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That said, if you absolutely want to visit and have the kids in tow, not to worry. The staff is friendly and r elaxed. Moreover, chef Stoll and his wife Annie ar e parents themselves and sure to be accommodating. B ut if you re in any way concerned that the place may be too much for your kids, just head next door to Pizzeria Delfina (see below). Note: While I ve listed Delfina in the expensive category, the reasonable prices almost justify listing it in the moderate categor y.

Children could easily flight of the lost balloon be entertained here for an entire day. For a more tranquil visit, hang out on the Ghirardelli side, where kids can climb aboard the Hyde Street Pier boats, frolic at the Aquatic Park beach, and listen to music in the cour tyard of The Cannery. For a healthy dose of o ver-stimulation, walk east to see P IER 39 s sea lions, the A quarium of the Bay, and M us e M canique, and to catch the ferries for a bay cr uise. Two scenic flight of the lost balloon public transportation options from Union Square are the Powell-Hyde cable car or the F-Market streetcar.