Zazie
(415) 564-5332
941 Cole St
San Francisco,
CA
94117
37.7653
-122.45
Neighborhoods: Central, Ashbury Heights
What People Are Saying About Zazie
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The Scene
A quaint Parisian vibe prevails--from street-side tables flanking the entrance to a mint-and-white tiled floor inside and framed French posters lining the dining room's brick wall. Beyond a semi-exposed kitchen awaits a two-tiered patio surrounded by flowers and foliage. Slightly quirky waitstaff provides upbeat service to a crowd of families and first dates.
The Food
Owner/chef Jennifer Piallat controls the seasonally updated elements. Menu items may include grilled mission figs with a jam-like center that burst atop wilted spinach and grilled bread spread with chilled chevre. A light white wine broth is loaded with dozens of tender mussels, while rich tomato sauce coats porcini-stuffed ravioli mixed with feta and tiger prawns. Caramelized apple slices sweeten a grilled pork chop for a hearty entree. A bowl of seasonal-fruit crumble is topped with creme fraiche, which is nice to enjoy any time of year under the patio's heat lamps.
User Reviews
MNKH
November 01, 2008
Zazie's is always worth the wait. Brunch is so good, that I usually end up ordering multiple breakfast items out of pure indecision. The gingerbread pancakes with poached pears and lemon curd are to die for, and on the savory side, the range of poached eggs are cooked to perfection. Unlike most breakfast places that serve food you could cook in your kitchen (if only we all had the energy on a Saturday morning), Zazie's serves up food for a reasonable price that is beyond most people's cooking abilities. Perfectly balanced, fresh, and tasteful, this spot never ceases to satisfy the palate.
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chocolorac
November 04, 2007
Zazie has become one of my favorite brunch places. It's a great place to enjoy the patio setting, esp on a sunny day. The choices are relatively simple, but made ample with their "une, deux, trois" choice. The wait can be long, but there is the Boulangerie or Tully's at which you can enjoy the wait with a morning paper, good book, or with good company.
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dpao
October 06, 2007
Chicken sandwich during lunch was tasty, but waitress was quite rude. Floor plan was very cramped and bathroom was a closet with an incomplete latch.
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When to Go:
Brunch, served 9am-3pm Saturdays and Sundays, is very popular. Dishes include challah French toast and poached eggs.
Know Before You Go:
Reservations are not accepted for brunch, but are for dinner.
The Extras:
There's no corkage fee on Tuesdays.
Parking:
If you can't find a coveted street space, head to the Kezar lot (Stanyan at Haight Street).
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Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Date Spot, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Prix Fixe Menu
