A rustic log cabin look, a blazing fire with a fur rug in front and the Craftsman-style furniture makes this feel like a lodge on the misty Scottish coast. With 10 rooms and a restaurant, Manka's is one of the most romantic spots in the Bay Area. Daniel DeLong produces a six-course, fixed-price menu using products procured only miles from the lodge. The menu might include Tomales Bay mussels with white beans; duck breast seared over almond wood; duck confit and coastal cabbage.
Cuisine: American Specialities: Fixed-price menu changes nightly. Seats: 60 Prices: $58 or $78 (fixed price) Parking: Free lot Vitals: 30 Calendar Way (at Argyle), Inverness; (415) 669-1034. Dinner Thursday-Monday (lodge guests only Tuesday and Wednesday). Beer and wine. Reservations and credit cards accepted.
