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May 9, 2014 Updated: May 10, 2014 11:56pm 
Green's Restaurant at Fort Mason in San Francisco, Calif.


Greens is one of the restaurants that changed the way we eat. It opened July 4, 1979, and showed the country that vegetables can star - even for mainstream diners. The restaurant is owned by the San Francisco Zen Center, and much of the produce comes from its Green Gulch Farm. It's a restaurant that has everything: great food, an excellent wine list and magnificent views of the Golden Gate Bridge. For 30 years, Annie Sommerville has been in charge, gathering inspiration from all over the world with such dishes as wild mushroom shepherd's pie; red curry with root vegetables; fire-roasted poblano chile with quinoa and butternut squash; and fresh spring rolls.

Cuisine: Vegetarian

Specialties: Menu changes daily; mesquite-grilled tofu brochettes; dessert such as apple cherry galette or ice cream chocolate bon bons.

Prices: $17-$24; four-course fixed-price menu Saturday nights, $56 (plus 3% S.F. surcharge)

Noise rating: Noise Rating: THREE BELLS

Parking: Paid lot

Vitals: Building A, Fort Mason Center (Marina Boulevard and Buchanan Street), San Francisco; (415) 771-6222. www.greensrestaurant.com. Lunch Tuesday-Friday, brunch Saturday-Sunday, dinner nightly. Beer and wine. Reservations and credit cards accepted.
