Sunday, December 12, 2004

Congrats to the Niners!

December 12th.... is our Lady of Guadalupe Day.

December 25th... and no where to eat dinner? Check out these restaurants....

Anzu in the Hotel Nikko: Anzu will be serving a Christmas buffet from 3-8 PM for $48 adults, $39 seniors, and $24 children, 222 Mason St., 415-394-1100

Cafe de la Presse: Cafe de la Presse, a French restaurant across from the Chinatown gate, will serve a 3-course dinner from noon-9. Items can also be ordered ala carte. 469 Bush St. 415-249-0900

Calzone's: Calzone's, in the heart of North Beach, serves pastas and pizzas in a pleasant setting with large windows overlooking busy Columbus Avenue. 430 Columbus Avenue, 415-397-3600

Cityscape in the Hilton: Dine with a spectacular view at Cityscape, 11-7 on Christmas Day. 333 O'Farrell St. 415-771-1400

Cliff House: The Cliff House, around since 1863 and newly remodeled, is a popular spot to dine by the ocean for a reasonable price. You can choose from the Bistro Menu, served 2-10PM with no reservations taken, or the Sutro Menu, 11:30-9:30 and reservations are being taken. You can see both menus on the website. 1090 Point Lobos, 415-386-3330

Daily Grill: The Daily Grill, located near Union Square, serves generous portions of classic American food in a casual-elegant atmosphere. 347 Geary

Equinox: Equinox serves American cuisine in a revolving rooftop restaurant. 5 Embarcadero Center 415-291-6580

Fior d'Italia: Billed as America's oldest Italian restaurant, Fior d'Italia will be serving Italian food on Christmas. 601 Union in North Beach

Fournou's Ovens: Atop Nob Hill, Fournou's Ovens serves California and Mediterranean fare in an elegant, cozy dining environment. 905 California St., 415-989-1910

Harbor Village Restaurant: In the Embarcadero Center, Harbor Village, a popular upscale Chinese restaurant, serves a delicous dim sum lunch (10:30-2:30) and ala carte dinner (5:30-9:30). It's on the second floor overlooking the ice skating rink so after lunch you can work off all those calories on the ice! Read our review.

Iluna Basque: In North Beach, Iluna Basque serves Spanish food, including tapas and paella. 701 Union St.

Julius Castle: Enjoy a stunning view atop Telegraph Hill in one of San Francisco's landmark restaurants, Julius Castle, 3-9 PM, $55 for a 4-course dinner. 1541 Montgomery, 415-392-2222

L'Olivier: L'Olivier French Restaurant will be open Christmas day, 3-9. On Davis between Jackson and Washington, near the Embarcadero Center. 415-981-7824

McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant: Located in Ghirardelli Square at 900 North Point with views of the Bay, they serve classic seafood dishes based on fresh ingredients.

Pacific: Pacific, featuring California cuisine in a beautiful dining room in the Pan Pacific Hotel, will serve a five-course prix-fixe menu with dessert buffet for $57, children $23, 12-8, also Christmas Eve, 5:00-10:00. 500 Post St. 415-929-2087

Perry's: On Union Street, Perry's has been serving classic American food for over 30 years. 1944 Union, 415-922-9022

Suppenkuche: Suppenkuche German Restaurant will be open Christmas Day and New Year's Day for dinner. 525 Laguna at Hayes, 415-252-9289

Ton Kiang: Ton Kiang serves great Chinese food on Geary Blvd. at 22nd Ave. They will be open for lunch and dinner. 415-386-8530

Zingari: Zingari's holiday menu is $49 for a 3-course meal, noon-10PM, 415-885-8850. On Post St. one block from Union Square.

Kung Pao Kosher Comedy: Here's a different idea - Jewish comedy on Christmas in a Chinese restaurant with straight and gay comedy! If that sounds interesting, head to New Asia Restaurant, 722 Pacific Ave (in Chinatown). The dinner buffet show is $50 and starts at 5 on Christmas Day (6PM, Dec. 24, 26, and 27). Information and tickets.

Hotel Restaurants: Most restaurants in large hotels will serve dinner on Christmas.

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