San Franciscans love sushi and every local has their favorite sushi spot. For truly amazing sushi in trendy surroundings, head over to Potrero Hill and check out Blowfish.

Located on Market Street in San Francisco’s famed Castro District, Blue puts a twist on traditional fare. Count on excellent pork chops or mac & cheese.

Deep in the tenderloin lies this wonderful, authentic temple to Indian cuisine. Don’t miss the chicken Tikka Masala and the Prawns Vindaloo. A ten minute walk from the Orchard Hotel.

One of our favorite restaurants to take people from out of town.

Opened in 1997, Farallon is the acclaimed collaboration between Chef Mark Franz and restaurateur/designer Pat Kuleto. Located near the Orchard Hotel in San Francisco’s Union Square, Kuleto has designed a restaurant resembling a beautiful underwater fantasy that has proven to be the ideal setting for the sophisticated “coast cuisine” menu created by Chef Franz.

Located on the edge of Chinatown, don’t expect good service but do rely on excellent and innovative Chinese food.

John’s Grill, a favorite San Francisco restaurant of both Dashiell Hammett and Hillary Clinton, serves some of San Francisco’s finest steaks and seafood in a traditional atmosphere. An easy walk from the hotel.

When visiting Fisherman’s Wharf, if you want something more than clam chowder in a bread bowl, check out McCormick & Kuleto’s. Serving fresh seafood in a traditional manner with a contemporary twist, the restaurant has loyal devotees among tourists and locals alike.

This Mission hot spot has a menu that changes nightly and daily drink specials. Only the finest, locally grown ingredients make it into the chef’s innovative offerings. As Range’s popularity grows, you’ll either need a reservation or plan on eating at the bar.

You’ll find Tommaso’s in the heart of San Francisco’s legendary North Beach. Home to the oldest clay oven in the city, this pizza and pasta joint will tempt you to return night after night.