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If you like dining out, San Francisco is the place. The difficulty is making a choice between so many great options. Chinatown and the Richmond District are filled with an array of Asian restaurants. You will discover Burmese, Cambodian, Laotian, and Indian, along with traditional Chinese specialties. North Beach has Italian and California Cuisine, and the Mission District--Central and South American. Start with the tried-and true favorites listed below, and enjoy exploring for yourself. Who knows how long it would take to try out all the different restaurants in Chinatown, the Russian delis in the Richmond district, Italian bakeries, the five-star French restaurants... But it would be fun to try, wouldn't it?
The Dining Room- Nouvelle French. In the Ritz Carlton. Imaginative cuisine. 600 Stockton Street 94108 415/296-7465
Fleur de Lys- French. One of the city's best known restaurants. Romantic atmosphere, with garden tent set in French countryside. 777 Sutter St. 415-673-7779.
Masa's - French. World class cuisine. 648 Bush St. 94108 415/989-7154
Postrio- Eclectic mix of styles and cuisines. 545 Post St. 415-776-7825
Pasha-Lebanese. Middle Eastern food and belly dancing. 1516 Broadway 415-885=4477
Russian Renaissance Restaurant- Traditional Russian murals and entertainment. Cocktail lounge. 5241 Geary Blvd 415-752-8558
Angkor Wat- Cambodian. SF Focus "Gold" award every year since 1984. Royal Classical Ballet performances on Fri and Sat. Open 7 days a week. 4217 Geary Boulevard at 6th Ave. 415-221-7887/7888
Boulevard - Romantic dining in lavish setting. Reservations recommended. 1 Mission Street 415-543-6084.
Greens- Award-winning vegetarian restaurant. Free parking. Buchanan at Marina Blvd (Bldg A) Ft Mason 415-771-6222 .
Hayes Street Grill- Seafood. Known for grilled fish. 320 Hayes St. 415-863-5545.
Schroeder's Restaurant- Bavarian specialties. 240 Front St. 94111 415-421-4778
Benihana of Tokyo- Japanese. Hibachi-style meals prepared by personal chef. Open 365 days. In Japan center. 1737 Post Street. 415-563-4844
California Culinary Academy- Elaborate meals prepared by students. 415-771-3536 Ext. 233
Cliff House- A San Francisco tradition for over 100 years. California cuisine and excellent ocean view. Two cocktail lounges, a dining room, a casual restaurant for breakfast and lunch, and a Sunday brunch buffet. The Mechanical Museum below the restaurant displays a collection of coin-operated, automated musical instruments, old fashioned juke boxes, pinball and fortune telling machines. Open 7 days. 1090 Point Lobos 415-386-3330
The Red Crane- Vegetarian and seafood. 1115 Clement St. 415-751-7226
Golden City- Chinese. Near Golden Gate Park. 2253 Irving St. 415-661-1226
Kirin Restaurant- Chinese 6135 Geary Blvd. 415-752-2412
Pompei's Grotto- Old favorite with locals. Seafood, full bar. 340 Jefferson St. 415-776-9265
Balboa Cafe- Since 1914. Hamburgers and a changing menu. Daily 11AM-11PM 3199 Fillmore St. 415-921-3944
Lemongrass Thai Cuisine- Quiet, subdued atmosphere with excellent food. 2424 Van Ness St. 415-346-1818
Kwong Shing Market- Chinese take-out delicatessen in Richmond District. Great fried chicken and chow fun. Busy, with quick service . 844 Clement Street (Between 9th and 10th Avenues) 415-221-1252
Tommy's Mexican Restaurant- Serves authentic Yucatecan and Mexican cuisine and fresh squeezed lime margaritas. Open 7 days a week. 5929 Geary Bl 415-387-4747
Squat and Gobble Cafe- Good crepes and omelettes at reasonable prices. 237 Fillmore 415 487-0551
Caffe Freddy's- California cuisine with Italian flair. Extensive menu. 901 Columbus Ave 415-922-0151
Bill's Place- Old favorite for hamburgers. 30 combos. 2315 Clement 415-221-5262
Joe's Ice Cream- Homemade ice cream. 5351 Geary Blvd. 415-751-1950
Victoria Pastry- In North Beach near Chinatown. Grab some excellent pastries in this bakery long known for its wedding and special event cakes.
