Have You Been to Zuni Lately?
Thursday, November 16, 2006
The first time I went to Zuni was when I first moved here, almost 10 years ago. Although it was a great experience, I'd never think to go back, since there are always exciting new places opening. But I had some friends coming in from Boston last month, and wanted to take them to a real "San Francisco Restaurant." And you know - it is as good and as packed as ever. Everything we ordered, from the fresh oysters, to the salads, to the fish - was superb. The chefs clearly take a page from Chez Panisse, using fresh, local ingredients in their preparation that make the dishes really stand out. I had read other reviews saying that the service was bad, which is shocking, as we experienced no rudeness whatsoever. I won't wait another 10 years to go back!
Pros: The food and the atmosphere
Cons: It can get hot upstairs