La Mar Cebicheria Peruana sits on San Francisco's Ferry Building-adjacent Pier 1 1/2, offering diners exceptional views of the bay and Bay Bridge as well as a taste of the best seafood available in this seaside metropolis. Executive Chef Diego Oka fuses his Peruvian and Japanese heritage with his years of experience in fine cuisine preparation, preparing perfectly balanced executions of the timeless regional treasure cebiche (more commonly known as ceviche) alongside interpretive takes on fusion cuisine. Most highlights of Peruvian cuisine are presented on the menu, each featuring fresh local ingredients assembled according to time-honored traditions or tweaked into contemporary California cuisine that sneaks in more modern elements. An eclectic menu of cocktails is on offer as well, in particular pisco, the national liquor of Peru. Beautiful bay views and ingredients pulled right from the water makes La Mar Cebicheria Peruana the perfect destination for travelers wanting a California spin on regional cuisine.
Right by the gates of Chinatown you'll find this Gallic cafe that's a dead ringer for the kind that populate those quaint little side streets just off the Rue Rivoli. It is chic in a determined, downscale way with half of the already cramped floor space given over to French newspapers and periodicals. The centrally located counter jockeys for position with the closely packed tables and chairs. Huge windows alleviate the claustrophobia and the wait staff, conducting serious conversations in rapid-fire French, take you to a different hemisphere. The food can, too. It is upscale cafe fare, heavy on sandwiches, soups (gratinee, but of course) and salads. The desserts change daily and are never less than scrumptious. The crowd is mostly young, sometimes European, and always the height of hip.
Bien que la liqueur mythique tant vantée et dont l'établissement porte le nom n'est pas vendue ici, plusieurs autres boissons tout aussi puissantes le sont. Des cocktails de spécialités comme le Perfect Pear et le Ginger Rogers semblent contenir de l'alcool pur et même le Margarita standard en contient une dose incroyable. Si vous cherchez quelque chose pour atténuer les effets d'une boisson forte, troquez les arachides habituelles pour les collations du à Absintge Brasserie & Bar. Le bar propose du pain tartiné d'une couche onctueuse de figues, un croque monsieur et bien plus. Le menu change chaque jour mais n'importe quel plateau de charcuterie vous plaira à coup sûr, ainsi que le confit de canard, particulièrement riche. Vous pouvez savourer vos plats dans la salle principale ou sur les tables de style café sur le trottoir, mais si vous recherchez un coin plus calme, réservez une table dans le salon privé.
Opened in 2009, Starbelly continues to delight its patrons on every occasion. Whether frequented for a hearty breakfast, for a laid-back brunch or for a quick lunch detour, their creative menu gives you an array of options to choose from. The patio seating of the restaurant provides a perfect setting for your meal and the amicable staff makes sure orders are always spot on. Their thin crust pizzas are always in demand along with the spaghetti dishes and the Chicken Liver Pate. The cocktail menu is limited but potent, and the concoctions pair perfectly with the dishes on offer.