Where to have a chic, elegant, impressive gourmet lunch (preferably prix fixe) near Market Street./Union Square?
Hello there! My best friend and I are planning a shopping trip in San Francisco sometime in March (probably the week of March 21st). We're planning on hitting up Nordstrom, Macy's, Neimans, etc, and would love to have a memorable, beautiful lunch in the middle of the day. Cost isn't much of an issue; neither of us minds paying more for an excellent, high quality meal! We especially like American classic, French, and Italian food, but we're open to all sorts of suggestions! (I myself like sushi and seafood as well; not sure about her.) I personally think a place with a great prix fixe menu would be wonderful, but that's not a must. We would also like to go to a restaurant with great atmosphere, where we can sit comfortably and drink a cocktail or glass of wine and chat for a while. Please let me know which places might fit the bill, and thanks so much in advance!
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When my friends and I want a nice lunch at Union Square, we go to the Rotunda at NM. I much prefer the food at Zuni, but wouldn't want to spend the time getting there and back, even on a streetcar. If you don't mind spending the time to voyage somewhere else, by all means consider or Perbacco - you can walk to Perbacco from Union Square in about 15 to 20 minutes. Have fun!
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Zuni Cafe
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re: Fabulous Girl
Jadore
Feb 12, 2011 09:53 AM
Prix fixe options would have been more doable during Dine About Town, which will happen again in June, in case you find yourself going back to SF in the summer. You can still have a fine lunch and afford to go shopping afterward, if you take the time to go over the menus beforehand. I also recommend that generally speaking, you make your reservations at least two weeks ahead.
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The Rotunda at Neiman's is a perfect location for a chic lunch downtown. Gorgeous setting under the huge stained glass ceiling. The food is always good. Request one of the small booths.
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Jadore
Feb 11, 2011 11:06 PM
I highly recommend the following restaurants. Please note that not all of these suggestions are on Market or in Union Square. I feel you will not be disappointed by an extra drive.
Luce: http://www.lucewinerestaurant.com/ Comfortable and delicious. A great place to drink wine.
Zuni Cafe: http://www.zunicafe.com/menus.html Their roasted chicken with bread salad for two is renowned among the foodie community and well worth the time it takes to cook. Have a glass of Lillet and any of their beautiful salads during the wait.
Le Charm: http://www.lecharm.com/lunchmenu.php For French bistro food, as the name suggests. I think their coq au vin and tarte tatin are scrumptious and quite well priced.
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Zuni Cafe
1658 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94102›5 Replies-
re: Jadore
bbulkow
Feb 12, 2011 08:56 AM
Zuni is easily a 15 minute drive / cab on a shopping day. There are a lot of lights between union square and there - I always think "it's just 10 blocks" and then "man that's a long way". If you're driving yourself, the repark is annoying - there aren't many pay lots near zuni. If you're going to recommend Zuni, Slanted Door would be in range too - just interesting enough.
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re: Jadore
Melanie Wong
Feb 12, 2011 09:24 AM
Have you been to Luce since Dominique Crenn left to open her own restaurant?
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