3 nights in SF, where to eat?

[lux]

My husband and I will be spending 3 nights at Hotel Kabuki in SF in early January, and we need recommendations for some great places to eat. We are adventurous, willing to spend some money, and we like a wide variety of cuisines - any ideas?
Thanks!!

[OldTimer]

If I were staying in Japantown, I would be sure to go to San Wang (Sam Wong, San Wong, whatever). Funky Chinese-Korean...not fancy, very cheap and incredibly good. Best to have a crowd, tho.

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San Wang Restaurant
1682 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115

[lux]

these are great - will travel around for the experience. Been to Sam Wong's before, thanks for reminding me!

[sparklegypsy]

For a true San Francisco experience...try Bix on Gold Street. It's a classic speakeasy joint with jazz, great cocktails and excellent food. It never disappoints. Very romantic. http://www.bixrestaurant.com/index.html

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Bix
56 Gold St., San Francisco, CA 94133

[mapleleafgirl]

Swan Oyster depot on Polk St....old school, family owned seafood place. Expect long lines as it only seats about 20...worth the wait...one of my fav go to spots...get there early

Frances---book now. Awesome place, BUT small and tables are really close together...some people can't get over that.

From what i hear these days Greens has kinda gone downhill. I don't think i would waste your time or money on it.

My fav sushi... http://www.sfariake.com/

In your neighbourhood head over to the Fat Angel for a glass of wine...fatangelsf.com

Breakfast/brunch... http://www.frenchsoulfood.com/

Incanto, i like this place even though i think Chris's food network show kinda suck ass ;) sorry Chris...love you...not the show ...plus i think you don't see the real Chris on there...anyway...great place if you love pork and offal.

soo many great places...soo little time :

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Fat Angel
1740 Ofarrell St, San Francisco, CA 94115

[Ruth Lafler]

I agree about Green's. If you must go, go at lunch when you can enjoy the view.

[singleguychef]

Are you trying to stay near your hotel? Because I think you shouldn't restrict yourself to Japantown. That said, Japantown is very close to Fillmore Street area with lots of great restaurants, including SPQR for Italian, Dosa for Indian (beautiful bar), and Out the Door (casual version of Vietnamese's Slanted Door at the Ferry Building). Also, one of my favorite frozen yogurt spot on Filmore is Fraiche.

South of Fillmore and Geary are huge restaurants 1300 Fillmore for Southern-style cuisine and Yoshi's for fancy Japanese.

Also, I think izakayas are very hip right now in the city. One of my favorite is Nombe in the Mission District. Very casual and great for pre-dinner snacks and drink or late-night snacks and drinks.

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Slanted Door
Ferry Slip, San Francisco, CA 94111

SPQR
1911 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

Out the Door
1 Ferry Bldg Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94111

Nombe
2491 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

[tvham]

In your hotel's neighborhood - Baker & Banker for dinner, Pizzeria Delfina for lunch
Make a reservation two months in advance - Frances

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Pizzeria Delfina
2406 California St, San Francisco, CA 94115

Baker & Banker
1701 Octavia Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

[joisey al]

Lux, your hotel is across the street from Bush-tei a Japanese-French fusion restaurant. I found it pricey but a neat experience in dining. It's on 1625 Post Street. During my visit to SF last month, I found a French restaurant, Rue Lepic on 900 Pine Street,/Corner of Mason in Nob Hill. It's has reasonable prices and the food is excellent! I had the chef's menu. Have fun in one of my favorite cities...bring rain gear in January!

[Absonot]

http://www.commonwealthsf.com/

[lux]

thank you! we really want to treat ourselves and have an experience - be it fine or funky. We love Indian, Ethiopean, Senagalese, and Middle Eastern food especially - but we enjoy Italian, Californian and Japanese too. Although we aren't vegetarian, we plan on eating at Greens - my husband has never been. Does that help? The places we've been in SF are Indian Oven, Baobab, Fog City, Houston's, and Nirvana.

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Indian Oven Restaurant
233 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA

[pauliface]

I think you'd love Aziza.

Also, you will be staying near Kiss Seafood, highly recommended Japanese -- 5-6 small courses selected by the chef is best (the 'omakase' option on the menu).

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Kiss Seafood
1700 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94115

[cornflower55]

given that you mentioned indian, i recommend amber. it is a cut above the other indian restaurants in san francisco.

udupi palace is also very good for southern indian food (vegetarian) - but it is not an elegant place -- great food and an okay atmosphere.

i know a lot of people like aziza, but i honestly don't have any idea why. i must have been there on a couple of off-nights, because the food was kind of plain. very good cocktails though.

there is a very small japanese restaurant on post street (it can be hard to find) called kappa, on post street. they do not serve sushi but serve other homecooked japanese dishes, omakase style. you would need to make reservations in advance to go there.

[Absonot]

You'll do yourself a favor by being a bit more specific about what you're looking for in terms of cuisine, atmosphere and location...it's helpful to know what you're looking for.

But I can tell you that for me, right now Commonwealth is a place I can't wait to get back to. It's one heck of a restaurant with great service, an interesting menu with impeccable execution. I haven't had a better dinner in a loooong time. SF casual dress code, but you can still spend a bunch if you indulge.

Also, if you will be here over a weekend, I'd recommend the brunch (Sat & Sun 11-2:30) at Nopa.

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Nopa
560 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117