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San Francisco, the culinary capital of the West, if not the nation, is crammed full of epicurean delights, and there is no place to stay over that is closer to the finest dining establishments in the City than the Club Donatello. From our spacious Club Rooms you can walk to many of the City's finest restaurants and bistros.  Renowned for its contemporary flair, quality local and imported ingredients, diverse cuisines, fine wines from nearby viticultural areas, as well as a fusion of American and  international flavors, dining in San Francisco is a luxurious, sensual experience. In San Francisco, fine dining is an art and a way of life.

 

If you truly value living well while away from home, consider these fine dining rooms, all of which offer discounts or special menus for our Club Donatello Guests. Present your Owner card or Guest card upon arrival at the restaurant. Discounts vary. Some special offers are not discounted, so ask your wait person or maitre d'. If you do not have a Guest card, please request one when registering.

Zingari Located in the Donatello, Zingari serves authentic Northern Italian cuisine in a relaxed and gracious European ambience. The Zingari Ristorante is open every day for dinner.  Present your Owner card or temporary Guest card for a 10% discount. Zingari's Executive Chef, Joseph Bruckner, also offers a custom Club Donatello menu for Club Guests at a fixed $49 per person (cannot be combined with other offers or with the 10% discount).  Details are on the Menu page. Happy Hour on the Lobby Mezzanine every day from 4:30 PM to 7 PM with Bar Appetizer Menu. Details on the Zingari Web site.

 

 

Biscuits & Blues Located just steps away from the Donatello, Biscuits and Blues offers a full service restaurant and premium bar open Tuesday through Sunday, 6 PM to 12 AM. Show your Club Gold Card temporary Guest card to receive a 15% discount on show tickets and to participate in the fixed price customized Club Donatello Dinner Menu for $33 per person. Visit their Web site for current headliners and line-up.

Palio D'Asti Named after the famous Medieval bareback horse race (Il Palio) in the town of Asti Italy, Palio D'Asti is a top-rated Italian Restaurant located in San Francisco's Financial District. The chefs prepare Italian dishes with a seasonally roving regional emphasis. Chef-Owner Daniel Scherotter focuses on Piemonte, Emilia Romagna and Toscana in the Fall and Winter, Rome and Umbria in the Spring, Sicily and Naples in the Summer. Palio D'Asti offers Club owners and guests a 10% discount on restaurant bills.

La Scene   La Scene Café and Bar serves a Mediterranean inspired bistro-style menu featuring the finest local products. Executive Chef Jose Aviles combines fresh California ingredients to create his seasonal menus. La Scene is located across from the Curran and American Conservatory Theatre, a short walk from the Club Donatello, and perfect for pre-theatre dining or an after theatre night cap. La Scene Cafe and Bar offers Club Donatello owners and guests a 20% discount on their restaurant bill.

Caesar's  For over 40 years Caesar's has been delivering fine Italian fare to San Franciscans and visitors alike. Caesar's serves Lunch and Dinner. Children are welcome. Valet parking available, but Caesar's is only two blocks east of the Mason Street cable car turnaround. Caesar's serves good food at reasonable prices. The Friday night special is Crab Cioppino, a San Francisco tradition.

Pier Market  Pier Market specializes in mesquite grilling of fresh fish, served with local bread and wines. Try its award-winning clam chowder.  Pier Market offers Club owners and guests a 15% discount when presenting their Gold Card.

San Francisco Coffee Roasting Company  This stylish place on Pier 39 is the place to relax with a cappuccino or latte after touring the Bay or Fisherman's Wharf. 

 

Pier Market and the San Francisco Roasting Company are all located on Pier 39 at the northern edge of the waterfront. A Pier 39 discount book covering other Pier 39 establishments is available on request from Club management, or call the Reservations desk, These other spots include Bubba Gump Shrimp Co, the Crab House, North Beach Pizza, Neptune's Palace and Swiss Louie. 

 

Also. within steps of the Club Donatello,  are nationally known establishments like Wolfgang Puck's Postrio,  Farallones, Michael Mina's Mina, Le Colonial, Grand Cafe, Morton's Steak House, Kuleto's, Campton Place. and more.