View Less
How is this place still open?. The bartenders are extremely slow and inattentive. Drinks and food are completely overpriced. Kitchen is slow... considering the place was completely empty. Don't bother!
Good food...just wish it had prices to match..
I lucked out and slid into Mecca with a party of two on a Saturday evening. The first table they seated us at displeased me, but they were more than happy to move me to a more suitable table. The
food and service were solid, but I couldn't help but feel like the menu was too limited...just not enough choices. It seems like the chef went a bit too minimalist.
The minimalism worked well for the restaurant's decor. A large centrally located oval bar is the restaurant's anchor, and it works well. Exposed air ducts and piping give the eatery a hip industrial feel while keeping it's upscale appeal.…
Not worth it. I went for brunch with friends....none of us are interested in going back. Too bad...I use to love this place. My food was cold...I sent it back and just the plate came back burning hot....my food was still the same on the inside.…
Great Bar Scene. My friends took me out for a fun Birthday happy hour at the end of a crazy week and we had the best time! The cocktails are super tasty and the bar staff was great; they really made me feel special on my bday! I highly recommend the Orange Blossom. This place really draws a crowd, by 8pm the place was packed. I love that they place old movies on their big screen. The only thing I guess I didn't like was the music got kind of loud every now and then. We decided to stay for dinner and I enjoyed the food almost as much as my Orange Blossom. I had the Tuna Tartar and the Grilled Lamb Lollipops. I will come back just to have the Tuna Tartar. To top it off Tiffany from the first season of Top Chef was there, I am a huge fan. I didn't know this place was such a big deal.…
Nationally lauded chef serves up New American cuisine in a romantically chic Castro mainstay..
The Scene
Small groups listening to worldly lounge grooves sip sugar-rimmed gimlets at the center bar. Shimmering candelabras, a crimson color scheme and expert lighting allow the
well-heeled crowd to look their best. Black-and-white movies flash on a screen above the decorative piano, while affable waitstaff explain the menu's seasonal highlights in delicious detail.
The Food
Chef Randy Lewis relocated to the Bay after redefining modern Southern cuisine in New Orlean. The change of scenery influences the menu at Mecca, where diners are treated to inventive fare. The grilled flatbread is a superb starter: Crisp strips of savory jamon Serrano rest atop a sweet membrillo (quince paste). A tried-and-true char-grilled filet mignon, prepared perfectly medium pink, is as good as that from a fine SF steakhouse. However, there are more unique dishes that will delight, including the tuna crusted with panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), which is bolstered by a vinegar-and-bing-cherry reduction and cushioned by mushroom-spinach risotto.
Hits: This romantic restaurant is great for impressing a love interest, plus the ample portions will leave everyone satisfied.
Misses: The tables beneath the front window are spaced too close to one another. Privacy requires a request for a back booth.…
