Bar Tartine
(415) 487-1600
561 Valencia St
San Francisco,
CA
94110
37.7639
-122.4217
Neighborhoods: Mission Dolores (Hub, Mid-Market), Mission Dolores, Central
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The Scene
An elk-antler chandelier hanging near the entrance and dark wood floors give a lodge-like ambience. Backlit mirrors fixed to off-white walls reflect a diverse neighborhood clientele, who sit at banquettes or at the marble-countered bar. Friendly tattooed waitstaff deliver plates from an open kitchen in the rear.
The Food
This is what the doctor orders on chilly city nights. The hearty celery root soup offers a thick broth bolstered by bacon and sweet hints of apple, then sprinkled with crushed walnuts. Poached egg, porcini mushrooms and beluga lentils topped with frisee boasts a delightful blend of flavors. For a delicious entrée, the vibrant-pink venison loin is grilled and served with a smoky meatball. Early diners should sample a small or large serving of the moist lobster and trumpet-mushroom risotto, which has a tendency to sell out.
User Reviews
samherlihy
April 14, 2009
Went for brunch the day before Easter...bf had foie gras panini...I had the duck and scrambled eggs on country bread. Both were a-ma-zing. Vinny (awesome waiter!) gave us great suggestions for drinks to go with and even treated us to a scoop of ice cream after we determined we were too full for dessert. He said "I know you're full, but you HAVE to try this." Burnt sugar...UNBELIEVABLE. Really out of this world. Vinny was right...I would go back to SF just for that ice cream! Great experience overall.
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localknowz
November 21, 2008
Savory morsels await you here, from fois gras to yellowtail crudo. Surprisingly even the simpler dishes such as the gnocchi are very tasty. $$$ for the price and they only serve wine and beer FYI. There is no sign outside except for the numeric address, so if you blink you will miss the darkened doorway access. This is very nice place for a date with nice ambience, dark mood lighting. Reservations recommended and parking is bleak in the mission so take a cab for sure! Bon Apoetite!
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saintiggy
May 14, 2008
On a recent jaunt to SF my friend and I made our way to just about every place in the new eat.shop.sf guide. Zuni, Boulettes Larder, Swan Oyster Depot etc and so forth and on and on. Out of all of that many things stay in focus and many more things fade to the backround. Our night at Tartine burns bright. We were shocked to find an reservation at 9 pm on Open Table, we booked it to a cab and huddled in the doorway waiting for our table. We were super comfortable and understood that people were lingering over dessert, the hostess was lovely offering her apologies (not needed!) and two glasses of sparkling rose for our troubles (hardly troubled but grateful for the bubbly) We sipped the delicious elixir while waiting only moments more and then were ushered to a tiny table right in the center of the room. Every piece of cutlery was perfectly placed, and the waitress was right there to attend to any need. We ordered the asparagus and goat cheese salad, which seemed simple enough but arrived an beautifully complex pile of leaves and vegatables. Next up the Marrow and arugula. The marrow was intense and fatty at once off putting and irresistible, I needed a good pinch of salt to melt into unctuous stuff but it was nowhere to be found. I am sure had I bothered to ask it they would have given it to me- but I was too busy enjoying myself to bother. Next I had the Quail stuffed with fois gras and my friend had the Lamb. Both were really delicate, perfectly executed and beautifully plated. For dessert we shared a chocolate ? tart with earl grey ice cream - wowza! All the while the dining room glittered, the executive chef roamed the room making sure everyone was happy, the staff were attentive without being overbearing. It has changed my expectations of food and service for ever.
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Know Before You Go:
The lack of a sign can make it difficult to find, so look for a green exterior and unique elk antler chandelier in the window.
When to Go:
On Sundays, Tuesday and Wednesdays, the restaurant's last seatings are at 10pm. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, the last seatings are at 11pm.
Where to Sit:
Groups wanting a view of the 'hood foot traffic can reserve the coveted table in front.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, People Watching, Business Dining, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
