This is the San Francisco of old, what with its polished brass, dark wood and seafood specialties served by waiters in tuxedos. The origins of this establishment can be traced back over a century. The saute-ed crab legs are supple, and the sand dabs are luscious and sweet. The wine list is exclusively local Californian and drawn upon a wide selection of local labels. The bread basket is replenished with reinforcements in the form of soft, hot sourdough at regular intervals, which is another tradition of the city’s kept alive at Sam's Grill.

The restaurant of celebrity Chef Tyler Florence, everything you need to to know about Wayfare Tavern is in the name. Here you'll find a tavern vibe with hearty American fare from the turn of the 20th Century. Try classic home-style dishes like fried chicken, rib-eye steak and Irish lamb stew while sipping on draft beers, organic draft root beer and Victorian-style cocktails. If you're in the mood for something lighter, start off with the raw bar which features West and East Coast oysters, lobster, Mendocino sea urchin and Pacific albacore. This is a popular spot for business power lunches and after-work drinks.

Rumor has it that this bar and restaurant was built to accommodate the crowds generated by the baseball stadium across the street. If this is true, there is only one question. Where will they fit? The bar and patio are packed every night with sports fans at MoMo's. Escape to the dining room, where you can enjoy hearty American favorites. The restaurant also serves as a private dining room where you can throw a lavish party for loved ones.

In a city with an ever-evolving culinary landscape, it is heartening, if not surprising, to find such an old-timer. Politicians and business people have been coming here forever, buying each other martinis and waiting to be seated. The seafood is fresh and fabulous and the décor is turn-of-the-last-century. The wait staff is great, and it's not surprising--some of them have been here more than 3 decades.

Perbacco, located on the California street, presents cuisine from the Italian Piemonte region in all its glory. Dishes like Pan Roasted Cauliflower, Liberty Farm Duck Breast and Ciupin are few of the favorites of the patrons here. Each dish is cooked using fresh seasonal ingredients, authentic technique, and presented with utmost artfulness. Feasting on a delightful dessert is a great way to round off your meals at this posh Italian diner.

Large and modern, this is an impressive and popular eatery. Expect to wait at the bar for a table. However, waiting is quite pleasant as the excellent cocktails will keep you well occupied. Once seated, your patience is rewarded with fresh bread and an unusually seasoned but delicious cup of tomato bisque. Start with an assortment of house-cured charcuterie, then go on to bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin or pan-roasted wild sturgeon. Portions are generous but save room - the butterscotch pudding is wonderful and the house-made ice cream is heaven in a dish.

The Balboa Cafe is one of the busiest meeting grounds for San Francisco's young professionals. Menu offerings change by season, and lunch and dinner specials are offered daily. Some recommended dishes include seared ahi with ragout of autumn mushrooms, black truffles and banyuls vinaigrette, pasta du jour, and New York steak with red wine sauce. The bar is open late every day.