Wayfare Tavern

Chef tyler Florence's new flagship retaurant is a timeliess San Francisco tavern featuring authentic amercian dishes inspired by local cuisine at the turn of the 20th century.Ranging from classic comforts to rustic delicacies,the menu also features California wines by the bottle,quality draft beer and classic Victorian-era cocktail

The Extras: Florence has joined the unofficial best-burger-in-the-Bay race with a grass-fed patty, brioche bun and, if you choose, a perfect Petaluma egg on top.

Know Before You Go: Wayfare Tavern does reserve tables for walk-ins, but make a reservation to save yourself from standing out in the entryway with the other ill-prepared business folks, first dates, groups of friends and tourists just trying to get a peek at the chef himself.

So your family is in town, and you put off scheduling Easter brunch until right about now. Or they came to town on short notice, and you have to scramble. Perhaps you were planning on having your regular old Sunday brunch with friends, only to find that your typical spot was completely booked up by the Easter hordes. Hell, maybe you're looking for somewhere good to grub after you've dropped in...

Food Network personality, local celeb chef and now restaurateur Tyler Florence is behind Wayfare Tavern, located in the former Rubicon space in the Financial District. The multi-level space features rich, old-fashioned accents reminiscent… Read More

"Popovers are an addictive treat" and the fried chicken is "simply delicious" at this "consistently satisfying" FiDi American by Tyler Florence, staffed by a "hospitable" crew; while it's usually "bustling", the pubby "period decor" is "relaxing" (particularly upstairs), and even those who aren't "wowed" by the "pricey" food say it's a natural for "entertaining guests."

With the price of a steak higher than ever, beef tartare is a comparatively affordable luxury, particularly for restaurants that want to make the most of whole-animal butchery programs. As a result, steak tartare is breaking out of its traditionally French mold and making appearances on menus across town, including both of the big new spots (The Coachman and The Square) that opened this week....

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