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Pearl 6101 brings together the best of California's bounty and Mediterranean flavors, created by San Francisco natives and industry professionals. The restaurant describes its approach as "California inspired Mediterranean cooking with drinks to match," a philosophy that shines through a menu built on bright, seasonal ingredients.
The kitchen works from a wood oven, turning out dishes like mussels with persillade and Calabrian chili oil, and a roasted cauliflower with black tahini hummus and green chermoula. Starters include an albacore crudo with smoked shoyu and grapefruit, and a chicory Caesar with crispy prosciutto. Pastas range from a handkerchief pasta with white bolognese to a gemelli with Dungeness crab, while entrees feature a tamarind-glazed pork chop and seared scallops with sorana beans and saffron aioli. Desserts like the olive oil poppy seed cake with brown sugar ice cream and blood orange caramel round out the meal.
The space offers a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, with a private room available for larger gatherings. Pearl 6101’s thoughtful, ingredient-driven cooking earned it a place in the Michelin guide, a recognition of its consistent quality and clear point of view. For those seeking a refined yet welcoming evening of Californian and Mediterranean cuisine in San Francisco, this Richmond district spot delivers.
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