Splurge on a full run-through of des Jardins's elegantly innovative menu, enjoy a glass of bubbly at the central bar, or take a romp through the remarkable cheese selection. 1517 Shattuck, Berk. Big, messy, and wonderful. 1853 Solano, Berk. 5801 College, Berk.
Ingredients are top-notch, and preparations are lively and consistent.
And if Julia Child can cruise Sixth Street for spring rolls, so can you. With a subdued and pleasing decor and an extensive menu rounded out with a changing roster of daily specials, this Lower Haight favorite is always packed with a loyal clientele. Champagne brunch on Sundays, too. If only Scarlett O'Hara had lived in the Mission. 1283 Ninth Ave.