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(415) 346-8400
2049 Fillmore St
San Francisco,
CA
94115
37.7884
-122.4337
Neighborhoods: Lower Pacific Heights (Fillmore), Central North, Lower Pacific Heights
Hours:
Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm
Fri 6pm-10:30pm
Sat-Sun 10am-10:30pm
Price:
$$$
Last updated 10.14.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Outdoor Dining, Historic Setting, Business Dining, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
What People Are Saying About Elite Cafe
Featured Review
Contributor
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The historic space feels like a spiffy and gleaming gentlemen's club, complete with secluded mahogany booths, lazy overhead fans and a friendly bar warmly lit with small lamps. The crowd embodies a classic San Francisco well-heeled mix, with couples both young and older; larger groups in the center add to the celebratory atmosphere. The homey bayou dishes exhibit a West Coast sensibility, so a N'awlins classic like gumbo includes scallops with yellow and red peppers, and barbecued shrimp arrive in a bath of seasoned butter instead of the traditional unseasoned margarine. The pork chop and…
Editor's Tips
- Parking:
- Valet parking is available nightly, starting at 6pm, for $9.
- The Extras:
- The perfectly flaky and buttery biscuits are famous citywide, so don't abstain. You can even get a batch of frozen, raw dough to go (24 for $24).
- Where to Sit:
- The coveted booths are a great hideaway for couples, but the lengthy bar also rates high on ambience, and is a great place to graze through the restaurant's shared plates section.
07/11/10
Great food, service and drinks
by MurphCK at Citysearch
i have been going here for years. through diifferent owners and changes of menus this place always impresses. yes, indeed, run, dont walk here for a nice night out or a great Saturday lunch/brunch
- Pros: everything on the menu is great
- Cons: parking sucks sucks sucks
04/22/10
Great bar!
by fidafy at Citysearch
Our first restaurant to hit in San Francisco was the Elite Cafe on Fillmore. The bar is fantastic with an old world style charm, lots of wood and golden light. A cute little outdoor seating area with heaters is tempting on a sunny day.
The drink menu and wine list are great. The food is mainly French/Cajun, which is not my favorite, however; they have a great brunch menu and the best mac and cheese you'll ever have!
- Pros: Great cocktails and the best Mac & Cheese in town!
03/02/10
The Elite is worthy of your Easter bonnet
by pprichard , Citysearch Contributor at Citysearch
Elite Cafe is the perfect place for a special occasion brunch. Grab a table outside to enjoy prime Fillmore street people-watching or request an intimate VIP booth (you do know Ben Affleck and Jen Garner dined here recently, right?) If you are a fan of Eggs Benedict, turn it up a notch and try their version served on the famous meetinghouse biscuits topped with hamhock stew. Just don't check your cholesterol level afterward!
- Pros: Full bar, outdoor seating
- Cons: It's popular so make a reservation
06/01/09
Great date spot
by GoPlaySFBay at Citysearch
Love this spot for special occasions and anytime for their outdoor seating. My boyfriend is from the south and we recently vacationed in New Orleans - the food stacks up for sure!
- Pros: booths that offer great intimacy
- Cons: hard to get the booths
04/01/09
The food is so-so
by vdaniels96 at Citysearch
The Manager is really great at this restaurant. She was able to accommodate us and our BIG party. The food is so-so, but at least the Manager really tried.
