I've been on the hunt for the best restaurants in SF. Here's my faves so far. http://originalcynk.com/2010/04/05/top-10-fave-restaurants-in-san-francisco/
cyn k: you have to get the omakase nigiri at the sushi bar. this is the best sushi in the country! especially if you're lucky enough to be served by nori-san.
cyn k: get the veggie platter, which is the quintessential large plate of injera covered with several veggie options. if you're extra hungry, add the tibsi fish. i also get steamed milk with honey.
cyn k: Imagine the most tender octopus in an italian mole-like stew. Combine that with delish pasta, meat plates, and incredibly kind service- win win win.
cyn k: great sustainable fish dishes. recs: saigon sandwich but as a salad, burger, red or white clam chowder. their specials and desserts are amazing too.
cyn k: you can't go wrong with the shabu here! get the large plate, with half beef and half lamb (i ask for extra lean, but doesn't seem that different). spicy miso broth and red bean ice cream ftw.
cyn k: fresh homemade bread from scratch. they sell out, so aim to get there around lunchtime for the best selection. their basic whole wheat and sticky buns are fantastic.
cyn k: best breakfast burrito, hands down. i recommend the plain egg with beans on whole wheat tortilla, and 3 salsa cups for 2 cups of casera and 1 cup of something different (mango salsa?).
cyn k: get a patcharela, with green or red sauce and several toppings. i love their eggs, fresh pico de gallo, with beans. their chicken and potatoes are amazing too.
cyn k: it's not on the menu, but get the foie gras! since it's federal land, they're not prevented from serving it. the meatloaf, kale salad, ane beignets are also delish.
cyn k: the chicken salad is amazing. the small has one piece, the large has two pieces. they have multiple locations too, so if one's too crowded, check out the others.