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Current Recommendations:

bulletFork: go to San Anselmo and try this amazing little neighborhood spot ($$$)
bulletGaribaldi's: awesome neighborhood spot; food is consistently good; asparagus with pancetta, garlic, chili & oyster sauce is a must! ($$$)
bulletFifth Floor: still going strong since they changed chefs ($$$$)
bulletChez Papa: a very, very French bistro; authentic food; great wine list ($$$)
bulletDelfina: a little over-rated, but the spaghetti is unparalleled ($$$)
bulletTown Hall:  cool space, great menu, and very solid execution ($$$)
bulletTaylor's (at the Ferry building):  garlic fries are better than SBC Park! ($)
bulletDining Room at the Ritz Carlton:  You can't top a Ron Siegal experience ($$$$)
bulletMasa's: Ron Siegel left and I haven't been since; I hear its still great ($$$$)
bulletSlanted Door:  the best Vietnamese in the world ($$$)
bulletGary Danko: could be SF's best...unreal food, service and menu ($$$$)
bulletZuni Cafe: doesn't miss a beat; great Tuscan chicken ($$$)
bulletGlobe: an awesome little bistro near Jackson Square (open late) ($$$)
bulletBuckeye Roadhouse: Marin's best American; try the ribs ($$$)
bulletAqua:  a trendy spot that hasn't lost the touch ($$$$)
bulletLucca Delicatessen: my favorite Italian deli; great breads ($)
bulletPan E Vino: awesome neighborhood Italian; go for the stuffed artichoke ($$$)
bulletElla's: a great way to start the day
bulletIzzy's: cool little neighborhood steakhouse; awesome au poivre ($$$)
bulletFringale: the ultimate SOMA French bistro ($$$)
bulletAzie: amazing riblets; my other dish was mediocre, but the place shows promise ($$$)
bulletTaqueria Maria: the best carnitas burrito on the planet [in San Rafael]($)

From what I have heard (but not tried):

bulletMichael Minna:  probably too ecclectic for my tastes, but I will try

Old favorites that I haven't been to in a while:

bulletHouse of Nan King: used to be the best Chinese ($$)

Napa Valley:

bulletFrench Laundry: Simply the best in the U.S. ($$$$)
bulletBistro Jeanty: the best west coast french bistro ($$$)
bulletBouchon: the second best west coast french bistro ($$$)
bulletTerra: been around forever and still strong ($$$$)
bulletMustard's: another classic California cuisine ($$$)
bulletTra Vigne: the best Italian between the vines ($$$)

South Bay:

bulletThe Village Pub: incredible food in Woodside! Amazing burger and fries ($$$)
bulletTaqueria La Mexicana: on Highway 1 in Half Moon Bay; simple; perfect ($)

Over-rated:

bulletFaralon: cool interior design, but food falls short
bulletPostrio: used to be the best, not quite as exciting; good breakfast
bulletJardiniere: great bar, great space, but food falls short
bulletHawthorne Lane:  Just plain boring; good execution though