Town Hall

Date & Time: Saturday, March 28, 2009 @ 9:00pm
Company: Alex, Shani, Freddy & Steve
Crowd: Upscale foodies who rely on the tried-and-true
Decor: Modern urbanity meets New England simplicity inside an old rose-brick warehouse. The 111-seat room is open and buzzing with a long mahogany bar stretching from the entry.
Service: Renowned for being top notch
Devour: Asparagus Salad with prosciutto and a poached egg (minus the croutons & salad dressing); Snapper with mushrooms and spinach; Staete Landt Pinot Noir from Marlborough, New Zealand

Town Hall has been a popular SOMA staple since 2003. The building's brick shell houses a large open space, which is marked by starburst chandeliers salvaged from a 1930s Spanish Harlem movie theater. The off-white bead board wainscoting give the room a period appeal, but the clean lines keep it modern. And the flock of business people during the popular lunch sitting maintain that modern edge.

Town Hall is renowned for its excellent service. My waitress was extremely helpful in guiding me through the menu and selecting a snapper that arrived perfectly seared. This restaurant is a great stand-by for quality food in a modern, yet cozy (even Christmas-like!) atmosphere.

Town Hall
342 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94105
415.908.3900