Chenery Park
San Francisco, CA 94131
Phone: (415) 337-0391
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Diamond Street
- Specialties:
- Family-Friendly Dining
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10pm, Sun 5:30pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Chenery Park – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Muted green walls, dimmed lighting and colorful paintings create a warm ambience for middle-aged patrons and families, who congregate at small wooden tables downstairs, at the small bar in the rear or at bigger tables upstairs. Servers can lag on taking orders and dishes often arrive late to the table.
The Food
The often-rotating menu offers updated versions of Southern favorites. Small plates include the baked macaroni and cheese--chewy pasta and four cheeses sprinkled with light, crisp bread crumbs. Entrees are hit and miss. The Panko-crusted catfish has a delightfully crispy batter and is served with fresh-cut french fries and a tart tartar sauce. The spicy seafood gumbo doesn't nearly live up to its heat claims, but its scallops, shrimp and catfish taste fresh. Lamb sirloin is tender, but its red wine rosemary sauce lacks flavor.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoEvery Tuesday is kids' night, featuring a low-priced children's menu and frequent-patron program, where with each visit, little ones earn stars on the big CP Kids Club board that can be used toward free desserts, T-shirts, hats and other merchandise.
The ExtrasPlanning a party? The restaurant provides catering with fixed menus for different price ranges, from $25 to $55 per person.
User Reviews for Chenery Park
09/08/2008 Posted by wineanytime
I was so excited to check out this restaurant, since I live in the neighborhood. So I made reservations for four of us (two young couples). Our evening was almost ruined by the rude service that we received. Restaurants need to realize that although we may be young, but we enjoy nice dinners and expect friendly service, just the same. The waiter failed to say hello (or provide any sort of greeting to us). He simply walked up to our table and just stared at us with this look like "what do you want?" He didn't bring us water or bread, and we waited at least 20 minutes before he even came to take our order. We had to ask the host for both, which he was very nice and brought some for us. I was starving by the time our entrees came. Despite my terrific hunger, the lamb that I ordered wasn't anything memorable. It was sort of tough, and didn't have a great flavor. The salmon was ok. The mashed potatoes were the best thing on the table. Oh, and did I mention that I almost fell over when one of the waitresses slammed into me as I passed her as I was coming from the restroom and she was heading back to the kitchen? It would have been nice if she had scooted over so we could both pass, rather than trying to beat me to the door. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be going back to this place anytime soon. There are too many other restaurants in the city with great food, prices, AND service. Sorry Chenery Park, looks like West Portal is going to get more of my business.
Pros: Cute upstairs seating
Cons: The staff would probably throw you off the balcony if you were in the way.
08/01/2008 Posted by zoesfbay
Great slightly upscale neighborhood restaurant. And on Friday night's there is free Jazz at Bird & Beckett Bookstore right up the street.
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