Originally Posted by
HSaxa
Aqua
www.aqua-sf.com - i've only eaten there once & thought it was memorable
Plouf
www.ploufsf.com - mostly seafood, not super-amazing-awesome, but decent option.
... but in general I agree with your assessment.
I've been to Aqua, though not for several years. I remember it being fantastic but also very, very expensive. I usually don't recommend it for that reason unless someone asks me whether they should go to "Gary Danko, Michael Minna, Cyrus or Manresa?"
I'm not a big fan of any of the Belden Alley places, including Plouf. I think there may be one or two good items on the menu but I find that to be the exception rather than the rule.