In an effort to eat all
all 3000 San Francisco restaurants and having been to over 500, my wife Linda
and I recently experienced Osso Steakhouse. Osso which means bone opened about
18 months ago and is located on Nob Hill across from famous Grace Cathedral.
Valet parking is offered and it located next to the swanky 18 story Gramercy
Towers Building.
As you enter this
restaurant, you are impressed by the elegant art deco design, open bar
and large black swivel chairs with views of Grace Cathedral. The open
kitchen has regal smells that enhance your appetite from their magical food
creations.
The service staff are
very knowledgeable and dressed in black tuxedos giving you that noble Nob Hill
feeling. The wine and drink list is extensive and mirrored bar is a great place
to have a drink and appetizer.
We brought our own vino
and the corking fee is $15.00. Our waiter Jack decanted our 06 Library bottle
of Silver Oak and recommended we start with their famous pan roasted chorizo
cheese bread. That was a great compliment to the wine and was served steaming
hot in the pan and seasoned perfectly. The proportion is quite large and could
easily be shared with 4 people.
For dinner Linda and I
ordered their dry aged petite filet mignon. From their web
site, " A great steak must be dry-aged four to six weeks in a large, specialized
facility that provides a sanitized and closely monitored environment; the
temperature must be maintained at 33-34 degrees (F), the humidity must be
precisely 82% and there must also be a constant air flow of fifteen feet per
second around the open meat at all times, all of which takes place under the
watchful eye of a highly-skilled butcher. The texture and taste of the meat
becomes richer and more buttery."
The steak is
then pan seared in its own juices with a hint of garlic and rosemary
and then deglazed. This process sets Osso apart from other steakhouses
producing a "Oh So Good" results. There are larger size steaks for
the bigger appetites with or without the bone and also specials served with
fresh crab.
I also had the asparagus
soup of the day that was sensational. For sides we chose the twice baked potato
and mushrooms that were royal compliments to our steaks. The deserts are also
works of art and interesting choices. We shared the sorbet of the day dipped in
white chocolate that was a fitting ending to a great foodie experience.
It is no wonder that
this steakhouse has been rated in the top ten in the country. After dinner, you
are just a short walk to see your favorite show at the Curran Theater or
visiting famous Grace Cathedral perked proudly on Nob Hill. We saw the eternal
I Love Lucy Show after dinner and brought back many good memories.
We will definitely return. As a matter of fact, we are going back
Christmas Eve with friends and attend Midnight service at Grace Cathedral.
For more information and
to make reservations: go to:Click here: Welcome to Osso
Steakhouse San Francisco – “It’s Osso Good!” | 1177 California St. San
Francisco, CA 94108
