Bien que la liqueur mythique tant vantée et dont l'établissement porte le nom n'est pas vendue ici, plusieurs autres boissons tout aussi puissantes le sont. Des cocktails de spécialités comme le Perfect Pear et le Ginger Rogers semblent contenir de l'alcool pur et même le Margarita standard en contient une dose incroyable. Si vous cherchez quelque chose pour atténuer les effets d'une boisson forte, troquez les arachides habituelles pour les collations du à Absintge Brasserie & Bar. Le bar propose du pain tartiné d'une couche onctueuse de figues, un croque monsieur et bien plus. Le menu change chaque jour mais n'importe quel plateau de charcuterie vous plaira à coup sûr, ainsi que le confit de canard, particulièrement riche. Vous pouvez savourer vos plats dans la salle principale ou sur les tables de style café sur le trottoir, mais si vous recherchez un coin plus calme, réservez une table dans le salon privé.
Located in the heart of the chic Rockridge area, Wood Tavern is arguably one of Oakland's favorite restaurants. Saying that they have pretty good dishes is a vast understatement. The menu changes frequently but might include dishes like seared duck breast, steaks and freshly made pastas. While the restaurant tends to crowd up, especially during peak hours, an airy breeze (when weather permits) and a friendly staff help to cultivate a casual atmosphere. Equipped with a full cocktail menu and over 70 wines, you can even stop in just for an after-work drink and leave satisfied.
Yoshi's is not just a place where you can catch mind-blowing jazz, but also a sushi bar with an excellent food. Eager music lovers pack the restaurant and the Jazz House on performance nights. It showcases the best talent and boasts of high tech acoustics in the Bay area. A full cocktail menu is available with items like sushi, appetizers, salads and desserts. The attire is causal and the atmosphere jazzed up. It has a top-notch restaurant that serves Japanese food, and is open for lunch and dinner.
A world renowned name in the culinary industry, Chez Panisse is known for their innovations in tastes and flavors.Started by Alice Walkers in 1971, it was named after the movie character Honore Panisse. Prepared with fresh, local produce, the restaurant is a spectacular specimen of fine dining. The menu changes daily and is curated keeping the seasonality of ingredients. Through the week, delicacies like Striped bass carpaccio with cardoons and Titone olio nuovo and Huckleberry and Meyer lemon ice creams meringata are served, to name a few. The wine list is extensive, featuring dozens of wines from across the world. With contributions like California style pizza to the ever changing culinary world, the Chez Panisse is no less than a legend.
Rustic and romantic, Freehouse is a haunt for the beer lover in you. The interior of this beer garden is made to look like a cozy living room; it is furnished with intimate seating spaces and the fireplace keeps patrons warm on colder evenings. Yellow lights and timber-clad walls give this place an old-school look. The outdoor seating in the spacious courtyard lets larger groups dine under the bright California sun. At Freehouse, the menu is ever changing but classics like Beer Poached Mussels, the house salad and Chicken Pot Pie never go out of style. Limited but potent cocktails are on offer along with beers sourced from eminent breweries.
Caña is a restaurant, cafe and lounge located right next to scenic Lake Merritt. The cafe serves coffee drinks and a small selection of Cubano sandwiches, salads and soups. Next door, the restaurant and lounge serves Cuban specialties like Ropa Vieja and Arroz con Pollo. On weekends, they host a brunch of Cuban as well as American favorites along with bottomless mimosas and live music in the afternoons. Sundays Caña calls "Sunday Funday" and has live salsa parties in the afternoon and evenings.
Relish the taste of authentic Japanese sushi and sake at Hinata in Fillmore district of San Francisco. The ambiance is very class and sophisticated with the traditional Japanese Omakase menu and the more exclusive Grand Omakase menu. Each course is enriched with the classic sake that highlights the flavor of the sushi and wasabi. Apart from sushi, the restaurant also offers sashimi, teriyaki, gyoza and shochu. If sake is not your preferred poison, there is also a full wine bar serving the choicest selection of the best wines.
Locals come to Acquerello on special occasions to enjoy meals that combine the best aspects of Italy and California. The incredibly artful dishes, prepared with extra care and tender love, please the palate and sate an empty stomach. The menu is prix fixe, starting with three courses. If you find it difficult to choose from among the restaurant's myriad bottles of wine, the knowledgeable wait staff is happy to suggest a selection sure to complement your food. Atmosphere is formal, so jackets are suggested for men, and sandals, sneakers and t-shirts should be avoided. This restaurant is a recipient of two Michelin stars.
Atelier Crenn est situé à San Francisco dans le quartier de Cow Hollow. Le chef et propriétaire Dominique Crenn présente des menus variés combinant des saveurs classiques et une gastronomie moléculaire pour un menu complètement unique. Les clients ont l'option de choisir entre le menu dégustation du chef ou celui végétarien (9 plats) ou un menu à quatre plats plus économique. En plus de leur cuisine étoilée Michelin, Atelier Crenn offre également un service impeccable pour une expérience culinaire inoubliable.
Headed by noted chef Val Cantu, Californios strives to reinvent Mexican fare with a Californian twist. Situated on 11th Street, this elegant eatery offers an eclectic menu featuring some innovative preparations. The menu highlights local, seasonal ingredients and features dishes that blend traditional Mexican flavors with modern techniques and presentation. The lavish tasting spread boasts of rare flavors and seasonings, finely curated by Cantu's skilled culinary assistants. The heavenly small offerings are excellently complemented with regional wines.
On first thought, the words vegan and sushi strung together seems like a contradiction, but this eatery seamlessly combines the two to offer delicious rice rolls. Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar & Izakaya breaks away from the popular notion that sushi means raw seafood by substituting vegan ingredients for meat and dairy products. It applies the Shojin style of cooking, a Buddhist technique that endorses “Ahimsa” or “non-violence” and uses ingredients like Voodoo Lily, Mountain Yam and Tofu. Savor vegan sushi rolls with quirky names like Hidden Agenda, a blend of tempura eggplant, bell peppers, zucchini, carrot, yellow onion, garlic aioli and sweet soy sauce. Other options include Surprise Ending with avocado and kale, and the pumpkin-based Open Invitation. The Izakaya also serves a variety of Japanese beverages.
Tickling taste buds with contemporary American cuisine, the Morris on Mariposa Street is good for a date night or dinner with friends. The dimly lit eatery has simple yet modern interiors with a busy open kitchen. Even the simplest of dishes are cooked and seasoned well, with a perfect blend of flavors and aromas. The smoked duck, crab porridge, and the shrimp toast seem to be the house hits. The wine list is expansive and impressive while the staff is efficient and courteous. The beautiful presentation entices you further and elevates the dining experience.