Michael Ryan Profile

Restaurants I Recommend

Chenery Park (San Francisco, CA)

Great food and service. They have a "toddlers night" which we have enjoyed since we have a very active 4 year old

Fresca (San Francisco, CA)

We have been to all three locations and they are all excellent.

La Ciccia (San Francisco, CA)

Nice and cozy place to dine. Not a place for toddlers or kids, but good place for grown ups to enjoy

La Ciccia (San Francisco, CA)

Nice and cozy place to dine. Not a place for toddlers or kids, but good place for grown ups to enjoy

Chez Papa (San Francisco, CA)

Neighborhood bistro in Potrero Hill serving excellent French dishes

Live Sushi (San Francisco, CA)

Wonderful sushi! We have dined and take out from this excellent sushi. Service at the sushi bar is exceptional and very friendly. We have sushi at least once a week and we will be back often

Eccolo (Berkeley, CA)

Eccolo is an amazing Italian place on 4th street.

Yoshi's Oakland (Oakland, CA)

Yoshi's shines with its sushi

Tra Vigne (St. Helena, CA)

The food, service, setting all exceptional.

Brannan's Grill (Calistoga, CA)

Good place to visit

Guaymas (Tiburon, CA)

Wonderful waterfront view and solid Mexican food

Scoma's Sausalito (Sausalito, CA)

Great views of SF Bay and The City. Good seafood and will see toursit from around the world

Trader Vic's - Emeryville (Emeryville, CA)

Fun place to visit

NOLA (Palo Alto, CA)

A little bit of Mardi Gras in Palo Alto! Great & friendly service and wonderful Cajun fare. (I lived in Louisiana for a decade) One of the best restuarnt settings around for a celebration of food & life!

Izzy's San Carlos (San Carlos, CA)

A great place for steaks

Lure (san Mateo, CA)

Creative sushi. Good service.

Moss Beach Distillery (Half Moon Bay, CA)

Amazing views of Pacific! (look out for the "Blue Lady")

Sam's Chowder House (Half Moon Bay, CA)

Great views. Good chowder.

Consuelo Mexican Bistro (San Jose, CA)

Every table I saw had their famous and very yummy guacamole. Ceviche was excellent as well as the Mexican hot cholocate. Setting = 8 (a little chilly in January we eat outside, but heaters did not work; Food = 8+; Service = 5 our server Magda was polite but never saw smile her work was professional but a bit curt. and took long time to finally get our meals, plus computer went down when trying to pay; Overall great experience we have been therefore and will be back soon.

Tru (Chicago, IL)

Perhaps one the best dining experiences in 40 years. http://www.trurestaurant.com/welcome.html This is what creative dining is all about from the staircase of sushi to the flawless service. If Tru was a politican they would be heading The White House!

Joe's Stone Crab (Miami, FL)

If are going to visit Miami or South Florida you must visit the Mecca for Stone Crabs. The service is vintage 1950s with waiters attentive to your anticipated needs. Only issues is the long wait (hours sometimes) but even that is an adventure in watching others including the "Rich & Famous" cut in the line..lol

Nick San Sushi (Cabos San Lucas, Mexico)

Best place for sushi in Cabo San Lucas. We had a remarkable dining adventure at Nick San. Sushi was some of the best we have ever had in US and elsewhere. Only issue was the NBA final were playing in bar area and the ENTIRE staff was watching the Lakers lose.

Jardiniere Restaurant (San Francisco, CA)

Chef Traci Des Jardins. Iron chef finalist. Enough said.

Town's End Restaurant (San Francisco, CA)

Great place for Sunday brunch, but get there before 10 am! Excellent bake goods and breakfast entrees. One of our favorites to hang out and enjoy a lazy afternoon munching on muffins.www.townsend-restaurant.com

Inkas Per (San Francisco (Mission), CA)

Best value in SF! Lunch there every day if I could (once had lunch and dinner same day!) Great Pruvian food--roast chicken beats them all and that amazing sauce. I have requested three helpings and put in on everything! The owners as very attentive and we no longer need a menu because they remember what we like!http://www.inkasrestaurant.com/

Blue Plate (San Francisco (Mission), CA)

Cozy and upscale place (hint not kid friendly). Excellent meal.