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Address:
2049 Fillmore St @ California
San Francisco, CA 94115

Neighborhood:
Pacific Heights

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Cuisine:
Creole / Cajun / Southern

Price: $31 to $50

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Elite Cafe Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.TheEliteCafe.com
Email: eat@TheEliteCafe.com
Phone: (415) 346-8400
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Brunch: Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 2:30pm; with Bar Menu served from 2:30 ONLY LARGE-PARTY RESERVATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FOR BRUNCH. Monday - Friday, our Bar opens at 5:00pm. Heated-Outdoor Seating available at all times!
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Creole / Cajun / Southern, American, Seafood
Executive Chef: Jerry Mendoza
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: The Elite Cafe is available for parties lunch, brunch and dinner.
Private Party Contact: Adam Chapman (415) 673-5483
Special Events & Promotions: The Elite Cafe offers private lunch parties for over 20 and full restaurant buy outs at dinner.

Getting there

Cross Street: California St.
Public Transit: To get public transit information, please visit: http://transit.511.org/tripplanner/index.asp
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: The Elite Cafe now offers VALET PARKING every night beginning at 6:00pm, $9. For directions to The Elite, please visit our web site, www.TheEliteCafe.com

A word from Elite Cafe

This beautiful original Art Deco building began as the Lincoln Grill in 1928. Since 1981, it has been The Elite Cafe. Since its inception, The Elite has served exquisite food with the flavors of New Orleans. Our current menu continues this tradition but with an emphasis on seasonality, the freshest… local ingredients, and a lighter touch in our preparation. From the original mahogany booths to the beautiful full bar to the unsurpassed people watching on the Upper Fillmore, The Elite Cafe has something for everyone. We now offer HEATED-OUTDOOR Dining. Enjoy Brunch, Dinner, or a glass of wine while experiencing one of San Francisco's most exciting Shopping & People-Watching streets.Continued

Elite Cafe

3.7

132 $31 to $50 restaurant

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145 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

145 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(84)
fit for foodies(52)
special occasion(38)

romantic(30)
vibrant bar scene(29)
hot spot(26)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (145)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Simpley delightful,great service.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Simpley delightful,great service."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Our server was very nice but

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2006

Dined on 04/07/2012

2006

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Our server was very nice but the food was mediocre at best. The starters are the highlights of the menu the entrees are mostly terrible. The gentlemen who cleared the tables were less than friendly and just reached across us without apology. Would not go back.

It was a special occasion as it was my mother's birthday and they decorated the dessert plate nicely which was a nice touch."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2006

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best appetizers!

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Dined on 04/05/2012

2005

Dined on 04/05/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Before I came to San Francisco on vacation, I read reviews and the menu to choose the right restaurants. Everything said about this one was right. You have to try the deviled eggs - they are amazing, and the biscuits melt in your mouth. I had the Johnny Cakes, which were very good, but my husband had the Jambalaya, which was even better. The staff is friendly and the restaurant is small and cozy. I look forward to my next trip so I can try more of their menu."

Dined on 04/05/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointed

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Disappointed. Service was lacking; had to ask for water twice, which still took a while to get. Ordered the $29.00 pork chop. It was disappointing; one small pork chop with a few small potatos and pea puree. I left still hungry. After spending $93.00 for two we left still hungry and disappointed. The Banna Foster with vanilla ice cream was saturated with syrup which was too sweet and killed the desert. Food was only fair being that it did have a lot of flavor and it was cooked perfectly."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2008

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The service was really great,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2008

Dined on 04/04/2012

2008

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The service was really great, the drinks were excellent and the food was mostly delicious. It was quite loud and not particularly romantic, but we had a nice time."

Dined on 04/04/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We had friends in from out

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2007

Dined on 03/29/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We had friends in from out of town and the hostess provided us with a booth so that we could hear each other and catch up. Our original table in the middle of the restaurant was too noisy. Once we were settled, we had a great time. The food was wonderful down to the last sip of port!"

Dined on 03/29/2012

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

First time at the restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/27/2012

2012

Dined on 03/27/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"First time at the restaurant on the recommendation of my son. Am visiting in San Francisco and will definitely visit this restaurant again."

Dined on 03/27/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was simply great. The

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Dined on 03/24/2012

2008

Dined on 03/24/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was simply great. The gumbo was thick and rich and hearty. Steamed mussels, catfish, halibut all excellent. The biscuits and the cornbread, to die for, and the pecan pie among the best I've ever had. I've been to New Orleans, and this is authentic cajun/creole cuisine at its best."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

grungy, should be cleaned

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2012

2005

Dined on 03/22/2012

2005

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"grungy, should be cleaned and freshened up; too noisy"

Dined on 03/22/2012

2005

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

One of my favs in the City.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/18/2012

2004

Dined on 03/18/2012

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"One of my favs in the City. The biscuits are to die for and the food is consistently yummy each time we go."

Dined on 03/18/2012

2004

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot