Menu to Taste

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.

Phone: +1 415-369-9161

$325

Related restaurants