Dear Inga in the Mission serves incredible Eastern European comfort food in a beautiful space that looks straight out of a magazine.

Hina Yakitori in NoPa does an incredible omakase-style menu almost entirely of chicken.

Angler on the Embarcadero is a seafood restaurant that lets you feel like a mega-billionaire for the night without having to spend a ton.

Bix is an old-school American place down an alley in Jackson Square that feels like an old teamster clubhouse.

Saison is a tasting menu restaurant in SoMa worth saving for a very special occasion.

House of Prime Rib in Nob Hill is where you should go celebrate with a lot of meat and large bottles of wine.

One of the best omakase sushi meals in the city can be found at Ju-Ni in NoPa.

Berkeley’s Chez Panisse is famous for starting the whole "farm-to-table" movement, and it's still doing an incredible prix fixe menu.

Petit Crenn in Hayes Valley involves not-stuffy French food that's simple and well-executed, both for a casual brunch or a tasting menu at dinner.

Atelier Crenn in Cow Hollow is the most special of special occasion restaurants.

In Situ is a concept restaurant we can actually get behind.

A 40-seat, communal tasting menu that’s an awesome experience overall. This is fine dining for young people.

Sir and Star is one of the best dining experiences in Northern California. Get your ass out to the hunting lodge in Olema.

Gary Danko is a taste of a fancier, older San Francisco you’re probably not used to. Fortunately, it’s a very delicious taste.

Trestle is a go-to date night restaurant - simple food, upbeat surroundings, and a streamlined menu will get the job done.

The most fun expensive-as-hell meal in town. Viva California. Viva Californios.