Lolo
(415) 643-5656
3234 22nd St
San Francisco,
CA
94110
37.7555
-122.4194
Neighborhoods: Mission, Central East
What People Are Saying About Lolo
The Editor
Angela Asche
Citysearch
Signless and dark on the outside and bursting with funky color and exotic flavor on the inside, Lolo is the kind of place you want to tell your friends about and no one else. The mini-dining room and bar area are bright and campy, lined with recycled newsprint, ceramic animals, and fringed lampshades. Turkish influenced, Guadelajaran small plates like the panko-encrusted, flash-fried shrimp jicama tacos topped with a tropical relish and chipotle aioli make perfect sense, while the marinated beets and grilled radicchio buttered with feta mousse are refreshing, if a bit unfilling. Entrees are only slightly larger--coming here with a big appetite can get very expensive--but try the Cedar River, grass-fed flank steak with a peach and strawberry mole. For dessert, the ultimate sweet-tooth subduer is the bola verde, a harmonious blend of mascarpone, lavender and mint, layered with quince and sprinkled with lemon peel.
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User Reviews
graymalkin
January 21, 2008
i actually wandered into Lolo thinking that it was a remodeled Vogolonga but when i realized that it was something completely different i was up for the new experience. the wait staff was very friendly and personable making the experience quite delightful. the food was good but i felt like they were trying too hard with some of the dishes and they could have been somewhat simplified. my only real complaint was the noise level -- it was much too loud in the side room and they should invest in some sound absorbtive wall and ceiling materials. so, it would be nice for a date in the front room (although the traffic for the whole restaurant goes through the front room) or for a party in the side room. in my opinion, they still have some kinks to work out.
read full reviewThe Details on Lolo
When to go:
At Sunday brunch it's a toss-up between booze (Sangria/Mimosas) and dishes Tacos Tropical (flash-fried shrimp, chipotle aioli, served on a Jacima tortilla) and ox-tail and eggs, but so far Lolo's weekend tweener meal hasn't been discovered by the masses.
Know Before You Go:
Lolo does not accept reservations, but the crowd is sparse enough to yield a tolerable wait.
What to Drink:
A glass of Ferraton Pere et Fils Valreas is luxurious on the palate when paired with the flank steak.
The Extras:
The night is topped off with a surprising twist when the bill is presented in a hardcover book.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar
