Although not as sumptuous as its neighbor, the Geary Theatre, it does host many traveling Broadway shows. During the holiday season, a huge tree casts its glow on the surrounding buildings, including Macy's, Saks and Neiman-Marcus. Between Geary, Powell, Stockton and Post Streets. California-ized jambalaya, fried okra and chicken presented with live blues music. The expense account destination.
Huge booths encompass the diner in plush and eccentric surroundings.
Part of the chic Hotel Monaco. A sophisticated bar hints of old-world elegance, and a variety of antipasti allows for casual dining. The food is good, the bar is great and Marilyn Monroe's California state ID watches over the place. They've recently added cappuccino to the menu, but the veteran waitresses quietly smirk if you order it. There is one little dining section of SF, off the well-worn path of Union Square and the Financial District, where joie de vivre and wine flow freely.