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.
Just off of Lawton Street, Andytown Coffee Roaster is a cozy cafe that brews and roasts their own special blends of coffee. The kitchen offers delicious Irish style baked goods and savory pastries. Popular among the locals of the Outer Sunset community, this place provides guests with a casual ambiance to enjoy some of the best in-house prepared coffees in the city. By using high quality beans, a precise roasting process, and served with style, Andytown creates an enjoyable and comfortable coffee experience for its customers, ensuring repeat visits.
Jins is the ideal place to kick-start your day with a hot cup of coffee and a scrumptious breakfast. This intimate neighborhood cafe is a brilliant place to stop for a quick cup of coffee and an engaging chat with the locals. Popular as the place known to keep the early-risers well-fed, this cafe assures you not just a satisfying breakfast, but also a delicious one. Walk in for a lovey start to your morning with a waffles, eggs, bacon and a refreshing cup of coffee.
Since its inception in 2012, Vesta is well known for its variety of wood fired pizzas and tapas. The menu is quite diverse and has plentiful options to choose from- the pizzas are topped with a slew of delicacies like Italian sausage, mascarpone, pecorino, mozzarella, German butterballs and so on. The tapas is packed with delectable flavors, right seasoning and fresh produce. Save some space for the desserts and try their sinful Affogato. The drinks menu is pretty impressive as well- patrons are spoilt for choice with a plethora of beers, premium wines and non-alcoholic beverages on the menu. The restaurant is pretty affordable and everything is priced in a way that you won't settle for just one order. The decor is beautiful and they also have an attractive patio area for airy summer dining.
Make sure you pre-book your seats at the Sushi Yoshizumi restaurant that offers an intimate dining experience. Featuring only eight seats, the restaurant is known for its delectable sushi rolls curated by Chef Akira Yoshizumi. As the chef prepares your sushi with brilliant techniques mingled with top-notch ingredients, you are told in detail about the delicacy you are about to savor. An unique dining experience at a wooden top sushi bar awaits you at this lovely restaurant. Wash your meals down with a glass of premium sake or wine. For beer lovers, they also have Japanese beers and micro brews.