Chaya
From the web site, "With its incomparable view of the San Francisco Bay, sweeping from the Ferry Building to the Bay Bridge, Chaya Brasserie San Francisco combines Japanese hospitality and French savoire-faire. Chaya combines the traditions and flavors of the East and the West in an informal yet elegant setting.
On a sparkling warm day in the city by the bay, we chose to sit outside on the patio and enjoy the warm breeze and spectacular views of the Oakland Bay Bridge and San Francisco Bay. Our server was very knowledgeable and patient explaining the specials of the day as the patio filled up with business people and tourists.
The lunch menu was filled with "something for everyone" from sushi to fresh fish to steak. Linda ordered the Chef's Choice Sushi Sampler that came with soup or salad. She chose the lentil soup that was seasoned perfectly. The sampler included Nigiri sushi with salmon, tuna, hamachi, toro, shrimp and a spicy California roll. The selection offered a nice variety that filled a sushi lovers mid day appetite.
I ordered the Brioche Crusted Local Petrale Soul with rock shrimp, English peas, fava beans, pea tendrils, pancetta potato puree and herb-chardonnay fondue that was like eating angel food- very light and heavenly.
We also tried the ahi tuna tartar with avocado, tarragon-caper aioli and toasted scallion foccacia that was very good.
There was an assortment of tempting deserts but we were on good behavior and passed on the sensuous sugar treats.
From 4 to close on the weekdays and 5 to close on Saturdays and Sundays, Chaya offers an "all night happy hour" in the bar area and on the patio featuring special pricing on drinks, a full sushi bar, sake, appetizers and light fare prepared to perfection by Executive Chef Yuko Kajino. Some of the items include garlic fries, short ribs, duck confit spring rolls, calamari, mussels, tenderloin skewers, and mini cheese burgers and fries to name a few.
Manager Jonathan Giraudel informed us that the ownership has been in the same family for the past 400 years and there are also Chaya locations in Venice, Beverly Hills, and Los Angeles.
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From the web site, "With its incomparable view of the San Francisco Bay, sweeping from the Ferry Building to the Bay Bridge, Chaya Brasserie San Francisco combines Japanese hospitality and French savoire-faire. Chaya combines the traditions and flavors of the East and the West in an informal yet elegant setting.
