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Union Square Checklist from Check, Please! Bay Area

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Looking for a great eatery in San Francisco’s Union Square? Our producers selected 10 of the best restaurants from past seasons near the iconic landmark. Visit the restaurants, try the dishes and let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter. Print the portable Checklist!

Borobudur Restaurant (Indonesian)Borobudur Restaurant (Indonesian)
recommended by July
“If you are not familiar with Indonesian cuisine, Borobudur is an excellent place to get a first-rate (and very tasty) education.”
700 Post Street (at Jones); 415.775.1512; borobudursf.com


Farallon (Seafood)Farallon (Seafood)
recommended by Joel
“Farallon is a restaurant for an occasion and for a meal with visiting friends.”
450 Post Street (at Mason); (415) 956-9696; farallonrestaurant.com


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Grand Café (French)Grand Café (French)
recommended by Salvatore
“Feel like a king, eat like a celebrity — the Grand Cafe is a soufflé for the soul!”
501 Geary Street (at Taylor); (415) 292-0101; grandcafe-sf.com


Millennium (Vegetarian/Vegan)Millennium (Vegetarian/Vegan)
recommended by Adam
“Millennium is about using the freshest, best ingredients to make mouth-watering food that will have you savoring every single bite.”
580 Geary Street (at Jones); (415) 345-3900; millenniumrestaurant.com


Perbacco (Italian)Perbacco (Italian)
recommended by Scott
“Perbacco is arguably one of the finest Italian restaurants outside of Italy.”
700 Post Street (at Jones); 415.775.1512; perbaccosf.com


Roy’s Restaurant (Asian Fusion/Hawaiian)Roy’s Restaurant (Asian Fusion/Hawaiian)
recommended by Patricia
"Seafood is their forte. Each dish is a married blend of Asian flavors with Island staples."
700 Post Street (at Jones); 415.775.1512; roysrestaurant.com


Scala’s Bistro (Northern Italian/Country French)Scala’s Bistro (Northern Italian/Country French)
recommended by Alan
"Slow life down and experience the love and art that go into the preparation of fine foods."
432 Powell Street (at Post); 415.395.8555; scalasbistro.com


Tropisueno Mexican Kitchen (Mexican)Tropisueno Mexican Kitchen (Mexican)
recommended by Neel
“The great food and fantastic margaritas combined with a relaxed vibe.”
75 Yerba Buena Lane (at Mission); 415.243.0299; tropisueno.com


Wexler’s (American)Wexler’s (American)
recommended by Stu
“Wexler’s is everything that barbeque usually is not: a chic, minimalist upscale bistro.”
568 Sacramento Street (at Montgomery); 415.983.0102; wexlerssf.com


Zaré at Fly Trap (Mediterranean/Persian)Zaré at Fly Trap (Mediterranean/Persian)
recommended by Brad
“The pistachio meatballs are the signature appetizer on the menu.”
606 Folsom Street (at 2nd); 415.243.0580; flytrapsf.com


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