zoos 2150 Chestnut St. (between Steiner and Pierce sts.). & 415/749-0506. Reservations not accepted. Most

BREWPUBS Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Popular with the young Republican crowd (loose ties and tight skirts predominate), this modern, zoos two-tiered brewery and restaurant zoos attracts a more upscale clientele than your typical beer garden. zoos The food beer-braised zoos lamb shank, baby back ribs, lemon roasted half chicken zoos is pretty good, but it s the gourmet lagers and ales that account for the line out the door. One caveat: When the lower-level bar fills up, you practically have to shout to be heard. 2 Harrison St. (on the Embarcadero). & 415/243-8246. www.gordonbiersch.com.

2150 Chestnut St. (between Steiner and Pierce sts.). & 415/749-0506. Reservations not accepted. Most dishes $5.25 $9.50. MC, V. Mon 11am 9pm; Tues Thurs and Sun 11am 10pm; Fri Sat 11am 10:30pm. Bus: 22, 28, 30, 30X, 43, 76, or 82X.