Restaurants in San Francisco?
Yeah, I know, it's like asking advice on restaurants in New York City, there's a gazillion wonderful ones. Nonetheless, I'll be in San Francisco in early December for a science conference, and am looking for a low-key, attractive place with fresh, innovative food, a good wine list and (and this is key, LOL) Guinness on tap. I eat just about anything except tripe and kidneys, but other members of the group are a bit more traditional (seafood, American, Italian, etc.) Thanks for any and all suggestions!
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As for my favorites: in San Francisco, I think Nopa and Locanda are as good as it gets. Nopa is just the epitome of California food, with everything fresh from local farms, charming waiters, great drinks, and a beautiful, hip, light-filled dining room. Locanda is a newcomer Roman restaurant in the mission district, and everything on the menu is fantastic, especially the pasta. And the meat. And the flatbread. And the dessert. I could go on.
For something a little more casual, and under the radar, Club Deluxe on Haight Street is a pizza and jazz club with a fantastic atmosphere and out of this world pizza. It rivals Ragazza, which is also delicious and worth a trip, but good luck getting a seat.
Have always adored Zuni Cafe, as well. sorry I can't help you with the Guinness.
Also agree with pierno about Slanted Door.
And since SF is so close to Portland and Seattle, come north and let us northwest food 52 give you some recommendations here!
Down in the Ferry Building I really like Slanted Door---modern Vietnamese. And up in Washington Square I like Iluna Basque. None of the above is likely to serve Guiness.
The oldest restaurant in San Francisco is Tadich in the financial district. Very old school and no reservations.