Dinner at Garcon, San Francisco

Posted on Feb 24, 2013 under Archives, San Francisco | No Comment
Fries

Fries

During my trip to Northern California for Dine California month, I visited a fabulous French restaurant  in the heart of San Francisco.  Garcon has all the elements of a classic bistro – French posters, mirrored walls, cozy tables and a long bar centering the space.  My friend Chris and I enjoyed one of our best meals of the trip at Garcon, here is what we sampled.

Black and basil

Black and basil

We started with the Black & Basil, a signature cocktail with vodka, black pepper, basil, lime and gin.  Tasty and spicy.

duck liver pate

duck liver pate

Chef Arthur Wall then sent out a beautiful duck liver pate with poached pear, walnuts, parsley, blackberries, croutons and a riesling pear gelee.  This dish was outstanding.

beet salad

beet salad

Next came the refreshing beet salade with belgium endive, blue cheese fondue, arugula, shallot vinaigrette and mandarin oranges.

Our main dishes were the shellfish bouillabaisse, scallops, mussels, manilla clams, shrimp and fregola pasta and a classic steak frites – marinated grilled hanger steak with truffle butter and crispy fries.  The bouillabaisse also came with nice crunchy bread to soak up the sauce.

bread

bread

bouillabaisse

bouillabaisse

steak frites

steak frites

fries

fries

Dessert was a rich creme brulee.  For unique cocktails, delicious traditional French food and an intimate bistro atmosphere be sure to visit Garcon next time you are in San Francisco.  Located at 1101 Valencia Street, reservations recommended at 415/401-8959.

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