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(415) 621-7000
2029 Market St.
San Francisco,
CA
94114
37.7687
-122.4274
Neighborhoods: Duboce Triangle (Deco Ghetto), Central, Duboce Triangle
Price:
$$$$
Last updated 3.31.09
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Fine Dining, Date Spot, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Randy Lewis
What People Are Saying About Mecca Sf
Featured Review
Contributor
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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…
Editor's Tips
- Look Good:
- This is a see-and-be-seen destination.
- Save Money:
- A daily happy hour (5-7pm) offers $7 infusion cocktails and half-priced oysters.
- The Extras:
- Ask about renting the restaurant for private parties.
08/11/08
How is this place still open?
by sfgarrett at Citysearch
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!
- Pros: Plenty of space
- Cons: Bartenders, prices, atmosphere
03/13/08
Good food...just wish it had prices to match.
by brian_the_knife at Citysearch
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.
01/15/08
Not worth it
by carmelajay at Citysearch
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.
01/10/08
Great Bar Scene
by sunqueen at Citysearch
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.
- Pros: Great Cocktails and Fun Crowd
- Cons: Loud Music
12/02/07
Avoid for now
by hayii at Citysearch
The menu had a mere 4 entrees. We were told the chef had quit and a new chef was working on the menu. Everything was pure salt or overly sweet. The Fillet Mignon requested medium was at best well done and dry. Creamed spinach was more like spinach in salty butter. Ribs so vinegary they were inedible.
Our servers description of the special of the night, scallops was " they aren't slimy " like they're usually prepared ! Ughh.
This place can't make up it's mind what it wants to be. Sorry can't recommend this restaurant.
- Pros: Great looking space
- Cons: bad food
