Inspiration is rooted in the undiscovered pleasures of the Chino-Latino cafes that first dotted the streets of Havana.B daily 7-11:30am, L 11:30am-2:30pm, D Su-W 5:30-10:30pm, Th-Sa until midnight. $$$. AE, CB, DC, MC, V.

Gender illusionists perform hourly and serve three-star Cal-Asian cuisine. Open nightly. Dancing downstairs on weekends. A feast for all your senses! Available for private parties. $$. AE, D, MC, V.

Lively restaurant, bar, nightclub with award-winning Southern cuisine; several times USA's Blues Club of the Year. Live music, prestigious performers, dinners, shows and dancing. All ages welcome. M-Th 6pm-midnight, F-Su 3:30pm-midnight. $$. AE, MC, V.

One of the perfect places to shop, relax, take in the ambiance of San Francisco, while enjoying the Italian fare in a stylish setting. L M-Su 11:30am-4:30pm, bar open daily until 7pm, Su 6pm. $$. AE, DC, D, JCB, MC, V.

Specializing in neo-soul food using organic, biodynamic and/or sustainably raised food and beverages whenever possible. The menu combines down-home comforts, along with some of the freshest cocktails in San Francisco. D M-Sa 5pm-2am, Br Sa-Su 10am-2pm. $$. AE, D, MC, V.

Embark on an extraordinary culinary adventure aboard the world’s only floating island restaurant. Sweeping views, palm trees, lighthouse setting as magnificent as the food. Private events. D W-Su 5-10pm. $$$. AE, JCB, MC, V.

San Francisco’s first restaurant, bar and antiplex, located in the hot Mission District, offers a hip, eclectic clientele "country style" French bistro fare in an "international salvage" environment with foreign and independent films shown nightly in the outdoor courtyard. Tuesday-Thursday, Sunday 6 pm-1 am, until 2 am Friday-Saturday. $$.

Elegant yachts for unique and memorable events, offering everything from dinner dance and weekend champagne brunch cruises, to private custom yacht charters.

In just a few years Kyo-ya established itself as one of San Francisco's premier Japanese restaurants. Serving jewel-like sushi and a wide range of authentic Japanese dishes in a stylish setting. L M-F 11:30am-2pm, D 6-10pm. Closed Sa-Su. $$. AE, CB, D, DC, JCB, MC, V.

Ranked number one Indian by San Francisco Chronicle; features Fantasy Room, recently named one of the top 10 most romantic places in San Francisco by About.com. L M-Sa 11:30am-2:30pm, D nightly 5-10pm. $$. AE, DC, D, MC, V.