Fun, flirtatious restaurant and wine bar with distinctive Californian appeal.
(415) 655-1587
101 Cyril Magnin St
(Ellis Street)
San Francisco,
CA
94102
37.7854
-122.4086
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Tenderloin
First Crush Restaurant & Bar
Last updated 11.10.09
What People Are Saying About First Crush Restaurant Wine Bar & Lounge
The Owner
First Crush Restaurant Wine Bar & Lounge
Owner
First Crush serves up great food and wine in a chic and lively atmosphere. Our guests come back time and time again for a flight of wine after work, an evening out with friends or for a group dinner celebration. Our goal is to provide one of San Francisco's most fun and dynamic dining establishments, hosting large groups celebrating important events and small gatherings over great food and wine. Come in and enjoy our elegant atmosphere for any evening out - we look forward to seeing you.
The Editor
Joanna Currier
Citysearch
The Scene – The attractive street-level dining room is busy with tourists, shoppers, and yes, first dates. A low, tin ceiling and tinted windows deepen the room's wine-red walls and accents. Hand-thrown, eggshell-hued dishes in irregular shapes add touches of whimsy to crisp, white-topped tables. Service is smart, efficient, and patient with the exclusively California wine list. A small, back bar upstairs accommodates after-work oenophiles, while downstairs a larger, cavernous wine "grotto" lures private groups. – – The Food – The menu of simple California favorites is…
10/10/09
Check this place out!
by deannapalmisano
I went on a date to this restaurant last week. We had reservations so that was not a problem, but I recommend having them because there was quite a crowd around the front. The lighting was great and noise level. I felt very comfortable in cozy. The decor was beautiful and the service was alright. Definitely could have been more attentive to our needs. The food was delicious and drinks were yummy.
- Pros: great food
- Cons: expensive
02/12/09
a good place to eat with a date
by mdro
this was a good place to eat but over prices and maybe i will go there again with a friend. well i will goback when this is a better place adding more his time to test
- Pros: best wine in town
- Cons: service is lacking
02/12/09
a good place for a date
by mdroz8
not a bad place to eat for a date on a last minute kind of thing. you wnat to go and get wine but also try the desserts and make sure you ask for the bread! they sometimes forget.
The Details on First Crush Restaurant Wine Bar & Lounge
What to Eat:
Not too hungry? The $16 cheese plate offers a lovely international selection with plenty to share with a group.
The Extras:
Beer and cocktails are also available.
What to Drink:
Wine flights--three glasses poured a third each ranging from $10-$15--are a good idea and a good deal.
What to Eat:
Not too hungry? The $17 cheese plate offers a lovely international selection with plenty to share with a group.
Extras:
Save room for dessert, there is a vanilla cupcake trio, a decadent lavender vanilla bean creme brulee, and a thyme infused lemon tart.
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Message from First Crush Restaurant Wine Bar & Lounge
- Award Winning Wine List
- Great for Group Dining
- Seasonal California Cuisine
First Crush serves up great food and wine in a chic and lively atmosphere. Our guests come back time and time again for a flight of wine after work, an evening out with friends or for a group dinner celebration. Our goal is to provide one of San Francisco's most fun and dynamic dining establishments, hosting large groups celebrating important events and small gatherings over great food and wine. Come in and enjoy our elegant atmosphere for any evening out - we look forward to seeing you.
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