ediblesf.com | 15 ARQUET The Ferry Building’s most iconic corner has found new life in the former Slanted Door space, and Arquet feels like the restaurant it was waiting for—bright, generous, and rooted deeply in Northern California’s bounty. From the Sorrel team, this all-day space pairs sweeping Bay Bridge views with a wood-burning hearth that sends out plates built for sharing: Dungeness crab brioche that is destined to disappear the moment it hits the table; ricotta dumplings with sweet corn, smoky octopus; and hot-honey chicken that’s pure comfort without feeling heavy. Vegetables get top billing, and desserts stay playful, from ube Basque cheesecake to warm cookies with marshmallow milk. The room itself is a minimalist, sunlit counterpoint to the bustle outside: curved doorways, ash-wood tables, and an open kitchen. With Parachute Bakery next door fueling the morning crowd and Arquet extending that energy into lunch and dinner, the Ferry Building, long known for its daytime dining, is slowly building an evening rhythm, and Arquet feels perfectly positioned to define it. arquetrestaurant.com FERRY BUILDING'S NEW HEART(H)-DRIVEN KITCHEN Inside the landmark Westin St. Francis, Bourbon Steak San Francisco marks Michael Mina’s return to the iconic space with the kind of grand hotel dining Union Square hasn’t seen in ages: gleaming green marble columns, soaring king palms, sculptural chandeliers, and a plush lounge that practically insists on a martini. The menu goes all-in on the steakhouse experience, with Mina signatures like the crab cake “poptart,” tuna tartare mixed tableside, and butter-poached and wood-grilled steaks ranging from classic cuts to luxe wagyu. Showstoppers, both on the plate and the bill, include a $125 Maine lobster potpie and a hay-smoked tomahawk finished with a bourbon blaze that’ll set you back $325. Seafood gets equal fanfare, from whole Dungeness crab to Dover sole with caviar-butter sauce, backed by truffled, whipped, and gratinéed sides built for sharing. After dinner, slip downstairs to The Eighth Rule, Stephen Curry’s intimate bourbon bar, for an omakase-style cocktail flight or a pour of bourbon. It’s a bold return for Mina and a welcome moment of glamour for Union Square, one that feels built for locals—albeit ones with deep pockets—as much as travelers. bourbonsteak.com/location/san-francisco BOURBON STEAK SAN FRANCISCO A GRAND RETURN TO UNION SQUARE Photos—Alexis Howard Photos—Michael Weber, Michelle Min
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