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. Daily 4pm-midnight. $$$. AE, D, 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.

Fantasy dining experience aboard the "World's Only Floating Island." Enjoy spectacular Bay views from atop the lighthouse, also available for weddings, meetings and other special occasions. 5-10 pm Wednesday-Sunday.

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. $$.

Offers an only-in-San Francisco experience complete with welcoming service, delicious cuisine and views of the area's most celebrated sites. Champagne brunch cruise Sa-Su 11:30am-1:30pm, Alcatraz discovery lunch cruise daily 11:30am-1:30pm, Supper club cruise F-Sa 7:30-10:30pm, Dinner dance cruise F-Sa 7:30-10:30pm, Su-Th 7-9:30pm. Prices vary per cruise, 10% discount for seniors and military; 40% discount for children. AE, D, MC, V.

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.

A culinary adventure with all meals served in a pitch-black dining room served by blind waiters. Enhance one's senses and "see" what is beyond. D Th-Sa 6:30-11:30pm. $$$$. Beer/wine. MC, V.