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schmoomom Apr 13, 2011 04:57 PM

Where to celebrate 50th birthday in SF

It's happening next month and I can't believe it... I need a beautiful, delicious restaurant a la the old Chez Michel, early Gary Danko - nothing too stuffy-I like a comfortable, professional, "we're so pleased you're here but we won't hover and fail to tell you the price of the champagne by the glass" vibe, not a Fleur de Lys kind of place, but it is, after all, an occasion. Where would you recommend? Probably just me and my husband, so we could splurge a bit.

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Gary Danko
800 N Point St, San Francisco, CA 94109

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    MeredithR Apr 20, 2011 10:50 AM

    Bix, Garibaldi's or my personal fave for the descriptor above, Spruce.

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    Bix
    56 Gold St., San Francisco, CA 94133

    1. scarmoza Apr 20, 2011 10:21 AM

      I think Saison would suit the occasion and comfort levels well.

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      Saison
      2124 Folsom St., San Francisco, CA 94110

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        pauliface Apr 19, 2011 03:50 PM

        I've been to all 3 recommended here. (La Folie, Chez Spencer, Acquarello).
        All 3 are terrific, but for this occasion....
        La Folie is the winner.

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        Chez Spencer
        82 14th St., San Francisco, CA 94103

        La Folie
        2316 Polk St., San Francisco, CA 94109

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        1. re: pauliface
          steve h. Apr 19, 2011 04:01 PM

          Bring an appetite.

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          whiner Apr 19, 2011 03:22 AM

          La Folie. Hands down.

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          La Folie
          2316 Polk St., San Francisco, CA 94109

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            JojoSF Apr 13, 2011 08:33 PM

            Aquerello.

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            1. re: JojoSF
              Paul H Apr 19, 2011 01:35 PM

              Chez Spencer is fine, but not as celebratory as Acquerello or La Folie. Of those two, I prefer Acquerello. Wine service, table service and food all seemed better. Either place, though, would be a fine choice for a celebration.

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              Chez Spencer
              82 14th St., San Francisco, CA 94103

              La Folie
              2316 Polk St., San Francisco, CA 94109

              Acquerello Restaurant
              1722 Sacramento St., San Francisco, CA 94109

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                lrealml Apr 20, 2011 02:24 AM

                Another vote for Acquerello.... did my 30th there... it was fantastic.

            2. artychokeasana Apr 13, 2011 08:28 PM

              What about Chez Spencer?

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              Chez Spencer
              82 14th St., San Francisco, CA 94103

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                foodeye Apr 13, 2011 05:03 PM

                La Folie. Bon Anniversaire!

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                La Folie
                2316 Polk St., San Francisco, CA 94109

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                1. re: foodeye
                  steve h. Apr 13, 2011 05:43 PM

                  Yes.

                  1. re: steve h.
                    Windy Apr 19, 2011 10:16 PM

                    Yup.

                    Although if you have time for a second meal (and doesn't a 50th birthday warrant more than one great dinner?), Atelier Crenn.

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