Last night at Park Tavern in North Beach, Gary Danko, Google's Marissa Mayer, and your very own SFist editor, among other gastronomic/media types, eschewed SF Cocktail Week's kickoff to attend the the Zagat SF/Bay Area 2011 Restaurant Guide launch. For the second year in a row, Gary Danko took top honors in several key categories. For your consideration, here are the 2011 'Top Food Overall' top ten in San Francisco/Bay Are. Behold.
1. Gary Danko (29)
2. French Laundry (28)
3. Cyrus (28)
4. Manresa (28)
5. Aubergine (28)
6. Meadowood (28)
7. Acquerello (28)
8. Sushi Ran (28)
9. Kiss Seafood (28)
10. Chez Panisse (28)
Danko also topped 'Most Popular' and 'Top Service' lists. While picking up his award, Danko explained that the key to a successful grub joint, aside from skullcap-shatteringly tasty fare, is for both the chef and the staff "to leave their ego at the door."
Key newcomers were, well, new. A few notables? Atelier Crenn, Boxing Room, Michael Mina, Txoko, Bar Bocce, Mission Cheese, and Twenty Five Lusk.
Glaringly absent from the newcomer list? Saison.
The Zagat 2011 Restaurant Guide, purchased by Google earlier this month, can be found at your nearest bookstore or online.