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Big 4 Restaurant - The Scarlet Huntington

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Big 4 Restaurant - The Scarlet Huntington

Item: Big 4 Restaurant - The Scarlet Huntington
Author: Tom Molanphy

Cuisine: American

Price Range: $$$$

10Best Says

Named after four of the most famous railroad tycoons of the nineteenth century (C.P. Huntington, Charles Crocker, Leland Stanford and Mark Hopkins), Big 4 Restaurant offers not only high-scale dining but a fascinating look into San Francisco's history. Led by Executive Chef Kevin Scott, Big 4 offers meals only railroad tycoons could handle: Seafood Risotto with Maine Lobster Meat, or Rack of Lamb with a Rosemary Rub. Leave plenty of time either before or after dinner to wander the sumptuous hallways of The Scarlet Huntington, and your Nob Hill experience will be complete.

Address:

1075 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
4157711140

Hours:

Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 10:00am, Saturday - Sunday: 7:00am - 11:00am
Lunch: Thursday-Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm
Dinner: Nightly 5:30pm - 10:00pm

Website:

big4restaurant.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Tom Molanphy
San Francisco Local Expert

Nob Hill's Best Restaurants: "Be sure to give yourself time to explore The Scarlet Huntington, which is where this lavish restaurant is located."

Best for Nob Hill's Best Restaurants Because: Big Four offers vintage San Francisco history and luxurious dining experience, all-in-one.

Bar Menu
- Main
  Soup of the Day
  
  ($15.00)
  
  French Onion Soup
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Chilled Dungeness Crab "Salad"
  
  Corn and Apple Relish, Avocado, Sour Dough, Citrus Crema ($24.00)
  
  Charcuterie and Cheese
  
  Artisanal Cured Meat and Cheese, Marinated Olives, Pickled Onion, Rustic Bread ($24.00)
  
  Little Gems "Wedge"
  
  Point Reyes Blue, Bacon Lardon, Grape Tomato, Red Onion, Buttermilk Dressing ($17.00)
  
  Moules et Frites
  
  Poached PEI Mussels, Pomme Frites, Malt Vinegar Aioli ($18.00)
  
  Mezze Platter
  
  Hummus, Tzatziki, Vabreso Feta, Marinated Olives, Peppers, Grilled Naan ($20.00)
  
  Roasted Chicken Wrap
  
  Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach, Avocado, Bacon, Garlic Aioli ($22.00)
  
  The Big 4 Turkey Club
  
  Sliced Turkey, Tomato, Lettuce, Bacon, Cheddar, Toasted White Bread, French Fries ($21.00)
  
  The Big 4 Burger with French Fries*
  
  ($22.00)
  
  Classic Chicken Pot Pie
  $34.00
  
  Served with a Glass of Amontillado Sherry: $41.00
- Sparkling Wine
  
  Ca' Di Rajo 2014 Prosecco Extra Superiore Dry 'Millesimato' Valdobbadiene, Italy
  
  ($15.00)
  
  Roederer NV Brut Rosé, Anderson Valley, CA
  
  ($17.00)
  
  G. H. Mumm NV Cordon Rouge Brut, Reims, France
  
  ($28.00)
- White Wine
  
  Salomon Undhof 2015 Gruner Veltliner 'Hochterrassen' Wachau, Austria
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Villa Locatelli 2016 Pinot Grigio, Isonzo, Italy
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Domaine du Pre' Semele' Raimbault 2016 Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Groth 2016 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Landmark 2015 Chardonnay, Sonoma, CA
  
  ($15.00)
- Rosé Wine
  
  Domaine By Ott 2016 Rosé 'By Ott' of Grenache, Provence, France
  
  ($14.00)
- Red Wine
  
  MacRostie 2015 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA
  
  ($18.00)
  
  Marques de Murrieta 2012 Reserva Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain
  
  ($15.00)
  
  il Fauno di Arcanum 2012 Merlot Blend IGT Tuscany, Italy
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Gamba Vineyards 2014 Zinfandel 'Family Ranches' Russian River Valley, CA
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Chateau Milon 2012 St. Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Mt. Veeder 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA
  
  ($18.00)
- Beer
  
  Pilsner Urquell Pilsner, Czech Republic
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Anchor Brewing Company Steam Beer, San Francisco, CA
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Drakes Hefeweizen, San Leandro, CA
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Ballast Point Sculpin IPA San Diego, CA
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Napa Smith Brewery Amber Ale, Napa, CA
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale, Japan
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Doc's Draft Hard Apple Cider, Warwick, New York
  
  ($7.00)
Breakfast Menu
- Breakfast
  Continental Breakfast
  
  Two Pastries, Juice, Seasonal Sliced Fruit, choice of Coffee or Tea ($24.00)
  
  Full American Breakfast
  
  Eggs any Style, Cottage Fried Potatoes, Toast, choice of Ham, Bacon or Sausage, choice of Juice and Coffee or Tea ($30.00)
  
  The Big 4 Omelet
  
  Choice of 3: Bacon, Ham, Sausage, Cheese, Mushroom, Onion, Tomato, Spinach, Avocado ($23.00)
  
  Seafood Frittata
  
  Prawns, Dungeness Crab, Lobster, Spinach, Artichokes, Mascarpone Cheese, Potatoes, Grilled Tomatoes ($30.00)
  
  Croissant Sandwich
  
  Scrambled Eggs, Diced Ham, Cheddar Cheese, Seasonal Fruit ($24.00)
  
  Eggs Benedict
  
  Poached Eggs, Smoked Pork Loin, Hollandaise, Cottage Fried Potatoes ($23.00)
  
  Eggs Huntington
  
  Poached Eggs, Cured Salmon, Hollandaise, Cottage Fried Potatoes ($23.00)
  
  Huevos Rancheros
  
  Pico de Gallo, Cottage Fried Potatoes ($23.00)
  
  Bagel and Lox Plate
  
  Cured Salmon, Cream Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sliced Red Onions, Capers ($21.00)
  
  Belgian Waffle
  
  Honey Butter and Maple Syrup ($19.00)
  
  Brioche French Toast
  
  Maple Syrup and Raspberries ($19.00)
  
  Buttermilk Pancakes
  Maple Syrup
  
  $19.00
  
  With Blueberries: $21.00
- Sides
  
  Toast
  
  ($6.00)
  
  English Muffin
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Croissant
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Danish
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Muffin
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Bagel with Cream Cheese
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Bacon, Ham or Sausage
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Cottage Fried Potatoes
  
  ($7.00)
- Cereal
  
  Corn Flakes
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Raisin Bran
  
  ($8.00)
  
  All Bran
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Mini Wheats
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Granola
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Old-Fashioned Oatmeal
  
  ($11.00)
- Fruit and Cheese
  
  Half Grapefruit
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Seasonal Melon
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Seasonal Fresh Fruit
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Seasonal Berries
  
  ($12.00)
  
  Artisanal Cheese Plate
  
  ($12.00)
- Beverages
  
  Coffee
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Espresso
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Cappuccino
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Caffe Latte
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Caffe Mocha
  
  ($7.00)
- Juices
  
  Orange
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Grapefruit
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Apple
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Tomato
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Cranberry
  
  ($6.00)
  
  V8
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Mixed Fruit Smoothie
  
  ($12.00)
Lunch Menu
- Main
  
  Soup of the Day
  
  ($15.00)
  
  French Onion Soup
  
  Grand Cru Gruyere, Crouton ($16.00)
  
  Chilled Dungeness Crab "Salad"
  
  Corn and Apple Relish, Avocado, Sour Dough, Citrus Crema ($24.00)
  
  Little Gems "Wedge"
  
  Point Reyes Blue, Bacon Lardon, Grape Tomato, Red Onion, Buttermilk Dressing ($17.00)
  
  Lacinato kale Caesar
  
  Anchovy Dressing, Parmesan Reggiano, Garlic Croutons ($17.00)
  
  Oven Roasted Turkey Club
  
  Turkey, Tomato, Lettuce, Bacon, Cheddar, French Fries ($21.00)
  
  Big Four Burger with French Fries
  
  ($22.00)
  
  Grilled Flat Iron Steak or Alaskan Salmon
  
  Garlic French Fries, Shallot Butter ($32.00)
  
  Classic Chicken Pot Pie
  
  ($34.00)
Dinner Menu
- Dinner Starters
  
  Soup of the Day
  
  ($15.00)
  
  French Onion Soup
  
  Grand Cru Gruyere, Crouton ($16.00)
  
  Charcuterie and Cheese
  
  artisanal cured meats and cheeses, olives, pickled shallots, rustic bread ($26.00)
  
  Burrata and Heirloom Tomato
  
  di stefano burrata, heirloom tomato, basil, 25 year balsamic ($18.00)
  
  Mixed Greens Salad
  
  house pickled strawberries, Valbreso feta, toasted almond, balsamic dressing ($18.00)
  
  Little Gems Wedge
  
  point reyes blue, bacon lardon, grape tomato, red onion, buttermilk dressing ($18.00)
  
  Roasted Steamboat Oysters*
  
  chef's selection of preparation ($20.00)
  
  Steak Tartare*
  
  quail egg, herb aioli, shallot, pain de mie ($19.00)
  
  Duck Liver Mousse
  
  whole grain mustard, pickled shallot, rustic bread ($19.00)
- Entrées
  
  King Salmon*
  
  escarole, butter beans, andouille, charred lemon ($39.00)
  
  Classic Chicken Pot Pie
  
  chicken, aromatics, sweet vermouth veloute, puff pastry ($35.00)
  
  Colorado Lamb Chops*
  
  root vegetable hash, summer herb and pistachio pesto, blue lake beans ($48.00)
  
  18 Oz. Kansas City Strip Steak or 8 Oz. Filet Mignon*
  
  asparagus, mushroom duxelle, wild mushrooms, sauce béarnaise ($55.00)
  
  Branzino*
  
  hominy grits, cipollini onions, sugar peas, shiitake mushrooms, lemon caper butter ($38.00)
  
  Free-Range Half Chicken
  
  squash "noodles", ver jus, goat cheese fritter ($36.00)
  
  Vegetable Tart
  
  phyllo, summer vegetables, herb goat cheese, thyme ($29.00)
  
  Niman Ranch Pork Chop*
  
  creamed sweet corn, stone fruit, apple and peach gasterique ($44.00)
  
  Cioppino
  
  ling cod, prawn, lobster, clams, PEI mussels, tomato-fennel broth, aioli, crostini ($48.00)
Mothers Day Brunch Menu
- Menu
  
  Soup of the Day
  
  ($15.00)
  
  French Onion Soup
  
  ($16.00)
  
  Grilled Asparagus and Burrata Salad
  
  Di Stefano Burrata, Snap Peas, Fava Leaves, Pea Tendrils, Olive Oil Croutons, Agrumato Lemon Oil ($19.00)
  
  "Classic" Caesar Salad
  
  Baby Romaine Hearts, Anchovy Dressing, Parmesan Reggiano, Focaccia Crouton ($19.00)
  
  Big 4 Cobb Salad
  
  Mary's Airline Chicken, Organic Greens, Avocado, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Pancetta, Cherry Tomato, Farm Egg, and House Made Ranch Dressing ($26.00)
  
  Short Rib Hash and Eggs
  
  Braised Short Rib, Yukon Gold Potatoes, Bell Peppers, Cippolini Onions, Poached Eggs, Black Truffle Sauce ($28.00)
  
  Quiche Lorraine
  
  Baked Pie of Spinach, Bacon, and Gruyere Cheese, Flavored with Smoked Paprika ($22.00)
  
  The Big 4 Omelet*
  
  Choice of 3: Bacon, Ham, Sausage, Cheese, Mushroom, Onion, Tomato, Spinach, Avocado Yukon Gold Potato Hash ($23.00)
  
  Eggs Benedict*
  
  Poached Eggs, Canadian Bacon, Hollandaise, English Muffin Yukon Gold Potato Hash ($23.00)
  
  Blueberry-Lavender Pancakes
  
  Whipped Crème Fraiche, Maple Syrup ($19.00)
  
  The Big 4 Burger with French Fries*
  
  ($22.00)
  
  Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
  
  Cheddar-Buttermilk Biscuit, Asian Pear and Jicama Slaw, Jalapeno Mayonnaise, Big 4 Pickles, and Sweet Potato Fries ($28.00)
  
  Classic Chicken Pot Pie
  
  Chicken, Aromatics, Sweet Vermouth Veloute, Puff Pastry ($35.00)
  
  Asparagus and Black Truffle Risotto
  
  Carnaroli Rice, Asparagus Tips, Late Season Truffles, Parmesan Reggiano ($34.00)
  
  Oven Roasted Sea Scallops*
  
  Baby Spring Vegetables, Sunchoke Puree, Citrus Beurre Blanc ($38.00)

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