B44
(415) 986-6287
44 Belden Pl
San Francisco,
CA
94104
37.7912
-122.4035
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Downtown
What People Are Saying About B44
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The Scene
A Spanish standout along the tiny downtown alley that has become San Francisco's own Left Bank, this spot is jammed with a Financial District crowd at lunch and a slightly more Union Square-ish throng at dinner. The chic, spare restaurant is popular for anything, from a quick bite and touch of wine to a full-fledged dinner.
The Food
The Spanish and Catalan fare is authentically satisfying and robust. Start with succulent fish cheeks with roasted garlic or homemade sausage with white beans and a spicy aioli. Entrees are divided evenly between a wide array of paellas and regional meat and fish dishes. California-style entrees include ahi seared with warm white bean salad.
User Reviews
Anonymous
February 05, 2009
I went to B44 last weekend for Dine About Town, an Open Table promotion that offers a prix fixe menu at various restaurants in town. Many of the DAT menus offered no choices and dishes that were not particularly appealing. B44 was one of the few participating restaurants that offered several choices, and I love Spanish food, so we landed there. The selection of wine is extensive. We had a really good Tempranillo. For my appetizer, I had the mussels with pancetta, which was fabulous. The sauce was fantastic and left me wanting more. I had the paella for my entree. It was very good, but not amazing. They are generous with the portions of seafood.For dessert, I had their version of the creme brulee, which was terrible. It was way too sweet and had a grainy texture that made it inedible. Besides my dessert, my only other complaint would be the noise. We sat inside because it was cold, and it was incredibly cramped and loud. It was impossible not to listen to the tables next to us throughout the meal. Overall, I would definitely go again, especially on a nice day and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys good Spanish food.
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January 14, 2009
Need I say more? Good selection of spanish tapas. Great selection of Spanish wine (I am Spanish so I love that) Excellent paela. Its on Belden Place so its a fun area to hang out in the city.
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audreyjl
October 27, 2008
I came her for the first time the other day for lunch and it was nice. Anywhere in Belden Alley is usually a good choice and this was no exception. It was a wonderfully warm day so we sat outside. The service was very good, they gave us good wine recommendations and most of the food was great. We each tried a different Paella and both were good. Their garlicy shrimps were a good appetizer but the other that came highly recommended by our waiter was very disappointing. The one we didn't like and I wouldn't recommend it was the anchoives, nothing special, a little bland we each had a few but ended up sending them back. Overall I would definitely go back.
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Where to Sit:
Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area, which is kept at a comfortable dining temperature with heat lamps.
Category:
Spanish, Banquet Rooms, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Outdoor Dining
