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Contemporary American · San Francisco · Michelin Two Stars · Chef Richard Lee

Chef Richard Lee's fire-focused seasonal tasting menu showcasing Northern California terroir and open-hearth techniques. Michelin 2-star, ranked #21 North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025. Known for signature uni toast, bread course with black truffle, black cod over open fire, spiny lobster cooked over almond wood, wild antelope, and carrot cake with charred orange. Features 2,500+ bottle wine program emphasizing Burgundy.

178 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, San Francisco

  • 2 Michelin Stars
  • La Liste Top 1000 (Score: 96)
  • #21 North America's 50 Best 2025
  • #22 North America's 50 Best 2026

Menu

Cocktails

  • salomon (109)
  • Eiko Fuji, 'Dry Mountain', Honkara Honjoo, Yamagata (88)
  • Koueigiku, 'Harujion', Munoka Nama Genshu (Shuryo), Saga (108)
  • Tenzan, Shichida, Yamaha Umakuchi, Saga (98)
  • States (128)
  • STRAWBERRY vodka, aperol & brioche (24)
  • COCONUT blended scotch, amaretto & lime (24)
  • COFFEE san francisco amaro, cold brew & amaro (28)
  • LEMONGRASS gin, lime & ginger (28)
  • ALMOND tequilla, maraschino & bitters (28)

Tasting Menu

  • Dining Room Tasting Menu (368) — ~10 course seasonal tasting featuring live-fire cooking over almond wood and open-hearth techniques. Duration ~3 hours. Wine pairings available from 2,500+ bottle program. Supplements: Caviar $88, Wagyu $78, Uni Toast $48.
  • Tasting Menu (328)
  • Tasting Menu (Dining Room) (218)

Dishes

  • Wagyu Supplement (78) — A5 wagyu course. Additional supplement available.
  • Caviar Supplement (88) — Premium caviar course. Additional supplement available.
  • Uni Toast Supplement (48) — Additional uni toast course.
  • Barside Salon Menu (368) — Shortened tasting in intimate salon booths. Abbreviated version of seasonal menu. Reservation-dependent availability.
  • Bar Experience (78) — Five-course abbreviated tasting at six-seat bar. Michelin Guide called this 'the best fine-dining deal in San Francisco'. Tuesday-Thursday only.

Wines

  • Champagne by the Glass (368) — French Champagne from extensive cellar.
  • Burgundy by the Glass (45) — French Burgundy from 2,500+ bottle cellar. Sommelier-selected.
  • California Wine by the Glass (368) — Local California selections from curated program.

The Experience

Expect an intimate atmosphere. The meal is structured around a tasting menu.

Phone: +1 415-828-7990

$78-368

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