Choosing the top places to eat in San Francisco is a little like trying to determine the best flavor for ice cream (personal taste trumps ‘most everything else). However, the folks at the San Francisco Business Times decided to give it a try. Here are their selections:

Aqua (pictured): 252 California Street, San Francisco, 415:956-9662

Michael Mina: 335 Powell Street, San Francisco, 415:397-9222

Kokkari: 200 Jackson Street, San Francisco, 415:981-0983

Ame: 689 Mission Street, San Francisco, 415:284-4040

Harris’ Steak House: 2100 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, 415:673-1888

Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar: 2 Broadway, Oakland, 510:444-3456

Staceys Café: 310 Main Street, Pleasanton, 925:461-3113

Front Room at the Wharf: 295 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, 707:649-8889

Papillon: 37296 Mission Boulevard, Fremont, 510:793-6331

Popularity: 12%