Some of the most personal and innovative food in the city at this low-key, elegant restaurant located in the shadow of the Transamerica Pyramid. There's both a la carte and a fixed-price menu ($70). All courses can be matched with wine.
Cuisine: French-California Specialities: Food and wine pairings; sweetbread ravioli with black truffle foam; duck breast with black rice and bok choy; Meyer lemon souffle. Seats: 54 Prices: $27-$39 Parking: Street (moderately difficult) Vitals: 550 Washington St. (between Sansome and Montgomery), San Francisco; (415) 397-6129. Dinner daily. Beer and wine. Reservations and credit cards accepted.