Sushi savants know that otoro is the supremely rich tuna belly, but in Hayes Valley it is a petite sushi spot drawing crowds of loving locals. Slate blue tones and wood accents show a contemporary aesthetic, while white porcelain dishes, windowed wal..

For a memorable night in town, don your best dress, find a hand to hold, and head to this dreamy longtime favorite, tinged with a sense of bygone romance. Stop off at the circular bar and join the well-heeled couples sipping cocktails pre-or post-ope..

Laying off the Sauce isn't an option for Hayes Valley locals who can't help but kick back at their neighborhood mainstay, anticipating comfort food classics like baked mac and cheese with ham hock or fried chicken with whipped potatoes and gravy. The..

This is nirvana for carnivores with a penchant bordering on gluttony. "All you can eat" takes on new meaning at this Brazilian rodizio -style haven, where gallant gauchos deliver (via swords) an endless parade of roasted and grilled prot..

A longtime favorite among cosmopolites looking for a bite near the performing arts district, Absinthe offers a performance of its own. The set: a bustling Parisian brasserie with pressed-tin ceilings and mischievous green fairies spying on red velvet..

Over thirty years young and still thriving, locals and tourists alike remain drawn to this renowned favorite, famous for its laid-back Cali vibe and great, locally sourced eats. The iconic space is styled with exposed brick, contemporary paintings, a..