Frances
3870 17th St., Castro
We love Chef Melissa Perello's on-the-low fancy restaurant just as much for the location—it sits on a beautiful corner in the Castro—as for the consistently delicious food. Like so many establishments around these parts, the focus is mainly on giving the abundant fresh ingredients the spotlight. Here, that means there's a roasted fennel chowder, mushroom risotto, and a kale salad that's unlike anything you've ever tasted.