Pacific Catch
This seafood spot hooks Marina diners with quality fish.
Cafe Metropol
Still succeeds with moderately priced dishes and quick service.
Guayamas
Great view at this Tiburon Latino restaurant, but food and service lack.
Fillmore Grill
Plenty of ambience, but the food is inconsistent.
La Gondola
A hit-or-miss affair in Los Altos.
Yotaka Sushi Grill
Restaurant stumbles in a few areas, but it's worth a visit.
Central Market
The food is shaped by great ingredients and bold flavors.
Suzy-Q Korean Barbecue
Rockridge spot takes over where Sergio's left off.
Juban
Brings the thrill back to indoor grilling.
Butterfly
Noise and inattention weigh down this transplanted hot spot.
Palermo Rotisserie
Think thick sauce and luscious desserts.
Kate's Kitchen
Outside it's plain and worn, but inside it's a delectably different story.
Kitaro Japanese Restaurant
Very cheap and often very good sushi, tempura and teriyaki.
Arcadia
Michael Mina brings familiar yet fantastical fare to San Jose.
La Perla
A few little touches, such as the handmade tortillas, make So. SF spot stand out.
Roderick's BBQ & Seafood
One of the few notable barbecue spots in the Bay Area.
Seaweed Cafe
An appealing mix of American and French fare that is just a bit unusual and edgy.
Blackberry Bistro
This breakfast spot in Oakland gets it right.
From The Chronicle
-- Fish Mousse in Magrut Lime Leaf; Sage & Bay Laurel-Scented Pork Tenderloin; more
-- Home-Canned Albacore Tuna; Albacore Cakes; Piemontese Pasta & Albacore
-- Quesadillas With Corn & Poblano Chiles; Chicken Baked With Tomatoes & Capers
-- Chicken Curry Salad With Chutney Dressing
-- Marinated Top Sirloin With Onions & Bell Peppers
-- The Fish House Cocktail
