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O'Reilly's Holy Grail
1233 Polk Street (between Sutter & Bush)
(415) 928-1233
Cuisine: Cal- Euro with “New Celtic’ touches
Pluses: Elegance without attitude. Only a 5 minute taxi ride from Union Square and Nob Hill hotels and close to Civic Center for Performing Arts dining. One of San Francisco’s most beautiful and truly unique dining rooms.
Don't Miss: seafood is the king here although internet mavens are raving about the peat-smoked pork shank with an appetizing fig-mustard sauce. You can’t go wrong with the Oysters or scallop ceviche to start. And definitely try a side of “colcannon”, a delicious mix of mashed potatoes, kale and onion.
Prices: Moderate
Overview: Lunch; Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm
Dinner; Monday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Brunch; Saturday - Sunday: 11:30am - 3:00pm
Bar open Until 2am
Private room for up to 16, group seating for up to 100
Definitely not your typical Irish fare. The Holy Grail takes its lead from the grand hotels and upscale dining spots that are taking over Ireland and the British Isles offering continental fare with Celtic roots. Housed in a historic building(the old Maye Oyster House for true SF aficionados), it features a stunning collection of priceless stain glass windows, antiques and renaissance art and tapestries shown off by the rich saturated colors of the walls and wood.
The menu of rustic European cuisine combines New Celtic culinary influences with fresh California seafood and a popular raw oyster bar. Live entertainment on weekends includes a relaxing piano bar, live music with acoustics that benefit from the warm wood of the ornate bar.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the businesses in question before making your plans.
