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    Heirloom Cafe

    4.2 (543 reviews)
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    Romantic
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    Moderate noise

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    Jessie H.

    Simply delicious food that was such a delightful surprise! I love the food, service and ambience. Everything we ordered we loved. The number one favorite was the cucumber goddess salad to start. Cold, crisp, crunchy, savory, refreshing and unique. Its a must try! I will highly recommend and I will be going back one day for sure. I love our meal here last night. All veg was super fresh.

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    Randy M.

    One of our very favorites places to dine. The experience is like walking into a friend's home. The staff could not be more warm and welcoming. The food, stellar! Consistency has been their gift. Every dish is like a hug. Incredibly satisfying.

    Edgar Ivan P.

    Just amazing, my wife and I we just had dinner at the restaurant and was unbelievable, the short rib no words, the local black cod is also something that you have to try if you are coming here is simply incredible. you have to try it, service was excellent, they were very efficient and very knowledgeable about the food and wine, the atmosphere was perfect for our date night. My wife was so happy.

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    Kunalan S.

    Heirloom Cafe is a cozy and inviting neighborhood establishment. The dim lighting and rustic interior make it great for a date night or an intimate gathering. Upon entering we were greeted as if we were long-time regulars. Our server Alyssa was attentive, kind, and conversational. chicories, shaved fennel, arugula, Manchego, Josey Baker croutons, goddess: A wonderful start to the meal. All the vegetables were fresh, with a crisp and vibrant quality. The salad tasted strongly of the Manchego, with aged, tangy notes present throughout. The sourdough croutons helped mellow out the strong flavors wonderfully. My only complaint is that I think the salad could have been better coated, as a whisper of the arugula's acridity was noticeable. bacon and onion tart: Deceptive simplicity executed with elegance. The textural interplay between the crisp meaty bacon, the savory-sweet onion jam, and the laminated tart, all on a bed of arugula was divine. I especially appreciated the slightly acidic arugula dressing, which cut down on the strong umami of the rest of the dish. PEI mussels out of their shells, roasted fennel, sherry broth, griddled toast, parsley: Our favorite dish of the night. The mussels were cooked à point, providing a beautifully bouncy bite. The soup had a delectable maritime sweetness, that was strengthened by the sherry broth. The griddled toast was the crown jewel, it was the perfect canvas, with a soft top layer to absorb the soup, and a structurally-sound bottom. Liberty duck confit, riesling braised cabbage, thyme-spaetzle, maitake, mandarinquat mostarda: Executed well, but perhaps too ambitious with it's flavor choices. The duck yielded tender meat beneath crackling skin. However, the mostarda intense citrus notes left little room for other flavors. What should have been a ballet of flavors became a mandarinquat-dominated performance. ginger cake, citrus crème anglaise, honeyed sesame pecans: Prepared well. The finishing notes of ginger were warming, which contributed to the comforting nature of the dish. Paired against the cool, silken crème anglaise it provided a unique dichotomy. But ultimately, compared to the rest of the night this dish came across as quite pedestrian.

    Chocolate pot de creme
    Mang Y.

    Snagged a last minute reservation at the bar for dinner before Día de los Muertos. Bacon and onion tart arrived promptly and quite tasty (sweet/salty) on a soft pastry base but was slightly undersized. Gnocchi (with sausage, chives, kale) were pillowy, charred with melt-in-the-mouth goodness. Duck confit very thoughtfully prepared: juicy, unexpectedly tender, well-portioned duck meat (perhaps intentionally under-salted) dusted with crispness on top (sans skin). The presence of maitake mushrooms, pole beans and sweet mission figs presented a delectable dilemma: how best to create a forkful of contrasting taste. Dessert: chocolate pot de creme consisted of crisp wafer crumbling on a sea of luxuriant chocolate custard under softly whipped cream. Bresca Dorada (vermouth) has an unusual golden hue, infused with herbal freshness, an unmistakable bitterness, almost like a subtly mixed drink. Service was prompt and unpretentious.

    Liberty Duck Breast, Beluga Lentils, Kuri Squash, Brussels Sprouts
    Frank M.

    Thank you chef Josh! Excellent experience! Service: 10/10 we arrived early and were seated right away. The host was friendly and greeted us genuinely. Our server brought water, olives and almonds and extra olives for my wife with almond allergies so she can try the yummy olives. Amazing detail to my parties food allergies and checked to make sure the food was safe and had alternatives to accommodate. Food: 10/10 the food was delicious. French influenced California cuisine. Fresh high quality ingredients. Sauces that enhanced the flavors and a balance of umami in all dishes. It was great that one person can have the prefix menu and others at the table can order al a cart. You can also order just one dish from prefix menu. The duck was perfect, the 3 cheeses with toast paired perfectly with the Bordeaux. The smoked trout was very well seasoned and balanced nicely with the pickled cauliflower. The hanger steak was super tender and flavorful with no dairy!!! Wine paring is excellent. The selection of French wines is reasonable and great for food pairing. I think the josey baker sourdough beats tartine country bread! The warm Chocolate cookie with ice cream was delicious, the polenta cake with cream and rhubarb was shockingly good! Ambience: 8/10 I love the simple open decor. Bar, dining and kitchen blend together. It wasn't too noisy because the ceiling pads dampened it. Price: $$ (great value) Overall, an amazing neighborhood up leveled cuisine in a casual setting. We will be back with friends!

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    Eric C.

    Last night was our first visit to Heirloom Cafe, and it was for a much-needed Date Night. Walking in, the maître d' asked if they could take our coats, which is a nice touch. We were seated at a corner two-top that was perfect for our purposes. We thoroughly debated the merits of the prix fixe menu but ultimately decided on starters, entrees, and desserts from the à la carte menu. I began with the mussels - the white wine-pastis in the sauce was a surprisingly delicious touch! For my entrée, I chose the chicory Caesar salad with smoked trout. And here is one of the reasons we really enjoyed Heirloom Cafe and will be back: for the most part, the menu is very vegetable-forward. The Caesar salad for example had just flakes of smoked trout scattered throughout -- and that was enough for a beautifully savory dinner salad. For my dessert, I asked for the cheese plate off the main dinner menu, and it was perfect. With all of this, I had a very nice 2019 Vouvray Extra Brut, and with dessert a 2023 Tokaji. All in all, it was an excellent date night dinner -- and we'll be back!

    Corn soup and peas
    Daisy B.

    Food is delicious as always! I've been eating here since like 2012 and the cuisine never disappoints! Friendly service and cozy atmosphere.

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    Lorenzo M.

    This place is beyond fantastic and killed it through the service all the way to the food. This quaint restaurant on the corner of Folsom St has created sensational seasonal dishes that left us yearning for more. There was not a single dish that disappointed and was a complete revelation! The restaurant has an open kitchen so you can see how they prepare the dishes which is super cool. I wasn't able to pick a favorite dish because they all had something unique and were incredibly delicious. Would recommended this place to all my friends.

    Iris H.

    Good Californian cuisine. I liked the giant bean dish and the soup dish a lot. The salads were pretty good too. Love the romantic relaxing ambience.

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