I was skeptical about the Key West idea, but finally decided to give their San Francisco cooking a try. This little pizzeria has been open for nine years, building up a slew of regulars who fill its small, wooden dining room and outside patio almost every night of the week. The portions are huge, the garlic bread comes with almost everything, and the chef is happy to prepare special requests. The house wines are surprisingly good, and the menu is varied enough that everyone will discover their favorite dish quickly and learn to stick to it every time. People come to pick them up all night, jamming the tiny doorway and waving money around.
Beer is available, and there's a large vegetarian selection.
Waitresses in crisp black and white are gracious, considering how busy the place gets during weekday lunchtimes. The Triangle Tavern is appropriately shaped like a triangle, and has triangle-shaped art on the walls. The Triangle is a great place to go when it isn't crowded, but when it gets slammed, the waitstaff seems to disappear. I prefer going on a weeknight, when the setting is more subdued.