(415) 647-9400
4063 24th St
San Francisco,
CA
94114
37.7512
-122.4333
Neighborhoods: Central, Noe Valley
Le Zinc
What People Are Saying About Le Zinc
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In Short – Le Zinc achieves a very Parisian balance between sophisticated and casual, one that lends itself equally well to stopping in for a cafe au lait or a romantic tête-à-tête over dinner. The pretty bar, gilt-framed mirror, even the tile floors conspire to convey a soothing Euro bistro feel and subtly golden lighting seals the deal. Artfully presented and creatively accented, the mid-priced French fare is a good value.
03/02/08
Authentic Parisian Ambiance
by aquilandasja
I love the sidewalks bistros in Paris, and whenever I feel like its been too long since my last visit, I make the trek from Alameda to Le Zinc. This is the closest I can get to my favorite Parisian bistros on this side of the Atlantic. The food, service and ambiance are all excellent. This is not a snobby place, it is more like an upscale, high-quality neighborhood hang-out. The restaurant is long and narrow, with some sidewalk tables out front and a charming patio out back. A long, antique bar with a zinc top takes up half of the front room. Everytime I go, I always try at least one new dish, and have yet to find one I didn't enjoy. My favorites include the crispy camembert appetizer and the duck with a peach glaze. Before eating here, I didn't think I liked duck, but if you like steak you'll love duck they way it is prepared here. f we're here for dinner, we normally have either the 3-course or 4-course tasting plate. I also often have on the of the wine flights. I have always found the portion sizes adequate (although I usually have the crispy camembert with whatever else I order). This is a great place to come and have a leisurely meal, enjoy the ambiance and the company of your companion.
- Pros: Ambiance, Food, Service
- Cons: Parking
02/24/08
Brunch was good but icy wait staff
by foodielover
The traditional eggs benedict was good, nothing spectacular and came with roasted fingerling potatoes. Two eggs covered in Hollandaise sauce over English muffins w/slices of ham for $9. The fresh squeeze orange juice (lots of pulp) in a wine glass was pricey for $4 but very sweet. The lamb sandwich was expensive for $12 and came with potatoes. The wait staff barely greet you when you come in the door. We decided to dine here on a whim, enroute next door to get tasty treats from Noe Valley Bakery. The tall blond, slender waitress walks up to you,r table, doesn't say a word, looks at you and places the menus on the table. Returning later, she jots down your orders and walks away. I detected some life in her eyes when we finished eating and asked for the check. Otherwise, I would have thought she was some cold terminator robot sent from the future to impersonate humans.
- Pros: Eggs Benedict were good, nice cozy restaurant, popular in the neighborhood
- Cons: Icy, detached staff, parking can be difficulty
08/10/07
Le Zinc Stinks
by csjme
A year ago, we happened upon LE ZINC, in San Francisco?s trendy Noe Valley, for lunch. (4063 24th St.) Although pricy, we really wanted to come back. Yesterday, 1-14-07, we did. What a rip-off. I ordered a $24 dinner. There was about 3 oz of meat, two bites of potatoes and some garlic beans. All told, including two tiny bites of appetizer, there must have been 6 oz of food. I left hungry. This was a sla p in the face. Enough food to live on would have cost them another buck. The wife ordered soup because she was not feeling well. Less than a cup of soup was $7. Salad was probably the same or more. They never mentioned it was not included. Stay away from those cheapskates at LE STINKs.
- Pros: They use to have great food when we visited in 2006.
- Cons: They are so stingy with the servings, you will starve to death.
The Details on Le Zinc
Where to Sit:
Outdoor seating is available year-round with heat lamps for the colder months.
What to Drink:
Have a mini-wine tasting with a white, red or port flight; the wine list or your knowledgeable server can tell you more.
Parking:
A public lot is located directly across the street.
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