Located at the top of Yerba Buena Gardens, Clouds looks past its landscaped rooftop garden out on the city skyline, This is a place probably not visited much by San Franciscans, as it is off (and above) the beaten path. However, it is worth seeking out if you are in the area (maybe on a trip to SF MOMA), as it is a pleasant enough place, and great for lunch on a sunny day. My $8.95 lunch was "Seared Ahi Tuna with mizuna salad, crispy bean noodles, soy-sesame syrup, green onions, wasabi cream and pickled ginger" which was a good deal. This isn't a destination restaurant, though it may have the best restaurant paito in the city. Keep it in mind if you are near SF MOMA, the Metreon, or Moscone Convention Center. Recommended
UPDATE (Jan 21, 2005): I walked by Clouds on Thursday and see that the space is empty, and apparently has been empty for some time. Clouds is no more. I hope another restaurant will take over this restful and pleasant space.
UPDATE (Jun 2006):The space has been occupied by The Samovar Tea Lounge, this making the first outpost of the original in the Castro.
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