nice suggestions - bookmarking

I'll ditto Boulevard and Slanted Door
http://www.boulevardrestaurant.com/
http://www.slanteddoor.com/
Be sure to browse the shops at the Ferry Building
http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/
and take home a dessert from Miette
http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/miette.php
and, I have to add a Union Square classic -
http://www.johnsgrill.com/
Be sure to go out to http://www.cliffhouse.com/
have a blast! I hope to get back there in October, and those will be on MY list (again) :-)

Again: Many, many thanks!

This just came out today, Michael Bauer' stop 100 Bay Area Restaurants, in the SF Chronicle.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/...entry_id=60498

thereyet

Thank-you. I tried to get the list but one link brings me to another article with another link to another article to another link, etc.

No list online yet, but it looks like there is from the online articles.

I just perused the list; it's up and running. This is a great thread! My mouth is watering in anticipation of my short trip in July.

iamq - I like your wow! What do you recommend at Bar Tartine?

This list would not be complete without Gary Danko. You will need a reservation

http://www.garydanko.com/

My new favorites Flour+Water and Frances were unfortunately for me, but not them, nominated for James Beard BestNew Restaurant, which means they are going to be swamped. Still worth the effort for a first time visit, however.

cpg, The menu at bar tartine changes everyday, so it is hard to recommend something specific. It's going to sound strange, but my appetizer that night was a combo of porkbelly, grilled octopus and egg salad. It was unusual, but memorable. That's one of things they seem to do well...combine disparate ingredients and somehow it works. Some like it, others don't. Martin had sweetbreads and beef cheeks. They almost always seem to to have some combo of bone marrow served in different ways, which I love. Our less adventurous dining partners were not as impressed as we were.

Sorry, that link was confusing. Here is the A-Z listing of the top 100 Bay Area Restaurants as rated by Michael Bauer from the SF Chronicle.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/listin...p2010?Submit=1

thereyet

Does anyone have an opinion about Amber India?

iamq - although I love good food, I'm not as adventurous as you. My sons, on the other hand, had lamb's tongue, etc. recently while dining with me!

We eat at Amber India in Mountain View often so we obviously think it is great. The Butter Chicken is consistently delicious and we never miss it. The service is excellent as well. Highly recommended.

I'm pretty sure the menu at Amber India in San Francisco differs quite a bit from the menu at the one in Mountain View. But abranz told me (us) they're both great.

sf - I only looked at the SF menu and I didn't see the butter chicken that iamq likes. The menu looked great. Earlier today I made a reservation for the end of July - they must think I'm nuts! It's my NY conditioning that made me do it.

cpg,

Butter Chicken is listed on the SF Amber menu at the top of section of non-vegetarian fare.

Sounds like you'll be eating well as usual!

iamq - Yes, you are absolutely right and I can't read!

My hubby and I were there in January and ate some AMAZING food.

Dynamo Doughnuts in the Mission district was a fantastic find for a light breakfast. Hand cut doughnuts, fresh ingredients, really yummy!

Incanto in Noe Valley was amazing if you like more untraditional meat options. Good homey italian food w/ great meat variations.

But our favorite night was when we did an Appetizer crawl around the Embarcadero. We hit 5 different restaurants, sat at the bar and had an appetizer or two. Top spots were Mexico DF and Anchor and Hope. If you'd like the whole list of the apps crawl, I'd be more than happy to share. It was a highlight!!!!

We loved Gary Danko! Hands down our favorite dining experience of all time! Another couple of places we liked closer to Pacific Heights - Cafe Maritime (Lombard St- Marina District)& Osteria (Laurel Heights) - great gnocchi & walking distance from Hotel Drisco!

I went to Joe's Cable Car for a out of this world burger. Here is the link below:

http://www.joescablecarrestaurant.com/

There will be very little open at 11 pm around Union Square, unless it's a Friday or Saturday, in which case Scala's is open until midnight, at the Sir Francis Drake.

Susan