Fodor's Expert Review Ernest
$$$
Mission District
Contemporary
After several years as the chef de cuisine at Rich Table, Brandon Rice set off on his own with this creative restaurant, and it's been wildly successful. Rice's cooking emphasizes local ingredients and is inspired by many cuisines, yet always has a few curveballs involved, like pork tonkotsu inspired by Nashville hot chicken and sushi rice topped with salmon roe and raw beef. The industrial yet affable bi-level space is beautiful but can get loud.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- "let the kitchen cook for you" menu
- Caviar and homemade tater tots
- "magic shell" soft-serve sundae
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch