Paul K Restaurant
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 552-7132
Fax: (415) 552-9810
- Cross Street:
- Oak Street
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun 5pm-9:30pm
Editorial Review for Paul K Restaurant – by Wendy Weiden
The Scene
This intimate eatery exudes urbane chic. White linens and stylish lamps punctuate the darkness, beneath a ceiling painted like the night sky. With 30 tables and an open kitchen in the corner, the small dining room gets noisy, especially when pre-theater crowds descend. In a witty nod to the kitchen's sensual treats, large black-and-white paintings of a mouth, nose, finger and eye cover the walls.
The Food
Spices and a chef's steady hand combine to create fresh takes on traditional Mediterranean fare. Complimentary caraway-flecked hummus and cooling cucumber-infused water are the first clues. For an appetizer, order delicately charred treviso studded with Humboldt Fog cheese or tiny lamb riblets braised in finger-licking-good pomegranate sauce. Entrees are sensational and satisfying: Juicy roast chicken crackles with a crispy sumac crust, and chili harissa atop the hefty grilled rib eye packs eye-watering heat. Pistachio creme brulee with blueberries is a decadent finale.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkDivided into engagingly descriptive subsections, the well-priced wine list is downright user-friendly.
Know Before You GoFor those heading to the symphony or opera, the small bar is an ideal spot for a drink or a light meal.
ParkingThere is a lot on Franklin Street about a block away.
User Reviews for Paul K Restaurant
07/09/2008 Posted by 1sunny
been there the 3rd time, love it! Not only great food but the service is nice! Love to see how chefs preparing foods right there ( we like seating at the "Bar") The flower arrangements deco in the restaurant is always so beautiful and perfect for my Romantic date. "Paul" the owner is always there to make sure everything came out great! not a lot of restaurants do that anymore, show how they care about their foods and guests. the worm salad was different but love it! the home made bread that they serve while waiting for meal is mouth watering. looking forward to the next visit there again.
Pros: great food and Romantic spot
Cons: none
11/14/2006 Posted by dianeedillon
ts a very cute spot. The service was good. Food was decent if not completely un remarkable. We had the mezza sampler to start. It was OK. I had the seabass and my bf had the chicken. Neither of them were bad but neither of them had any flavour and the chicken was a bit dry. THe huckleberry cake was the same...non-descript and blah. A very BEIGE meal.
Pros: cute location
Cons: food unspectacular
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