A sleek wood-paneled dining room with rows of counter-height tables is the background for an affordable menu of seasonal small plates at Starbelly in the Castro. Roasted mussels with homemade sausage, thin-crust pizzas, market-fresh salads, and liver pate are some standouts. The main room can get loud, but if you need a quieter spot they also have a heated patio. Open Mon-Thurs 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m., Fri 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m., Sat 10:30 a.m. - 12 a.m., Sun 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

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