NOPA
NOPA is open for dinner from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily. Reservations are accepted and recommended during the early evening but are less necessary in the later evening. The menu changes frequently, but some of the most popular items are always available. The grass-fed hamburger with pickled onions and french fries is highly recommended, as is the grilled pork chop. Both of these are always on the menu. Other items sometimes on the menu include a Moroccan vegetable tagine with toasted almonds and lemon yogurt, and housemade tagliatelle with cauliflower cream, capers and bottarga. As of November 2009, prices for entrées range from $18 to $26.
NOPA
560 Divisadero
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 864-8643
nopasf.com
The Brazen Head
The Brazen Head, which serves steaks and other American cuisine, is open from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily. Its signature dish is a New York strip pepper steak with brandied veal demi-glazed cream sauce. In addition to steaks, chicken, pork and veal, this restaurant also offers fish dishes, such as a grilled Pacific salmon filet with sweet basil beurre blanc. The French onion gratinee is an excellent choice if you are in the mood for soup. Prices for entrées range from $15.95 to $26.95 as of November 2009, and reservations are not required.
The Brazen Head
3166 Buchanan St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 921-7600
brazenheadsf.com
Café Maritime
Café Maritime, located in San Francisco's Marina/Cow Hollow district, focuses on serving fresh and local seafood in simple preparations. The menu changes regularly based on what is in season, but sample dishes include grilled swordfish with eggplant mashed potatoes and spicy marinara, a grilled pork chop with apple chutney and whipped potatoes, and a specialty lobster roll. Café Maritime serves dinner nightly from 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. As of November 2009, prices for entrees range from $10.50 to $22.50, and several late-night specials are available from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m, such as 12 Hog Island oysters for $13. Reservations are accepted but not required.
Café Maritime
2417 Lombard St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 885-2530
cafemaritimesf.com
About The Author
Morgan O'Connor has been writing professionally since 2005. Her recent experience includes articles on various aspects of the health insurance industry for health care newsletters distributed to hospitals as well as articles on both international and domestic travel.
