"Trestle has one of the best-value prix fixe menus in SF. For $52 per person, you get four rotating seasonal courses, like cider-brined pork loin or butternut squash soup, and a pasta. It’s a great option when you want to ditch the usual t-shirt and jeans uniform and feel pampered without the nausea that usually accompanies a fine dining bill. It’s also right on the border between Chinatown and North Beach, making it a convenient pick for a celebratory weekday meal if you work downtown or need somewhere near some of the city’s most fun bars." - julia chen 1, patrick wong