Beast and the HareBeast & the Hare: Foodie's DelightSpecializing in eat dishes, everything is made in-house. They have delicious appetizers and charcuterie offerings. They feature a small but focused menu including a vegetarian option and an interesting wine list. Yummy dessert options. I'll be back.6/11/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Food, Great StaffMaybe it's because we rushed to the restaurant but walking in it felt like an oven. Luckily we snagged one of the few outside tables and everything was uphill from there. Good variety of food, the service was considerate and quick, and reasonably priced for what we ordered. Thanks Beast and Hare!6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious FoodBeast and the Hare had fresh, delicious food. Really, really good. We followed our server's recommendations for the charcuterie and they were fantastic.
The woman who served us was professional and fine, but she got our order wrong 3 or so times. She apologized for this, which was nice. Overall, I feel like she was probably just having a bad day.
I would recommend that the servers fill up diners' water cups more frequently.5/29/2013 12:00:00 AMBest salty meat around!Fantastic, knowledgeable service, fun, unique bites, and a fresh of breath air in the bay area. Great to eat duck that is not duck confit and dim sum!5/23/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was excellent. HadThe food was excellent. Had a great salad w/medjool dates and citrus segements. The Lasagnette was great as well. Friends enjoyed the steak tartar and burgers. The service was a bit slow for a not particularly busy time. We had to tell 2 different waiters that we had a show to get to before they switched into gear. Overall a pleasant experience and will go back.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMGood vibes, but no wow factorOverall, the food was prepared very well & was quite delicious. We definitely enjoyed the charcuterie dishes over the entree dishes. The restaurant is a bit tight on comfy seating, so it is best to make a reservation in advance (like, at least 1 week in advance, because seats fill up fast). The restaurant gives off a cozy/friendly neighborhood hot-spot vibe. Noise level is very lively, & as I said before, the seating is a bit tight, so be prepared to rub elbows. Putting up a privacy curtain around the front door is a very courteous & delightful touch, so the patrons do not feel the chilling draft when other nosy patrons mistakenly leave the restaurant door propped open. Very friendly & satisfying service/wait-staff to top it all off.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMEverything was greatStarted with the charcuterie (x5) and each item was delicious and carefully presented. Shared two entrees between 3 people - the rabbit with polenta was gorgeous, and duck with eggplant unusual and delicious with a crispy skin. Desserts were a stand out. We tried the beignets, panna cotta and trio of ice cream - each one was superb. Nice portions sizes - we were satisfied but not stuffed. Single server did a great job. The only thing that took away from the evening was a super noisy group on the communal table in the middle. Not the restaurant's fault, but it was lovely when that woman left!5/16/2013 12:00:00 AMDiamond in the roughThis has to be one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants. It is quaint and cozy, the food is delicious and the staff is amazing. A must try!5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMWe ate the farmSheep cheese, rabbit patè, prociutto, duck lasagnetta:) nice wine,and it was fantastic. The end.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMOur French FriendsWe wanted to show our French visitors the Mission District so we started with dinner at Beast and the Hare before walking the streets to see local clubs etc. They loved the Wild Hog wine and bacon burgers!5/8/2013 12:00:00 AMYes its definetly the hare!Its the hare I tell you loved the rabbit polenta, the trout wasnt bad either, but the hare won this race. We had a mix of the appetizers which were good perosonlly I really liked the duck. The bone marrow was a nice little added touch to mix. But, overall I would have to say the food was very well prepared. Place was not too crowded, so I guess that made things a little more mangeable for the waitresses. Speaking of ours was very versed on the menu and what choices would go together for a better dinning experience. Kudos to the staff!!!5/7/2013 12:00:00 AMVery rich food and great beer listIt was a great pre-show dinner for Marsh theater. The food is very decadent and rich...we had the charcuterie board with rabbit ciccioli, smoked duck breast (yum!), and pate de campagna. It was all good. Then the bone marrow gratin that was omg rich and delicious with excellent onion relish condiment to balance out each fatty bite. The place is popular and we got there early and service was quick. Burgers were ordered medium and came out medium-well, very cooked inside (not a hint of pink) and charred outside. Good fries.
The only thing to watch out for is they mis-counted our beers (they fixed it) and they charged more than the menu price for each one (they wouldn't fix it). Great food and will be careful to check the bill next time.4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing Rabbit PalentaFoodies spot. The Rabbit Palenta was out of this world, one of the best meals I've had in SF over the 9 years I've lived here. One of a kind.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMWe placed our selves in theWe placed our selves in the hands of Aurelia after a short chat. We were glad.
She Rxed Her favorites, suggested we share it all & brought it at a nice pace
and didn't hang around too long .
Very Cool & different. You can really taste the difference between all
the meats due to restrained use of spices. All the pickled things are an
exciting contrast!
& best of all there aren't any vegetarians or vegans bothering the waitstaff
We'll be back!4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMGastro pub overpriced.So,
Somebody recommended it. It seemed like a nice idea.
The butter lettuce is small and oily. By that I means they drench the salad
in dressing. Which is I guess OK for a pub but I like non drowsed salad.
The house Charcuterie is very nice. But basically this is just a board with some cut meats,pickles and toast.
The Kobe steak was $27 for a few pieces of meat.
So all in all, if you want some fancy food in small portions at a pub.
Then it is all you.
Personally since I can cook and I am especially gifted in slicing salami and pastrami while serving myself a beer. I don't think I would go back due to the high prices.
However this place is miles and miles better than the usual pubs/bars you have around and is an ok mix alb4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was excellent andThe food was excellent and the staff was very good. The restuarant is relaxing. It is a place that I will return to and recommend to my friends.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious!!!I went to this restaurant on a Friday evening with two other friends. The restaurant was very full, so make sure you have a reservation to avoid disappointment. Even though they were very busy the waiters would top up our glasses constantly with the drinks that we had on the table which was nice. The food was so good! We had a trio of meats for starter (duck, salami and the rabbit pâté) and then the rabbit ragout for main. It was absolutely delicious! Super flavoursome! Unfortunately we had no room for dessert because all of us cleaned our plates! Definitely recommend!4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic food! Noise levelFantastic food! Noise level was high, and service was spotty, but the food was really amazing. Special shout out to the charcuterie. Next time we go, we're just going to order all those tasty bites! Rabbit ragu over polenta was delightful. A bit broader range of desserts wouldn't hurt.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful charcuterie andWonderful charcuterie and rabbit with polenta. Want to come back to try the duck frites I saw at the next table.4/4/2013 12:00:00 AMMake sure you make a reservation.Make sure you make a reservation. Fantastic menu and great service.3/27/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing food. We ordered theAmazing food. We ordered the charcuterie (highlights: whipped rabbit and pâté; lowlight: lardo) as well as the rabbit ragu (subtle but exquisite flavors) and the lasagnette (homemade pasta with to-die-for duck bolognese). No room for dessert, but those looked good too. Yum!3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMA memorable meal!The rabbit was the best I have ever had. The osso bucco fell off the bone and was absolutely delicious. We drank a bottle of very well priced Sicillian wine that was perfect with both dishes. Finished off with caramel salted pan a cotta which was to die for! We will definitely be back.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMWhat a great find. The smallWhat a great find. The small menu allowed the chef to excel. The rabbit was outstanding-wonderful blend of flavors-very rich-a great main dish to share. The kale & squash warm salad was different and tasty. Beer and wine selection was thoughtful-really complemented the food. Excellent choices of pate, dried meats. We will return.2/22/2013 12:00:00 AM