NOPA
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone: (415) 864-8643
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Fell Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Late-Night Dining 2007, Bar Menu 2006
- Hours:
- Daily 5pm-1am
Editorial Review for NOPA – by Gina Goff
The Scene
Soaring ceilings, funky walls with cartoonish murals of San Francisco and a jovial din set the stage at this buzzing restaurant. Diners in possession of one of the few coveted reservations huddle around closely packed tables and snug booths in the two-tiered dining room, while those without settle for a seat at the long wooden communal table. An adjoining bar area hosts a crowd of stylish 30-something singles seeking flirtatious conversation and each other's phone numbers.
The Food
Friendly servers slither between tables, alternately offering suggestions from the rotating menu and delivering plates of organic, Mediterranean-influenced Cal cuisine. Appetizers range from hearty comfort food--like creamy baked goat cheese served warm with a bottomless supply of crostini--to light and artful, such as wild salmon carpaccio sliced paper thin. Entrees flair in the rib-sticking genre, like a juicy rotisserie chicken or medallions of spit-roasted London broil arranged alongside whipped potatoes and gently spicy horseradish crème fraiche.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe restaurant offers reservations a month out; be sure to secure one ahead of time or risk facing a long wait or a seat at the communal table.
What to DrinkTake advantage of the large selection of half bottles and sample from the impressive wine list.
User Reviews for NOPA
04/03/2008 Posted by spinitch
was taken here by a good friend of mine and from the hype that i was told about, it was indeed just all hype. the fried fish appetizer was good, but i think it's hard to mess up anything fried. but i will give it to them anyway. the halibut was subpar to say the least. although the asparagus was perfectly cooked. the churros was also good. overall, i would not recommend this place.
09/13/2007 Posted by bella66
I don't know what the others are talking about. I have been to Nopa 4 times and it's been consistently excellent every time. Charming waiters(resses), excellent customer service, delicious food and wine, decent prices and wonderful atmosphere. All the ingredients you need for a great night out. I've taken friends and family there and it's quickly become one of their favorite restaurants in the city. One of my favorite dishes is the Moroccan Vegetable Tagine - yummy! Highly recommend this place.
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