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CIRCA

2001 Chestnut St
San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (415) 351-0175
CIRCA
Price:
$$$
Cross Street:
Fillmore Street
Hours:
Kitchen: Daily 5:30pm-11pm, Bar: Sun-Wed 5:30pm-12am, Thu-Sat 5:30pm-2am

Editorial Review for CIRCA – by Marcia Gagliardi

The Scene
This space's makeover into a swanky yet casual destination is notable: Light fixtures with long strings of crystal beads cascade from the ceiling, backlit photos of flowers add artsy flair and plush booths and curving banquettes abound in the restaurant and lounge area. The buzzing bar swarms with well-coiffed and frisky lads and lasses representing a range of ages. Live DJs spinning upbeat tracks fuel the well-lubricated crowd.

The Food
The affordable, mostly small-plate menu offers flavorful and upscale twists on American classics with a nod to local and organic producers. Tater tots come with Dungeness crab and a smoky aioli, while sliders are swathed in Brie and promise (somewhat absent) black truffle. The lightly creamy mac and cheese of shell pasta with lobster and subtle white truffle is a crowd-pleaser, while savory lamb "lollichops" are, unfortunately, more fatty than meaty. Sweets lovers can sink their spoons into the s'mores sundae or quince ginger cake.

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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

The entrance operates more like a club Thu-Sat, with doormen doing crowd control while a line of people waits to get in.

When to Go

Football fans (or other big game watchers) can catch the action on the three big TV screens in the bar area.

The Extras

An upstairs mezzanine with its own bar area is rentable for private parties.

User Reviews for CIRCA

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

12/15/2007 Posted by toanning

so bad costumer service, do not not not go...waitress are rude , doorman fools around with customers. the store should be closed.

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

06/01/2007 Posted by jenniemarie

I went here recently for an event that I paid for and my jacket was stolen from the bathroom. Granted, I left it in there for merely 10 minutes, but the lack of regard from the hostess and manager makes me never want to return to this "Marina" joint. I even had a sentimental bracelet in the pocket. When the manager finally offered me his card to follow up with him the next day, I emailed him and heard nothing back from him. Not even a polite "sorry, we didn't find your jacket". I will never go here again and will not recommend to anyone I know. Recently I left my phone in a dive bar in Hayes Valley and 2 days later it was still there, turned in by a decent customer or staff member. Interesting difference between a Marina bar and a dive bar. I think I'll stay away from the Marina bars.

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Editor's Review

A trendy hot spot that's part restaurant and part lounge, but 100 percent Marina.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

The entrance operates more like a club Thu-Sat, with doormen doing crowd control while a line of people waits to get in.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Metered
  • Pay garage

Hours

  • Kitchen: Daily 5:30pm-11pm
  • Bar: Sun-Wed 5:30pm-12am
  • Thu-Sat 5:30pm-2am

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Visa

Cuisines

  • Californian
  • American (New)
  • Tapas / Small Plates

Meal Price

  • $$$

Amenities

  • Dine at the Bar
  • Family Style
  • Late Night Dining
  • Open 7 Days
  • Date Spot
  • Notable Chef
  • Carry Out
  • Bar Scene
  • Private Rooms

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