Curbside Cafe

www.sfcurbside.com

Fresh flowers hold court with bottles of French wine on the inviting tables of Curbside Cafe. A gem in the culinary crown of California Street, this European-style bistro has been serving a sumptuous synergy of Californian and French cuisine since 1989.

Studio-style lighting and a delightful spattering of art, including a grand mural of a mountain village, set the scene for the flavors that await you. The eggplant ricotta roulade rolls ricotta cheese, spinach, and pine nuts within thin slices of eggplant—a mélange of tastes representative of Curbside's French-California fusion.

To unleash the full flavor and complexities of each plate, sample from an extensive list of French and Northern Californian vintages, such as a rich Bordeaux or classic Napa Valley Cabernet. Find a fitting fin to your evening in the vanilla crème brûlée, made with pure Madagascar vanilla beans, as you savor the final sips of wine on a warm evening courtesy of Curbside Cafe.

– Bloomspot Staff Writers

What people are saying

“This is a must go to place.”

“Everything I have had there is incredible. The pot roast is so tender it melts in your mouth.”

“You want a traditional French bistro where they actually care about you - go and see Olivier and his team at Curbside.”

“Low key with romantic French ambiance; great service; excellent wines with offer to taste while selecting. Food is always fresh and well-prepared.”

Featured menu items

Toasted Cheese Ravioli

Golden brown with sun-dried tomato pesto and grated parmesan

Slow-Cooked Pot Roast

With au jus, mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables

Chicken Picatta

Tender chicken with lemon caper sauce served over angel hair pasta and topped with parmesan cheese

Bread Pudding

Baked with bourbon, cinnamon, brown sugar, and raisins with crème anglaise and caramel

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