I'd like to treat my boyfriend to a special birthday dinner in a nice place, problem is -- his birthday is on Dec.31st, so I would think of celebrating on the 30th, since it won't be that expensive and crowded.
Any thoughts on this? We'll be staying in the Fisherman's Wharf area
spiritsf
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go to the house of prime rib on van ness make a reservation and take a cab
mr_knowitall
The last thing you want to do is eat at Pier 39. FYI. I made that mistake. Take the trolley down to the Ferry Building and try out La Mar. It's a new Peruvian restaurant with a modern take on a flavour. Pricing for that restaurant ranges from $14 - $30. There is also Houston's, a great steakhouse not far from Fishermans' Wharf. Great food for about the same price-point as La Mar. Try looking around on Yelp.com and the type of food is all catagorised by type and location.
http://www.yelp.com/c/sf/restaurants
They've also got reviews and ratings which will help you make a decision. I hope this helps!
CynRH22
My husband and I visit SF quite often and love Fisherman's Wharf. There are a few good restaurants. Pier 39 Crabhouse is good. They have great butter and garlic roasted crab legs. Down a little way towards Gheridelli Square there is Scoma's. An old SF favorite. And has been a family favorite for decades. They have a great Italian Seafood menu. If you drive they have free valet parking. Check out their website.
http://www.scomas.com/
Randall F
I had one of the best meals I've had at Fleur de Lys. It is a formal French restaurant, but I found the staff to be very friendly. It can be somewhat expensive. If you are looking for a good place that is not as expensive go to the Slanted Door in the Ferry Market building.
Checking out Michael Bauer's Blog may be helpful as well. He is a well respected critic in San Francisco.
kittysavant
Sooooooooooooooo many good restaurants, none of which you will find in such a touristy spot. Check the local reviews.
My favorite restaurant in Sf is Canteen, but maybe not special-occasion enough? Top 2 special experiences are Gary Danko & Michal Minna, probably. I have no idea who you are or what you mean by "nice." Do you love food or do you just want a memorable spot?