Fresca
San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 447-2668
- Cross Street:
- California Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Latin Food 2007
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10:30pm
Message from Fresca
Fresca is the only Ceviche Bar in San Francisco.
- Full Brunch Menu
- In The Heart of the Fillmore
- Pre-Fixed Lunch Menu
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Editorial Review for Fresca – by Marcia Smart
The Scene
The warm hues of a smooth slate floor, rust-colored walls and gilded frames set the stage for the comforting flavors of Peru. An open kitchen fills the medium-sized eatery with appetizing scents and counter seating gives curious diners front-row seats to the culinary activities. Service is friendly, with a relaxed pace.
The Food
Get ready to savor authentic Peruvian food, with warm spice undertones and citrusy sauces. To start, halibut seviche, marinated in ginger and lime, is a perfect marriage of light and tangy. Fish entrees are also excellent, especially a crispy, slightly sweet soy-roasted trout served with a generous topping of prawns, roasted onions and tomatoes. Meat eaters should opt for fall-apart tender adobo pork; there are also strips of sirloin steak sauteed with onions, tomatoes, cilantro and served with fries. For dessert, splurge on creamy rice pudding or chocolate cake.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThere are no mixed drinks, but one of the more than two- dozen Latin beers, priced well at $4, will balance the vinegar and spices of Peruvian cuisine.
Know Before You GoThere are no meat- or seafood-free entrees on the menu.
User Reviews for Fresca
06/19/2008 Posted by slygirl12
I've been for lunch and dinner now. Personal fav... steak sandwich and a glass of red wine on a lazy afternoon. I thought it was really great food and friendly service too. Parking, not so great (take a cab or walk if you can). Better than Limon, IMHO.
Pros: Awesome food
Cons: Walk or cab there
11/06/2007 Posted by seriouslyinthecity
In the neighborhood on a rare shopping spree, I happened in to Fresca on Fillmore for lunch and am so happy I did. The lunch menu has a lot of the same items as the dinner menu, at about half the price. We had the jumbo shrimp appetizer – beautifully presented and fresh tasting – and the pulled chicken with egg dish. I will seriously go back just for the chicken dish – and I don’t usually like chicken! The waitstaff was very friendly, inviting us to come back at sit at the bar. Although next time I plan to head to the Noe Valley location a bit closer to home.
Pros: Aji De Gallina - the chicken stew
Cons: Need more people to try everything interesting on the menu
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