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Lori Eanes for The Wall Street Journal Dungeness crab deviled eggs with chipotle aioli "This is traditional fare, with a twist," says Tisha Hilario, a 46-year-old software trainer at a nearby federal building, after finishing a lunch that included a $13 mushroom quesadilla with Oaxaca cheese, pickled padrone peppers and scallions.

Bocanova 2011

Lori Eanes for the Wall Street Journal French Toast with maple syrup and strawberries is served all day That atmosphere, combined with the American comfort-food menu, has produced a daily out-the-door lunch line at The Grove.

The Grove 2012

Lori Eanes for The Wall Street Journal A busy area along San Francisco's Fillmore Street has many retail stores and some empty storefronts, but few restaurants, despite a rule change allowing new eateries to open.

Restaurant Rezoning Yet to Deliver Ben Worthen 2011

Lori Eanes for the Wall Street Journal The Grove at 690 Mission Street in San Francisco The restaurant is all timber: floors, walls, tables and benches.

The Grove 2012

Lori Eanes for The Wall Street Journal Crispy shrimp with spicy green beans, serrano ham and almonds, is a lunchtime favorite at Salt House.

Global Menu at Salt House Bart Ziegler 2011

Lori Eanes for The Wall Street Journal Popular lunch items include a lamb meatball sandwich with potato salad.

The Mission's New Alternative to Tacos Ben Worthen 2011

Lori Eanes for The Wall Street Journal Above, a pulled-pork sandwich with roasted potatoes.

Boulettes Larder 2011

Lori Eanes for The Wall Street Journal A 'pulled' lamb sandwich with watermelon vinegar.

Wexler's Jim Carlton 2011

Lori Eanes for The Wall Street Journal At Boulettes Larder in San Francisco's Ferry Building, above, the restaurant's namesake, a Hungarian sheepdog, spends the day beneath a table.

Boulettes Larder 2011

Lori Eanes for the Wall Street Journal Mac & cheese with jack, cheddar, fontina and a touch of blue cheese and a toasted bread crumb topping The restaurant's most popular dishes include the $10.50 chicken pot pie topped with a flaky oregano crust, and a turkey club sandwich, also for $10.50.

The Grove 2012