Posted: July 16th, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Chinese, Daytime Eats, Evening, Late night Eats, Marina / Cow Hollow, Pan-Asian | Tags: Asian, Beers, California, Chinese, Cocktails, Cow Hollow, Cuisine, date spots, Dinner, drinks, Lunch, Open late, Pan-Asian, San Francisco, Wine |
2030 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 929-8855
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Named after the natural stimulant that is quite popular in Southeast Asia, Betelnut’s menu of contemporary Asian dishes and selection of crafted cocktails may evoke a similar reaction of mild hot sensations in the body and slightly heightened alertness to one’s surroundings. Located right along Union Street, the street facing windows are often opened up on warm days to encourage people watching while dining and drinking. The interior of this restaurant has one of the cooler Asian-inspired designs, similar in theme to a beer house found in places like Singapore. Design touches from the wooden Chinese paddles nailed to the wall, the sprinkler pipes painted to look like bamboo and the wall art posters all help transport diners far from its Cow Hollow locale.
Betelnut takes a contemporary approach to more traditional dishes from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and China. Their selection of appetizers go great with beer or their list of specialty cocktails. Personal favorites include the dishes pictured below along with the glazed pork short ribs, their noodle dishes, and the fried Red Snapper that is served whole.|Betelnut|
Open 7 days a week:
Mon-Thurs: 11:30am-11pm
Fri-Sat: 11am-12am
Sun: 11:30am-11pm
Posted: June 22nd, 2010 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Daytime Eats, Evening, Italian, Late night Eats, Marina / Cow Hollow, Saturday Brunch, Sunday Brunch | Tags: Beers, California, Chestnut Street, Cocktails, Cuisine, dessert, Dessert & Coffee, Dinner, drinks, Italian, Lunch, Marina, mussels, Open late, panini, Pasta, pizza, Ruggero Gadaldi, rustic, salads, San Francisco, Wine |
2175 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 673-7100
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From the owners of Beretta comes Delarosa, a modern Italian restaurant that’s conveniently located on Chestnut Street in the Marina district. Though the signage looks more at home on a stainless steel Italian espresso machine, the interior is warm and inviting, with its share of high top communal tables encouraging conversation amongst diners.
Chef Ruggero Gadaldi’s menu features a mix of antipasti, salads, pastas, and Roman style pizzas, all complimented by a large selection of draft beers, wines and cocktails. Read more »
Posted: December 9th, 2009 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Comfort Food, Daytime Eats, Evening, Marina / Cow Hollow | Tags: Beers, California, Cocktails, Comfort Food, Cow Hollow, Cuisine, Dinner, drinks, Lunch, Marina, Patio, Raw bar, San Francisco, Seafood, Union Street, Wine |
2032 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 409-0300
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From tables adorned simply with brown butcher paper and a tall shaker of sea salt, to the weathered furniture and inviting Cape Cod decor; one step inside Nettie’s should conjure up memories of a charming seaside village somewhere in New England.
While they do serve some conventional New England fare such as clam chowder with bacon, warm lobster roll, steamers, and crab cakes; the rest of the menu features a diverse selection of comfort foods from various regions of the country. Read more »
Posted: September 16th, 2009 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Chinese, Daytime Eats, Evening, Marina / Cow Hollow | Tags: Asian, authentic, Beer & Wine, California, Chestnut Street, Chinese, Cuisine, date spots, dine-in, Dinner, Lunch, Marina, San Francisco, take-out |
2142 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 474-6888
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For delicious Chinese food on the healthier side, Dragon Well is an excellent choice. A fixture in the Marina district since 1998; the service is consistently friendly and attentive, and the food is always fresh, delicious and reasonably priced. Dragon Well is a great place for a casual date; the high ceilings give a loft-like feel to the space, while the subtle lighting makes dining here feel more intimate. I really like this restaurant for its clean and contemporary decor; the dark wood furniture contrasts nicely with the cream paint, creating an interior that feels welcoming and warm. Read more »
Posted: August 13th, 2009 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Daytime Eats, Italian, Marina / Cow Hollow | Tags: Acme, California, Cheap eats, Chestnut Street, Deli, Delivery, focaccia, gnocchi, Homemade, Italian, Lunch, Marina, Pasta, prosciutto, ravioli, San Francisco, sandwiches, tortellini |
2120 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 921-7873
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Owned and operated by the Bosco family since opening in 1929, Lucca Delicatessen has been a Marina staple, satisfying local cravings for gourmet Italian sandwiches, premium deli meats, homemade pastas, and focaccia for generations. Lucca roasts and ages many of their own meats; their homemade ravioli, gnocchi, tortellini, and bread sticks are all worth sampling. Read more »
Posted: May 21st, 2009 | Author: jklesure | Filed under: Daytime Eats, Evening, Italian, Marina / Cow Hollow, Restaurants, Wine Bar | Tags: California, Cow Hollow, Cuisine, drinks, Italian, Marina, Open late, Patio, pizza, rustic, San Francisco, Union Street, Wine, Wine Bar |
1838 Union Street
San Francisco, CA, 94123
(415) 674-8400
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While nearly every neighborhood in San Francisco has its fair share of wine bars, some simply cannot be classified as merely a place to just have drinks. Enoteca Ottomista strikes a balance of being both a great wine bar and restaurant with its delicious rustic Italian cuisine, complimented by an expansive wines list that specializes in Italian varietals.
From the warm and rustic dining area that surrounds the rich wooden bar, to the wrought iron vintage tables and chairs in the heated front patio, the design completes the whole experience. Read more »
