Coco500
(415) 543-2222
500 Brannan St
San Francisco,
CA
94107
37.7783
-122.3967
Neighborhoods: Central East, Mission Bay
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The Scene
Formerly Bizou, this spot said au revoir to its country French atmosphere and introduced an informal post-modern Euro-fied style. The closely packed wood tables are filled with a chattering mix of industry folks, gay and lesbian couples and chic city dwellers. It's definitely high energy, with a roar of conversation over the upbeat music.
The Food
Chef Loretta Keller's love of fresh seasonal ingredients and rustic Mediterranean dishes makes for an approachable small plates menu. The whimsically written and broad menu includes rotating dishes that hail from the grill, the wood oven or "California dirt." A delicious starter is the spice-kissed beef cheek mole on tortilla chips. The thin-crust pizzas are on almost every table, a succulent duck confit falls off the bone and vegetable sides are generous. The buttermilk panna cotta for dessert is a subtle seductress.
User Reviews
yogamanic
July 01, 2009
When you spend $350 for 3 people you deserve far better food and a lot more respect than this. The food is cliched and mediocre. We paid the bill and, as we were about to leave, I happened to glance at the check and noticed a string of drinks tagged on to the tune of $100. We were not amused and I let the manager know. She actually became defensive and argued with me saying she "would have caught it." "When", I wondered. After we paid and left? She was unapologetic. I emailed the general manager a few days later and he was equally curt and unapologetic. I didn't want any freebies. I only wanted a sincere apology. I still have not gotten it. I guess in these tough times some restaurants can survive by treating their customers poorly. But I will not allow it to happen a second time!
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CSMobileUser
January 26, 2009
="Visiting from LA and liked the SF atmosphere, good soup, pasta and chicken ="Visiting from LA and liked the SF atmosphere, good soup, pasta and chicken ="Visiting from LA and liked the SF atmosphere, good soup, pasta and chicken
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awolfey
March 12, 2008
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read full reviewThe Details on Coco500
Save Money:
Consider doing the $15 corkage if you're on a budget.
Know Before You Go:
Don't be shy about asking for bread, which isn't served at all unless requested--it ends up being a plate of little Pillsbury-meets-rosemary rolls and olive oil for dipping.
What to Drink:
The excellent wine list features a number of European picks. For a cocktail, the Negroni is a house favorite.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Celeb Hangout, Notable Chef, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Business Dining, Date Spot, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Loretta Keller
