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NOE VALLEY. Marked only by the image of a firefly, this neighborhood restaurant features a fabric-draped ceiling and...

NOE VALLEY. Marked only by the image of a firefly, this neighborhood restaurant features a fabric-draped ceiling and impeccable seasonal cuisine. Local, organic ingredients play a major role in the menu, especially in favorites like shrimp and scallop potstickers and scrumptious fried chicken. Richly creative dishes also include roasted duck breast with chestnut bread pudding, slow braised beef short ribs, and cornmeal-crusted rock cod with bacon-braised cabbage. A three-course, prix fixe option is available Sunday through Thursday and is a great deal. Wonderfully unpretentious and casual.

Hours: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express , Diner's Club

MISSION DISTRICT. Simplicity and authenticity reign at this small, popular restaurant. Zinc tabletops and exotic...

MISSION DISTRICT. Simplicity and authenticity reign at this small, popular restaurant. Zinc tabletops and exotic hardwoods bear this out, as does the incomparable Italian fare with its top-notch ingredients. Treat yourself with grilled calamari salad, braised rabbit, steak frites, roasted chicken, or salmon with fresh vegetables. Although Delfina has garnered much acclaim since it premiered, the trattoria still delights with casual ambience, friendly service and satisfyingly reasonable prices ­ all boons to dining aficionados.

Hours: Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm; Sun 5pm-10pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , American Express , Diner's Club

PARKSIDE. A favorite locals place, this easygoing diner serves heaping portions of tasty breakfast foods at...

PARKSIDE. A favorite locals place, this easygoing diner serves heaping portions of tasty breakfast foods at wallet-friendly prices. Come alone and sit at the counter, or stop by with friends; either way, you'll find the service friendly and the ambience relaxed. While basics like eggs, bacon, and sausage are well-prepared, you should try the delicious corned beef breakfast with eggs, hash browns, and toast. Other possibilities include waffles, French toast, and omelets. Wash it down with hot coffee, and you'll be a regular in no time!

Hours: Daily 6:30am-9pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , Diner's Club

LOWER HAIGHT. Within this small, bright eatery, you'll find some of the city's best sausages. Choose from kielbasa,...

LOWER HAIGHT. Within this small, bright eatery, you'll find some of the city's best sausages. Choose from kielbasa, knockwurst, Italian, chicken or weisswurst, or live boldly by sampling wild boar with chutney or smoked duck with figs. The variety is impressive and ­ served on French rolls with toppings like sauerkraut, spicy peppers and grilled onions ­ the dogs are incredible. Sodas and chips also find a place on the menu, and since the grill is small, most people place to-go orders or even take their selections next door to the Toronado Pub, which stocks great microbrews.

Hours: Sun-Wed 11:30am-10pm; Thu-Sat 11:30am-11pm

Payment Methods: Cash Only

THE TENDERLOIN. You'll find some of the city's best breakfast plates on Dottie's classic menu. Early risers in San...

THE TENDERLOIN. You'll find some of the city's best breakfast plates on Dottie's classic menu. Early risers in San Francisco literally line up outside this small diner, just waiting for a chance to savor the signature home-style breakfast food. Worth-waiting-for fare includes everything from homemade thick-cut French toast and open-faced omelets to whiskey fennel sausage and chili cornbread with spicy jalapeno jelly. The restaurant also serves tempting lunch options like sandwiches, salads and hamburgers.

Hours: Mon, Wed-Fri 7:30am-3pm; Sat-Sun 7:30am-4pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , Diner's Club

SUNSET DISTRICT. Constantly bustling, this restaurant along the southern edge of Golden Gate Park offers a cozy, relaxed...

SUNSET DISTRICT. Constantly bustling, this restaurant along the southern edge of Golden Gate Park offers a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. It also dishes up top-quality Italian food, friendly service, and great prices. A favorite with both locals and visitors, it has the feel of a comfortable lodge, perfect for cocktails and dinner by the fireplace or a casual lunch on the heated outdoor porch. Menu items include hamburgers, steaks, wood-fired pizzas, seafood linguini, and poultry.

Hours: Sun-Thu 8am-10pm; Fri-Sat 8am-11pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Diner's Club

RICHMOND DISTRICT. This charming bistro, happily ensconced in its small, friendly neighborhood, always issues a warm...

RICHMOND DISTRICT. This charming bistro, happily ensconced in its small, friendly neighborhood, always issues a warm welcome. Its comfortably upscale dining room is busy but romantic, and patrons delight in Chapeau!'s well-executed French country fare. Classics like steak au poivre, roast chicken, cassoulet and duck a l'orange are served a la carte, but multi-course prix fixe menus and the early bird special are incredible deals. Crowning everything is a fabulous wine list that features more than 300 selections.

Hours: Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-10:30pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , American Express , Diner's Club

Quince's subdued, elegant interior gets grace notes of glitter from Murano glass chandeliers and lush photography....

Quince's subdued, elegant interior gets grace notes of glitter from Murano glass chandeliers and lush photography. They're a nice foil to cuisine that's simultaneously accomplished and rustic. Chef Michael Tusk cut his teeth at Chez Panisse and brings a taste for high quality to his own restaurant. The ever-changing menu unites French and Italian sensibilities, as seen in Jerusalem artichoke soup with morels, mouthwatering pastas, and main courses like pork loin crusted with wild nettles and parmesan, spring lamb prepared three ways, or squid flavored with artichokes, olives, and potatoes. An exceptionally well-considered wine list offers both value and variety, and homemade desserts often include tortes, gelati, and galettes.

Hours: Mon-Sat 5:30pm-10pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , American Express , Diner's Club

RICHMOND DISTRICT. This spirited Japanese sushi bar thrives on the quality of its fish and the variety offered to...

RICHMOND DISTRICT. This spirited Japanese sushi bar thrives on the quality of its fish and the variety offered to customers. Affordable maki, nigiri, and sashimi are beautifully prepared and presented, as much a visual delight as a gustatory one. Guests are also encouraged to try nasu dengaku, a delicious baked eggplant. With more than 90 sushi selections on the menu, it's easy to find a wealth of appetizing options. Full dinners are available.

Hours: Tue-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm; Sun 5:30pm-10:30pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Diner's Club

RUSSIAN HILL. Mahogany paneling, tiled floors, and a zinc-topped bar hint at Pesce's sophisticated bent, which is only...

RUSSIAN HILL. Mahogany paneling, tiled floors, and a zinc-topped bar hint at Pesce's sophisticated bent, which is only confirmed by its terrific cuisine. Specializing in cicchetti, a Venetian take on tapas, the restaurant confidently serves seafood married with lemon, olive oil, truffles, fennel, and arugula. Small-plate portions mean that you can indulge in several taste sensations, and fortunately, full-sized entrees can also be had. They include grilled ahi tuna, beef tenderloin, and cioppino. A raw bar is also a treat, as are refreshing Italian cocktails.

Hours: Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , American Express , Diner's Club