Dine About Town 2012: Best “Splurges”
Kicking off on Sunday, January 15th, Dine About Town 2012 returns with another chance for frugal foodies to eat their way through 108 of San Francisco’s best restaurants.
Is $34.95 “Cheap?” Yes, we know that $35 may seem a bit spendy since Funcheap normally is writing about $2 tacos, but there are some great restaurants that you’d rarely get a chance to try if you’re on a budget, so we thought we’d highlight our favorites.
Dine About Town
For two weeks, you can visit some of SF’s top restaurants and dive into $17.95 2-course prix fixe lunches and $34.95 3-course dinners
– January 15-31, 2012
– San Francisco
– $17.95 to $34.95
– Map of participating restaurants
FuncheapSF’s
Top Five Best “Splurges” for Dine About Town 2012
Foreign Cinema
Nestled in the heart of the Mission and recognizable only by it’s humble entrance, Foreign Cinema is indisputably one of San Francisco’s best restaurants. Showcasing independent and classic films along the wall of their outdoor patio and serving up a mouthwatering rotating menu, this California cuisine never disappoints.
Dinner Menu | 2534 Mission St | Mission District
1300 on Fillmore
Partnering Southern inspiration with a French sensibility, this pseudo-supper club is always innovative and always delicious. Linger in the lounge on Fridays for live music or arrive early on weeknights for $3 drafts and $5 wells and wines. Then make your way into the exquisite dining room to for an elegant down home meal.
Dinner Menu | 1300 Fillmore St | Western Addition/NOPA
Waterbar
Spiff yourself up, then sink your teeth into some seafood at the luxurious Waterbar placed along the picturesque Embarcadero. With a broad outdoor patio lining the waterfront and oysters to die for ($1 oysters till 6pm every day), this is the ideal spot to take that special someone. And with their a la cart menu starting off in the double digits for appetizers, you know you’ll be getting a deal.
Lunch Menu | Dinner Menu | 399 The Embarcadero S | Embarcadero
Sutro’s at the Cliff House
Perched atop the jagged rocks and breaking waves along the coastline, the historic Cliff House has long been known as a San Francisco splurge. With broad floor to ceiling windows and a minimal design, Sutro’s woos diners with it’s ocean views and fish-friendly menu. Just be sure to make your reservations before sunset to take advantage of the views.
Lunch Menu | Dinner Menu | 1090 Point Lobos Ave | Outer Richmond
One Market Restaurant
Featured in the Wall Street Journal and pampering the masses since 1993, One Market Restaurant welcomes guests through an entrance framed by towering Grecian columns. If that’s not enough to impress you, the Michelin Star dining will. With an extravagant menu reserved for only special occasions, here’s your chance to squeeze in the door and try three delicious courses for yourself.
Lunch Menu | Dinner Menu | 1 Market Plz | SOMA
>> See Dine About Town’s full restaurant list for 2012
