From Absinthe to Zuni, the Hayes Valley/Civic Center area is home to some of the city's finest dining destinations. The terms ground-breaking, trend-setting, and edge-cutting come to mind, but leave all that nonsense behind and focus on the food.

Restaurants	Cuisine	Price Range
Absinthe	French	$25-$50
Ananda Fuara	Vegetarian	$0-$15
Bistro Clovis	French	$15-$25
Caffe Delle Stelle	Italian	$15-$25
Carta	Eclectic	$20-$40
Citizen Cake	Bakery/Dessert, Deli	$5-$25
Frjtz	Belgian	$0-$15
Hayes and Vine	Wine Bar	$10-$25
Hayes Street Grill	Seafood	$25-$50
Jardiniere	Californian	$50-$75
Millennium	Vegetarian	$25-$50
paul K	Mediterranean	$15-$35
Stars	Californian	$25-$50
Suppenkuche	German	$15-$25
Terra Brazilis	Brazilian	$15-$25
Vicolo	Pizza	$15-$25
Zuni	Cal-Mediterranean	$25-$50