Top 5 French Restaurants In Union Square – No.5 – Cafe De La Presse – 94108 – US
Top 5 French Restaurants In Union Square – No.5 – Cafe De La Presse – 94108 – US
Category: French
352 Grant Ave(between Sutter St & Harlan Pl)
San Francisco, CA 94108
Neighborhoods: Financial District, Union Square
(415) 398-2680
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 7:30 am – 9:30 pm
Fri 7:30 am – 10 pm
Sat 8 am – 10 pm
Sun 8 am – 9:30 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
- $$
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual, Touristy, Classy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- About Cafe De La Presse
- As San Francisco’s hot spot for café fare and international literature,
Café de la Presse has been a gathering place for
the age-old tradition of enjoying conversation, politics, style,
and cuisine since 1992. In the fall of 2005, this eclectic place
came under new management when Charles Condy,
Laurent Manrique and Jean-Claude Persais were inspired by their
shared passion for food and fashion to take on the project.
What enticed a seafood restaurant to add steak frites to its
repertoire? A chance to serve traditional, high-quality
bistro dishes while convening diverse cultures proved an
irresistible opportunity. The subsequent renovation and
revitalized menu produced a true Parisian-inspired café
that flaunts a new level of panache and keeps its customers
a la mode with a vast selection of journalism from all over
the world. Café de la Presse, an exemplary display of old-world
classicism meeting modern taste, is one of Union Square’s most
popular dining and entertainment venues. -
Executive Chef: Patrick Albert
Café de la Presse Executive Chef Patrick Albert ‘s commitment to creating traditional but innovative French fare infuses this Parisian-inspired café with authenticity. “It is always busy,” he says proudly. “You can meet a lot of different people enjoying an espresso or a beef bourguignon, sipping a Ricard or having cassoulet.” As the man behind the menu, Chef Albert’s comments well support his culinary savoir faire . Following stints in brasseries throughout Paris , Chef Albert’s position as Chef de Cuisine at the consul of Savoie in Paris stimulated him to bring a touch of France to the United States . His subsequent move to San Francisco brought him together with Chef Bruno Chemel at the Milano Hotel and then with Chef Sylvain Portay at the Ritz-Carlton Dining Room. At Café de la Presse, Chef Albert continues to bring his guests a classic, creative dining experience.
General Manager: Olivier Daridon
Native Breton Café de la Presse General Manager Olivier Daridon is no stranger to the joie de vivre of café life. From the start of his career in a bistro through stints as General Manager in hotels on France’s West Coast to nearly a decade of running his own bar and restaurant, Mr. Daridon has shared his love of bringing people together through food and wine with customers and employees alike. From the moment Café de la Presse patrons walk in the door, his passion for the business brings them the same camaraderie café goers have experienced for centuries.
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Menu for Cafe De La Presse
Main
Tarte Provencale
Crispy flatbread of tomatoes, basil, pesto, nicoise olives & parmesan cheese
- 11.00
Tarte Au Saumon
Crispy flat bread of smoked salmon, capers, horseradish creme fraiche
- 12.00
Soupe Loignon
Onion soup, melted cheese
- 9.00
Soupe De Tomates
Summer tomato soup with basil
- 9.00
Cocktail De Crevettes
Tiger prawns and avocado cocktail, grapefruit segments, romaine salad, cherry tomato
- 13.00
- 9.00
Salade Frisee Aux Petits Lardons
Frisee salad, warm poached egg, bacon, petits croutons, dijon mustard dressing
- 13.00
Salade De Chevre Chaud
Warm goat cheese on toasted baguette, with a salad of haricots vert, dry figs & walnuts, walnuts dressing
- 13.00
Les Huitres
Oyster in half shell, mignonette
Twelve 28.00 Six 15.00 Salade De Tomates Bio
Heirloom tomato salad, balsamic dressing, croutons, basil
- 12.00
Salade Nicoise
Confit tombo tuna, assorted vegetables, butter lettuce, hard boiled egg salad
- 18.00
- 19.00
- 19.00
Entrees
Mouclade, Pommes Frites
Steam black mussels with white wine, sauce mouclade, cornet of french fries, grilled baguettes
- 20.00
- 19.00
Cote De Porc
Pan roasted pork chop, parsnips puree, sauce charcutiere
- 24.00
Confit De Canard Aux Lentilles
Home made confit of mulard duck leg with french green lentils
- 22.00
Boeuf Bourguignon
Braised beef stew in red wine, mushrooms, dice bacon, fingerling potatoes, macaroni gratin
- 23.00
Poisson Du Jour
Fish of the day.
Coin Du Boucher
black angus beef, grass fed, finish with corn, aged 21 days. choice of sauce, black peppercorn, bordelaise, bearnaise. served with french fries
- 19.00
Le Burger
Hamburger. add $2.00 – each for chesse, bacon, avocado, mushrooms
- 16.00
Plat Du Jour
Lundi – Canard A Lorange
Pan roasted peking duck breast, orange sauce, potatoes gaufrette
- 23.00
Mardi – Choucroute
Braised sauerkrauts with smoked pork & sausages
- 23.00
Mercredi – Couscous
Couscous, braised chicken & lamb, moroccan spices
- 23.00
Jeudi – Cassoulet
Duck confit, pork shoulder, sausages, & white bean casserole
- 23.00
Vendredi – Bouillabaisse
Fish stew, marseille style
- 23.00
Sides
- 7.00
Potato Salardaise
- 7.00
Wilted Spinach
With almonds
- 7.00
Oyster Mushrooms & Garlic
- 7.00
Haricots Vert & Shallots
- 7.00
Macaroni Cheese
- 7.00
Dessert
Profiteroles, Praline & Chocolat
Hazelnut ice cream, warm chocolate sauce, caramelized hazelnuts
- 9.50
- 8.00
Mousse Au Chocolat
Cigarette russe
- 8.00
- 8.00
Soupe Aux Fraises Et A La Rhubarbe
With raspberry sorbet & chantilly cream
- 8.00
Glaces & Sorbets
Selection of ice cream & sorbet
- 8.00
- 8.00
Financier
Honey yogurt & berry coulis
- 7.00
Fromage Du Jour
Cheese of the day
- 13.00
What’s Popular Here?
Poulet Roti
Alex C. 11/11/13 The French have a passion for food, and I am so glad that I picked Cafe De La Presse.… Read more
Boeuf Bourguignon
Rodney H. Cafe De La Presse is another one of those spots that I’ve always seen and walked by in Union Square… Read more
Butter Lettuce
Roenna N. We found this spot on Yelp while in search for a place to have a birthday brunch for my friend. I… Read more
