Destino Restaurant Review
1815 Market St. (Valencia St.) 
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San Francisco, CA 94103
415-552-4451 | Make Restaurant Reservations
Cuisine
Open
Dinner nightly, Brunch Sun.Features
- Heart-healthy dishes
- Romantic setting
- Kid-friendly
- Reservations suggested
- Casual
Wine
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 At Destino, chef James Schenk, a former manager of Zuni who has Peruvian roots, turns out wonderful platos: Look for an array of ceviches, like ahi with avocado, mango and achiote oil. There are house-made empanadas (the pork version is the best) and arepas: warm cornmeal cakes filled with oozing Fontina cheese. Try the skewers of beef heart---there's that Peruvian connection---and chips made with yucca and sweet potatoes. You'll also find the Peruvian chilies, like rocoto and aji amarillo, turning up in the dishes and adding a nice kick of heat. Bigger platos include inventive preparations of sea bass, chicken and sirloin steak. Save room for the famous shortbread cookies, called alfajores. Don't skip ordering a Pisco Sour. The space feels exotic and cozy, from the brightly colored walls to the large gold-framed mirrors and enormous chandelier. It's a great destination for larger groups.
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