Dipsea Cafe
A charming spot with good, affordable breakfast and lunch in Mill Valley.
Dulcinea
Rustic, inspired fare in a lively setting in SoMa.
Restaurant Terra
St. Helena spot blends flavors of California and Japan.
La Salette
This Sonoma Restaurant takes you to Portugal with its confident chef, Manuel Azevedo.
Izumiya
Affordable dining in Japantown -- and don't miss the fried oysters.
The Girl and the Fig
The French country restaurant's Petaluma spot may be lack finesse, but the food is fine.
La Tosca
Greatest-hits menu plays well with veteran restaurant's diners in San Carlos.
Masala
Danville Indian restaurant adds a bit of California to its dishes.
Emile's/Hank's
Two restaurants -- Hank's by day, Emile's by night -- rolled into one in Sebastopol.
Le Petit Robert
Polk Street spot tries to emulate sister Chez Nous, but service doesn't compare.
Millennium
Muddled dishes, excessive seasoning mar this creative vegetarian restaurant.
Crab House
A great view from Pier 39, but that's about it.
PPQ Vietnamese Cuisine
This Richmond district eatery brings a gutsy exuberance to its exalted crab.
Market
Fine-dining heavy hitters go casual at St. Helena's new spot.
Cafe Bellagio
Proven favorites fill the menu at this Belmont restaurant.
From The Chronicle
-- Spring Artichoke & Pea Sauce Risotto; Pasta with Bolognese Sauce; Cauliflower, Onion & Saffron Sauce Saffron Risotto; more
-- Overnight Apple Cake
-- Tadich Grill's Hangtown Fry; Rice Custard Pudding
-- Goat Cheese & Tomato Dressing; Chilled Lettuce & Chervil Soup
-- Cristina's Zucchini Dough Pizza
-- Truman's Ozark Pudding
-- Marinated Beef Tri-Tip; Blackberry & Onion Relish
