Chaya offers an interesting twist on two very popular cuisines—French and Japanese. Menu options include sliced roasted venison with black peppercorn sauce and purple potato puree and roasted rack of lamb with vegetable pot-au-feu and black olive tapenade. A combination of industrial and elegant décor make for sleek, sophisticated dining rooms. Orange steel beams resembling the Golden Gate Bridge and massive rectangular chandeliers add to the setting. Located on the Embarcadero, the restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows and outdoor tables that provide spectacular views of the bay. Colorful, modern artwork and black-and-white photos adorn the walls.

Chaya Brasserie Information:

• French, Japanese menu. Lunch, dinner. Closed holidays. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Outdoor seating. Credit cards accepted.