Cafe Andree
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 217-4001
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Mason Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Hotel Dining 2007
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 7am-1:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm, Sun 7:30am-1:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm
Message from Cafe Andree
Enjoy an intimate cafe featuring Seasonal California Cuisine.
- Steps from Union Square
- Breakfast and Lunch M-F
- Dinner daily, Weekend Brunch
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Editorial Review for Cafe Andree – by Gina Goff
In Short
Tucked into an annex off the lobby, this tiny space feels more like a library than a dining room. A large, chocolate-colored bookshelf, crammed with colorful hardcovers and antique globes, runs the full length of the back wall. The wine list, scrawled in crimson lipstick on a mirrored wall, is posted for hushed couples sitting along an extended red banquette. Vintage black-and-white prints of Hollywood stars are haphazardly collaged under the glass of candlelit tables. Menu-wise, the ever-changing roster focuses on global, seasonal cuisine, with typical offerings ranging from Asian seafood to handmade Italian pastas.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasIn lieu of the standard black leather folder, the check is charmingly presented in an old hardcover pulled from a bookshelf.
What to DrinkDon't commit to a bottle right away; take advantage of the long, international list of wines available by the half-glass and do some tasting first.
Know Before You GoLeave your boisterous buddies at home; the restaurant's volume level complements the library-like ambience.
User Reviews for Cafe Andree
04/25/2008 Posted by Withdrawls4NYC
Cafe Andree is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. Man Ray prints on the tables, bookcases and mirrors, comfortable seating, (never a wait) and friendly service: Kind of like eating in a rich friend's library, without the pretension. Very studiously, I have attended to the menu. It's Tapas-style (I LOVE small things served beautifully). I also love that romantic dining. I won't complain to you about the Squash Blossom fritters: really unique, crunchy, and delicious. Or, the duck confit salad, or ahi tuna tartare with mango and and avocado: so fresh! The pumpkin, mushroom, marscapone ravioli is unbearably delicious -- large ravioli tucked in creamy sauce. And, I'm hesitant to admit this, should this favored restaurant get busier, but the chocolate cake is to die for! And it's quiet, unassuming, delightful dining. Cafe Andree is located in the Hotel Rex, a small quaint hotel owned by Joie de Vivre Hospitality -- the name says it all... A joy to live, a joy to eat and drink! Speaking of which, if you've got time before dinner, go lounge in the bar area (near the hotel check-in).I used to do this all the time when I first moved to the city; one of the best ways to know a city is to visit its hotels. That said, the lounge area has plump sofas and chairs, big tables 1920's style, kind service, and good drinks: perfect for after work drinks, dates, or moments post-shopping on Powell. Sometimes, they have performances in the room to the right, which is perfect if you want some time to lounge. Ahh, the joys of the city!
09/30/2007 Posted by acrftr
Quite ordinary to say the least. Maybe dinner is better than breakfast, but the waiter seemed as though he had been up all night. The toast was cold. The jam was Smuckers in a little plastic container that we had to ask for twice (and still didn't come). Ordered coffee that didn't come. Water arrived when we were preparing to leave.
Pros: ambience fine, location good
Cons: breakfast was very ordinary - toast should never be cold. Service was terrible
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