406993 Thu May 31 18:34:13 -0700 2007 28 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 2619051 My favorite SF restaurants for the money.... Ryoko's Millenium Restaurant Frascati Burma Superstar Lemon Grass What are your favorites? Thu May 31 18:34:13 -0700 2007 102382 james09 1 2619544 Chenery Park. Thu May 31 22:42:48 -0700 2007 2619051 80141 ccbweb 2 2620753 Thanks! Fri Jun 01 10:32:57 -0700 2007 2619544 102382 james09 3 2621399 As I've been thinking more about it, I also think I'd include Roti in West Portal and Gialina in Glen Park as good for the money options. They're both places where its possible to spend quite a lot, but theyr'e also places where if you don't drink much and split a dessert, you can get out for a farily low cost but having had exceedingly well prepared food. This is a great topic, I think...I always judge a restaurant based on the total package of food, service, price, etc...and getting what you pay for always seems to leave one feeling pretty good about it all. Fri Jun 01 13:19:40 -0700 2007 2620753 80141 ccbweb 1 2623108 For bang for buck I'd definitely say Chez Maman on Union. Always perfect. I also think although I spend an obscene amount of money there Zushi Puzzle on Lombard - he could charge more than triple for his live uni, live scallop, and fresh albacore, toro and butterfish - worth every penny! Also definitely Capannina on Union for higher end Italian and Parma on Steiner for every day Italian - both are great prices for the quality of the food. Sat Jun 02 09:16:56 -0700 2007 2619051 27927 mrsricho 2 2624734 Chez Maman on 18th is great too, if that one is easier. I actually prefer it because the place is less of a scene and the food seems more enjoyable in the more pleasant atmosphere. Sat Jun 02 23:00:47 -0700 2007 2623108 15083 sgwood415 2 2627794 I have to disagree with you on Chez Maman. Had a very disappointing brunch there. Sat outside and gazed wistfully at Rose's across the street. Thoroughly agree with you on Capannina, though. I live nearby, and when I first moved to the neighborhood, I ate there six times in eight weeks. Love Garibaldi's on Presidio too. Mon Jun 04 10:19:20 -0700 2007 2623108 18756 laurafrofro 1 2623212 Lahore Karahi 612 O'Farrell. Some of the best Indian food, generous portions for very little money....and my favorite part, it's BYOB. Sat Jun 02 10:05:09 -0700 2007 2619051 12975 Kristine 2 2628131 Agree. And if you say spicy, it comes out spicy. The fish tandoori, when cooked well, is great 'for the money'. You get 4-5 big hunks of fish served sizzling with onions for $10. Mon Jun 04 11:36:37 -0700 2007 2623212 11770 Big Larry 3 2628412 Lahore Karahi is definitely excellent value for money. I'd add Thai House Express (on Larkin) and Darbar (Polk Gulch) to this category as well. Mon Jun 04 12:37:48 -0700 2007 2628131 49974 osho 1 2624164 Il Pollaio on Columbus in North Beach grilled chicken lamb chops (shoulder chops) pork chops italian sausage All grilled, excellent value Sat Jun 02 17:20:33 -0700 2007 2619051 43891 poulet_roti 1 2624738 Aziza. The most amazing food at the most affordable price ($50 for the tasting menu that includes soup, amazing starters, an entree, and dessert). Seriously can't be beat. Sat Jun 02 23:02:22 -0700 2007 2619051 16933 Carrie 218 2 2625216 Aziza, absolutely. Sun Jun 03 09:41:10 -0700 2007 2624738 10658 Atomica 3 2627468 I've heard Chez Spencer is great for the money too. Tasting menu $80, I think (w/o wine pairings). Mon Jun 04 08:55:04 -0700 2007 2625216 10658 Atomica 4 2627509 I like Chez Spencer, however it is expensive in terms of restaurants in the same class. Mon Jun 04 09:05:16 -0700 2007 2627468 10264 rworange 5 2629080 What are some restaurants in the same class? It looks quite upscale to me. I haven't been, but some friends thought the value was excellent. Mon Jun 04 15:08:53 -0700 2007 2627509 10658 Atomica 6 2629159 I don't know .. in the Zuni/Blvd/Piperade class. It's not Gary Danko or Michael Minna. I've just never heard anyone call Chez Spencer a bargain before. $29 for seabass doesn't strike me as good for the money in its class. The tasting menu is a good price. http://www.chezspencer.net/alacartepage.htm Mon Jun 04 15:28:58 -0700 2007 2629080 10264 rworange 7 2629639 I'd put Chez Spencer above Fifth Floor. Ate at both in the same week. Vastly preferred Chez Spencer, for less than half the price. Mon Jun 04 17:52:32 -0700 2007 2629159 41834 mizchalmers 7 2629642 So, you are disagreeing with me while bringing up the exact point I brought up: $80 tasting menu. Look at the photos on the website. I actually think it is more high end than you think. Mon Jun 04 17:53:11 -0700 2007 2629159 10658 Atomica 8 2629666 Not really. I ate there when it opened so I am very clear about how high end they are or are not. The prices, lousy neighborhood and the bum parking situation kept me from going there more. I can get a less expensive tasting menu at Gary Danko. It compares price-wise with Manressa. Don't get me wrong. I really like Chez Spencer. I just think they are pricy. Mon Jun 04 18:05:05 -0700 2007 2629642 10264 rworange 9 2630698 Gary Danko's site lists their tasting menu as $94. Tue Jun 05 06:42:21 -0700 2007 2629666 10658 Atomica 2 2627638 Have to agree here. I went again last weekend and that place just seems to get better and better each time I go. Mon Jun 04 09:37:05 -0700 2007 2624738 13093 Maya 1 2627645 I think Fringale is an amazing value. Also, actually, A16 is a pretty decent value -- wine list is at 90%+ over retail and corkage is $25, so that is a little not-such-a-good-value. But the food itself is priced quite well. Mon Jun 04 09:37:52 -0700 2007 2619051 50041 whiner 2 2629185 oh i do love fringale... their ribeye steak with red wine butter sauce is wonderful.... Mon Jun 04 15:34:44 -0700 2007 2627645 89020 kinipela 1 2628023 Chapeau! on Clement and A16 Mon Jun 04 11:10:52 -0700 2007 2619051 28122 zin1953 2 2628169 I second Chapeau! Great food, and a complete eating experience - they never rush you, it really is like France where the whole night is about being there and eating. Some people may get impatient with that, but I love it. Unfortunately it's been a couple of years since I've been able to go there (moved to the East Bay, had a baby...) Last time I was there I think the three-course menu was about $30. Amazing. Mon Jun 04 11:44:17 -0700 2007 2628023 28161 chompy 2 2628223 I agree on Chapeau! Mon Jun 04 11:55:26 -0700 2007 2628023 50041 whiner 1 2629852 Frascati - best around - totally agree Baker St. Bistro - 3 course prix fix $15 M-TH - stellar for the price Taqueria Cancun in the Mission - had to have a taqueria Park Chow - 9th and Irving Mama's on Washington Square (brunch - outstanding, worth the wait in line) Mon Jun 04 19:03:57 -0700 2007 2619051 103223 jcurtis10 1 2631038 Right now I am into Maverick's just had dinner there last week, delicious fried chicken on a bed of collard braised greens and grits... I tasted my friends pulled pork also excellent.. the remaining of my dinner guest loved everything they ordered. Also, had brunch a few weeks back everything was excellent. others would be A16, Myth and Little Star Pizza. Tue Jun 05 08:20:15 -0700 2007 2619051 52212 Lori SF