Quince

San Francisco foodies tend to get stars in their eyes when you mention the names of Quince’s chef, Michael Tusk, and his wife, Lindsay. Michael was formerly at Chez Panisse and Lindsay at Boulevard, so together at Quince, they bring all of that scrupulous attention to fresh and local ingredients to their French-Italian palette—and earned three Michelin stars in the process. Many ingredients are sourced from the restaurant’s own farm 30 miles north of the city, and dishes are enjoyed through one of three experiences: Gastronomy, which is a 10-course tasting menu in the dining room; Four Course, the shorter tasting menu available in the salon; and À La Carte in the salon and bar. Overall, Tusk’s sensibilities are very San Francisco chic: romantic, rustic and refined. The restaurant occupies an historic 1907 brick and timber building in Jackson Square.

Indagare Tip: Quince offers a private dining room upstairs for up to 16 people.