mini itin: mijoté.
It’s both my favorite and least favorite question: what’s your favorite restaurant in SF? I think I may have finally landed on an answer… Mijoté.
Tucked away in a nondescript corner location in the Mission is Mijoté — a french / californian restaurant serving up an $84/pp 4-course tasting menu that changes daily. I could come here time and time again and not get bored, and well, I have. So here’s when to go and what to eat:
How to snag a res.
Reservations release about a month in advance so I typically set myself a little reminder if I know I’d like to go on a certain day. If you’re looking for a res in the short-term, would check about a week in advance or add yourself to the notify me waitlist on resy! Things tend to pop up.
I love everything about Mijoté. It used to be an omakase spot, and the long wooden sushi counter remains intact—the best place to sit and watch all the action. Let the team know you’d love a seat there when making a res.
What to order.
While you don’t have much choice outside of the prix fixe menu (outside of a few optional add-ons) you do have a choice when it comes to wine. It’s definitely not a must to do the pairing, but they have a lovely rotating wine list and the staff is super knowledge about their natural wine selection.
Each dish comes out on its own vintage plate, and the space feels both elevated and completely relaxed. I’ve tried the add-on entrées a few times and while they’re always great, you definitely don’t need them. The fish course is consistently my favorite. Half the fun is the surprise; you don’t know what flavor combinations you’re getting until you sit down. And if you’re a sauce person, this place is for you: every protein is drenched in incredible sauces and cremas, with a hunk of Josie the Baker bread on the side to soak it all up.
For dessert they seem to always have some variation of this lovely little cream + crust (bad word to describe it but you get the gist) and a seasonal sorbet.
If you’re wanting a post-dinner drink.
My ONLY knock on Mijoté is their lack of coffee service for after your meal. So if you’re jonesin’ for a drink after dessert, head on over to Shotwell’s for a nightcap. This quaint neighborhood pub has quickly become on of our favorites. They only serve beer and wine but the vibes make up for it. Grab a pint of Guinness or a glass of red and slip into a booth. You’ll surely feel like you’ve been transported to the UK.
xoxo! <3