San Francisco, California's 16th Street runs from the area around Corona Heights Park to the south of downtown to the Mission Bay area of the city, overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Along the street are attractions and places of interest such as the University of California, San Francisco Mission Bay Campus and Franklin Square Park. The street is also home to a number of restaurants, including Spanish and Vietnamese restaurants and upscale wine-bar cafes.
Located along 16th Street near Mission Street, Bar Bambino is an Italian cafe and wine bar. The restaurant held ratings of very good to excellent for its food, service and decor from the "Zagat Dining Guide" as of August 2010. The menu begins with platters of antipasto and cheeses as well as appetizers such as the chilled cucumber soup and prosciutto-wrapped peaches served with dandelion greens. Four pasta dishes are included on the menu, including tagliatelle pasta tossed with duck breast porcini mushrooms and fresh herbs. Lamb, beef, seafood and vegetarian entrees are also served. The restaurant offers more than 175 wines by the bottle and glass. Bar Bambino serves lunch and dinner Tuesdays through Sundays and dinner nightly. Reservations are recommended and accepted online and over the telephone. Casual attire is appropriate. Outdoor seating in the restaurant's garden is available, weather permitting.
Bar Bambino
2931 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-701-8466
barbambino.com
Sunflower Restaurant is located on 16th Street near Valencia Street. The restaurant is known for its hot and sour soup, offered as an appetizer to begin the meal. A signature entree is the shaken beef, cubes of steak seasoned with black pepper and sauteed with green onion and garlic. Another favorite dish is the Sunflower prawns, large shrimp cooked in a garlic sauce and served over noodles. The restaurant features a full bar as well as a selection of Asian teas. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are accepted, particularly for large groups. Casual attire is the norm when dining at the restaurant. A children's menu is available for young diners.
Sunflower Restaurant
3111 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-626-5022
sunflower-restaurant.com
A Spanish tapas restaurant, Andalu is located on 16th Street at its intersection with Guerrero Street. As of August 2010, the restaurant held "Zagat" ratings of very good to excellent for its food and good to very good for its decor and service. The menu features more than 20 tapas selections, including the ahi tuna tartar tacos served with chili, lime and mango salsa. Another featured dish is the wild boar and bacon meatballs seasoned with juniper and sweet onions. For dessert, try the doughnut holes with Castillian hot cocoa or chocolate-espresso mousse Napoleon. The wine list offers more than 80 selections by the bottle and glass, and the restaurant features nightly specials on its signature cocktails. Andalu serves dinner nightly and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations are highly recommended and accepted online or over the phone. Casual attire is suggested.
Andalu
3198 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-621-2211
andalusf.com
