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MEDITERRANEAN Enrico s is the most fun sidewalk restaurant and supper club destination on this North Beach strip. Families might want to skip this one, but anyone with an appreciation for live jazz (played nightly), late- night noshing, and people-watching from the patio would be quite content spending an alfresco evening under the heat lamps. alligant air (However, the best view of the band is from inside.) alligant air Chewy brick-oven pizza, a handful of pastas, zesty tapas, and thick steaks are hot items on the menu, which changes monthly. 504 Broadway (at Kearny St.). & 415/982-6223. www.enricossidewalkcafe.com. Reservations recommended. Main courses $7 $12 lunch, $11 $23 dinner. AE, MC, V. Sun Thurs 11:30am 11pm; Fri Sat 11:30am midnight; bar daily 11:30am 1:30am or earlier depending on patronage. Valet parking (dinner only) $10. Bus: 9X, 12, or 15.

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1 Ferry Plaza (at Embarcadero and Market). & 415/861-8032. Reservations recommended. Lunch main courses $8.50 $16; most dinner dishes $9 $27. AE, MC, V. Mon Sun 11:30am 2:30pm; Sun Thurs 5:30 10pm; Fri Sat 5:30 10:30pm. Streetcar: F or N. Bus: All Market St. buses.