Welcome to The San Franciscan, Walnut Creek's premiere destination for gourmet cuisine and impeccable service. Accented by soft lighting and elegant decor, The San Franciscan aims to please and succeeds in doing so. The professional staff caters to its guests' every need making sure not to cut corners and only offering the finest, highest quality ingredients. The menu is vast and eclectic showcasing an impressive selection of specialties. Treat your guests to an evening that they won't soon forget. The professional and friendly staff at The San Franciscan looks forward to making your next dining experience truly unforgettable. "Great steak...when my fat wallet-size Flat Iron Steak arrives, I'm smitten. I take a bite and my eyes roll back. I take another and chew in bliss." -- Food Critic Nicholas Boer -- CC Times. At The San Franciscan you will experience a slice of famed San Francisco cuisine in the heart of Downtown Walnut Creek. Our lunch and dinner menus feature Sandwiches & Burgers, Steaks & Chops, Seafood & Pasta Specials. Enjoy San Francisco variations on our Clam Chowder in a sourdough bowl before our highly popular Crab Cioppino. Relax on our award-winning patio with a cocktail or glass of wine before your lunch or dinner. We are a steak & seafood intensive restaurant, but we are always willing to prepare vegetarian dishes. Our kids menu includes pasta, grilled cheese, chicken strips and burgers.