Waxman's, the newest restaurant from James Beard award-winning chef Jonathan Waxman, opened this spring in Ghirardelli Square, bringing a vibrant new taste to the San Francisco waterfront. Inspired by his upbringing in Berkeley, Waxman's is serving farm-to-table Cal-Italian cuisine with a highlight on fresh pastas, wood oven pizzas and his famous J.W. chicken.

With multiple rooms and dining opportunities in the beautiful and historic Mustard Building in Ghirardelli Square, Waxman's can accommodate many types of dining experiences. Planning a small celebration for 15 of your closest friends or a large scale cocktail reception for 750 business associates? Waxman's is the perfect location for all your party needs. In addition to multiple dining rooms decorated to suit the occasion, the restaurant also has an outdoor patio overlooking Ghirardelli Square, Alcatraz, and the San Francisco Bay.

For dinner with friends, the chef's table (10-20 people) is right in the middle of the action, while a private dining room (15-40 people) can be separated from the main dining room with a floor-length curtain for small parties. The main dining room (140 people), with its calming lights, dark brick walls, and full bar, is perfect for weddings or other formal events; and the Pizzeria (90 people) is a separate space with its own functioning bar and kitchen.

Have a lot of friends to consider? The entire restaurant (750 people) can even be reserved for your private event. Waxman's can customize menus and create specific floor layouts to ensure that everything is just the way you want it. Perfect for the corporate cocktail setting, large-scale wedding receptions, and company parties. Email events@waxmanssfo.com to make your reservation.

// Waxman's, 900 North Point St., Ste. B-201 A (Ghirardelli Square), waxmanssfo.com