Colibri Mexian Bistro
438 Geary St. (at Mason and Taylor)
415 440-2737 website
Colibri Mexican Bistro features a traditional and diverse Mexican cuisine. The complex flavors from the kitchen are complimented with creative drinks, selected Tequilas, beer and wine from the bar. The decor matches that found in Mexico City's cantinas in the early 1900's. Bienvenido a Colibri Mexican Bistro y buen provecho! We serve our authentic cuisine in a tapas style so that you can enjoy multiple dishes to share with others.

Grand Café
501 Geary St. (at Taylor)
415 292-0101 website
Grand Cafe is housed in a restored turn of the century ballroom, reflecting the grandeur of old Europe with touches of Art Nouveau.

Farallon
450 Post Street (at Powell and Mason)
415 956-6969 website
At Farallon, Chef Mark Franz serves coastal cuisine with French influence. The menu changes daily depending on what's fresh. Expect exciting combinations and show-stopping execution.

Michael Mina
335 Powell st. (at Geary, in the Westin St. Francis)
415 397-9222 website
Bon Appetit's 2005 Chef of the Year, Michael Mina takes simple yet striking flavor combinations to an unexpected level at his signature restaurant. A Wine Spectator Grand Award of Excellence winner in 2005 makes MICHAEL MINA the first restaurant to be honored with this award within its first year of opening. The 2,200 plus selection of wines assembled by the wine director Rajat Parr completes the dining experience. Stunning decor and the restaurant's proximity to theatres makes it an excellent choice for dinner before or after a show.

Mortons Steak House
400 Post Street (at Mason and Powell)
415 986-5830 web
Morton's, The Steakhouse, the nation's premier steakhouse group, specializes in classic, hearty fare, serving generous portions of USDA prime aged beef, as well as fresh fish, lobster and chicken entrees. Morton's is famous for its animated signature tableside menu presentation: steaks, whole Maine lobsters and other main course selections, along with fresh vegetables, are presented on a cart rolled to your table, where the server displays and describes each menu item in appetizing and entertaining detail. The menu, which is the same at all locations, features a variety of favorite cuts, including a 24 ounce porterhouse, which is the house specialty; a 20 ounce New York sirloin and a 14 ounce double cut filet. Every Friday and Saturday nights, enjoy our famous slow roasted Prime Rib. Morton's Prime Rib is a double cut, served bone-in and roasted to a perfect medium rare. Due to limited availability of this item, we suggest you reserve your order when making your reservation.

Scala's Bistro
432 Powell St. (at Post and Sutter)
415 395-8555 website
Old World cafe atmosphere, comfortable yet elegant, original murals, semi open kitchen, rich tobacco tones, inspired by Monet's kitchen, white linen table cloths, and beautiful booths with small beaded lamp shades.