Situated just one block south from the Orpheum Theatre, Heaven's Dog & Noodle Shop offers a decidedly modern interior, complete with hardwood candlelit tables and recessed lighting. The Chinese restaurant offers a host of authentic dishes including spicy wontons, tiger prawns and Shanghai dumplings filled with pork and ginger. They also feature an extensive cocktail and wine menu. Guests can reserve the restaurant's private dining room, main dining hall or lounge for groups ranging anywhere from 14 to 30 people.
Heaven's Dog & Noodle Shop
1148 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-863-6008
heavensdog.com
The Lalita Thai Restaurant & Bar resides just 1/3 of a mile from the Orpheum Theatre. The ornate design features cloth covered tables, candlelight and mural paintings. The Thai restaurant serves up such traditional fare as pad Thai, pineapple fried rice, tofu in yellow, green or red curry, and spicy and sour seafood soup. The dessert menu items include sticky rice with mango, fried bananas with vanilla ice cream and mango sorbet, just to name a few. Lalita's bar offers a happy hour with discounted beers, wines and appetizers.
Lalita Thai Restaurant & Bar
96 McAllister St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-552-5744
lalitasf.com
Located two blocks north of the Orpheum Theatre, the Soluna Cafe and Lounge's casual exterior belies the interior's trendy decor outfitted with plush lounge seating and hanging Turkish lanterns. The sprawling windows offer panoramic views of the neighboring city hall. The menu boasts a collection of California cuisine dishes, including grilled albacore tuna, roasted chicken with romaine hearts and cheese plates featuring local products. Dessert options include homemade ice cream, chocolate truffles and dark chocolate and banana pie. The cafe's full bar features a host of specialty cocktails.
Soluna Cafe and Lounge
272 McAllister St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-621-2200
solunasf.com