The Public Restaurant & Bar
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 552-3065
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- 11th Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Happy Hour 2006, Lounge 2006
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 5:30pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-2am
Editorial Review for The Public Restaurant & Bar – by Daniel Liszt
The Scene
This loft-like space is surrounded by brick walls and rotating paintings that keep the scenery fresh. Dance tunes play at a whisper; black-clad waitresses serve mango mojitos from two bars. Fashionable clientele can mingle on designer couches in the center of the main room or head upstairs, where a dining room sits beneath an I-beam ceiling.
The Food
A seasonally updated menu features comfort cuisine with gourmet flare. Portions are generous, aside from a petite crab-and-shrimp cake starter. An entree-worthy smoked boar sausage is bolstered by white-bean puree and sweetened by balsamic figs. Chili flakes add spice to diced tuna poke, presented in a sesame-soy-dressed mold of cucumbers and shiitake mushrooms. A knife glides through braised short ribs bathed in a thin port-cabernet sauce; but the ling cod's saffron-tomato broth tastes like Spaghettios. Desserts shine, highlighted by a chocolate bread pudding.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodDress casually hip to fit in with the main floor's single scene.
When to GoGrab a bite on the weekend before sampling the area's nightlife. The Public is located within walking distance of many clubs and bars.
User Reviews for The Public Restaurant & Bar
03/17/2008 Posted by madmadzoo
the food, the service, the place, 5 star all the way. you will have to go and try it yourself to know what all the review is talking about. but go soon, they are moving... to China.
03/03/2007 Posted by bigrand010
Went to this area to chill with my friends and came upon this hidden gem. This place had a great late nite happy hour with gourment food at a reasonable price. ($5 for everything on the menu!!!) This has been my favorite place to hang out and have a great time.
Pros: Great atmosphere and space.
Cons: Too many people.
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