-cooked, wood-
smoked meats and a surprisingly
well-matched sake menu. A great
choice for meat lovers.

Plow $$

American

Map 11 C3

1299 18th St, 94107
Te l [phone] Closed Mon
Simple, fresh, and delicious food.
Excellent lemon ricotta pancakes.
Great spot for brunch.

Haight Ashbury and
Castro

Mifune $

Japanese

Map 4 E4

Q Restaurant and Wine Bar $$ 1737 Post St, 94115

Te l ( 415) 922-0337
Generous portions of authentic
udon, soba, and okonomiyaki -
Japanese pancakes, - cut through
the chill of San Francisco's fog at
this Japanese gem.

DK Choice
Amasia Hide's Sushi Bar

DK Choice
Amasia Hide's Sushi Bar

American

Map 3 A5

225 Clement St, 94118
Te l [phone]
Quirky restaurant serving
comfort food such as mac and
cheese with Tater Tots (hash
browns), plus a good beer and
wine, in a cheery, playful setting.

$ $

Japanese Japanese

Map 10 D2 Map 10 D2

149 Noe St, 94144
Te l [phone]
A chorus of “Irasshaimase!”
( “Come on in!” in Japanese)
greets patrons of this sweet
little neighborhood sushi bar.
Fresh fish and a small selection
of other Japanese dishes are
available at reasonable prices.
When it rains, all sake is
discounted. Origami paper
and cat's cradle entertain
guests while they wait.

149 Noe St, 94144
Tel [phone]
A chorus of “Irasshaimase!”
( “Come on in!” in Japanese)
greets patrons of this sweet
little neighborhood sushi bar.
Fresh fish and a small selection
of other Japanese dishes are
available at reasonable prices.
When it rains, all sake is
discounted. Origami paper
and cat's cradle entertain
guests while they wait.

Pork Store Café $

American

Map 9 C1

Alembic $$$ 1451 Haight St, 94103

Te l [phone]
This is a great place to enjoy a
hearty breakfast spread. Sample
the Pork Store special, served
with eggs, hashed brown
potatoes, and toast. Enormous
portions and bottomless coffee.

American

Map 9 B1

1725 Haight St, 94117
Te l ( 415) 666-0822
Stop by for a drink - craft beers
and house cocktails - and stay
for dinner; the food is prepared
with inspiration and creative flair.

For more information on types of restaurants see p217