Brunch GUIDE
San Francisco
750 RESTAURANT & BAR, Hilton San Francisco Financial District, 750 Kearny Street at Washington, Sundays, Brunch 11:30–2:30, 415.765.7878, www.sanfranciscohiltonhotel.com, Reservations: www.opentable.com
Wake up your weekends with a Champagne and Jazz Sunday Brunch in 750 Restaurant & Bar, featuring a live performance by some of the Bay Areaís top jazz musicians. Guests will enjoy free flowing champagne, a sweet and savory brunch menu, and complimentary valet parking for two hours. Menu highlights include prime rib carving station, omelets made-to-order, oysters on the half shell and crab claws, and dim sum. Prices range from $45 for adults, $35 for seniors (62 and over), and $25 for kids (ages 5-12). For reservations, please visit www.opentable.com or call (415) 765-7878. Walk-ins are welcome.
ANZU AT HOTEL NIKKO SAN FRANCISCO, 222 Mason Street at O’Farrell, Saturday & Sundays 10–2, 415.394.1100
For the most sumptuous weekend brunch in San Francisco, visit ANZU on the second level of Hotel Nikko every Saturday and Sunday. The new a la carte menu features brunch cocktails, starters and a variety of exquisite plated entrees. On Father’s Day (Sunday, June 17), ANZU will feature a lavish buffet brunch, including sparkling wine and mimosas, at a fixed price of $68 for adults (and a reduced price for seniors and children). And one Sunday each month, there will be a special radio station 103.7 KOSF buffet brunch at a fixed price of $48 for adults --the first being on April 22nd hosted by KOSF morning jock Don Bleu. For more details, including menus, check www.restaurantanzu.com. Reservations are recommended, particularly for holiday brunches: 415-394-1100.
THE GARDEN COURT, PALACE HOTEL,
2 New Montgomery Street, 10:30–2, 415.546.5089
Celebrating their 100-Year Anniversary, the Palace Hotel brunch in The Garden Court is a San Francisco tradition. Enjoy a legendary brunch in one of the world’s most beautiful dining rooms with live jazz music and a buffet with the best omelettes, seafood, sushi, decadent desserts and more. Reservations essential. sfpalace.com.
THE GRAND CAFE,
501 Geary Street, Brunch Sat–Sun, 8–2:30, 415.292.0101
The Grand Cafe merges France’s timeless vibrancy with an unmistakable Bay Area flair. With a menu equal parts comfort and sophistication, Chef Alicia Jenish puts her distinctly San Francisco spin on classic French inspired dishes like Croque Monsieur, Fried Egg Sandwich with Smoked Pork Loin, or her signature Poached Eggs with Chicken Hash. Sip the morning away with our build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar all while listening to live Jazz music. Steps away from Union Square and the downtown Theater District, we’re the perfect place for a pre-show as well as a post-shopping get together. Grab your friends and experience brunch as it should be ó fun, tasty, and absolutely grand. Hotel parking available. Reservations recommended.
YANK SING RESTAURANT, 101 Spear Street, S.F., 10–4, 415.957.9300; 49 Stevenson Street, S.F., 415.541.4949, www.yanksing.com
A recipient of The James Beard Foundation “America’s Classics” award, Yank Sing has been a San Francisco favorite since 1958. Choose from 60-80 varieties of authentic and innovative dim sum delicacies, individually hand crafted daily. No menu needed, just point as dishes roll by on traditional carts in a comfortable and elegant setting. Complimentary validated parking inside Rincon Center on Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays.
Peninsula
IT’S ITALIA RESTAURANT, 401 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, Saturday and Sunday Brunch 11–3, 650.726.4444, www.itsitaliarestaurant.com
Located in downtown Half Moon Bay, breathe the fresh coastal air and select from “The Bake Shop,” “The Coastal Farm Egg,” or the “Fieldtrip” menu. Settle into the warmth of the award winning interiors … a Tuscan courtyard with fireplaces and a fountain, or inside dining areas amid wood, glass, and stone. From Eggs Benedict on Polenta Cakes to Princess Popovers, to the Flower Nursery Gin Fizz, we look forward to seeing you at It’s Italia! Dog friendly courtyard. Reservations suggested.
MOONRAKER RESTAURANT, 105 Rockaway Beach Avenue, Pacifica, Sunday Brunch 10:30-2, 650.557.7025, www.moonrakerpacifica.com
Embark on a family tradition that will be waves of flavorful food and fun. Come enjoy our waterfront Sunday Brunch that includes an amazing seafood station, carving station, and much more! Sparkling wine, mimosas and an endless ocean view all for $39.95! Half off specialty cocktails and $1 oysters daily at happy hour from 4:30 to 6:30pm!
MOSS BEACH DISTILLERY, 140 Beach Way, Moss Beach, Saturday and Sunday Brunch, 650.728.5595, www.mossbeachdistillery.com
Spectacular ocean views from every table. The only haunted restaurant on the coast — you may have a chance meeting with our “Blue Lady” ghost! Lunch & dinner 7 days a week including “The Famous Sunday Brunch,” a tradition with visitors and locals alike. A cozy romantic eatery perched on a bluff with an outdoor deck, warming fire pits and spectacular views of the Pacific. A sumptuous menu serving up amazing seafood and California Cuisine. (Dog friendly)
SAM’S CHOWDER HOUSE, 4210 North Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, 11–4:30, 650.712.0245, www.samschowderhouse.com
Voted “Best Seafood Restaurant in the Bay Area” by San Francisco’s Best of the Baylist, this spectacular oceanfront restaurant is a perfect coastal gathering spot for brunch. Cozy up to a fire pit, and enjoy a delicious Bloody Mary or Mimosa in the fresh ocean air. Try Sam’s Lobster Roll, named by NBC’s The Today Show as one of the top five “BEST SANDWICHES IN AMERICA”. At Sam’s, every seat – inside and out – has an ocean view! Dog friendly patio.
East Bay & North Bay
THE TAVERN AT LARK CREEK, 234 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, Sunday Brunch 10–2, 415.924.7766, www.tavernatlarkcreek.com
Don’t just sit there in your robe and slippers this Sunday. Get dressed and come experience Marin County’s favorite brunch at the historic Tavern at Lark Creek. Chef Aaron Wright’s menu is jam-packed with Sunday brunch classics. From Eggs Benedict to Country Waffles. Plus farm-fresh salads, exciting pastas and hearty sandwiches. Really hungry? Try our famous Tavern Burger.Really thirsty? Enjoy our Bloody Mary Bar. Seating options include the main dining room, cozy Tavern Bar and idyllic creek-side patio. Free valet Parking. Brunch? Bring the whole bunch!