A very solid neighborhood/date night restaurant in a neighborhood that could use more of both of those things. Just try not to fight each other over the squid ink pasta.

If you’re looking to be healthy - or at least feel like you’re being healthy - hit up Blue Barn.

Belcampo provides fancier, more responsibly-raised meat, which is sometimes better and sometimes worse than what you’re used to.

A low key Russian Hill wine bar with excellent meat and cheese. The ladies love Union Larder.

The secret to doing Mezcalito in Russian Hill right is to know that it’s a mezcal bar first, a restaurant second.

A neighborhood date night spot in Russian Hill. Gioia has excellent small plates and a good wine list.

Nook is a solidly on-price, reliable neighborhood hang in Russian Hill. Even if they do weird things with granola.

Leopold’s is San Francisco’s German-Austrian party cabin in Russian Hill. Most importantly: you can drink beer out of a giant glass boot.

The Market Restaurant at China Live in Russian Hill serves an extensive menu of Chinese food in a large, loud dining room.

Do you ever get the urge to eat tacos in a gentlemen’s club? If so, get yourself to Nick’s Crispy Tacos in Russian Hill as quickly as possible.

Hot Sauce and Panko serves wings out of a tiny shop in Russian Hill.

Cocotte serves French classics out of a small space in Russian Hill.

Cheese Plus in Russian Hill is a great stop for sandwiches and picnic supplies.

Zarzuela is a Spanish restaurant in Russian Hill that's great for a casual date night.

Head to Seven Hills for an upscale, but not stuffy Italian meal in Russian Hill.

Elephant Sushi in Russian Hill usually has a bit of a wait, so try to head there on the early side (they open at 6).