Birdsong
Contemporary American · San Francisco · Michelin Two Stars · Chef Chris Bleidorn
Awarded two Michelin stars, Birdsong in San Francisco is a Contemporary American restaurant from chef Christopher Bleidorn centered on live-fire cooking and whole ingredients. The tasting menu features dishes such as lacquered quail served with grilled Parker House rolls.
1085 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94107, San Francisco
- 2 Michelin Stars
- La Liste Top 1000 (Score: 77)
Menu
Wines
- Champagne by the Glass (32) — French Champagne selection.
Dishes
- Aged Pacific Cod — Dry-aged cod with refined accompaniments. Deep umami from aging process.
- Cornbread with Caviar — Signature opening. Warm cornbread (custard-like texture) topped with premium caviar and cultured cream. High-low concept: humble Southern comfort elevated to luxury.
- Uni Cream Puff — Exploding cream puff filled with rich sea urchin and umami butterscotch. Inspired by Saison's Toast.
- Lacquered Quail — Signature main. Quail with pickles, Peking duck style. Crispy lacquered skin, succulent meat.
- Sonoma Duck — Duck with dried persimmons and seasonal vegetables. Local poultry, preserved fruit.
- Trout Skin Sandwich — Nose-to-tail butchery showcase. Crispy trout skin.
- Smoked Salmon — Delicate slices with fresh greens. House-smoked.
- Seasonal Vegetable Course — Farm vegetables prepared with exceptional technique. Chef Bleidorn known for elevating produce.
- Pork & Beans — Comfort food elevated with smoky pork jus and Raging Falcon hot sauce.
- Dessert Progression — Multi-course dessert finale. Seasonal fruits, house-made confections, petit fours.
Tasting Menu
- Standard Tasting Menu (265)
- Tasting Menu (Tue–Thu) (275)
- Extended Tasting Menu (265) — Enhanced experience with additional premium courses and supplements. Includes caviar service, premium seafood, and extended seasonal progression.
- Full Tasting Menu (325)
- Shorter Tasting Menu (275)
- Journey (Full Tasting) (325)
- Tasting Menu (Tue–Thu / "Discovery") (275)
- 22% Administrative Fee (71)
- Streamlined / Early Menu (275)
The Experience
Built around the chef's counter. The meal is structured around a tasting menu and a wine pairing.
- Format: Tasting menu, Wine pairing
- Setting: Chef's counter
Phone: +1 415-369-9161
$325
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