Nopa
(415) 864-8643
560 Divisadero St
San Francisco,
CA
94117
37.7746
-122.4376
Neighborhoods: Central, Panhandle
What People Are Saying About Nopa
The Editor
Gina Goff
Citysearch
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.
User Reviews
guythwaitefan
March 17, 2009
A friend of mind recommended this restaurant and so I took several friends there this past Thursday. Due to lack of reservations though, our wait was a bit longer than usual as we were told, but they did comp us with free french fries, which was congenial, we thought. The atmosphere was fun enough for our lively group, and it was good to get friendly, knowledgeable service from the waiter (very knowledable on the food and what wines to pair with it). Overall, we were pleased and would definitely go back again.
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Anonymous
July 20, 2008
Ate at Nopa last night with another couple and thoroughly enjoyed it. Great food and hip setting ( along with a bustling bar) make it a really fun spot for a get together with friends. The bar makes fantastic cocktails - try the Old Cuban or the Hai -Q. Dinner was excellent. Standouts included the flatbread and the calamari for appetizers. Flatbread is a must! For entrees the duck really is extraordinary. It's actually lean, flavorful and juicy unlike a lot of duck dishes. The hamburger definitely gets you the most mileage for your buck - it's great. The pork chop is awesome. Halibut is fine but doesn't shine as much as the others. Dessert options are tasty but not standouts. Had the sopaipillas which are like donuts. Definitely recommend this restaurants. One of my favorites in SF.
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dangrmous
July 02, 2008
I was taken to Nopa last weekend by a friend who used to be a chef there, and the food absolutely shined. The fried fish was great, but the flatbread stole show for appetizers - house-made bacon, zuccini and goat cheese on an impossibly thin perfectly crispy crust. It was amazing. We shared everything - salad, pork chop, and halibut, and it was all fresh and very impressive. The pork chop was brined and then expertly grilled - it was phenomenal. We didn't have room for dessert, but they make the best sazerac I've had and my dining partners were equally happy with their libations. The next time I'm in SF I'm making a beeline for this place.
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Know Before You Go:
The 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 Drink:
Take advantage of the large selection of half bottles and sample from the impressive wine list.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, People Watching, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
