| About: | Renowned chef Garret Martindale brings more than ten years of experience in the restaurant industry to his role as Circolo's Executive Chef. Building on Circolo's award-winning cuisine, Chef Martindale has brought his own signature style and creativity to re-design and simplify the Circolo menu while continuing to feature such famous dishes as the "Miso-Glazed Chilean Seabass". Circolo features a cascading water wall with a backdrop of bamboo and metallic mesh curtains that defines a chic and cozy lounge area within the main dining room. The muted earthen color palette, spectacular lighting and sleek, linear design create the perfect energy for the dining roomfusing a fresh, modern look with a peaceful backdrop. |
| Hours: | Lunch Tues.-Fri., Dinner Tues.-Sun. |
| Categories: | Californian Restaurants, Latin American, Fusion Restaurants, Spanish Restaurants, Japanese Restaurants, International Restaurants, Restaurants, American Restaurants |
| Parking: | Street Parking |
| Specialities: | Casual Dining |
| Amenities: | Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Live Music, Open late, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Wheelchair Access, Wine |
| Chef: | Garret Martindale |
| Cuisine: | Fusion, Japanese, Nuevo Latino, Pacific Rim, Spanish |
| Ambiance: | Elegant, Romantic |
| Feature: | Bar, Dancing, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Seating, Private Rooms, Take Out |
| Reservations Policy: | Suggested |
| Dress Code: | Business Casual |
| Price: | $12.00 |
| Guest List: | Get on the guestlist or purchase tickets |
| Other Contact Info: | Fax: (415) 553-8561 Email: Ray@circolosf.com |
cold ambiance, overpriced drinks, slow service: dinning room feels like cafeteria - rows of tables, no intimacy;
overpriced medium quality drinks ($9+)
long waits for unfriendly and confused waiter
manager walking the grounds felt like an FBI agent checking that nobody leaves without payment
great atmosphere+food~: Miso-glazed chilean seabass was one of the best dishes we ordered. we also had circolo ceviche, braised australian lamb shank, risotto del mar and grilled natural angus ribeye. everything was fantastic!
Good pick amongst the resto-lounges: Good place to eat if you have friends from out of town who are looking for a good time. Suitably trendy and the food is pretty good too! Kind of in the boondocks over there on Potrero Hill.