Where to eat in SF?

robert · February 21, 2019, 10:15pm

What I heard about Angler is that the vegetable dishes are the star. Still haven’t been.

Zuni’s great in the old-school Chez Panisse way, sort of like Osteria Mozza or the late Campanile in LA. It’s one of my favorite places for birthday / anniversary celebrations.

robert · February 21, 2019, 10:19pm

Cockscomb is doing prime rib the last Sunday of every month.

Cotogna also does a special Sunday supper.

Chowseeker1999 · February 21, 2019, 10:36pm

Thanks Robert. Yah, if I was going to Cotogna I wouldn’t want to do a limited Sunday supper (rather try their full menu), so maybe we’ll just do a lunch there or alternate day. Cockscomb wouldn’t work as our visit won’t be the last Sunday of the month. Thanks.

Chowseeker1999 · February 21, 2019, 10:39pm

Thanks @beefnoguy! We’ve been to Progress before, but good to know. Mourad unfortunately we don’t have a large group (been wanting to try that large format dinner one of these days). I’ll look at the menu of those other places. Thanks.

js76wisco · February 21, 2019, 11:20pm

Yes the restaurant not the pizzeria. The pizzeria is delicious as well but we have good neopolitan pizza in LA.

thechez5 · February 22, 2019, 1:05am

Is Nopa not considered good anymore? Was it ever? I’ve always had a good meal there, and it’s open on Sunday for dinner, fwiw.

robert · February 22, 2019, 1:34am

Personally I’d go to Zuni over Nopa. Similar style.

thechez5 · February 22, 2019, 1:45am

Looking at Nopa’s current dessert menu, they have a Barhi date cake which sounds amazing. I love Barhi dates. Someone go try it so I can live vicariously through you.

ipsedixit · February 22, 2019, 4:05am

How big is your party? If not too big, maybe consider Al’s Place.

Chowseeker1999 · February 22, 2019, 4:21am

Thanks @ipsedixit. Looking over the menu, is it like eclectic Asian meets European? Or just a mishmash of cuisines? Tom Yum Nam Khon Sauce and Galangal, etc.

For Sunday it’d just be 2. You’d recommend Al’s over Uma Casa? Thanks.

catholiver · February 22, 2019, 4:29am

Why?

ipsedixit · February 22, 2019, 4:32am

Both are good. Al’s is a bit more adventurous (food forward?); where’s Uma Casa is more focused on one type of cuisine (Portuguese). Al’s is louder, and more frenetic; Uma Casa by comparison is a bit more homey (not that it is homey, just by comparison)

catholiver · February 22, 2019, 4:34am

So have you actually eaten at both? More than once?

PorkyBelly · February 22, 2019, 5:15am

Nopa is solid but to me the menu is also very safe.

thechez5 · February 22, 2019, 8:59am

Agreed.

Chowseeker1999 · February 22, 2019, 5:33pm

Hi @ipsedixit,

Thanks. For Uma Casa any recommended dishes? And I noticed (this might put it over the edge) they serve Pastel de Nata! How was it?

robert · February 22, 2019, 6:47pm

Chowseeker1999 · February 22, 2019, 9:20pm

Thanks for the reminder @robert. Looks like a wonderful meal. That might just seal the deal.

ipsedixit · February 23, 2019, 2:45am

Anything with sardines. Just get.

As to the Portuguese egg tart, I actually think their rice pudding is better (forget the Portuguese name). But honestly, when I’m in the area, I’d rather save my calories for ice cream at Mitchell’s or a slice of apple pie a la mode (with vanilla ice cream from Straus, 'natch) at Mission Pie.

robert · February 23, 2019, 8:07pm

I have fond memories of Mitchell’s buko (coconut sport), but every time I have some I’m grossed out by the waxy coating it leaves in my mouth.