Range, Prospect, or elsewhere?

[kganc]

Upcoming (early Nov) trip to SF with only 2 nights for dinner out. Looking for a delicious mid-range place near/in downtown. Party of 4 and we like fresh, local fare. So far I have my eyes set on Prospect or Range. Any other recommendations or reviews on those two options?

[SFDude]

It is really tough to go wrong with Range, particularly if you like nice cocktails. Canteen near Union Square is also excellent.

[mariacarmen]

Canteen is another favorite - really homey space, always interesting, inventive & delicious food.

[m00se1111]

I'm a huge fan of "Canteen" as well.

[CarrieWas218]

Really disappointed with a recent meal I had at Prospect - second Canteen but Range is a good second...

[Justin L]

Can't go wrong with either canteen or range, I love both if cocktails are important than range might be more suitable but really both are solid. I haven't been to prospect but I think the chef there is stepping down, I don't know when though.

[kmah]

Both are awesome, I especially like the desserts at Range. I would say that Range is more intimate, and perhaps a tiny bit cheaper that Prospect. Prospect is a lovely big modern space, closer to downtown.

[mariacarmen]

I'm a fan of Range. Fresh, local, as you say, prepared with care, excellent flavors, great cocktails, intimate space, elegant yet not stuffy. Don't know Prospect. As to Robert's recs below, I would also very much liked Bar Tartine, though I haven't been since they've changed chefs/menu. I don't know Cotogna.

Does anyone know/like Locanda, right next door to Bar Tartine?

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Bar Tartine
561 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Cotogna
490 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

Locanda
557 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110

[Robert Lauriston]

You might look at Bar Tartine and Cotogna.

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Bar Tartine
561 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Cotogna
490 Pacific Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133