San Francisco’s most elegant dining room can be found at Masa’s: White linen-swathed tables and toile d’Juoycovered chairs contrast with rich chocolate walls, behemoth red lampshades suspended from the ceiling, an abundance of flowers and a dramatic bronze sculpture in the room’s center. The 900-plus-bottle wine list and a variety of tasting menus aim for a night of lush comfort—and the French dishes, though not the most creative in town, don’t disappoint. On the contrary, they are packed with flavor and often incorporate ingredients like caviar, crab or bone marrow. Dessert also comes in waves, with sorbet clearing the way for delights like chocolate soufflé and petits fours. Perfect service, great wine, a romantic atmosphere and rich, spot-on flavors: Everything at Masa’s is well executed.

Masa's Information:

• French menu. Dinner. Closed Sunday-Monday.