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Mark's - My Obligatory List of Five Star Establishments
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1. Michael Mina
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 397-9222
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Financial District
An all around excellent dining experience.
I made the reservation through http://Opentable.com. That was easy. Two days before the reservation. the restaurant phoned and confirmed the reservation.
We arrived at the restaurant. The restaurant was…More »
2. The Spotted Pig
New York, NY 10014
(212) 620-0393
Categories:
British,
Burgers,
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: West Village
I do not like bleu cheese! I mean I really do not like bleu cheese.
On advice of my friend's friend, we went to Spotted Pig. We went specifically to try the burger.
Once I discovered that Roquefort was the key ingredient for their burger, I became…More »
3. Guu
Vancouver, BC V6E 1W2
Canada
(604) 685-8817
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown
Throw darts, roll dice, actually know the menu and order what you want - it doesn't really matter. The food is going to be excellent. The atmosphere is going to be cramped, festive, and fun.
Yes, you are going to have to wait. Get over it…More »
4. Chapeau!
This was an excellent dining experience. The food was wonderful and the service was friendly and professional. The room was warm and inviting.
While I will not detail each dish, I will list the basics of what we had. I thought each dish was very well…More »
5. Sons & Daughters
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 391-8311
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Union Square
This was a wonderful culinary experience.
I must state though, this restaurant is not for everyone. The idea of there only being a chef's tasting menu is simply too limited for some diners. Ten years ago, I would have probably left. However, I have…More »
6. Gitane
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 788-6686
Usually, I go dish by dish in my reviews. Maybe I am feeling a bit lazy. I am not going to do this now. I might add additional details later.
For my birthday, I had dinner at Gitane with a friend. The meal was very good. and the service was excellent.…More »
7. Kappa Japanese Restaurant
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 673-6004
This is such a unique dining experience. My dinner companion had eaten there before. We have visited numerous restaurants and she suggested that I would enjoy Kappa.
I phoned and made a reservation. The hostess asked me to phone the day before to…More »
8. Burma SuperStar
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 387-2147
Category:
Burmese
Neighbourhood: Inner Richmond
Along with a friend, I had an excellent dining experience at Burma Superstar
There was a wait. But, we just grabbed a couple of drinks at Bitter End and circled back.
The service was very friendly and helpful. They really seemed to want to insure we…More »
9. Torchy's Tacos
This is a great taco stand.
It is open and airy with a nice little side patio. The service was super friendly. and it was quick.
Then there are the tacos. That is what a taco stand is all about.
Their tacos are great.
Ace of Spades - This is not on the…More »
10. Morty's Delicatessen
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 567-3354
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Vegetarian,
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
Additional Note #4 - I can now give their Chicken Parmesan sandwich a two thumbs up. It was very messy but good. Sharp tomato sauce, cheese goodness, tender chicken - all on a nice roll.
Once again, ordering on Grubhub was easy. Delivery was…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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2/10/2011
Additional Note #3 - Morty's continues to come through with good food and friendly fast delivery.… Read more »
11. Pearl's Deluxe Burgers
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 409-6120
Category:
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
I love this place. Currently, this is my favorite burger in San Francisco. and I have tried quite a few.
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I also love the pace of the place. The staff seems really into it. and I really like the shakes and fries also.
12. Ganache Patisserie
Vancouver, BC V6B 2Y5
Canada
(604) 899-1098
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
I've ordered cakes from here several times. They make beautiful cakes that are also delicious. I especially enjoy their Blanc Fraisier cake. It has a very delicate flavor and is not overly sweet.
Their cakes will add a special touch to any special…More »
13. Lers Ros Thai
I always hesitate to make best of statements. I may run into a new best of next week.
However, for Lers Ros Thai (Hayes Valley), I am going to make an exception. This is the best Thai food I've eaten in San Francisco. It is among the best I've…More »
14. Il Giardino
Enjoyable Everytime
What's to like?
1. In summer, their courtyard is one my my favorite places in Vancouver to have a meal.
2. The service is always excellent.
3. The food is also always excellent.
4. The entire experience from when you enter the…More »
15. Mixt Greens
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 296-9292
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Financial District
the only negative is that there can be a line up. if the line is just out the door, it will take 15 minutes to get your meal and pay. so, even with a lineup, it is not that significant of a wait. now, on to the many positives.
i have eaten here a…More »
16. Trattoria Contadina
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 982-5728
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill
I made a reservation for 8:30 pm. We were having a drink at a nearby bar. However, she was very hungry.
I suggested that we go early at 8:00 pm and see if they could seat us. When we first arrived, it was full. It is a small place. I did not hold much…More »
17. The Salt Lick
This restaurant is graded on the International Airport Food Scale.
BBQ this good in an airport? Say what?
What's to like?
1. Brisket Sandwich - tender meat, tasty smokey, with a very nice sweet BBQ sauce
2. Beans - these were very good baked beans
3.…More »
18. Tommaso Ristorante Italiano
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 398-9696
This was an excellent dining experience.
Ambiance, service, and fantastic food combined extremely well to create a wonderful meal.
Food:
We both enjoyed our food.
Caprese Salad - This is a simple dish. Even more so than some dishes, it relies on fresh…More »
19. Savary Island Pie Company
West Vancouver, BC V7V 1H9
Canada
(604) 926-4021
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Ambleside
They make great pies.
I love great pies.
I was able to get their great pies delivered via Stongs.
Almost every Saturday nite, we had one of their pies.
I loved their Strawberry Rhubarb Pie.
I loved their Apple Pie.
I loved their Blueberry Pie.
Add some Ben…More »
20. Bill's Place
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-5262
I used to go here all of the time. When I returned to SF, it was one of the first places I sought out. The same great folks were still working there.
And the Jazz Beaux Collins burger. A bacon cheeseburger served on a roll. It is always a great…More »
21. Pranzo Pizza
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 431-1999
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Civic Center/Tenderloin, SOMA
After ordering from them again, I am changing my score. I am raising them to five stars. I know this is a very high score for a simple pizza place. But, to me, their Four Cheese pizza is worth five stars.
It is creamy, tangy, and delicious. The…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/3/2011
1. More of a 3.5 star than a 4.0 star.
2. Review of delivery from Pranzo Pizza.
3. Easy to order on… Read more »
22. Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar-B-Q
I love Bubbalou's. I say Texas smexas. North Carolina, who needs ya? St Louis, move on over. Bubbalou's can play the BBQ game with anyone.
This is plain ol' good barbecue and good fixuns. They are very friendly. So, just walk up to the menu counter…More »
23. Ashoka
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 567-8124
First, out of the more than 15 Indian restaurants I eaten from in San Francisco, Ashoka's food was the best. It was incredibly good Indian food.
Ordering was easy via http://Grubhub.com.
Delivery - The order was placed at 1:00 PM. Estimated delivery…More »
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