La Provence Restaurant
San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 643-4333
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- 22nd Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5:30pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm, Sun 11am-3pm, 5:30pm-10pm
Editorial Review for La Provence Restaurant – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Sun shines through picture windows onto pastel yellow walls decorated with vibrant wine posters. The pleasant scent of singed thyme fills the air, as friendly waiters dart to and from the exhibition kitchen, attending to couples and casually dressed groups seated at red-and-white striped banquettes. All tables are furnished with fresh flowers. Two outdoor tables with wicker chairs set a charming European vibe.
The Food
The frequently changing menu of provencal-style cuisine is prepared sensibly, allowing each ingredient to sparkle. Starters often include winged shrimp, sauteed to a crisp, flambeed with anis, and presented on a pillow of spinach and tomato-garlic coulis. The Provencal pie is like a mini-pizza layered with caramelized onions, red peppers, olives and a sardine blanket. Entrees are pleasing to the eye and stomach. Fork-tender beef stew arrives on a plate, dressed with red wine and orange zest, accompanied by green beans and carrots. A vibrant open-face eggplant is stuffed with vegetables, including zucchinis and crunchy onions.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitTake advantage of prime people-watching: Request the window-side table in the front corner.
ParkingThere is a pay lot at 22nd and Valencia Streets, one block away from the restaurant.
The ExtrasDon't want to deal with parking in the Mission? The restaurant will reimburse your cab fare (up to $12) with a gift card for the restaurant. Reservations must be made to take advantage of the offer; call for details.
User Reviews for La Provence Restaurant
04/01/2008 Posted by CWSF
La Provence is our favorite neighborhood restaurant. We have been eating there frequently since they first opened. The food is consistently good, the appetizers are unusual and nicely done- try the octopus salad. The seafood stew and the pork loin entres are big hits in our crowd. When we're able we finish with the panna cotta or the molten chocolate cake. The wine list, while small, features hard to find wines from southern France. The service is friendly, professional and the owner Lionel is a wonderful host. It is a cozy, comfortable place where we take out of town family and friends, and go to ourselves when we want a treat.
Pros: Everything
Cons: Parking
03/31/2008 Posted by damjo
Go for the fixed price menu - 3 courses $29 - a bargain available all night during the week. Until 6.30pm on wek end. It's worth it. Dishes are not large but after having an appetizer, main course and dessert you should be satified. Service is good. Definitely a place to go.
Pros: Great food, great price
Cons: no enough Ca wines
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