Bistro Yoffi
San Francisco, CA 94123-2607
Phone: (415) 885-5133
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Pierce Street
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 5:30pm-10pm, Fri 5:30pm-11pm, Sat-Sun 3pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Bistro Yoffi – by Gina Goff
In Short
Well-heeled neighborhood locals and bohemians from across town take in jazz performances and dig into Mediterranean-accented cuisine at this colorful bistro. Brightly painted wooden chairs are pulled around the dining room's window-front piano on performance nights, while the narrow bar area, overflowing with potted plants, serves as a makeshift dance floor. The heated backyard garden is a popular spot for noshing on light dinner fare like bruschetta or more filling options like seared ahi.
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Insider Tips
When to GoOpen mic nights are held every Wednesday from 8pm to 11:30pm; call for an updated schedule of jazz performances.
User Reviews for Bistro Yoffi
07/30/2007 Posted by claudilla
I could agree with the comments people do to this restaurant, nice athmosphere, not pricely, food ok. But I had a bad experience in this place. I asked for the anglo enchilada that comes with sea bass, salmon and baby shrimp (which looks more like a burrito), and I was half way of my meal when I realized that there was no salmon and no shrimp inside. I waited about 15 min to see the waiter till she finally came. My dissapointment was not that much with my order not having what it must had, but the way I was treated. She told me too bad I didn't say anything at the beggining of my meal (I was digging in trying to find it), and even though I showed her what I had there, she told me next time to say it before I start my meal. She even ask in the kitchen and they said they put it in. But I know what I got, and I cannot believe they have this kind of service, it was rude to make me feel I was lying or making it up. Folks if you want to run a business like this you have to learn a golden rule: "The client is always right", because I was totally right... I just told her it won't be a next time...
09/11/2006 Posted by csalt
The restaurant is a sleeper- they have an amazing patio in the back (perfect for parties on nice SF nights), the owner is the long haired good looking guy (usually behind the bar), and the music always rocks your world. The Steak Nibblers on the appetizer menu are amazing, a little salty but really good. The menu is impressive, wine list so so, but the service is great. I love this little swanky joint. One word of warning, if you sit out on the patio watch out for the little mousies. they love the place too... keep your feet up, purses off the floor and don't freak out if you see them scutter by. Otherwise, a super fabulous, very romantic place to be.
Pros: Great food, great music, nice patio
Cons: with nature come animals, wine list isn't the best, menu doesn't offer a whole lot
