Piperade - San Andreas

Came here for a dinner party of 30 in their private room the setting was cellar reminiscent, wood decor, wood tables with one wall showcasing their spanish wine... read more Came here for a dinner party of 30 in their private room the setting was cellar reminiscent, wood decor, wood tables with one wall showcasing their spanish wines. Service is top notch and Chef Gerard came out to tell us about the authentic basque meal. Roasted beet salad Tart and tangy, great pairing with Cava Pacific calamari 'a la plancha ', garlic, lemon confit Simply yet expertly prepared, no typical batter to navigate, just the squid... this one is a plate licker... Stuffed piquillo peppers Such a striking difference with the first two starters, the goat cheese, raisings, pistachios and sweet pepper made for a wonderful combination. Both the calamari and peppers paired well with traditional spritzy, refreshing white called 'Txakolina ' Mushroom tartlett Cornered mushrooms on triangles of phyllo dough, thyme, and a dab of creme fraiche. So crispy yet so chewy on the inside one of the clear favorites on the menu. Cheese and ham terrine Sheep 's milk cheese and curled up ham certainly a sight to behold... however, I did think it was oversalty, or there needed to be a better balance with the cheese. This dish was probably the only one that fell short. Bizkaiko Shellfish stew in red pepper sauce Soooo warm, rich and savory. Tomato heaven. The small piece of fish I sampled was tender and fresh. Braised Pork Cheeks Plus plums, cipollini onions, fingerling potatoes and carrots. Very tender and juicy and paired very well with flagship Clos Pissarra wine 'El Mont ', a grenache from 2012. Lamb Chops With merguez, fennel, roasted bread, pecan, cumin and date relish. This was like at Chef 's backyard barbeque with the very respectable portions, you felt like you wanted to gnaw the lamb to the bone if you were alone. Very well prepared, medium rare and super juicy. Finally, we did sample four different desserts, my favorite being the Warm Dark Chocolate Cake 'Amatxi ', which presented a sultry ending to a beautiful evening.

Had not been there since my partner died. Was a favorite of ours. Went there with my new Beau. Excellent food, very friendly wait staff. The owner/chef was walk... read more Had not been there since my partner died. Was a favorite of ours. Went there with my new Beau. Excellent food, very friendly wait staff. The owner/chef was walking around seeing how everything is.. the orange flower beignets were not on the menu sadly. Hopefully he will bring them back.Food: 5/5

A thoroughly enjoyable dinning experience. A nice selection of traditional and innovative Spanish cuisine. A quite and intimate surrounding. Professional and fr... read more A thoroughly enjoyable dinning experience. A nice selection of traditional and innovative Spanish cuisine. A quite and intimate surrounding. Professional and friendly service. Highly recommend it.Food: 5/5

After researching several restaurants in San Francisco that could accommodate a private dining event for 20-30 people, I decided on Piperade and could not be ha... read more After researching several restaurants in San Francisco that could accommodate a private dining event for 20-30 people, I decided on Piperade and could not be happier with my choice. Stephanie, the event planner, and Chef Gerald were incredibly accommodating, going above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Their extensive experience in organizing private dinners was evident, and they offered more flexibility in menu options than I found at many other venues. The room (Lauburu), the food, the wine, the service, and the overall experience were all outstanding. Many of my friends were excited to learn that we had chosen Piperade for our event, and everyone had a fantastic time. I highly recommend it!

We've been dining at this restaurant for years and often bring our out-of-town guests here. Chef Hirigoyen consistently prepares incredible dishes. Two of my pe... read more We've been dining at this restaurant for years and often bring our out-of-town guests here. Chef Hirigoyen consistently prepares incredible dishes. Two of my personal favorites are the seafood stew and the Basque-style risotto. The ambiance inside is wonderful. After your meal, I highly recommend taking a stroll up the Filbert steps for breathtaking views.