Tax Day Planner

Updated: March 17, 2008

Whether you got a refund or owe a fortune, find the San Francisco spots that fit your new budget on April 15.

On this page:Where to Splurge, Where to Save.

Where to Splurge

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Prescott Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel
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    545 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

    The swanky Mendocino Penthouse Suite is decked with two wood-burning fireplaces, a formal dining room and baby grand piano.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Farallon
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    450 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

    A celebrated under-the-sea setting and extravagant takes on seafood lure crowds to this pricey destination.

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average Harry Denton's Starlight Room
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    450 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

    Splurge on "Drinking the Stars" ($325 for 750 ml), Dom Perignon mixed with 1979 armagnac.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Spa Radiance
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    3011 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

    The purifying, skin-firming Grand Luxe Facial costs $750, but you deserve it.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended French Laundry Restaurant
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    6640 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599 (map)

    Getting a fat return? Blow it at Thomas Keller's temple to haute cuisine in bucolic Wine Country.

Where to Save

  1. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average H&M
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    150 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

    Uncle Sam took (almost) your last nickel? Get trendy new threads on the cheap at this Scandanavian outpost of style.

  2. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Saigon Sandwiches
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    560 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

    French-Vietnamese subs--also known as "banh mi"--are loaded with roast pork, cilantro and julienned carrots for a mere $2-$3.

  3. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Hog Island Oyster Co
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    1 Ferry Plz, San Francisco, CA 94111 (map)

    Snag a seat during happy hour (Mon-Fri 5pm-7pm) for $1 oysters and $3.50 microbrews.

  4. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended My Roommate's Closet
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    3044 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

    Think your days of dressing designer are over? Not when you hit this high-end outlet.

  5. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Anchor Brewing Co
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    1705 Mariposa St, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map)

    Tour this microbrewery's Potrero Hill digs for free on weekday afternoons, then sample the suds at a complimentary tasting.

  6. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Tuesday Morning
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    51 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 (map)

    Dorm room-chic is definitely out: Upgrade to designer home goods at deep discounts here.

  7. 12 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Alexander G.
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    3115 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121 (map)

    Become a model for supervised assistants and get a free haircut or highlights for $20.

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