Like Allan said, it's about 1 mile away, a couple of blocks from the Opera House. It's a nice location. The freeway used to run overhead but they finally tore it down a few years ago and the area has really picked up.
MAP (http://maps.yahoo.com/dd_result.php?q1=28+Cyril+Magnin+Street++San+Francisco+CA&q2=687+McAllister+Street+San+Francisco++CA&q3=&q4=&q5=)
The proprietor says, ""I wanted to create an atmosphere that had the feel of a Manhattan lounge, but also the charm and warmth of San Francisco." So maybe we can pull in a few more NYer's (ahem, you know who I'm talking about).
Dennis says we can do our own decorations and private entertainment. Perhaps we can persuade Bosque to let Mama Cass perform.
Now I'm not a big eater. Usually these sorts of buffets more than satisfy my appetite and, with a few drinks, really don't care to eat much more. I know last year in Montreal the hor'dourves were my dinner. So this could actually be a cheap date, so to speak. But there are plenty of nice restaurants in the area for those who want to eat more. And, of course, there is the Indigo.
robert