Fodor's Expert Review Boulevard

Two local restaurant celebrities—chef Nancy Oakes and designer Pat Kuleto—are behind this high-profile, high-priced eatery in the historic 1889 Audiffred Building that’s been attracting well-dressed locals and flush out-of-towners since 1993. A striking Belle Époque interior is the setting for sophisticated American food with a French accent, with a distinct local California produce twist in nearly every dish. For a bit more of a hip experience with a slightly more creative menu yet the same attention to detail, also try Boulevard's Embarcadero sibling, Prospect (300 Spear St.).