Saint Thomas Island Restaurants

Nickie's

Address: 466 Haight St, SF, CA 94117

The Bubbly

Address: 164 San Francisco way, SF, CA 99176

SpringLoaf Catering

Address: 3744 Mt Diablo Blvd., Suite 307, Lafayette, CA 94549
SpringLoaf Catering
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With unique dishes ranging from mini pumpkins filled with fall vegetables to passion fruit and lychee crème brulée, SpringLoaf Catering has already gained footing and exposure in San Francisco’s competitive culinary market. SpringLoaf Catering, operating since 2003, has been featured in prominent magazines such as Martha Stewart Weddings and San Francisco’s 7x7. With menu choices based on fresh, locally-sourced products, the company offers various ethnic food items such as Mediterranean, Latin, and Asian-inspired fare. The staff has a reputation for thoughtful, attentive service and SpringLoaf’s chefs customize each menu to fit their clients’ specific needs to make events special and …

Betty Zlatchin Catering

Address: 1177 Indiana Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Betty Zlatchin Catering
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“Food is our passion.” If your passion is food as well, look no further than Betty Zlatchin Catering; their slogan speaks to their creative flair for presentation and commitment to using locally-grown, organic foods. The happy result is delicious, fresh dishes that aim to please every palate. Specializing in weddings, the company tailors each menu to match the needs and style of their clients and have been praised by Food and Wine Magazine. Dedicated to buying from sustainable sources and local vendors, you may find one of Betty Zlatchin’s staff at the farmer’s market looking for produce or collaborating with …

Greens Restaurant

Address: Fort Mason, Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123
Greens Restaurant
$$ Top 10
Since 1979, Executive Chef Annie Somerville has offered inspired vegetarian cuisine to a wide array of devoted fans from her kitchen in a converted warehouse in the Fort Mason Center. In a casual, elegant dining room with views extending as far as the Golden Gate bridge, diners savor dishes with influences and ingredients from Europe all the way to Asia and Africa. With a large portion of its produce coming from partner Green Gulch Farm, Greens demonstrates a commitment to sustainably grown, local products at comparatively reasonable prices. Diners can also stop in for a quick, low cost bite from …

Palomino

Address: 345 Spear Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Palomino
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At Palomino, guests can feel like they’re visiting the happiest place on earth. With a menu boasting “The Everyday Happy Hour,” Palomino’s suggests pairing their all day $5 drink specials with a special brand of upscale bar snacks such as Prosciutto Flatbread, Dungeness Crab and Artichoke Dip, and Potatoes Gorgonzola. Who can resist? Palomino serves up California style cuisine with a touch of something special. With selections for both lunch and dinner, patrons can drool over their signature entrée’s, steaks, pastas, and pizzas—more notably their Wild Mushroom, Cured Ham, and Goat Cheese Flatbread, a customer favorite. Located on San Francisco’s …

McCormick & Kuleto's

Address: 900 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
McCormick & Kuleto's
$$$ Recommended
McCormick & Kuleto’s Seafood Restaurant is located in famed Ghirardelli Square, overlooking the San Francisco Bay and other prized attractions like Alcatraz Island, Angel Island, Aquatic Park, and the marina. They only offer the highest quality of seafood that changes accordingly to its supply and demand; the menu is printed twice daily to ensure it reflects what’s hot off the docks and hot in the kitchen. Guests can expect to indulge on local catches as well as seasonal specialties from the US and international waters. Complement your ‘surf’ with some ‘turf’ and enjoy a number of prime steak, chicken, and …

Gather

Address: 2200 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
Gather
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Embracing the term “Local” and running with it, the folks at Gather excel in sourcing locally grown and raised ingredients for their menu that boasts it’s 50% vegetarian. Located in the David Brower center, the greenest building in the East Bay-- Gather possesses a casual yet elegant atmosphere to cater to just about anyone. The interior consists of mostly reclaimed materials from the surrounding area, accenting their open kitchen. Boasting an ever-changing seasonal menu, Gather offers everything from vegan “charcuterie” to a grilled half chicken. Open for brunch on the weekends and lunch and dinner nightly, Gather sources up good …

Squat & Gobble Marina

Address: 2263 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
Squat & Gobble Marina
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Established in 1993 as a crepery on Fillmore Street, Squat & Gobble has expanded to five San Francisco locations. Open daily from 8am-10pm, Squat & Gobble has no timetables set for any of its daily menu items. That means you can order a Charbroiled Angus Chuck Burger at 9am or a Belgian Waffle at 7pm. An exclusive brunch menu is served on Saturday & Sunday before 3pm and includes specialties such as the decadent French Toast Indulgence and the savory Southern Style Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs. Squat & Gobble, Marina includes a delightful patio for an outdoor dining experience …

Squat & Gobble Haight-Ashbury

Address: 1428 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
Squat & Gobble Haight-Ashbury
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The Haight-Ashbury location of San Francisco’s famed Squat & Gobble is one of the local creperie's five expanded locations. Open daily from 8am-10pm, Squat & Gobble offers any item on the menu at any time of day. If you feel like a Grilled Prime Rib Melt at 8:30 in the morning, they will make it happen, or if you feel like Huevos Ranchos for dinner, not a problem. Saturday & Sunday feature an exclusive brunch menu served before 3pm and includes specialties such as the Crispy Corned Beef Hash, utilizing “Robert’s Famous Corned Beef”, and Biscuits & Gravy. Squat & …

The Brick Yard

Address: 1787 Union Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
The Brick Yard
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Infusing a taste of California fusion with traditional American comfort food, The Brick Yard Restaurant in Cow Hollow offers patrons a lively environment in which to enjoy a delicious meal. Its menu utilizes ingredients sourced from local sustainable farms and growers, and all of its meats are organically farmed. With a full bar, it’s also a great choice for grabbing a refreshment while catching up with friends. Brick Yard specials include happy hour every weekday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., half-priced bottles of wine all night on Tuesdays, and weekend brunch including bottomless Mimosas starting at 9 a.m. Customers …

The Republic

Address: 3213 Scott Street, San Francisco, CA 94123-2605
The Republic
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Named after the California Flag, and offering ingredients and décor sourced from within 150 miles of San Francisco, The Republic in Marina serves up contemporary comfort food. Menu items are upscale versions of classic bar fare such as Nachos, Fish Tacos, Truffle Parmesan Fries, Carnitas Sliders, and White Mac & Cheese made with smoked Gouda and white cheddar topped with fresh chives. The bar offers a California-centric craft beer menu with 60 specialty American beers including 20 on draft, as well as 10 specialty cocktails, and an American themed wine list. The Republic offers those in the Marina a great …

Chambers Eat + Drink

Address: 601 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
Chambers Eat + Drink
$$ New
Chambers Eat + Drink is a restaurant and lounge inside San Francisco’s iconic rock n’ roll hotel, the Phoenix, and provides a menu, décor, and ambiance that is both chic and full of substance. Executive Chef Trevor Ogden—formerly from Mission Beach Café and Umami—has constructed a menu that is laden with seasonal entrees derived from California with influences from Japan, the Mediterranean and France. Examples are the Sizzling Kobe Tri-Tip and the Lamb Saddle—English peas, Israeli couscous, baby white carrots, chard leeks, pea tendrils and lamb jus. The menu complements the aesthetics, providing scenery that is modern with two indoor …

Loft Bar and Bistro

Address: 90 South 2nd Street, San Jose, CA 95113
Loft Bar and Bistro
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Loft Bar and Bistro in downtown San Jose is the hip spot to indulge in great drinks and fresh fare. Dining is three tiers with an upstairs and downstairs dining area and then a rooftop patio that is always bustling seven nights a week until 10:00p.m. Monday through Wednesday and until 11:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. The Loft has Italian hints on the carte du jour but falls more in line with contemporary American cuisine. Chicken Parmesan, Teriyaki Beef Short Ribs, and the Pork Picatta are meatier entrees. Fresh seafood peppers the appetizer section with fried Calamari, Smoked Salmon, Tuna …

Blue Wing Saloon

Address: 9520 Main Street, Upper Lake, CA 95485
Blue Wing Saloon
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First opened in the 1880s when Upper Lake, California was a stagecoach stop, the now historic saloon became a popular watering hole until being torn down during prohibition. Rebuilt to match a 1870s-era back bar recycled from a pub in Pennsylvania, the Blue Wing Saloon Restaurant’s expansive black walnut bar and dining tables were built on-site by local craftsmen from a 100+year-old tree harvested from the property. Old-growth redwood wainscoting found hidden behind layers of paint and wallpaper during the hotel’s renovation, was rescued and reused in the saloon. The authentic look and feel of the Blue Wing Saloon Restaurant’s …

1608 Bistro

Address: 1608 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109
1608 Bistro
$ Recommended New Editor's Pick
1608 Bistro is currently only open on weekends and is serving fusion brunch specialties and traditional dishes in a relax atmosphere between 9:000 am and 2:00 pm. Reservations are highly recommended.

Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant

Address: 1 Davenport Ave, Davenport, CA 95017
Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant
$$ Recommended New Editor's Pick Outdoor Seating
Delicious and affordable California coastal cuisine featuring fresh ingredients from neighboring organic farms is the hallmark of our kitchen. Just 10 minutes from downtown Santa Cruz.

Miraglia Catering

Address: 2096 Burroughs Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94577
Miraglia Catering
$$$
Counting such diverse companies as the American Heart Association and Ghiradelli Chocolate among their extensive list of clients, Miraglia Catering has grown from a butcher’s hobby in 1948 to a hugely successful third-generation catering company. Manned by an on-call staff of over 100 described as “competent, efficient, and professional at all times,” Miraglia’s keeps up with current trends while providing exceptional service and provides fun, imaginative touches. Weddings and corporate functions are among their most popular events , but more affordable menu items, such as bento boxes and barbecue, are also available .

Picán

Address: 2295 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Picán
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Charleston She-Crab Soup, Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken, “Low & Slow” Barbequed Ribs, Carolina Plantation Hoppin’ John and Low Country Shrimp and Grits, all served with complimentary golden corn bread and whipped honey butter. Couple this extraordinary menu with a comprehensive Bourbon selection and you have Oakland’s Picán restaurant. Situated in Oakland’s “Uptown” cultural district, this culinary gem brings the traditions of the Deep South to California. Classic standards are served with a sophisticated twist, allowing diners to experience truly tantalizing dishes with rich and hearty flavors. The restaurant offers both small and large plates that celebrate and accentuate customary Southern …

Dosa

Address: 995 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Dosa
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Red walls create a warm, welcoming interior inside of Dosa, a restaurant located in the Mission district in San Francisco that serves up traditional Indian food to a multitude of guests. This restaurant happens to be named after its specialty: a crepe-like dish that is made with rice and lentils and served with your choice of topping and filling. There are many other traditional South Indian plates served at Dosa, and patrons unfamiliar with this cuisine might benefit from the Seasonal Tasting Menu that offers three courses. Adventurous folks can order from the regular menu, that offers not only Dosa, …