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Greens is well-known throughout the World thanks to a bestselling cookbook by the owner of the restaurant. For vegetarians who are looking for a chic place, this is for you! The food is average but a bit overpriced for vegetarian cuisine. However, the view out to the San Francisco Bay is wonderful on clear days. The restaurant has a wonderful open space because it is housed in a converted pier building at Fort Mason. The waitpeople are nice and definitely not overbearing. Hard to say if there was anything on the menu that was outstanding, but the meal was satisfying in taste.

Fresh, fresh, fresh!!! Tokie's is the only sushi place in Foster City that combines fresh sushi with a great atmosphere and crowd. Generally crowded on most days and evenings, you can get great specialty rolls like the Shannon Roll which seems to be a popular one. Can be a bit pricy but the quality makes it worth it. Outside of sushi, they also have a nice selection of Japanese food ranging from tonkatsu to teriyaki. Service is average. Definitely make a reservation if you plan to go during peak lunch or dinner hours.

This is an okay neighborhood Italian restaurant which tries to be authentic. Decor is nice, service can be slow, and food is just average. They tend to overspice the pastas which is good if you really want to smell like pepper and garlic at the end of the meal. Best to make reservations and also be prepared to search for parking a few blocks away.

Vietnamese food taken to a whole new level. Well, not really. This is just your basic Euro-Asian cuisine that has become so popular the last few years. Entrees tend to be overpriced, service is a bit slow, and food portions are very small. Authentic Vietnamese it isn't but atmosphere is good and definitely trendy. Avoid the rack of lamb unless your appetite is small. Desserts are average. For a better Euro-Asian experience try EOS or House/The House - you'll get more bang for the buck. Reservations definitely recommended here. Walk-ins can be difficult.

French restaurants are supposed to be known for their attitude and that's definitely what you'll get at this pseudo French cafe in the trendy South Park, Multimedia Gulch part of SF. Food isn't bad but service is lousy. The flank steak sandwich is a good lunch choice but my favorite are the mussels with fries. Might seem like an odd combination but my friend tells me that in France it is fairly common. Can be busy so be prepared to wait.

The Isobune tradition continues at their Berkeley location. Compared to the Japantown location, this one has sitdown area available rather than just the ever repeating boats. I'd suggest sitting at a table if possible and having a leisurely dinner or lunch. Lunch special is a great deal. Sushi isn't always the freshest compared to other sushi restaurants in the Bay Area but it isn't bad. Check it out if you are in the area.

Elroy's has been a hip and happening place for the yuppy professionals both for lunch and dinner. Food is average and service is average as well. But ambiance has a nice feel if you are in your late 20's or 30's. Despite being located in the multimedia gulch area of San Francisco, you'll find more professionally dressed attire being prevalent. Fish and chips are a favorite of mine for just some basic food but the Elroy's Burger is good as well. Save room for a dessert like Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate if you are a mad chocoholic.

Cheap noodles that will fill you up with wonderful flavors that are innovative and sometimes over the top in terms of spice. This is the newest, hip spot in the Marina and people are noticing. Start off with a wonderful appetizer like the strange-flavored squid (calamari with a spicy, fish sauce type dipping sauce), move on to the Don-Don or Shanghai noodles (can be a bit spicy so if you don't like things really spicy ask them to make it more mild), and top it all off some tea. Service is helpful and friendly, portions are large, and you'll not walk away feeling you've spent a fortune.

Decor is extraordinary in this spin-off of Elroy's, which is housed in the same building. 301 is more low-key than Elroy's and, I dare say, classier. Food is the typical Pan-Asian/European mix that seems to be so popular these days and the dishes can be of mixed qualities so consistency is sometimes lacking. But many of the dishes are seafood/fish dishes. Not a bad place if you happen to be in the area but for my money I'd go to House or EOS for a better food experience. But for atmosphere, 301 is outstanding.

Great atmosphere that isn't too stuffy as some "hip" and "trendy" restaurants can tend to be. Service is very friendly and decor is wonderfully clean. Food is good but a little over flavored at times (chicken breast can be slightly salty). Decent portions and a variety of choices. An excellent lunch choice if you work in the area, or great for dinner as well (can tend to be a little loud at times but not over bearing in volume).

This is a popular place for the lunch crowd who have a hankering for Thai food. The food is decent though not spectacular. Thai ice tea and coffees come in a small glass compared to some other Thai restaurants. Service is mediocre. There are definitely better Thai restaurants but this one isn't bad if you happen to be in the area and have the craving.

Tourist trap if there ever was one. They say you can tell if a Chinese restaurant is good if you go in and there are actually Chinese people eating there. Well, if that's the case then perhaps this isn't the greatest Chinese/Hunan restaurant in the world. Definitely geared towards non-Chinese when you see a dish called Polish Sausage and vegatables on the menu. Since when was Polish Sausage Hunan?

Risotto...most excellent. Before this place didn't used to have their liquor license and so you had to go down the street to the market to pick up your favorite bottle of wine. These days they've added a wine menu (they've got their license!) It complements the dinner menu nicely. Food is quite authentic and service is very friendly. This is far enough away from the hustle and bustle of downtown San Mateo to make it a fairly quaint and romantic restaurant on most evenings.

This is a very reasonably priced Thai restaurant that is very flavorful and with ample portions. Lunch can be very busy (a lot of business people) and dinner can be crowded sometimes because of the small seating arrangements. But service and food quality are wonderful. Most times you'll get a smiling face to go along with the great food. Tapioca dessert is a wonderful pallet cleanser after you've had some spicy eggplant or curry dish. Dishes that are labeled spicy are generally not incredibly spicy but has just enough kick to keep your lips tingling.

Japanese fast food in a take out atmosphere describes Kaz. Can be crowded during lunch in this small corner food assembly line but if you have a hankering for Japanese food and want it quick, this is the place to go. Menu is limited but daily specials can add quite a variety - everything from garlic chicken to curry chicken. Regular menu includes Unagi-Don (eel over rice), Oyako-Don (chicken and egg over rice), Katsu-Don (pork cutlet and egg over rice), Ebi Fry (deep fried shrimp), and more.

Authentic Vietnamese food from the owners of Little Henry's and Pho Tu Do. This is a newly opened restaurant (February 1998) and has been doing brisk business. If Vietnamese is your craving, try Le Loi out and find out what real Vietnamese food is like. I always love the vermicelli dishes but the soups are good as well. Service is friendly (a lot of waitpeople that used to wait at Little Henry's). Give it a try.

Authentic Italian food with friendly, family atmosphere in South San Francisco! Oh my! This little neighborhood restaurant can fill your Italian food craving.

Well, keep in mind that this place is in J-town and most places will be geared more for the tourists, but this place is decent for some plain old Japanese food. Unagi donburi was excellent and portions plentiful, as is the Teriyaki Chicken. Not the best place for Japanese food, but definitely not the worst either. Service is friendly.

Went here for brunch and it wasn't bad. Service was very accomodating and food was decent as well. A bit pricey - but then what do you expect on Chestnut and Fillmore? This restaurant ladened area is always full of alternatives - but they aren't always open for brunch/lunch on a Saturday. Joe's Special (eggs, ground beef, spinich and garlic - with a side of mashed potatoes) is a favorite here.

Skates is a nice place with a great view. Food is just average but the view does make this a hot spot for those special ocassions. I've always had pretty good luck with the service although I've seen some other patrons have some issues with service or the food not being up to their specifications. All in all, it's a nice place to visit once in awhile but not a place to go to regularly.