NOPA
San Francisco, CA 94117
Phone: (415) 864-8643
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Fell Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Late-Night Dining 2007, Bar Menu 2006
- Hours:
- Daily 5pm-1am
Editorial Review for NOPA – by Gina Goff
The Scene
Soaring ceilings, funky walls with cartoonish murals of San Francisco and a jovial din set the stage at this buzzing restaurant. Diners in possession of one of the few coveted reservations huddle around closely packed tables and snug booths in the two-tiered dining room, while those without settle for a seat at the long wooden communal table. An adjoining bar area hosts a crowd of stylish 30-something singles seeking flirtatious conversation and each other's phone numbers.
The Food
Friendly servers slither between tables, alternately offering suggestions from the rotating menu and delivering plates of organic, Mediterranean-influenced Cal cuisine. Appetizers range from hearty comfort food--like creamy baked goat cheese served warm with a bottomless supply of crostini--to light and artful, such as wild salmon carpaccio sliced paper thin. Entrees flair in the rib-sticking genre, like a juicy rotisserie chicken or medallions of spit-roasted London broil arranged alongside whipped potatoes and gently spicy horseradish crème fraiche.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe restaurant offers reservations a month out; be sure to secure one ahead of time or risk facing a long wait or a seat at the communal table.
What to DrinkTake advantage of the large selection of half bottles and sample from the impressive wine list.
User Reviews for NOPA
07/02/2008 Posted by dangrmous
I was taken to Nopa last weekend by a friend who used to be a chef there, and the food absolutely shined. The fried fish was great, but the flatbread stole show for appetizers - house-made bacon, zuccini and goat cheese on an impossibly thin perfectly crispy crust. It was amazing. We shared everything - salad, pork chop, and halibut, and it was all fresh and very impressive. The pork chop was brined and then expertly grilled - it was phenomenal. We didn't have room for dessert, but they make the best sazerac I've had and my dining partners were equally happy with their libations. The next time I'm in SF I'm making a beeline for this place.
Pros: Food, cocktails
Cons: Sometimes a long wait for a table
05/23/2008 Posted by drmata
Got there late on a Saturday night without a reservation, and was seated immediately at the Chefs bar. Had three appetizers: 1)Warm Goat Cheese-Fabulous, melted in my mouth; 2)Flat Bread-Satisfied my carb cravings and had great flavor, similar to a this pizza crust without the cheese; 3) Fries-Unique and good Garlic Aioli sauce; 4) Shaved Asparagus-This was the best, full of flavor and fun! Overall, the experience was great. Never felt rushed or was looking for the server. The late night dining experience was fabulous!
Pros: The atmosphere and great service
Cons: I could not stop eating!!
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