After a long break we will be hitting the bay area this summer.

Had a look at some of the other OT subjects about places to eat but most are a couple years old..

Looking for some more recent reco's for food.. don't be shy.. I am up for anything as long as its good.. from hole in the wall Pho to French Laundry.

so very hungry

S

 

If you want a good drive with good views/eats, I'd suggest driving on Highway 1 south of SF (between Pacifica and Santa Cruz). Lots of good food right along the 1, but I'd recommend you stop at The Mountain House on Skyline Blvd. Don't let the pictures on their website fool you - great atmosphere and among the best food I've ever tasted! http://www.themountainhouse.com/

 

Just barely north of SF (across the GG bridge) I highly recommend Murray Circle Restaurant.
http://www.cavallopoint.com/murray-c...estaurant.html

 

My favorite SF resturant is House of Prime Rib.

 

I like the seafood restaurants around Fisherman's Wharf (but not Bubba Gump on Pier 39). McCormick's in Ghirardelli Square is very good.

 

+1 for House of Prime Rib

 

SF:
Cotogna
Perbacco
Salt House
Piperade
Anchor & Hope
Frances
Slanted Door (yeah, I know, it's not as good as the original)
A16
Quince
Spruce

+1 on Murray Circle

 

Delfina - Mission District
SPQR - Pacific Heights
Prospect - SOMA
Flour & Water - Mission District

 

I remember one my most favorite San Fran meals at the Slanted Door on Valencia.. is it much different in its new local and 10 years on.. ?

Anyone have any Carmel/Monterey reco's?

Thanks for all the pointers.. keepem' coming

S

 

Cantinetta Luca on Dolores St. in Carmel.

 

Going next month...

 

Vivolo's in Pacific Grove, best Clam Chowder outside of the East Coast.
Baja Cantina on Carmel Valley Road is a driver's hang out.

Pier 23 in San Francisco, check on line for band's playing, great music and great food, no to mention views of the bay.

 

An excellent list. For the hole in the wall, try Mission Chinese.

 

Ambrosia Indian Bistro, on Ambrego st in Monterrey.

 

Dessert at Ghirardelli Square as well!!