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Civic Center Inn

Name: Civic Center Inn
Address: 790 Ellis St, San Francisco, California, 94109, San Francisco, US

★★·6.7/ 10Fair

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📍790 Ellis St, San Francisco, California, 94109 · San Francisco ↗

Express check-out24-hour front deskLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outFree WiFiConcierge serviceAll 21 facilities +

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Wi-Fi6.2

Service6.2

Location5.1

Rooms4.8

Value4.8

Cleanliness4.7

Facilities4.5

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Acquerello

Italian, Contemporary · ★★ Michelin

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With its signature A-frame ceiling and luxuriously warm furnishings, this dining room has been Chef Suzette Gresham’s home since 1989. The cooking remains top rate, promising finesse and bold flavors in equal measure. Handmade pastas like their rabbit marubini in a prosciutto brodo are a particular highlight here, as are dishes like Spanish mackerel with asparagus. Sweets are a notable strength, down to the very last few bites when one of the best mignardises carts in town rolls up stacked with chocolates, pâtes de fruits, and caramels rolls. Speaking of bests, friendly sommeliers are essentia

840m

Kiln

Contemporary · ★★ Michelin

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Industry veterans Chef John Wesley and general manager Julianna Yang have combined their talents at Kiln, where the warehouse space is warmed by personable service and the kitchen delivers artful creations. The tasting menu leans Nordic, highlighting preservation techniques like curing, drying and fermentation in dishes whose simplicity is belied by intricate techniques and compelling flavor combinations. The creative energy is consistent throughout the meal, offering plenty to impress guests. Opening snacks like a crispy curlicue of puffed beef tendon captures this ethos, while others, like a

915m

Birdsong

Contemporary, American · ★★ Michelin

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Live fire is of the essence at this high-ceilinged and elegantly appointed dining room. Chef Christopher Bleidorn's skill lies in his ability to combine the rugged appeal of flame-kissed meats with a delicate touch and palpable sense of whimsy. Look no further than the lacquered quail with grilled Parker House rolls and crunchy pickles to be assembled à la Peking duck. His team's impressive variety of techniques wring out every fleck of flavor from such pristine ingredients as creek trout, presented as roe with kelp kombucha sabayon; or "tail end" lox served on crispy skin.The playful and spon

930m

Kin Khao

thai · ★ Michelin

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Tucked into an alcove of the Parc 55 hotel, the space is no great shakes in the décor department, but when it comes to layered, vibrantly flavorful Thai cooking with a produce-driven northern California flair, Chef Pim Techamuanvivit is in a league of her own.The menu draws on tradition, but it’s a far cry from run-of-the-mill, with creative interpretations of classics as well as original offerings. A fragrant steamed curry mousse (hor mok), studded with tender mushrooms and served with crispy puffed rice cakes, is a tantalizing starter, and even a familiar dish like green curry is made memora

836m

Nari

Thai, Contemporary · ★ Michelin

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This sleek retreat located within Hotel Kabuki delivers a one-two punch with a dramatic setting and accomplished cooking. Chef Pim Techamuanvivit’s personality and laser-focused palate come through in dishes that utilize fantastic Californian ingredients through a distinct, contemporary Thai lens. Dishes are family style, albeit with a touch of refinement. Intensely aromatic curries achieve a marvelous complexity, as in a brick red bumbai curry with crispy fried eggplant, served with an ethereally flaky roti bread. Crispy shallots and peanuts are a clever addition to bright citrus in yum sum-o

879m

O' by Claude Le Tohic

French, Contemporary · ★ Michelin

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This restaurant is the crowning jewel of Chef Claude Le Tohic's ONE65, the six-floor homage to fine French cuisine. The five- and nine-course menus are composed of outstanding courses that pair classic French techniques with pristine Californian ingredients. Meals begin with freshly baked breads and end over an enticing mignardise cart. In between, you may be greeted by the likes of their play on a seafood salad with shellfish, dashi gelee and caviar, as well as smoked and lightly sauteed black cod dusted with Chinese five spice and set with a quenelle of pureed shellfish. All the while, profe

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Benu

fine_dining, american, asian · ★★★ Michelin

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Benu is an oasis in the center of the city. Patience seems to define this kitchen in its relentless pursuit of excellence. Meals begin with a series of highly technical small bites. While these delicacies alone may rival some of the country's most ambitious tasting menus, there's more. Faux-shark's fin and xiao long bao are a delightful classic, but Chef Corey Lee continues to reimagine and redefine his nightly offerings. Dishes like pheasant gun-mandu or steamed eomuk of shellfish are worthy considerations, though the roasted quail is a standout. Presented whole tableside, the final presentat

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Californios

Mexican, Contemporary · ★★ Michelin

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Combining a passion for Mexico’s rich heritage, an electric jolt of imagination and masterful technique, Chef Val M. Cantú has created a truly singular gastronomic destination. The cavernous space is more festive than hallowed, thanks to a lively playlist and colorful artwork. The menu draws upon a dizzying variety of Mexican flavors, utilizing the finest products and subtle international influences to transform familiar dishes into deliciously unique culinary creations. The humble tortilla displays particular mastery here, as in a pillowy sourdough tortilla with an ethereally crisp mezcal-bat

1.5km

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Civic Center Inn

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Room types · 3

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Facilities · 21

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