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San Francisco Restaurant reviews by Jacques Laurent,San Francisco,California.
Reviews of San Francisco Restaurant reviews by Jacques Laurent,San Francisco,California. Upscale Restaurants,Dinner Theater

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ROMANTIC DINNER FOR TWO
Have a romantic Valentines day at home
Prepare a sensuously delicious dinner
for the one you love with one of Jacques Laurent's
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"Sensuous Chef/Romantic Recipes for Two"
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UPSCALE DINNING
Upscale Dinning

Fleure de Lys
French $$$$
Known world-wide for its excellence, the Fleure de Lys restaurant has an intimate, romantic atmosphere. Floral oil paintings and thick, luxurious draperies surround the dining room. Master chef Hubert Keller, with his classical French cuisine background is able to successfully create innovative recipes. Some of his specialties include: Seeded Atlantic Cod with heirloom tomatoes; roasted Grimand Farm Duck Breast with a cardmom, mustard & red wine glaze, or for vegetarians, Japanese Eggplant stuffed with Sardinian Couscous. Superb desserts selection. Excellent wine list.. Menu changes daily.
Impeccable service
Dinner
777 Sutter Street
673-7779

Palio d'Asti
Classic Italian $$$
Gianni Fasio's Palio d'Asti restaurant is located in the financial district. The interior design is sophisticated and warm, centering around a view of the working chefs. Wonderful risottos and other traditional Northern Italian specialties. Some suggestions include: Antipasto Misto - Platter of Insalata Caprese, Prosciutto e Melone and Tuna Tartare Crostini; Langostino alla Riviera Broiled Baby Lobster Tail and Zucchini with Garlic, Lemon, Pepper and Parsley; Conchiglie di Mare Pasta Shells with Rock Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, White Wine, Italian Parsley and Toasted Breadcrumbs. Superior Italian & California wine cellar. Wine tastings & events.
Professional service
Lunch & dinner
640 Sacramento St.
(415) 395-9800

Masa's
California $$$$
Superb taste and artistic presentation. Elegant dining room.Choice between three tasting menus; three courses or six to nine courses. Some selections include; Carpaccio of Hamachi, shiso and radish salad, poppyseed tuille, meyer lemon vinaigrette; Sonoma duck breast served with pearl onions, turnips, beech mushrooms, ruby crescent potatoes or Filet Mignon with maitake mushrooms, bone marrow, potato gnocchi, bordelaise. Desserts suggestions include a Warm chocolate tarte or Hazelnut Dacquoise. Exclusive wine cellar.
Reservations must be made weeks in advance.
Impeccable Service
Dinner
648 Bush Street
Tel: (415) 989-7154

Gary Danko
California $$$$
This award winning restaurant is sophisticated and upscale, serving Gary Danko's California cuisine, with a twist. It is a very popular, intimate destination, serving Danko's unusual creations. A current food sensation , Prix Fixe "Summer Tasting Menu" includes; Glazed Oysters with Leeks, Zucchini Pearls and Two Caviars; Sturgeon with Corn, Soybeans, Sweet Peppers, Tomatoes, Rosemary Potato Cake; Soy Glazed Filet of Beef with Roasted Eggplant-Pepper Marmalade; A Selection of Farmhouse and Artisanal Cheeses; Plum and Ginger Cream Napoleon with Whole Milk Ice Cream. Each course comes with its own Wine Tasting menu. Located one block above Aquatic Park. You must make reservations months in advance.
Professional Service
Dinner
800 Northpoint @ Hyde
(415) 749-2060.

Aqua
California $$$
Located on California Street in the heart of San Francisco's bustling Financial District. Contemporary American interior. Creative seafood cooking Large dining room will seat 100 + a semi-private space for parties of 12 to 40.
Lunch & dinner
Friendly service
252 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 956-9662

La Folie
French $$$$
Chef Roland Passot serves authentic French home-style cooking. Small, intimate space serving a disciplined menu. Menu changes often. "Recent main courses have included a roti of quail and squab, stuffed with wild mushrooms and wrapped in crispy potato strings, and tournedos of roasted salmon served with a puree of sweet onions and Pinot Noir sauce." Try the "Discovery" tasting menu and sample as many dishes as possible.
Comfortable service
Dinner
2316 Polk Street
776-5577

Julius Castle
California-Italian $$$
JULIUS CASTLE IS CLOSED TEMPORARILY Perched high atop Telegraph Hill, adjacent to Coit Tower and with expansive views of San Francisco Bay, Julius’ Castle is San Francisco’s most famous landmark restaurant. It was built in 1922 by Italian immigrant Julius Roz. Materials and craftsmen from the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition were used to build this spectacular dream-come-true castle which has amazed San Franciscans and visitors from all over the world. In 2002, Julius’ Castle celebrated its 80th Anniversary. Enjoy dining in an elegant atmosphere with magnificent views. Julius Castle is also famous for their extensive, world class wine list.
Efficient service
1541 Montgomery
(415) 392-2222