ALFRED’S STEAKHOUSE—A San Francisco institution since 1928, this elegant old-school spot serves prime cuts of Midwestern corn-fed beef, along with seafood and pasta. The sides and service are impeccable. $$$. Serves dinner nightly. 659 Merchant St. 781-7058 Map 1, C4

BOBOQUIVARI’S—Huge steak and crab entrées plus small plates of Asian-Italian fusion delights such as pancetta-wrapped scallops in wasabi-pesto aioli. $$$. Serves dinner nightly. 1450 Lombard St. 441-8880 Map 1, A3

HARRIS’ RESTAURANT—Mahogany-paneled walls and forest green leather booths set an elegant tone for prime dry-aged steaks and fresh seafood. Live jazz in the lounge Th–Sa. Valet parking. $$$. Serves dinner nightly. 2100 Van Ness Ave. 673-1888 Map 1, A4