Wine and Dine in Elegant San Francisco Restaurants...without paying an arm and a leg!

Ever wonder what it would be like to dine in a fancy-schmancy restaurant in San Francisco? Well, this is your chance because the city kicks off its 8th Annual Dine About Town 2009 event on Thursday, January 15th (until Saturday, January 31st). Choose from more than than 100 restaurants and get a specially-prepared three-course lunch for $21.95 or dinner for $34.95.

Sure, the rib-eye steak or prime rib won't be part of the menu, but many of the places offer delectable options. Don't forget many of these restaurants are some of the best the city has to offer with a few of them landing a spot on the San Francisco Chronicle's Top 100 list. Not all establishments are participating for both lunch and dinner, so check the list and also see if you'll even be able to get in.

Many of the restaurants allow you to make reservations through Opentable.com; otherwise, you have to call them directly. So, get out there and embark on your own culinary journey...I know I'll be out there.