San Francsico


Yank Sing
(Dim Sum; 49 Stevenson St.)

Rating: 2

Here we were thinking: Got to try something new and different.

Give it a try: Chicken lettuce cups and chicken mushroom dumplings.

We'll pass: On the rushed service and the broccolini.


Tacolicious
(Mexican; 2031 Chestnut St.)

Rating: 3

Here we were thinking: Tacos, tacos, tacos!

Give it a try: Tuna tostadas and tacos (we recommend the shot-and-a-beer chicken and taco of the week).

We'll pass: On nothing.


Chili Pies & Ice Cream
(Sweet and savory pies/ice cream; 601 Baker St.)

Rating: 3

Here we were thinking: Something unique.

Give it a try: Green chili apple pie and a pie shake of your choice.

We'll pass: On the food coma.




Chez Panisse
(Farm-To-Table; 1517 Shattuck Ave.)

Rating: 3

Here we were thinking: Legendary!

Give it a try: Whatever looks great to you that day (we had the ginger soup, goat cheese salad, and chicken mole).

We'll pass: On nothing.


Rye
(Cocktails; 688 Geary Street)

Rating: 2

Here we were thinking: Time for an after dinner drink.

Give it a try: The Moscow Mule.

We'll pass: On the location.


First Crush
(American/tapas; 101 Cyril Magnin Street)

Rating: 2

Here we were thinking: Easy and on the lighter side.

Give it a try: Beet salad, tuna tartare, and the fish of the day.

We'll pass: On the uninspiring ambience.


Fisherman's Wharf
(Seafood; The one-and-only Fisherman's Wharf)

Rating: 1.5

Here we were thinking: Fresh off the boat.

Give it a try: Clam chowda

We'll pass: On the pigeons trying to eat your food.


Kokkari
(Mediterranean; 200 Jackson Street)

Rating: 2.5

Here we were thinking: Mediterranean, San Francisco style!

Give it a try: Greek spreads and the baklava ice cream.

We'll pass: On the halibut steak.


Rickhouse
(Cocktail lounge/bar; 246 Kearny Street)

Rating: 2

Here we were thinking: Overwhelmed by the menu of choices.

Give it a try: Any one of their "most popular" cocktails.

We'll pass: On the dark setting.