My running list of favorite restaurants in SF: where to book when you want a great dinner

Nicer:

• Che Fico

• House of Prime Rib

• Ernest (see full review here)

• Cotogna

• Empress by Boon

• Spruce - best to sit at the bar unless you want to do a tasting menu.

• State Bird Provisions

• Mister Jiu’s

• Octavia

• Seven Hills

• Sorrel

• Nopa

• Zuni Cafe

• Liholiho Yacht Club

• Penny Roma

• Flour + Water

• SAN HO WAN (see full review here)

More casual:

• Lolo

• Okoze

• Kabuto

• Saru Sushi Bar

• Zushi Puzzle (for good sushi rolls)