Where's a good place for a birthday dinner for two in San Francisco?

Question

I'm going to be spending my birthday in San Francisco with my boyfriend next month (yay!). Where would be a good place for us to have dinner?

It'll be midweek (a Wednesday), and we probably wouldn't want to be tied down with reservations, so no place that doesn't take walk-ins. We'll probably be spending most of our time in the general Fisherman's Wharf/North Beach area.

I'm thinking general American/French/etc. Or California cuisine, if it can be said that there is such a thing. Indian and Chinese are also tasty. I'm a bit of a foodie, so something a little frou-frou might not be bad, either. But we're on a budget, so while it is a special occasion, I'm hoping for something that's, say, $10-$30 a plate.

And no sushi. No Vietnamese, either, or any other far-out-there ethnic cuisine that I'm not likely to like on the first try.

Suggestions, please, anyone?

Answer 1

It's probably a little pricier than the 10 - 30 dollars a plate but Alioto's on the wharf is fantastic.

Answer 2

THE RAINFOREST CAFE AT FISHERMAN'S WHARF OR ALOT OF OTHER RESTURANTS AT THE WHARF ARE GOOD TOO

Answer 3

wander over to fog city diner  good and fun

Answer 4

how about quince? it's a great (classy!) environment, and i love all of their pastas. (it's definitely "foodie" food, but not pretentious.)

http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/bN2qH...

happy birthday in advance!

Answer 5

Well I know you said you'd be in Fisherman's Wharf but this place is amazing...El Mansour (http://www.elmansour.com/)

It has a belly dancer at 7pm and the food is absolutely delectable. I've been there like seven times since the first time I went. It's a great place to celebrate a birthday. The atmosphere really sets the mood for a great time....

Answer 6

Scoma's on the wharf.  They don't take reservations.(seafood)

North Beach Restaurant  Walk ins welcome(Italian)

Helmonds on Broadway, (Afghanistan)