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San Francisco Map: IsaIsa Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Cuisine French
Hours Mon-Thurs 5:30-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30-10:30pm
Address
3324 Steiner St
Location Between Lombard and Chestnut sts, The Marina/Pacific Heights/Cow Hollow
Transportation Bus: 22, 28, 30, 30X, 43, or 76
Reservations Reservations recommended
Phone 415/567-9588
Web site www.isarestaurant.com
Prices Main courses $9-$16
Credit Cards MC, V

Frommer's Review

Luke Sung, who trained with some of the best French chefs in the city, has captured many locals' hearts by creating the kind of menu we foodies dream of: a smattering of small dishes, served a la carte family-style, that allow you to try numerous items in one sitting. It's a good thing the menu, considered "French tapas," offers small portions at reasonable prices. After all, it's asking a lot to make a diner choose between mushroom ragout with veal sweetbreads, seared foie gras with caramelized apples, potato-wrapped sea bass in brown butter, and rack of lamb. Here, a party of two can choose all of these plus one or two more and not be rolled out the door afterward. Adding to the allure is the warm boutique dining environment -- 70 seats scattered amid a small dining room in the front, and a large tented and heated patio out back that sets the mood with a warm yellow glow. Take a peek at the "kitchen," a shoebox of a cooking space, to appreciate Sung's accomplishments that much more. Cocktailers, take note: You'll only find beer, wine, and shoju cocktails (shoju is a smooth alcohol made from sweet potato that is used like vodka).

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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