San Francisco Restaurants : Richmond District

The Moss Room

Address: 55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118 (Map) - Tel:(415) 876-6121

For a truly unique San Francisco experience, there are few options that offer a better example of California's cutting edge design and cuisine than at the Moss Room at the Academy of Science, in Golden Gate Park. Hidden below the museum like a rare gem is a restaurant dedicated to producing extraordinary cuisine with ingredients from local sources and a nod to classic French preparation. The dramatic dining room with its namesake living wall of moss and fern is an ideal choice for a dining destination unlike any other in the Bay Area.

Chapeau!

Address: 126 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94118 (Map) - Tel:(415) 750-9787

Without the exclamation point, Chapeau! would be a restaurant named after a hat. With it, however, it is the equivalent of an exclamation of surprise and pleasure, which is also the experience of many who have dined at this French restaurant. Pristine white tablecloths and crystal clear wine glasses welcome guests upon entering. A long list of menus allows diners flexibility when ordering. An a la carte menu is available on its own, or as building blocks for the Create Your Own menus that can include either three or four courses of your choosing. Entrees include traditional French dishes such as the Cassoulet de Toulouse, a combination of Lamb Shoulder, Duck Leg Confit, and Toulouse Sausage, and French-American fusion dishes like the Pan Seared Duck Breast. A list of Sorbets, Napoleons, and Ice Creams serve to finish up any meal, so grab your chapeau and head to this French restaurant for tasty French cuisine.

Spruce

Address: 3640 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94118 (Map) - Tel:(415) 931-5100

Simplicity is bliss: local ingredients, fresh flavors, and charming surroundings, converge to offer a truly blissful experience at Spruce. This communal watering hole encourages diners to dine, socialize, and relax, with the help of a menu that highlights the very best of contemporary American cuisine. The in-house temperature controlled curing room caters to the impressive charcuterie selection, and up to 80% of the produce used at any time may come from the restaurant’s own private farm. Savory delights include the Hot and Cold Foie Gras, the Buttered Main Lobster, and the Charred Berkshire Pork Tenderloin.

Sutro's at the Cliff House

Address: 1090 Point Lobos, San Francisco, CA 94121 (Map) - Tel:(415) 386-3330

Chef George Morrone, best known for his tour-de-force career at Aqua, is now cooking up a new form of success at Sutro’s. Located at the historic Cliff House overlooking Ocean Beach, the setting incorporates breathtaking panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean with venturesome surroundings where you can partake in a multitude of activities like hiking the spectacular Lands End trails, exploring the Sutro Bath vestiges or taking a stroll along the beach. The menu, which integrates seasonal farm-fresh ingredients and the finest seafood, also boasts an award-winning wine list and a rousing presentation.

Aziza

Address: 5800 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94121 (Map) - Tel:(415) 752-2222

Aziza’s decadent Moroccan food and interior design makes this restaurant a San Francisco favorite. The design of the restaurant is a modern Moroccan atmosphere with hand-carved tables and mosaic glass candleholders adorned in tangerine, royal blue, and saffron. The menu has Moroccan dishes with a Mediterranean and California influence. The dishes are organic and locally produced, with unique and modern twists. Also check out the bar because the drinks are innovative and change according to what’s in season.