Spruce

Spruce

Laurel Heights

San Francisco, CA

Chef: Mark Sullivan

1 michelin star 

Wine spectator best award of excellence

 Spruce offers superbly luxurious modern settings, designed by Stephen Brady for Williams Sonoma home.

The little warmed cheese puffs to start off our meal as amuse bouche.

~absolutely amazing!

Seared and preserved Foie Gras

Riesling poached apples

~ two types of foie gras were amazing and blended in really well with the rest of the ingredients

 

Spruce sweet breads lyonnaise

~ sweet breads were spectacular

Grilled Bavette Steak

Duck Fat potatoes, bordelaise

~the best duck fat potato fries in the city

Roasted Bass

Dungeness Crab, Champagne butter

~ huge pieces of juicy crab and the butter, fish was light and tasty

Warm chocolate cake with pistachio ice-cream

Madeleine and cherry jelly candy

~warm and soft Madeleine was a great end to our wonderful meal

Overall it was one great experience.  This contemporary American cuisine only uses local fresh organically grown produce and naturally raised meats.  Service was outstanding and the ambiance was romantic and elegant.

Food: ★★★★☆

Service: ★★★★☆

Ambiance: ★★★★☆
Presentation: ★★★★☆