Aatxe

Aatxe (read Aa-chay) is located in the revamped Swedish American Hall, and revolutionizes the ways of drinking gin. With a color coded menu that suggests the tonic that should be paired with each gin, Aatxe impresses with its thoroughness. A marble bar-top dominates a part of this restaurant while long communal tables are placed for those who walk-in. With the chef bringing in influences of...

Aatxe is the charmingly modern, ground-floor Basque restaurant in San Francisco's iconic Swedish American Hall. Chef Ryan Pollnow crafts a menu heavy on smaller dishes. Pintxos are single bites, including a sweet-savory pork pringa with sherry and almond, and earthy, smoked quail egg with mushroom. Conservas include marinated and pickled seafood, and a cheese and charcuterie selection focuses...

Opening April 17, 2015, Chef Ryan Pollnow presents his first project, Aatxe (pronounced aah-CHAY) with Ne Timeas Restaurant ...Group and The Bon Vivants. Located on the street level of The Swedish American Hall in Upper Market neighborhood of SF, Aatxe is a restaurant and bar that celebrates regional Spanish cuisine and culture with an influence from the Basque Country. Driven by the...