When Table for Six organizes a dinner party in San Francisco we select moderately-priced restaurants in central San Francisco locations. We organize Table for Six dinners at easily-accessible restaurants that have good reviews. Table for Six has a growing list of San Francisco restaurants and, based on our members' feedback, the list grows weekly. We look for restaurants with good food, good service, accessible parking and a nice atmosphere. We ask Table for Six San Francisco members to offer suggestions of new eateries for our T46 dinners.
Il Foranio
The Il Foranio Bakery and Restaurant is located on Battery Street between Lombard and Union Streets. Il Foranio serves premium-quality Italian cuisine based on authentic regional Italian recipes. The eatery began as an Italian bakery in the 1970s and developed into a restaurant which serves delicious home-baked Italian baked goods alongside hearty Italian fare. Some of Il Foranio's signature recipes include risoto alla boscaiola, spaghetti del gargano and fagioli all'uccelletta. All of the fresh Italian breads and rolls served with Il Foranio's meals come from the Il Foranio bakery in Burlingame. A standard meal at Il Foranio costs approximately $30. The restaurant is a block away from the Embarcadero motorway and has nearby parking facilities.
Paul K
Paul K's Restaurant and Cocktail Bar on Gough Street serves a fresh tasty Mediterranean cuisine in a comfortable and homey atmosphere. The restaurant, located on the corner of Gough and Oak Streets near the Golden Gate Park, leans on its owner's Armenian heritage in creating its elegant and affordable entrees and main courses. Some of Paul K's signature dishes include pan seared California halibut, seafood stew, Syrian spiced duck breast and mixed eggplant caponata. Diners may also choose from among Paul K's unique side dishes, such as baba ganoush, grilled halumi or batter fried summer squash. Paul K's dessert menu is extensive, with pistachio sundaes, yogurt panna cotta, strawberry coulis and apple walnut fritters on offer. Diners can access Paul K's from the Bayshore Freeway.
E & O Trading Company
Table for Six participants who enjoy Asian dining will have a good time at the E & O Trading Company Restaurant on Sutter Street in North San Francisco. The high ceilings and dramatic décor highlight the Southeast Asian fusion cuisine and Table for Six diners can enjoy a secluded dining area. Table for Six diners are invited to try the drinks served from the bar. E & O Trading Company's menu features a wide variety of Asian dishes, including options to order gluten-free food or to place small orders. Some of the restaurant's popular dishes include sesame chicken rolls, seared ahi stack, dan dan noodles, free range chicken in turmeric and ginger, red miso peanut sauce and ginger garlic tamari. E & O Trading Company is in San Francisco's Chinatown district. Prices average $30 per meal.
Palomino Restaurant
The Palomino Restaurant and Rotisseria Bar in the Financial / Embarcadero district of San Francisco serves filling comfort foods in a relaxing atmosphere. The restaurant, located near the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, has street parking available, though diners can also park in the Hills Plaza Garage. Palomino's menu includes a wide range of salads, soups and pastas such as salsa rosa capellini, rigotoni bolognese, four-cheese trenne and pappardelle. Many guests anticipate Palomino's special brick oven-fired bruschetta as well as the pizzas and flatbreads served with a variety of herbs and cheeses. Table for Six groups can sit on Palomino's outdoor patio and enjoy the view of the bridge while dining and meeting dinner mates. A full meal at Palomino's averages $30 and under.
McCormick and Kuleto's
Diners looking for a moderately-priced seafood restaurant can look forward to a tasty meal at McCormick and Kuleto's in the Ghirardelli Square Center on North Point Street. The Fisherman's Wharf restaurant specializes in seafood which diners enjoy while observing the stunning views of the San Francisco Bay, Aquatic Park, Alcatraz Island, Angel Island and the San Francisco marina. The restaurant serves fresh seafood and prints their menu twice daily to provide diners with the most updated information about the oysters, crab, salmon, halibut and other seafood available. McCormick and Kuleto's bar serves organically farmed and boutique style wines and hand-crafted cocktails. Prices at McCormick and Kuleto's range from $20 - $40 for a full-course meal.
First Crush
The First Crush Restaurant and Bar on Cyril Magnin Street offers a lively street level restaurant where individuals are invited to linger over their food and drinks while getting to know the other Table for Six diners. The unassuming eatery near Union Square Park serves hand-crafted food made from the freshest produce available. Diners can find a number of-hard-to-find California wines at First Crush, along with unique dishes including kobe burger, farro verde and black pepper linguini. San Francisco Table for Six members who want to eat local, organic and sustainable ingredients will enjoy First Crush where a meal generally costs under $30.
Urban Tavern
The Urban Tavern on O'Farrell Street combines urbanity with country simplicity and a homespun flavor to provide diners with great food in an innovative atmosphere. The Urban Tavern's bills itself as a "gastro-pub," offering a seasonal menu that highlights local food and produce. The creative menu items include sardines on toast, sausages and pretzels, fried squash blossoms and barbequed shrimp and watermelon. Main dishes average at about $25. The Urban Tavern serves a variety of alcoholic drinks. The tavern features an extensive wine list of foreign and domestic wines including local Northern California wines. In addition to cocktails, the bar serves over 30 types of beers including local microbrewed beers. Urban Tavern is located within a few blocks of the Powell Street BART Rapid Transit station.