Restaurant Recommendations (all located a short walk from the gallery):
BOCCADIOS
710 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 982-2622
As a place to eat, meet friends, or chat with the owner, tapas bars in Spain traditionally provided great communal opportunities for locals and tourists alike, and have a long history of doing so. Boccadios is a lively and authentic tapas and wine bar, with a minimalist menu and sleek design. Squid, served with romesco sauce is fried to a delicate crunch, while braised cabbage with apples and bacon is perfect with quail, crusted with Moorish spices. The smart wine list offers 21 wines by the glass. Considered one of the city’s premier tapas bars, the food is easy and the wine flows freely.
BIX RESTAURANT
56 Gold Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 433-6300
Located directly behind our 432 gallery location, Bix is conveniently nestled in a romantic alley on Gold Street. A lone neon sign directs diners past the nondescript brick façade into a soaring room of fluted columns, mahogany paneling, and distinguished artwork. White jacketed bartenders serve what many believe to be the city’s best classic cocktails. Variously called a civilized speakeasy, a supper club and an elegant saloon, Bix offers modern American cuisine served in a soaring two story dining room to the strains of nightly live jazz.
KOKKARI
200 Jackson Street (at front)
San Francisco, CA 94111
415.981.0983
Appreciate our Hamilton collection? Then try Kokkari! The ancient Greeks made countless contributions to modern world culture, and Kokkari celebrates Greek cuisine fit for the gods. An inviting fireplace, extensive woodwork, hand-made pottery and freshly picked flowers all reflect the warmth and tradition of age-old hospitality. The commitment to excellence embodied in the restaurant places it instantly at the forefront of Hellenic Mediterranean venues. Kokkari’s menu, showcasing seafood and game, features many of the most sought-after traditional Aegean dishes, as well as selections which have been modernized through the innovative blending of cultures and techniques. Kokkari is a local hot spot so to avoid waiting for a table, we recommend calling ahead for a reservation.
TRICOLORE CAFE & PIZZARIA
590 Washington St
San Francisco, CA 94111-2929
415. 391.0509
If you’re in the mood for something quick, easy, and casual then we recommend Tricolore Café. There is something for everybody and for every mood at Tricolore. On cold foggy days you may want to choose from their hot specials or freshly made soups, and on hot late summer days you may be interested in their selection of cold tasty salads. What makes Tricolore's menu even more special is that they offer this fresh tasty food at a fair price. All items are served with their fresh focaccia bread which is baked daily.
HOG ISLAND OYSTER COMPANY
One Ferry Building
San Francisco, California 94111
415.391.7117
Located in the Ferry Building—a vibrant gathering of local farmers, artisan producers, and independently owned and operated food businesses—Hog Island Oyster Company has a the stunning 25-seat, U-shaped oyster bar with floor to ceiling windows provides a great view of the San Francisco Bay and impeccably fresh oysters. The menu offers an assortment of raw oysters on the half-shell, a traditional oyster stew, steamed clams and clam chowder; along with beer, wine, and champagne.