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Heirloom Café

New American Restaurant$$$$
Mission District, San Francisco
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    The experts at Eater and Bon Appetit Magazine recommend this place
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    Oka T.
    "noteworthy cellar list available by request"(4 Tips)
    Marc
    "Off Menu Burger: ground pungent, unpasteurized,..."(3 Tips)
    Brant M.
    "The bacon and onion tart is a must."(2 Tips)
    Kenneth B.
    "Be sure to ask for the bottle list, and don't miss the gnocchi."(7 Tips)
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  • Kenneth B.
    Kenneth BergerApril 27, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Be sure to ask for the bottle list, and don't miss the gnocchi. Favorites from the bottle list: aged Qupe Roussanne, Jura whites, aged west coast Pinot Noir.
  • Eater
    EaterOctober 11, 2016
    Go for the super-value tasting menu ($65), or choose from dishes like duck breast salad with figs, or the excellent off-menu burger; don’t miss the pairings from a seriously well-stocked cellar. Read more
  • David N.
    David NoëlNovember 2, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    My favorite restaurant in SF. Great taste, fresh local produce, great service and wine selection and the desserts are exquisite. Chef Josh and his team have something special going on there.
  • Marc
    MarcJanuary 19, 2016
    Off Menu Burger: ground pungent, unpasteurized, brandy-washed Époisses cheese in the beef patty; usual ketchup and mustard replaced for onion jam, lettuce for arugula, & buns for locally baked Eng muf
  • Sarah P.heart icon on user image
    Sarah PetersonDecember 6, 2017
    One of my favorite restaurants in the city. Check out their special events on their website! Great wine pairings.
  • Douglas L.heart icon on user image
    Douglas LuckettSeptember 17, 2016
    Head here with a friend for excellent food, wine, and service at the counter overlooking the kitchen. Or just come alone! It's your life. Do whatever the hell you want!
  • Neel H.
    Neel HajareJanuary 4, 2019
    Off-menu burger was great and so worth coming back for! Duck was meh
  • Ting S.heart icon on user image
    Ting SDecember 4, 2015
    Romantic, cozy, quiet, good food, great wine, yes, good for date.
  • Michaelheart icon on user image
    MichaelJanuary 2, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The burger is one of the best I've had. Really pleasant meat, cheese ground in, jam served on an english muffin.
  • Chris M.heart icon on user image
    Chris MessinaSeptember 18, 2012
    Brilliant wine selection. Everything is good; you can't go wrong.
  • Alexandra K.heart icon on user image
    Alexandra KeninDecember 2, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    They always have an off-menu vegetarian entree made from seasonal items the chef has in the kitchen.
  • Cindy C.
    Cindy CharlesOctober 24, 2014
    Pole bean salad, lamb loin,chicken and ice were all amazing. Duck confit salad also great.
  • Holger L.heart icon on user image
    Holger LüdorfJune 10, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Great wine selection, very fresh California cuisine, and excellent service. Try the Buratta on Asparagus and the stewed mussels.
  • carla b.
    carla borsoiMarch 3, 2017
    Really accommodating for gluten-free diets :) Same for other needs. Great wine list.
  • Chadheart icon on user image
    ChadJanuary 26, 2015
    Wonderful neighborhood place. Super low key, but the food is delicious and the servers are always friendly.
  • Simon T.heart icon on user image
    Simon TanFebruary 11, 2018
    The off menu burger is actually worth it
  • Cianna S.heart icon on user image
    Cianna SMay 10, 2013
    Super-flaky crust on the bacon-onion tart! Also: Let them guide your wine choices. Yum!
  • Misha Z.
    Misha ZatsmanSeptember 14, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Loved the burger, chicken, corn soup, apple crisp and cookie. The steak could be skipped. Pasta was great but it was a daily special.
  • Brant M.heart icon on user image
    Brant McQuittyApril 16, 2016
    Consistency delicious and unpretentious food. The bacon and onion tart is a must.
  • Rory P.heart icon on user image
    Rory ParnessOctober 24, 2014
    The sides were as good as the mains. The potatoes that came with the cod were absolutely addicting.
  • Andreas E.heart icon on user image
    Andreas EhnSeptember 7, 2016
    The three-course meal with wine pairings for $65 is a great deal.
  • Nina Y.
    Nina YiamsamathaAugust 23, 2010
    The potato gnocchi with fennel sausage, sweet corn, and crimini mushrooms is heavenly. Definitely order it.
  • Barton S.heart icon on user image
    Barton SmithJune 13, 2015
    Fresh, Californian-inspired food. I've really enjoyed the chicken and burger.
  • Kaitlin Y.
    Kaitlin YapchaianSeptember 15, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Good food generally but avoid the burger. SO SALTY (and I love salty). Medium rare is more pink than expected. And NO KETCHUP - ahhhhh.
  • Tasting Table
    Tasting TableApril 21, 2012
    For one of the best bites between two slices of bread, check out the Wednesday-night sandwich menu. Read more
  • Brooks W.heart icon on user image
    Brooks WalkerApril 14, 2022
    Morel mushroom linguine and the off-menu burger!
  • Meg P.
    Meg POctober 22, 2011
    Amazingly good. An explosion of fabulous tastes. Recommend the tricolore salad, scallops, gnocchi and burger.
  • Liz W.
    Liz WhiteApril 25, 2013
    If you know whats good for you, get the burger. You will not be disappointed.
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistMay 10, 2010
    It took the chef/owner/sommelier ten years to amass the 1000+ bottles of new and old wine in this spot's cellar. Grab an aged bottle for anywhere from 35 to 900 bucks. Read more
  • Alexandra S.
    Alexandra SkillmanNovember 7, 2010
    Great wine selection, my fav olives to start and one of the coolest atmospheres in the city! Culinary delight!
  • Ro B.
    Ro BorjaDecember 15, 2011
    The Bacon and onion tart is delish. Get the hamburger when is comes on the menu!
  • Elad O.heart icon on user image
    Elad OssadonJune 10, 2016
    The smoked trout salad is amazing.
  • Akshayheart icon on user image
    AkshayOctober 7, 2018
    Chicken and salmon are both delicious
  • Lori M.heart icon on user image
    Lori MalmAugust 12, 2014
    Simple but great - burger, salmon.
  • Andrea B.heart icon on user image
    Andrea BarrezuetaNovember 30, 2014
    Paperdelle with braised short ribs and horseradish chips? Really? Must have in my book!
  • Brian D.
    Brian DowningApril 2, 2012
    The burger (not always on the menu) was simple but tasty. The burrata was memorably good.
  • Ro B.
    Ro BorjaMarch 25, 2012
    Get the cheeseburger with extra honey jam on the side.
  • Maxwell Z.
    Maxwell ZAugust 17, 2010
    Solid, perfectly flavored food. You won't regret the fish soup. Perfect on a chilly day.
  • Sanj G.
    Sanj GillSeptember 11, 2011
    Super cab franc-merlot blend there right now....by haven who unfortunately have closed down. Taste it while u can!
  • Taylor P.
    Taylor PembertonJuly 2, 2011
    Gnocchi. Gnocchi. Gnocchi. Also, someone cut the cheese.
  • Chloe C.heart icon on user image
    Chloe CondonAugust 27, 2016
    Delicious! Get the burger!
  • Andrea B.heart icon on user image
    Andrea BarrezuetaNovember 30, 2014
    Paperdelle with braised short ribs and horseradish chips? Really? Must have
  • The Daily Sip
    The Daily SipNovember 29, 2010
    Corkage policy that encourages digging into your cellar: $25 for wines 2003 and younger and only $10 for wines 2002 and older.
  • Tim H.
    Tim HaydenApril 9, 2014
    The "dirty burger" was awesome.
  • Adrian R.
    Adrian RoesslerDecember 10, 2011
    Scallops are super tasty, as well as the risotto
  • Oka T.
    Oka Tai-LeeJune 16, 2010
    wine list has 20 superb wines by the glass, and there's a noteworthy cellar list available by request
  • Meredith S.
    Meredith SlaterDecember 4, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Beet salad, barrata, burger. Solid dinner you'll crave again. Delicious!
  • Ashley V.
    Ashley VeselkaJune 17, 2011
    The bacon & onion tart was heavenly. Get it!
  • Cindy Y.
    Cindy YangJuly 18, 2021
    Cute place with friendly service but dishes are either very salty or basically have no flavor.
  • Mark D.heart icon on user image
    Mark DanielFebruary 26, 2015
    Awesome burger
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