Travelers’ Needs - San Francisco and Northern California - page 218

Zazie $

French

Map 9 B2

941 Cole St, 94117
Te l ( 415) 564-5332
Great food and a pleasant out-
door patio add to the charming
French countryside ambience at
this popular brunch spot. Less
crowded at lunch and dinner.

Indian Oven $$

Indian

Map 10 E1

233 Fillmore St, 94117
Te l [phone]
White tablecloths and attentive
service elevate classic, flavorful
curries and fresh breads from a
good to a great culinary experi-
ence. Don't miss the samosas.

Chefs rustling up delicious fare in the kitchen at NOPA

Absinthe Brasserie and Bar $$$ La Mediterranee $

American

Map 3 B5

Middle Eastern

Map 4 D$

398 Hayes St, 94102
Te l [phone]
Part Paris, part highbrow New
Orleans. Come here for classic
cocktails and traditional French
dishes with a decidedly modern
twist. Excellent bar menu.

2210 Fillmore St, 94115
Te l [phone]
Simple but really tasty Middle
Eastern dishes in a subtly ornate
setting. Mouthwatering grilled
meats. Vegetarian-friendly salads,
dips, and soups.

Magnolia Gastropub $$

& Brewery
American

Map 9 C1

1398 Haight St, 94117
Te l [phone]
This boisterous brewery serves
up excellently executed Southern
comfort food that complements
its award-winning craft beers.
Small, well-curated wine list.

Jardinière $$$ Balboa Café $$

American

Map 4 F5

American

Map 4 D2

300 Grove St, 94102
Te l [phone]
Both the ultra-romantic dining
room and the casual lounge bar
area offer a mouthwatering,
produce-filled menu of seasonal
Californian ingredients.

3199 Fillmore St, 94123
Te l [phone]
Mix with the San Francisco elite
at this wine-centric bistro. Juicy,
well-seasoned burgers and
creative seasonal specials are
worth trying.

NOPA $$

American

Map 10 D1

560 Divisadero St, 94117
Te l [phone]
Warm, friendly atmosphere for
enjoying internationally inspired
dishes, innovative cocktails, and
well-priced wines. The house
burger is a budget pleaser.

Zuni Café $$$

DK Choice
Betelnut

DK Choice
Betelnut

American-
Mediterranean

Map 10 F1

$$ $$

1658 Market St, 94102
Te l ( 415) 552-2522 Closed Mon
Set in an unusual wedge-shaped
building, this place has warm
and friendly service. Go for the
restaurant's chicken and other
brick-oven specialties.

Asian fusion Asian fusion

Map 4 E2 Map 4 E2

Rassela's Jazz Club $$ 2030 Union St, 94123

Te l [phone]
Betelnut's Asian fusion “street
food” manages to avoid
caricatures of the cuisines from
which it borrows. Tender short
ribs, spicy Szechuan green
beans, and the rich, tangy pork-
and-shrimp dumplings are
favorites of the young,
fashionable crowd. The bar
menu includes unique, well-
selected tap beers and easy-
drinking cocktails.

2030 Union St, 94123
Te l [phone]
Betelnut's Asian fusion “street
food” manages to avoid
caricatures of the cuisines from
which it borrows. Tender short
ribs, spicy Szechuan green
beans, and the rich, tangy pork-
and-shrimp dumplings are
favorites of the young,
fashionable crowd. The bar
menu includes unique, well-
selected tap beers and easy-
drinking cocktails.

& Restaurant
Ethiopian

Map 4 D4

1534 Fillmore St, 94115
Te l [phone]
Delicious, if pricey, Ethiopian
food that is flavorful, yet
remarkably light. Enjoy the meal
with home-made injera (flatbread).
Nightly live jazz shows make this
an enjoyable spot.

Pacific Heights and
the Marina
Gussie's Chicken and Wa es $

American

Map 4 D5

1521 Eddy St, 94115
Te l ( 415) 409-2529 Closed Mon
Perfect fried chicken - crispy
outside and moist on the inside.
Get the sweet potato wa es,
and order lots of sides. Casual
sports bar ambience.

Brazen Head $$

American

Map 4 D2

3166 Buchanan St, 94123
Te l [phone]
Sister pub and restaurant of
Liverpool Lil's (see p227), Brazen
Head dishes up reliable, pub-
style food. The escargot is a
popular draw. Open till late.

Herbivore $

Vegan

Map 10 D1

531 Divisadero St, 94117
Te l ( 415) 885-7133
Tuck into huge, creative salads
and flavorful entrées from global
cuisines and wash them down
with fresh smoothies. Delicious
home-made desserts. Everything
on the menu is vegan.

Greens $$
Vegetarian Map 4 E1
Building A, Fort Mason Center, 94123
Te l [phone] Closed Mon
A vegetarian restaurant that wins
hearts and minds with its

The grand, exquisite interiors of the
dining room at Jardinière
Key to Prices see p222