620838 Mon May 18 13:16:16 -0700 2009 3 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 4694815 Hi all, Just got into SF and found out the people I was meant to be meeting for dinner missed their plane. So I am looking for somewhere for dinner tonight for myself. Normally I would go to Boulevard, as I really enjoy sitting at the open kitchen and watching the chef's prepare the food, but I have done that the last few times I have been in the city and was hoping someone could recommend somewhere else where I could eat and watch the 'artists' at work? Mon May 18 13:16:16 -0700 2009 260523 mrmagee 1 4694921 Nopa is probably your best bet for a counter seat and a "show." Others that come to mind right away are Bar Tartine and Laiola. Both have long counter bar seating and open kitchen although the open kitchen is off to the side and not directly in front of you. Incanto's bar seating is also off to side of kitchen view. Mon May 18 13:41:42 -0700 2009 4694815 43882 singleguychef 2 4694930 and laiola's link. Also just remembered that Pizzeria Delfina's counter gives a great view. The California location has a longer counter for larger view. Mon May 18 13:43:30 -0700 2009 4694921 43882 singleguychef 1 4695301 SPQR has a bar with an open kitchen directly in front of you. Mon May 18 15:47:11 -0700 2009 4694815 44708 random