Talk the passion of San Francisco with dinner and a occurrence.
The Golden Gate, Orpheum and Curran trio of San Francisco theatres are owned by Carole Shorenstein Hays and James Nederlander. Grasp a Broadway present at the noted Golden Gate Theatre at 1 Taylor Street, San Francisco, and swing by a nearby restaraunt afterward for drinks or dessert, or oomph early for dinner. Many of the restaurants a sporadic blocks from the theatre are fair-minded as storied as the Golden Gate phase, which first off opened to vaudeville in 1922.
Historic John's Grill
The Historic John's Grill has specialized in seafood, steak, salad and pasta owing to 1908, and was one of the settings in the film, "The Maltese Falcon." The restaraunt is informal, and decorated with interval furnishings as a tribute to "gray San Francisco."
Notable family who chalk up dined at John's Grill incorporate Alfred Hitchcock, Andrew Warhol, Head of the state Gerald Ford and Renee Zellweger. For lunch passion "Jack Lalanne's Favourite Salad," seasonal greens and Dungeness crab, for $16.95, as of winter 2011. A bowl of New England clam chowder is $5.95. Dinner appetizers run from $10 to $20, with the low-end entrees at $10 and $15. The grill is located on Market Street, a few blocks north of the Golden Gate Theater.
First Crush is a "lively, street-level" restaurant perfect for dessert, a glass or half-bottle of wine and lingering conversations with friends. The restaurant coordinates special events, one-on-one. First Crush also offers a dinner and show package for $30, as of winter 2011, excluding tax and gratuity. The eatery is located three blocks north and one block east of the Golden Gate Theater.Choose a "small plate" Caesar salad or Maine lobster mac and cheese for $10 or $14, respectively.
Enjoy a vegan carrot hot dog at lunch for $7, or a Naturewell prime rib dip sandwich with grilled onions, au jus and horseradish cream for $12, as of winter 2011. Choose from $10 to $12 starters at dinner. Dine on entrees that range from fresh fish for $24 to a braised lamb shank with olive oil mashed potatoes for $26.
First Crush
Urban Tavern
The Urban Tavern describes itself as a "fresh, new gastropub." The decor is urban mixed with country elegance, designed by Donna Scala and Gensler Architects. Nestle at a quiet table for two, or mingle with friends at the wine bar. The tavern is located four blocks north of the Golden Gate Theater.Savor a large plate option of pan-roasted wild king salmon and oven-roasted Peking duck breast, for $29 or $28.
Heaven's Dog
Heaven's Dog serves contemporary Chinese cuisine. Create a meal from a prix fixe menu for convenience, if you plan to catch a show at the Golden Gate Theater. Dishes include braised beef short ribs with watermelon radish and star anise, and wild flounder with ground pork, ginger, shallot and green onion.
Small plates range from $9 to $10, and main dishes from $10 to $20, as of winter 2011. Heaven's Dog offers a private dining room for 14, or a whole restaurant buy-out to accommodate 30. The restaurant is located on Market Street, a few blocks south of the theater.
