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DINING INFORMATION

Nob Hill Restaurants

1550 Hyde Cafe & Wine Bar
1550 Hyde Street, San Francisco, 94109 415-775-1550 www.1550hyde.com
An intimate neighborhood restaurant serving seasonal fresh organic California/Mediterranean cuisine with an award-winning 180-bottle selection. Affordable wine list. On the cable car line. D Tu-Th 6pm-10pm, F-Sa 6pm -10:30pm, Su 5:30 - 9:30pm. $$. AE, MC, V.

Bar Johnny
2209 Polk Street, San Francisco, 94109 415-268-0140 www.barjohnny.com
Singular freshness of concept and attitude, "drink kitchen" fuses three of San Francisco's greatest loves - seasonal food, sophisticated drink and high design - into an informal space in Russian Hill. D nightly 6pm-1am, Br Sa-Su 11am-3pm. $$. AE, MC, V.

Big 4 Restaurant
1075 California Street, San Francisco, 94108 415-771-1140 www.big4restaurant.com
Recognized as one of The Top 20 Restaurants in San Francisco by Gourmet Magazine, promises the finest in innovative and contemporary American cuisine. B daily 7-10am, L M-Sa 11:30am-3pm, D nightly 5:30-10pm, Br Su 11am-2pm. $$$. AE, CB, DC, D, JCB, MC, V.

Californian Bar & Restaurant
1177 California Street, San Francisco, 94108 415-474-2000 www.sfcalifornian.com
Excellent Euro-American cuisine dinners. Full bar and banquet facilities, free parking Thursday through Saturday, televisions and can open for lunch. D nightly 5-10pm, bar 5-11:30pm. $$$. AE, D, MC, V.

Cossu
1516 Broadway, San Francisco, 94109 415-885-4477 www.cossurestaurant.com
Newly renovated and offering an eclectic fusion of French, Asian and Moroccan cuisine, a hot spot for dining, groups, private parties and special events. D Tu-Su 6pm-midnight. $$$. AE, MC, V.

The Dining Room
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, San Francisco, 94108-2305 415-773-6168 www.ritzcarltondiningroom.com
Critically acclaimed chef Ron Siegel prepares modern French cuisine with a Japanese influence for the hotel's Dining Room, one of only two Mobil Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond restaurants in California; an extensive wine list is featured by Sommelier Stephane Lacroix. The Private Dining Room seats up to 18. D Tu-Th 6-9pm, F-Sa 5:30-9:30pm. $$$. AE, ATM, CB, DC, D, JCB, MC, V.

Fournou's Ovens
The Stanford Court, A Renaissance Hotel, San Francisco, 94108 415-989-1910 www.fournousovens.com
Fournou's Ovens features distinctive, contemporary American cuisine in an elegantly comfortable Mediterranean-themed setting. B daily 6:30-11am, L M-F 11am-2:30pm, D daily 5-10pm, Br Sa-Su 11am-2:30pm. $$$, AE, DC, D, JCB, MC, V.

Hyde Street Bistro
1521 Hyde Street, San Francisco, 94109 415-292-4415 www.hydestreetbistrosf.com
Hyde Street Bistro is a casual neighborhood spot serving French specialties paired with a great selection of California and French wines. Tu-Su 5:30-10:30pm. Beer/wine. $$. AE, CB, D, MC, V.

La Folie
2316 Polk Street, San Francisco, 94109 415-776-5577 www.lafolie.com
Elegant French fine dining--without any pretense. Inviting, warm and intimate atmosphere. D M-Sa 5:30-11pm. $$$. All major credit cards.

The Laurel Court Restaurant and Bar
The Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco, 94108 415-772-5260 www.fairmont.com
The Laurel Court Restaurant and Bar offers guests the opportunity to try Chef James Pedro, "California Cuisine." B daily 6:30-11am, L daily 11:30am-2:30pm, afternoon tea 2:30-4:30pm, D Tu-Sa 6-10pm. $$$. AE, DC, D, JCB, MC, V.

Lemongrass Thai Cuisine
2348 Polk Street, San Francisco, 94109-1822 415-929-1183 www.lemongrasssf.com
Offering an intimate and memorable dining experience, authentic, flavorful, Thai noodle soup, original Thai curries, fresh seafood dishes including an extensive vegetarian menu with the freshest ingredients. All servers wear traditional Thai dress for dinner service. Dinner reservations recommended. Valet parking. Delivery and food to go. L, D daily 11am-10pm. Beer/wine. $$. AE, MC, V.

luella
1896 Hyde Street, San Francisco, 94109 415-674-4343 www.luellasf.com
A chic neighborhood restaurant in charming Russian Hill with an inviting dining room provides the perfect backdrop for chef Ben deVries’ fresh and creative Mediterranean inspired cuisine. Beer/wine. $$. D M-Sa 5:30-10pm, Su 5-9pm. AE, MC, V.

Masa's Restaurant
648 Bush Street, San Francisco, 94108 415-989-7154 www.masasrestaurant.com
Legendary, exquisite French cuisine, Mobil Four-Star rating, Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence," Zagat "Food/Service 27," One Star Michelin rating. D Tu-Sa 5:30-9:30pm. $$$. AE, DC, D, JCB, MC, V.

Nob Hill Restaurant
InterContinental Mark Hopkins, San Francisco, 94108 415-392-3434 www.markhopkins.net
Nestled elegantly beneath a Tiffany-style skylight, the restaurant offers a creative menu of delectable gourmet cuisine prepared with the freshest ingredients, artfully presented and complemented by an excellent wine list. B Su 6:30-11am, lite dining and dinner nightly 2:30-10:30 pm. $$$. AE, CB, DC, JCB, MC, V.

Rue Saint Jacques
1098 Jackson Street, San Francisco, 94114 415-776-2002 www.ruesaintjacques.com
A simple yet sophisticated true San Francisco dining experience in the heart of The City, all organic, all natural and no detail spared. Beer/wine. D Tu-Su 5:30-10:30pm. $$. MC, V.

Saha - Arabic Fusion Cuisine
Hotel Carlton, San Francisco, 94109 415-345-9547 www.sahasf.com
Fresh ingredients, infused with exotic spices and creative flair, describe this unique cuisine. Savor small plates to delight the senses with untraditional specialties and vegetarian dishes. B M-F 7-11am, D Tu-Sa 6-11pm, Br Sa-Su 8am-1pm. Beer/wine. $$. AE, MC, V.

The Terrace
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, San Francisco, 94108-2305 415-773-6198 www.ritzcarlton.com/en/properties/sanfrancisco/dining/theterrace/default.htm
Located on the Courtyard Level, The Terrace offers contemporary Mediterranean cuisine for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday jazz brunch. Weather permitting, outdoor seating in The Courtyard is available. A guitarist entertains for lunch; jazz trio Sunday morning and afternoon. B and L daily 6:30am-2:30pm, D Su-M 6-9:30pm. $$$. AE, ATM, CB, DC, D, JCB, MC, V.

Thai Spice Restaurant
1730 Polk Street, San Francisco, 94109 415-775-4777 www.thaispiceonpolk.citysearch.com
Presenting Thai cuisine with 87 selections, including vegetarian dishes. This 17 year old restaurant has been beautifully renovated. Rated one of the top five Thai restaurants in The City by the San Francisco Chronicle; Good Value Dining Award from Travel Holiday. Free validated one-and-a-half parking. L 11:30am-3pm, D Su-Th 3-10pm, F-Sa until 11pm. Beer/wine. $. AE, MC, V.

Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar
The Fairmont, San Francisco, 94108 415-772-5278
Featuring Polynesian decor and succulent Pacific Rim cuisine; experience the unique performances of a live band playing from a boat surrounded by simulated rain showers. Voted "Best Happy Hour in San Francisco" by Bay Guardian and SF Weekly. $$. Happy hour M-F 5-7pm, except major holidays, includes happy hour cocktail prices and $6 all-you-can-eat hor d'oeuvres.