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Big 4
(Restaurants - Brunch)
1075 California St The Huntington Hotel, Nob Hill  94108 • 415-771-1140
Distance: ~476 ft *
        Description: NOB HILL. The Big 4 takes its name from four, well-known, 19th-century railroad tycoons, and the restaurant's decor is adorned with memorabilia from the era. Pan-seared Dungeness crab cakes, brioche French toast, steak and eggs, and Cobb salad are among the champagne brunch offerings that you'll find. Soups, fresh fruit, juices, and a variety of other dishes round out the tantalizing New American fare.
        User Rating: 7 / 10
       

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Fournou's Ovens
(Restaurants - Brunch)
905 California St, San Francisco  94108 • 415-989-1910
Distance: ~829 ft *
        Description: NOB HILL. This popular hotel restaurant is best known for the large rustic ovens that are its signature. In them are prepared a variety of meats, which vary with the seasonal menu and delight diners year-round. Tender rack of lamb is an especial favorite. Other choices include pastas, risottos, and a decadent baked lobster strudel. An extensive wine list is available to pair with any of the dishes.
        User Rating: 8.5 / 10
       

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Campton Place Restaurant
(Restaurants - Brunch)
340 Stockton St Campton Place Hotel, San Francisco  94108 • 415-955-5555
Distance: ~0.29 mi *
        Description: UNION SQUARE. Peaceful, romantic Campton Place sits within a European-style luxury hotel, a fact not unnoticed in the restaurant's Continental cuisine. Swiss-born chef Daniel Humm places a premium on simple, high-quality ingredients, and his affinity for Provençal dishes is evident in glazed Barberie duck with lavender honey and herb-roasted squab with spring onion tarte tatin. Seafood is also a treat in Humm's confident hands, whether it be butter-poached Maine lobster or salt-crusted Mediterannean branzino with Meyer lemon confit. Great service ramps up the desirability, and the experience is more than worth the expense.
       

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Carnelian Room
(Restaurants - Brunch)
555 California St Bank of America Center, San Francisco  94104 • 415-433-7500
Distance: ~0.37 mi *
        Description: FINANCIAL DISTRICT. As vibrant and eye-catching as the gem for which it's named, this restaurant delivers astounding views from its 52nd-floor perch. Floor-to-ceiling windows afford a sweeping panorama of landmarks like Alcatraz, the Bay Bridge and the Transamerica Pyramid. As you marvel at the sights, you can delight in California cuisine: stuffed rack of lamb, star anise duck breast and Kobe flank steak with grilled white asparagus, for example. A substantial wine list provides apt complements, and a three-course prix fixe menu expands your options, as does Sunday brunch.
       

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Grand Café
(Restaurants - Brunch)
501 Geary St Hotel Monaco, San Francisco  94102 • 415-292-0101
Distance: ~0.37 mi *
        Description: UNION SQUARE. Atmosphere, the highlight of Grand Café, is established by classical columns, elegant chandeliers, and gracious service. Chef Mauro Pando's menu features pan-roasted salmon, beef, and white beans in red wine sauce, and spinach salad with pears, walnuts, feta, and raspberry vinaigrette. Be sure to save room for dessert – the banana creme pie has established quite a following.
       

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Cheesecake Factory
(Restaurants - Brunch)
251 Geary St Macy's Bldg, 8th fl, San Francisco  94102 • 415-391-4444
Distance: ~0.39 mi *
        Description: UNION SQUARE. Set high above Union Square, this location of the national chain pulls in lots of shoppers and sightseers who relish the idea of a sweet pick-me-up or a tasty meal. Although the large menu tempts diners with its incredible variety of foods, dessert fare really breaks down wills. The cheesecake menu alone offers three dozen options, and that doesn't even include such devilish delights as black-out cake, tiramisu and warm apple dumplings. If you're trying to be good, opt for a goblet of fresh strawberries, or convince yourself that carrot cake is a vegetable. Any way you spin it, don't leave without trying one of their specialties. Heated patio dining offers views of Union Square.
        User Rating: 9.5 / 10
       

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Rose Pistola
(Restaurants - Brunch)
532 Columbus Ave, San Francisco  94133 • 415-399-0499
Distance: ~0.53 mi *
        Description: NORTH BEACH. This chic restaurant specializes in Ligurian fare, native to Italy's northwestern region. Seafood is prominent, and cioppino is especially well-prepared. Other possibilities include roasted rabbit, panzanella, and wood-fired pizzas. Plus, menu items change from time-to-time, regularly offering new options. Hip locals often frequent the establishment, taking advantage of family-style meals and lively atmosphere. You'll also find live jazz on the weekends.
       

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Mama's on Washington Square
(Restaurants - Brunch)
1701 Stockton St, San Francisco  94133 • 415-362-6421
Distance: ~0.65 mi *
        Description: NORTH BEACH. Act fast and early if you're thinking about Mama's – after lunch you're out of luck. And you certainly don't want to miss the array of perfectly prepared breakfast foods. Generous portions are standard, whether you order a fluffy omelet, a stack of hotcakes or light, fragrant French toast. If you need them, Mama's also offers healthy egg white creations. Quick service is a staple, but even so, weekend brunch has been known to generate waits thanks to the cafe's popularity.
        User Rating: 9.5 / 10
       

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Julius' Castle
(Restaurants - Brunch)
1541 Montgomery St, San Francisco  94133
Distance: ~0.79 mi *
        Description: NORTH BEACH. Hugging the hillside just below Coit Tower, this intriguing restaurant made its debut in 1922. Within a historic structure, complete with striking architecture and romantic interior, Julius' Castle has been a dinner favorite for many years, delighting guests with incredible views of the Bay Bridge, Alcatraz and Treasure Island. The cuisine, with its Continental accents, also pleases thanks to dishes like braised Chilean sea bass, a pan-roasted veal chop and grilled Black Angus filet of beef. An award-winning wine list also distinguishes the Telegraph Hill restaurant.
       

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Ottimista Enoteca-Café
(Restaurants - Brunch)
1838 Union St, San Francisco  94123 • 415-674-8400
Distance: ~1.11 mi *
        Description: COW HOLLOW. Playfully bestowed with the Italian word for "optimist" – that is, one who always believes that the glass is half full – this wine bar also has a way with Italian-inspired tapas. Offering more than 200 by-the-bottle options, Ottimista showcases a changing 25 by-the-glass selections, concentrating on northern Italian vintages. Choose your favorite, and couple it with items like truffled mushroom risotto, a hand-crafted salumi plate, artisanal cheeses, pumpkin ravioli, or a roasted half-chicken. A great date-worthy place.
       

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