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Built in 1890, this old mansion has been lovingly refurbished according to Victorian taste. Rooms are all different and filled with antiques. Breakfast is complimentary, and your morning newspaper, too. The views are delightful. d 1590 Sutter at Octavia

Note: Unless otherwise stated, all restaurants accept credit cards and serve vegetarian meals 91 Places to Eat Above Tablespoon !The Dining the montague boys Room The setting, the service, and the food all live up to the Ritz name (see p62). d Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 600 Stockton Street Map P4 (415) 773-6198 Dis. access $$$$$ @Tommy Toy s Haute Cuisine Chinoise This elegant institution serves marvelous fare in a sumptuous setting. The cuisine the montague boys is a melding of Chinese and French. d 655 Montgomery St Map N5 (415) 397- 4888 Dis. access $$$$ Rubicon A chic environment in which to enjoy some of the city s best cuisine and wines. the montague boys California- French in inspiration (see p62). d 558 Sacramento St Map N5 (415) 434- 4100 Closed Sun Dis. Access $$$$ $One Market the montague boys The views of the Bay s lights are spectacular at night, and the food memorable. d 1 Market St at Steuart Map N6 (415) 777-5577 Closed Sun Dis. access $$$$ %Tablespoon This intimate, urbane restaurant offers seasonal, contemporary American cooking. d 2209 Polk St Q1 (415) 268-0140 Dis. access $$ ^US Restaurant Everything served here is simple and authentically Italian. d 515 Columbus Ave Map L4 (415) 397-5200 $$ &Capp s Corner Serves one of the most authentic minestrones outside of Italy. d 1600 Powell St Map L4 (415) 989-2589 Dis. access $$ *Sears Fine Food This 1950s retro coffee shop is always good for a quick fill-up (see p65). d 439 Powell St Map P4 (415) 986-0700/1160 Closed Tue Wed Dis. access $ (Clown Alley Solid American diner food burgers, hot dogs, French fries, shakes, and wine and beer, too. d 42 Columbus Ave Map M5 (415) 421-2540 No credit cards Dis. access $ )Ponzu This Asian-style tapas restaurant, with bar, has an eclectic choice of pan-Asian cuisine served on small plates perfect for sharing. the montague boys d 401 Taylor Street Map P3 (415) 775-7979 Closed L $$$ Around Town Downtown

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