Minas Brazilian Restaurant

Name: Minas Brazilian Restaurant
Address: 41 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94102
Telephone: (415) 626-8727
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

723 Reviews

$30 and under

Brazilian

Top Tags:

A brilliant, authentic slice of Brazil is right here in San Francisco. The new Minas Brazilian Restaurant and Cachaçaria, located in Hayes Valley, is serving visually tempting and mouth wateringly delicious traditional fare in a beautifully appointed space that envelops diners in a stylish and comfortable ambiance straight out of the colonial towns of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Minas’ full service bar, array of appetizers, seasonal menu and weekend cultural entertainment makes it an ideal venue to enjoy an international night out in the heart of the City. Our location is perfectly suited to those planning to attend the Theater, Symphony or Opera.

Presented in a warm upscale environment, a wide variety of cachaças are available, providing a rare opportunity to explore the breadth and width of Brazil’s unique signature spirit.

We feature live Brazilian music every Sunday brunch.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

If you like, we'll notify you by email if this restaurant joins.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(415) 626-8727

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Brazilian
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 626-8727
Website
http://www.minasbrazilianrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
41 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Neighborhood
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Cross street
Page Street
Parking details
There is a parking garage across the street from the restaurant on the corner of Franklin and Oak. Street parking is generally not hard to find in the evening.
Public transit
We are one block from the many MUNI lines on either Van Ness or Market Streets and a few blocks from the Civic Center BART station.
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pão de Queijo
Brazil's finest baked cheese balls
- 6 pieces$9.00
Sopa do Dia
Soup of the day
- Cup$6.00
- Bowl$8.00
Coxinhas
Crispy croquettes filled with chicken and fresh herbs served with tomato vinaigrette
- 4 pieces$9.00
Empadinha de Camarão
Baked traditional shrimp pie served with a diced tomato and onion vinaigrette
- 2 pieces$12.00
Bolinho de Bacalhau
Crispy cod and potato croquettes with fresh herbs
- 4 pieces$10.00
Almondegas Mineira$14.00
Pork and beef meatballs in a tomato basil sauce served with bread
Mandioca Frita$9.00
Yucca fries served with basil aioli
Camarão Flambado na Cachaça$14.00
Shrimp sautéed with Brazilian spices and flamed with cachaça
Lula Brasileiro$12.00
Fried calamari served with pepper and basil aioli sauce
Mexilhões Negros$15.00
Black mussels sautéed in olive oil with lemon, garlic, tomatoes and white wine
Frango a Passarinho$11.00
Chicken marinated in lemon pepper and salt, sautéed in garlic and parsley
Tasting Platter$18.00
Coxinha, Bolinho de Bacalhau, Mandioca Frita and Shrimp pie

Saladas - Salads

Salada de Palmito$13.00
Hearts of palm, tomatoes, quail eggs, and fresh mixed greens tossed with a lemon truffle oil dressing
Salada de Minas$14.00
Red and golden beets marinated in whole grain mustard and aged balsamic dressing topped with roasted walnuts and Micro Bull's Blood herbs, served on a bed of greens over shaved chayote squash with goat cheese crostini
Salada de Galinha$14.00
A tangy Brazilian shredded chicken salad seasoned with our special dressing served with cherry tomatoes, red onions, pomegranate, walnuts and mixed greens

Pratos Tradicionais - Traditional Entrées

Moqueca de Peixe$22.00
Fresh Atlantic salmon and filet of farm-raised bassa fish stew cooked in a delicate coconut milk and tomato sauce, red and yellow bell peppers with Brazilian spices served with coconut rice and sautéed collard greens
Salmon com Molho de Maracuja$21.00
Grilled salmon topped with a passion fruit sauce, served with vegetables and rice
Camarão na Moranga$27.00
Baked whole cabocha squash stuffed with shrimp, red and yellow bell peppers in a fresh tomato sauce served with rice
Galinha na Cerveja$18.00
Tender quarter chicken marinated in dark beer, baked with savory Brazilian spices, served with rice and vegetables
Mariscada$27.00
– Seafood stew of shrimp, salmon, sole, calamari and black mussels in a tomato, herb wine sauce, with coconut rice and sautéed collard greens
Filet com Fritas$18.00
Sliced beef tenderloin sautéed with onions served with fries
Bife Acebolado$24.00
Thick cut (10oz) Top sirloin sautéed in garlic with onions, served with garlic rice, Tropeiro our signature beans, sautéed collard greens and tomato vinaigrette
Feijoada Completa$20.00
Black bean, beef and pork stew, served with rice, farofa, sautéed collard greens, orange and pineapple
Costelinhas de Porco Glaceada com Goiabada$20.00
Our signature sautéed baby back pork ribs glazed in guava paste, served with mashed sweet potatoes (4 ribs; for 6 ribs there will be an additional $4 charge)
Prato Vegetariano$16.00
Please ask your server for today's vegetarian special

Porções - Side Dishes

all sides $5.50

Vegetais do Dia
Vegetables of the day
Feijão
Sauteed pinto beans
Arroz de Coco
Coconut rice
Feijão Tropeiro
Our signature beans spiced with sausage, bacon, herbs, Brazilian peppers, eggs and yucca flour
Tomato Vinaigrette
Chilled diced tomatoes, onions and peppers in a vinegar and olive oil sauce
Fritas
Potato fries
Arroz
White rice
Farofa
Manioc flour sautéed with butter, garlic and bacon
Arroz de alho
Garlic rice

What 723 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Sort by

Filters

BI
BrItUs
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2018
overall3food4service4ambience3
As close to authentic Brazilian food (not steakhouse) as possible. Live music in such a small place are a big issue if you want to have calm conversations. The food is tasteful, a bit more expensive than expected.
ME
MarshallE
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2018
overall4food3service3ambience3
My wife is Brazilian and so we already know what to expect about Brazilian food and the flavors. Overall Minas did a good job. I got the bife acebolada which was a ribeye cut and my wife got the national dish of feijoada. The only issue i had with my dish was the ribeye was undercooked. A little to medium rare. Feijoada was excellent. The restaurant is small and tight but a good enviornment. A little strange with the entrance not having a host great you. Have to flag down a server. Overall a good Brazilian comfort food spot.
A
Anna
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2018
overall1food4service1ambience1
We traveled from Mountain View to San Francisco. The traffic was awful and we had difficulties to find a place to park. We got there almost 1 hour late. They were closed our table 30 minutes before. I have 2 kids. We stood for an hour, and beside us had an empty table. They did not even let the kids sit down to rest. Finally they moved some friends to the empty table and put us in the place where they were seated.
RN
RussellN
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful Brazilian restaurant in the Hayes Valley area of SF permanently closed its doors on Saturday, Nov 3rd. A real loss to the city and the neighborhood!
HA
HollyA
San Francisco
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience4
Very impressed with the food. Our seafood dinner served in a pineapple was very good. All the dishes being served to people around us looked very interesting.
CH
CHam
San Francisco
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2018
overall3food4service3ambience3
Good food and service. Recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s an amazing restaurant with home cooking.
w
wineanddine
San Francisco
132 reviews
vip
3.0
132 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2018
overall3food3service3ambience3
We were told the fryer wasn’t working but they got it working. We were then told they were closing the restaurant for good with no plan to open another location.
JJ
JnJK
San Francisco
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
THIS RESTAURANT IS GREAT BUT UNFORTUNATELY THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE CLOSING A WEEK; THAT A TERRIBLE LOSS.
TR
TalyaR
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2018
overall2food4service1ambience4
Terrible terrible service. Made me wait 1 hour (not exagerating) for a salad without warning me before that I would have to wait that long for the "Special preparation" of the chicken, which ended up being the most plain chicken over salad which I have ever tasted. I was with a friend so they brought out her hot food 45 minutes before they brought out my salad-- both of which our main courses. Did not even offer some small appetizer or beverage or discount off the receipt for the inconvenience of causing the wait. The food here is very special but the service is extremely lacking and makes me not surprised that they are going out of business. Very disappointing over all
JA
JohnA
Mexico City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mina’s Brazilian, and Canto Do Brasil before it, has been. San Francisco mainstay for several years. It is with profound sadness that yesterday, I ate my final meal there knowing it will be closing forever on November 2. I’m still in a state of disbelief. This isn’t your typical Brazilian steakhouse, this is pure Brazilian food. There is no other reataurant like it around here and it will be sorely missed.
J
John
San Francisco
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2018
overall3food3service1ambience2
Sevice was really poor. Did pay any attention to us after seating to see if we were ready to order. We ordered appetizer, salad, entree. Big delay, then everything arrived at the same time with the entree first, followed almost immediately by the salad, and then, finally, the appetizer. To make matters worse, there wasn't enough room on the table for all of them at once so we had to steal a chair from an adjacent table to contain one of the dishes. Food was OK but not memorable. Would not go to this restaurant again and would definitely not recommend it to anyone.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2018
overall3food4service1ambience3
Extremely long wait to get food
LC
LarryC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2018
overall3food5service2ambience3
Food is excellent but they can't handle the business that they have. We made a reservation at 6:30 so as to eat before the performance. The food got to the table at 7:30, too late to eat any more than a few bites. Waitresses were attentive and working like crazy but they can't resolve the fundamental problem.
GS
GoodStuff
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice restaurant with interesting, tasty and hearty fare. The drinks are nice as well. Good value for the money, but not expensive.
S
Sue77
San Francisco
52 reviews
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2018
overall4food4service3ambience4
First of all, I am not getting open table points for this restaurant, so i am not sure why i am asked for a review. I don't know if it is the responsibility of open table or the restaurant. the first time i ate here we had a phenomenal waitress. This time we had several persons waiting on us and the services was sporadic. The food was very good but not outstanding. The beef tenderloin was chewy and salty but the fries were perfect. the fried calamari and meatballs were delish.
IB
IsaacB
San Francisco
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, and service!
LI
LINDAW
San Francisco
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
loved the ribs... I have them every time I eat here. Thank you Marcia!!
LK
LelaK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and ambience were good. The restaurant is cozy, made more so by the music, decor, and color of paints. Our servers appeared at appropriate times and brought the food hot and tasty. I would definitely recommend it, particularly if you're planning on going to the SF Jazz Center after dinner, which is a block away from the restaurant.
m
maryh
Phoenix
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience3
If you know anything about the foods of Brazil, you will appreciate this restaurant that shares the traditional fare not found in the abundance of Brazilian steakhouses that have opened. This is how Brazilians eat, and each of the dishes we sampled we excellent.
CG
CraigG
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
The staff was very friendly and took time to talk when they were invited to do so. The food was very interesting and filled with wonderful flavors. We would definitely go back there again and would suggest it to our friends! Charming spot!
PE
PENCA
San Francisco
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2018
overall4food5service4ambience4
Mina's offer authentic Brazilian food and it's excellent!
S
Sweetie
San Francisco
155 reviews
vip
5.0
155 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated friend's birthday. She ordered omelette and I had hearts of palm salad. Delicious! Live Brazilian music added to the festivities. She had birthday coffee and the richest chocolate mousse ever. Check it out!
DS
DrSJ
San Francisco
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
Before the Sally Field event at The Nourse Theatre, my husband and I went to Mina's; we noted that on a Friday night, even for early dinner, it was good we had a reservation. Although the restaurant was not at all crowded when we arrived, by the time we were eating our meal, it had filled up and soon had people waiting. We started with cocktails, a Brazilian mule for him and a pineapple caipirinha for me. Even before they arrived, the always smiling staff brought the complementary bread with pate, a nice--and tasty--touch. We both enjoyed our strong drinks, and it wasn't long before our mains arrived: ribs for me and salmon for him. The rib meat was falling off the bone, no need for scraping off any last protein, and the sauce was quite sweet, as was the accompanying mashed sweet potatoes. My husband commented that the tiny red peppers atop the sweet potato were actually spicy (he had some in his dish), so I began incorporating bites of the sweetness with a hot pepper to add some acidity to balance off the sweetness. My husband found that his salmon was a bit undercooked for his taste, but he enjoyed it , the vegetables, and the rice well enough. We hadn't ordered appetizers so that we could try the desserts (and have time to order and eat them), and they were the stars of the meal. He quite enjoyed the coconut flan and the "Pavê de Goiabada e Dolce de Leite--Layers of ladyfinger biscuits, sweet guava paste, and doce de leite, topped with whipped cream." The "Pave" was huge, so we split that; my husband finished his flan on his own. Throughout the staff were observant and attentive: our water glasses were quickly refilled when it seemed they were getting low. The noise level rose as the room filled, but that's only to be expected. The service was quick enough to manage a meal and some conversation before the walk to The Nourse for our event. It's one of the restaurants in my rotation for events at The Nourse: the food and price point are decent.
e
edieh
San Francisco
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lovely little restaurant in walking distance to Davies, unusual and very good food, waiter was great and not over attentive. Don't miss the coconut flan desert.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2018
overall5food4service4ambience3
The caipirinhas was amazing. It was my first time in SFO, didn’t know the last call at 10pm; we had to rush feijoada and drinks. But the taste and the bartender made it worth it. Delicious food!!
SF
mikeonthehillSF
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
My third time, and a previous review I think I made, agree that this restaurant provides a fantastic dining experience. In addition to these comments, I add that Minas has a wine list with very affordably priced options, as well as draft and bottled beer, both domestic and imported.
J
Johnny
San Francisco
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2018
overall4food5service3ambience3
Mina's menu selection was excellent> Serving the chicken stew and the seafood stew in hot, steamy bowls set the mode for a delightful Brazilian feast. the only problem was the noise level because the tables are so close together
J
Jerald49
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fabulous meal. Will definitely return to share the experience with others.
S
Sweetie
San Francisco
155 reviews
vip
5.0
155 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
As alway, welcomed warmly by Minas staff. We ordered lunch and enjoyed everything Check it out
M
Mura
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it. The food and service were exceptional. Very tasteful
A
Annam711
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mina’s is sooo good. I usually order the fish stew, which is delicious, but I tried something different. I got the chicken in dark beer and I was blown away! I don’t like to order chicken usually at restaurants, but this was fall off the bone good. I devoured it! I’ll definitely order that again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food and Ambiance were both good. We ate here before a show at the opera house. Convenient spot for grabbing a bite before a show at one of the many theaters nearby. Fun atmosphere and traditional Brazilian food.
LI
17LI17
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice— small plates at happy hour very generous!
J
Jorge
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2018
overall2food2service1ambience3
Poor service. Waiter hardly came around. Place is really small
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great overall experience. Only critique they charge you 2% or 3% I’d you pay with a card.
EC
ErnestCtheplumber
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, excellent service , owner totally involved and great hostess
W
Waldo
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2018
overall4food5service3ambience4
My only issue was getting our entrees too quickly after our appetizers. Otherwise we had an excellent meal.
y
yummy
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 17, 2018
overall4food4service4ambience4
Perfect but to eat before a show. Happy hour menu is a great value
MM
MargoM
Sacramento
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food in a vibrant yet cozy atmosphere. The place had this wonderful relaxed vibe that you could just sink into. The food was so delicious. We shared a number of appetizers and entres. The food looked beautiful and tasted even better. Loved our experience!

FAQs

Minas Brazilian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 626-8727.

Minas Brazilian Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 723 OpenTable diners.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

If you like, we'll notify you by email if this restaurant joins.

Is this your restaurant?

Claim this listing

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(415) 626-8727

Additional information

Cross street
Page Street
Neighborhood
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Tue, Wed 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Cuisines
Brazilian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a parking garage across the street from the restaurant on the corner of Franklin and Oak. Street parking is generally not hard to find in the evening.
Public transit
We are one block from the many MUNI lines on either Van Ness or Market Streets and a few blocks from the Civic Center BART station.
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.minasbrazilianrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(415) 626-8727

Minas Brazilian Restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Tira Gostos - Appetizers

Pão de Queijo

Sopa do Dia

Coxinhas

Empadinha de Camarão

Bolinho de Bacalhau

Almondegas Mineira$14.00

Mandioca Frita$9.00

Camarão Flambado na Cachaça$14.00

Lula Brasileiro$12.00

Mexilhões Negros$15.00

Frango a Passarinho$11.00

Tasting Platter$18.00

Saladas - Salads

Salada de Palmito$13.00

Salada de Minas$14.00

Salada de Galinha$14.00

Pratos Tradicionais - Traditional Entrées

Moqueca de Peixe$22.00

Salmon com Molho de Maracuja$21.00

Camarão na Moranga$27.00

Galinha na Cerveja$18.00

Mariscada$27.00

Filet com Fritas$18.00

Bife Acebolado$24.00

Feijoada Completa$20.00

Costelinhas de Porco Glaceada com Goiabada$20.00

Prato Vegetariano$16.00

Porções - Side Dishes

Vegetais do Dia

Feijão

Arroz de Coco

Feijão Tropeiro

Tomato Vinaigrette

Fritas

Arroz

Farofa

Arroz de alho

Overall ratings and reviews

Sort by

Filters

FAQs

Does Minas Brazilian Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Minas Brazilian Restaurant restaurant rated?

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information