San Francisco has always been lacking in the alfresco dining department. One exception, however, is Belden Place, an adorable brick alley in the heart of the Financial District closed to everything but foot traffic. When the weather is agreeable, the restaurants that line the alley break out the umbrellas, tables, and chairs a la Boulevard St-Michel and voil a bit of Paris just off Pine Street.
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 concordia cruise ship an alfresco evening under the heat lamps. (However, the best view of the band is from inside.) 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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