I've consulted my trusty Tribe SF Restaurant folks who came up with a ton of ideas for pre Cirque dining. I figure we should meet around 6ish. Respond to this listing or call me if you are down with it

Kingfish- creole,oysters, tons of options, not cheap but a creative menu, good drinks
Nova - american ecclecticLOOKS GREAT!!
Tres Agaves - Awesome ecclectic mexican kitchen, specializing in agave Looks great, no prices on menu. LOOKS GREAT!

the Cirque tent is about a 10 minute walk from the restaurants