The wine list is as exciting as the food, and the service is smooth as silk. Located on the fifth floor of the Palomar Hotel (above the Old Navy store), the interior looks like a contemporary men's club, with dark wood, zebra-striped carpet and oversized, comfortable chairs, creating a setting that's formal without being stuffy.
Cuisine: French Specialities: Lobster cappuccino; pork belly poached with truffles and roasted until crispy. Seats: 70 Prices: $17-$45 Parking: Valet $12 Vitals: 12 Fourth St. (near Market), San Francisco; (415) 348-1555. Dinner Monday-Saturday. Full bar. Reservations and credit cards accepted.