Cafe at Chez Panisse

The (slightly) less expensive upstairs adjunct to Chez Panisse proper features the cooking for which Alice Waters' establishments are justly famous amid casual, wood- and copper-heavy Mission-style décor. The daily menu -- which, unlike that downstairs, is a la carte -- is focused on fresh produce, deftly prepared. A fascinating, well-edited wine list features many unusual choices. Desserts are both innovative and predictably superb.

• Cuisine(s): American, Organic

  Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am-3pm, Mon-Thu 5pm-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11:30pm

  Price: $$$$

  Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

• Attire: Dressy

  Features: Takeout, Delivery, Private Party, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Prix Fixe

  Serving: Dinner, Lunch

  Alcohol: Full bar

• Reservations: Accepted, Recommended

  Parking: No Parking