You’re not cheap, you just prefer the authentic ethnic experience thing.

1. Zazie (Cole Valley) – Darling French bistro where raviolis come stuffed with chèvre and fig (of course they do). 2. Isa (Marina) – Superb French tapas served family-style on twinkling fairytale tented back patio. 3. Thep Phanom (The Haight) – The city’s best and hippest Indo-Pak restaurant by far.

4. Pagolac (Tenderloin) – Great place for see-I’m-hip date in the Tenderloin, but skip the after-dinner stroll. 5. farmerbrown (Union Square) – California cuisine gone Southern soul food. We love fusion!