District
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: (415) 896-2120
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Ritch Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Over-30s Singles Scene 2008, After-Work Bar 2007, Over-30 Singles Scene 2007
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 4pm-close (closing time varies), Sat 5pm-close (closing time varies)
Editorial Review for District – by Gina Goff
In Short
Any given night at this upscale lounge promises an attractive crowd vying for seats at the U-shaped bar. Groups who arrive early nab seats at earth-toned chaise lounges and ottomans, where they can set their glasses of vino on low-slung tables and chat about the take-notice pop art adorning the lofty brick walls. Between sips of California zin, French cab blends or other selections from the well-edited wine list, patrons nibble on complementary small plates, including goat-cheese pizzetta, tuna cru, salumi and cheese plates.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoIn effort to create a meeting-place, neighborhood appeal, reservations are not accepted.
When to GoLooking for a sophisticated pregame gathering spot for your group? The lounge opens early on Giants' home-game days.
The ExtrasA communal, standing-room-only table in front is available for late arrivers who need a place to rest their plates.
User Reviews for District
02/06/2008 Posted by kristylsummers
This place is one great time. A singles "market", but I went with my boyfriend and we both loved it. Lots of buzz, fabulous wine list including several by the glass, and wonderful, delicious food. There is no hostess - seating is all first come, first served. I highly recommend the tempura spicy albacore tuna rolls, the prosciutto san daniele and arugula hand rolls with goat cheese and fig jam and the morroccan lamb meatballs. For desert, don't pass up the warm sultana spice bread pudding with brandy carmel sauce. To die for. Order 3-4 things to share with your date or friend, and you are set. Servers, all male, are on top of it and extremely knowledgable.
Pros: Food, Wine, Service
Cons: Parking
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
05/27/2007 Posted by kevingueco
According to our bartender, their resident wine director buys out an entire years of any particular wine that she falls in love with, so many of the labels are exclusive to District. Tasting flights come in thoughtful combinations like "Bubbles Around The World", or "Oak vs Stainless". We started off with an "Aromatic Whites" flight, mussels w/ Pernod cream, and truffled hamachi tartare w/ uni sauce. Moved on to a "Spices & Berries" flight, juicy lamb meatballs, and capered beef carpaccio. Killer. We made the mistake of trying to eat here the night of a Giants game, and had to drive around the block 5 times before we found parking, but we're glad we stuck with it. We had unknowingly come on the last night they would be open on a Sunday, and were surprised at how comfortably empty the place was. Had our choice of seating, but decided it would be more fun to sit at the bar. They will be closed on Sundays from now on and opening up on Mondays along with every other day of the week, during which I'm told it can get really crowded, so come early. Six glasses later I set a goal to eventually taste every wine on the menu but found out from our bartender Danny that not only does the menu change daily, they are also working on a cellar that will soon stash an additional 600 bottles. This place is fun, and portions are generous enough to share so bring friends. They print new menus everyday so don't be shy about asking to take a copy home if its towards the end of service. You're going to want to google your favorite wine as soon as you get home. If you're lucky you'll find a place that actually sells it.
Pros: food & wine, atmosphere
Cons: parking
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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