T.G.I.M.: Monday Night Dinner Specials

501 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

Drop the password "Moulin Rouge" at the bar/lounge of this appropriately grand restaurant in the Theater District and you'll get 50 percent off of the extensive bar menu.

Fort Mason Center, Building A, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

The iconic Buddhist-vegetarian restaurant at Fort Mason now discounts every bottle on its wine list by 50% (you can also buy one glass and get a second for free) on Monday nights.

320 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, CA 94939 (map)

Even if you don't live in Marin, this deal makes it worth the drive: a six-course meal prepared with meat and produce sourced exclusively from Marin farms is $40 on Mondays.

399 The Embarcadero South, San Francisco, CA 94105 (map)

Waterbar's not known for being inexpensive, but now in addition to their $1happy hour oysters they do a Monday night "Shellfish and Champagne" prix fixe with three exquisite courses of scallops, crab are paired with three equally impressive Champagnes for $60--not cheap, but a la carte the same dinner would cost over $100.

300 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102 (map)

The sophisticated, high-end Cal-French cuisine at this Civic Center classic is accordingly pricey, but on Mondays a three-course dinner--including wine pairings--is $45.00.

606 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map)

It isn't a cheap deal, but it is a big one: On "Meatball Mondays," this Cal-Med restaurant famously serves up 2lb. balls of Niman Ranch beef "about the size of a baby's head", stuffed with anything from baby quail to short ribs to duck confit--unbelievably delicious, probably enough for two, and $25.

2020 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 (map)

To lure in the thrifty, pauper-like residents of Pac Heights on this off night, Harry's offer a screaming Monday deal: a combo of burger and drink (beer, wine or a cocktail) for just $8.95.

300 Connecticut St, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map)

The 2008 Citysearch users' choice for "Best Pizza", GHP offers a Monday family free-for-all, with all-you-can-eat sourdough crust pizza for $10.95 (kids $5.95).

8 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105 (map)

With a new chef focusing on local, seasonal and organic ingredients, the Cal-Italian cuisine at this posh and lively waterfront restaurant is better than ever, and its Monday deal is one of the best in the city: a two-course, app + entree dinner with a half-karafe of wine for $20.

1 Ferry Plz, San Francisco, CA 94111 (map)

From 5-7pm every Monday (and Thursday), the fresh Tomales Bay oysters are only $1 each; unstoppable views of the bay from this Ferry Building favorite are free.