Farallon
Whimsy is not a natural part of the golfing lexicon so make sure you leave behind the traditions of the links and go home and change into most absurd state of mind before heading to Farallon. The architecture and decor is unquestionably one of the most creative in a town overrun with creativity, but don't think 2001-style seating inside the Nautilus Room is just a facade to cover up bad food. The food is a big draw with menu items like ceviche, Maine lobster claws, Alaskan king salmon and lobster gratin. The wine lists feature over 430 choices.
Farallon Restaurant
450 Post St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 956-6969
farallonrestaurant.com
Sam's Grill
A San Francisco institution that continually pops up on readers polls about the best restaurants in town, the history of Sam's Grill actually predates the big earthquake of 1906 by no less than by 40 years. Start your meal off with a classic shrimp cocktail or fried calamari for two. If your favorite fish isn't on the menu, it certainly isn't for lack of trying. Among the choices you can find at incredibly reasonable prices are ahi tuna, halibut, snapper, salmon, and swordfish. If you prefer your seafood to come with an attached home, try the baked clams Elizabeth, the fried crab lebs, fresh abalone or oysters in milk stew. No matter what you order, you can't help but enjoy service from a guy in a tuxedo.
Sam's Grill
374 Bush Street
(between Belden Pl & Trinity Pl)
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 421-0594
Scoma's
Now here's a San Francisco seafood restaurant that you can enjoy right off the links. This is seafood prepared and served in the traditional way. The restaurant may be expansive, with room for well over 300 guests at once, but there is a old style homey feeling that keeps drawing repeat customers. Although prices might seem a little steep, you can expect generous portions. This is the place if you are looking for tried and true seafood recipes like Oysters Rockefeller and lobster thermidor as well as unique items like laughing bird Caribbean shrimp scampi and lazy man's cioppino. An added plus is that Scoma's is that rarest of birds in the San Francisco restaurant: one that offers free parking. No wonder Scoma's 350 seats are often full.
Scoma's
Pier 47
Al Scoma Way
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 771-4383
scomas.com
About The Author
Timothy Sexton is an award-winning author who started writing in 1994. He has written on topics ranging from politics and golf to nutrition and travel, and his work appears online for Zappos.com, Disaboom, USAToday.com and MOJO, among others. He has also done work for "Sherlock Holmes and Philosophy." He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of West Florida.
