The impressive artwork on the wall and the earthquake support beams spaced in front of the open kitchen and in the rear give the dining room a dramatic sculptural look. Although prices for appetizers and main courses are high, there's a very well-priced three-course menu for $30. In addition to the regular menu, there's a much less expensive menu served up in the lounge, which features an impressive elliptical bar.
Cuisine: California Specialities: Fresh seafood platter; miso-glazed black cod; Shanghai-style crab noodles; Chinese-style duck. Seats: 220 Prices: $16.50-$29.50 Parking: Valet $8 Vitals: 22 Hawthorne St. (off Howard between Second and Third), San Francisco; (415) 777-9779. Lunch Monday-Friday; dinner daily. Full bar. Reservations and credit cards accepted.
