Fish and Farm
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 474-3474
12/20/2007 Posted by trisheats
Our group of four absolutely fell in love with this place. After hearing all the buzz we made reservations. Seated only 5 minutes late on a busy Thursday so not so bad. First off, the decor is striking. Cool tiffany blue offset by rich chocolate booth seating. Two original mural pieces frame one wall and the mirrors on the opposite wall give it a "bigger" feel. We all found the menu solid with many choices--lots of fresh fish to choose from. The white chowder actually has local clams, oysters, and squid in it. So I would say that is a clear statement of intention. Local, local. The grilled sardines were cooked perfectly and nice and crisp off the grill. We also shared a grilled "wedge" salad with again, local blue cheese. Entrees included, again, local churro lamb from Pt. Reyes with creamy potatoes--yum, yum, yum. We also chowed down fresh ling cod line caught off of Bolinas. So these folks really have their local attitude down and wear it on their sleeve. We came on a night when both owners were there. One handles all the wine service and offers little tastes of things he and the co-owner appear to be drinking. The other owner seems like the designated greeter who charms everyone. What a pair working the room. I loved the wine list. 40 wines under $50 and all fantastic in my book. Ten wines by the glass--all unique and not really offered elsewhere. The previous reviewer called them pedestrian but I don't get that at all. There was an obscure French Rhone and a great Loire Sauvignon Blanc and a nice Riesling by the glass. They also offer one "hard to find" wine by the glass every night. Our night was a Ridge York Creek Zin. Overall we were very happy that we had great service for once. And no one tried to rush us out. We give them an A+ and will go back. It's so hard to find such good service in SF and here we found it.
Pros: great ambiance, wine prices and selection, service, sharp food
Cons: low light
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