Restaurant.com In The Bay Area

The following list includes all the Restaurant.com gift certificates from places around the Bay Area which I've purchased for one reason or another - whether it's that it had a 4* rating on Yelp [most of the ratings below were from July '10, so please double check before buying], is also featured on OpenTable as a 1,000 point restaurant, includes alcohol, has a great happy hour, or has a particular dish I've been craving for:

 

SAN FRANCISCO

 

 

Restaurante Mazatlan, San Francisco | Yelp: 4.5*/16 reviews

Helmand Palace, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/318 reviews | SkyMiles Dining

Marino Mexican, San Francisco | Yelp: 4* /78 reviews | SkyMiles Dining

Chiaroscuro Ristorante, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/180 reviews | OpenTable: 1000 Points

Infusion Lounge, San Francisco | Yelp: 3*/509 reviews | OpenTable: 1000 Points

Palio D'Asti, San Francisco | Yelp: 3.5*/208 reviews | OpenTable: 1000 Points | Free Corkage

Panta Rei, San Francisco | Yelp: 3.5*/393 reviews | OpenTable: 1000 Points

Roots, San Francisco | Yelp: 3.5*/104 reviews | OpenTable: 1000 Points

First Crush, San Francisco | Yelp: 3.5*/520 reviews | OpenTable: 1000 Points

Paul K, San Francisco | Yelp: 3.5*/321 reviews | OpenTable: 1000 Points

Triptych, San Francisco | Yelp: 3.5*/374 reviews | OpenTable: 1000 Points | Free Corkage Tuesdays

Chouchou, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/601 reviews | OpenTable: 1000 Points

Butterfly, San Francisco | Yelp: 3.5*/591 reviews | OpenTable: 1000 Points

Chan Chan Cafe Cubano, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/92 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points

Circa, San Francisco | Yelp: 3.5*/815 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points

Luna Park Kitchen, San Francisco | Yelp: 3.5*/1190 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points

Prana Restaurant, San Francisco | Yelp: 3.5*/150 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points

Ruchi, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/52 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points

Stone Korean Kitchen, San Francisco | Yelp: 3.5*/165 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points

Tokyo Go Go, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/622 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points | Michelin Bib Gourmand

Albona, San Francisco | Yelp: 4.5*/175 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points

Bushi-Tei, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/438 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points

Destino, San Francisco | Yelp: 3.5*/497 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points

Little Baobab, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/309 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points

Espetus Brazilian Steak House, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/1217 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points

Opaque Dining in the Dark, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/112 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points | Free Corkage

Pulcinella Pizzeria & Italian Ristorante, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/105 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points

Cafe La Taza, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/110 reviews

Aicha Moroccan Restaurant, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/83 reviews

Ambassador, San Francisco | Yelp: 3.5*/521 reviews

Boardroom, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/155 reviews

Curry Village, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/66 reviews | Note: Did not accept our gift certificate.

Fattoush, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/236 reviews

Giovanni's Pizza Bistro, San Francisco | Yelp: 4.5*/69 reviews

Haltun Mayan Cuisine, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/14 reviews

Hunan Home's Restaurant, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/200 reviews

Mars Bar & Restaurant, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/225 reviews

Melt, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/149 reviews

Modern Thai, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/253 reviews

Okoze Sushi Bar, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/246 reviews

Passion Cafe, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/84 reviews

Walzwerk, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/509 reviews

Stefano Cucina Italiano, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/58 reviews

Layaly Mediterranean Grill, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/134 reviews

Clement Street Bar And Grill, San Francisco | Yelp: 4*/128 reviews

 

EAST BAY

 

 

Everest Cafe, Berkeley | Yelp: 4*/21 reviews

Taste Of The Himalayas, Berkeley | Yelp: 4*/209 reviews

Zabu Zabu, Berkeley | Yelp: 4*/294 reviews

Champa Garden, Oakland | Yelp: 4*/421 reviews

Enssaro Ethiopian Cuisine, Oakland | Yelp: 4.5*/277 reviews

Messob Ethiopian Restaurant, Oakland | Yelp: 4*/113 reviews

 

PENINSULA

 

 

Divino Ristorante, Belmont | Yelp: 4*/125 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points

Iron Gate Continental Cuisine, Belmont | Yelp: 4*/81 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points

Hangar Steak , Burlingame | Yelp: 3.5*/22 reviews | OpenTable: 1000 Points

Chalet Ticino, Foster City | Yelp: 4*/75 reviews

Terrace Cafe, Millbrae | Yelp: 5*/14 reviews

Sajj Restaurant, San Bruno | Yelp: 4*/86 reviews

La Tosca, San Carlos | Yelp: 3.5*/63 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points

Tannourine Restaurant, San Mateo | Yelp: 4*/102 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points

El Sinaloense Seafood, San Mateo | Yelp: 4*/36 reviews

Joy Sushi, San Mateo | Yelp: 4*/551 reviews

Ceviche Taqueria, San Mateo | Yelp: 4*/84 reviews

 

SOUTH BAY

 

 

Twist Bistro, Campbell | Yelp: 4*/235 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points

TGI Sushi, Campbell | Yelp: 4*/542 reviews

Martins West Pub, Redwood City | Yelp: 4*/147 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points

New Kapadokia, Redwood City | Yelp: 4*/180 reviews | OpenTable: 100 Points

Flaming Fresco, Redwood City | Yelp: 4*/86 reviews

Karakade Thai Cuisine, Redwood City | Yelp: 4*/145 reviews

Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine, Redwood City | Yelp: 3.5*/27 reviews

Pronto Woodfired Pizzeria, Redwood City | Yelp: 4*/52 reviews

Flames Eatery, San Jose | Yelp: 4*/312 reviews

About Me

The thinning wallet behind recessionist.com belongs to Asha, a femme nouveau in her late 20s suffering from a case of gluttony and an addiction to sensory stimulation of the adult kind [think cultural as opposed to perverse].

<rant> The conundrum lies in that she's only recently opted to move out of a life of certain comfort and moderate self-indulgence in Indonesia and relocated to what in her mind was one of the world's greatest destinations for cuisine, performing arts, and general recreation - the Bay Area - during one of the most volatile financial times the economy has faced, only to discover the meaning of living hand to mouth in a society that embraces and celebrates increasing debt through leases, mortgages, and installments - elements that ironically support the promise of the American Dream. </rant>

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