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Olea

Item: Olea
Author: Tom Molanphy

Cuisine: American, California

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This Nob Hill brunch spot offers Bay Area diners a comfortable, bistro-style atmosphere and refreshing mid-morning eats. The menu is centered around fresh organic produce, much of which is gathered from local farms, and changes depending on seasonal availability. Olea only uses cage-free eggs from Glaum Ranch in the nearby town of Aptos. You can always find Olea's signature dishes, however, including the challah custard toast and eggs baked in a cazuela. Or try eggs baked in a cazuela with tomato sauce, steamed farro spezzato, diced niman ranch applewood smoked ham and basil-almond pesto. No matter your order, a cup of Blue Bottle coffee makes the perfect addition.

Address:

1494 California St
San Francisco, CA 94109
415-202-8521

Hours:

Tue-Fri: 6pm-9:30pm
Sat-Sun: 6pm-9:30pm,; 9:30am-2:15pm

Website:

oleasf.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Tom Molanphy
San Francisco Local Expert

Brunch, Nob Hill's Best Restaurants: "This is a good choice if you have a large group."

Best for Brunch Because: Like Universal Cafe, Olea goes to great lengths to use local and sustainable food.
Best for Nob Hill's Best Restaurants Because: In a town obsessed with wave after wave of California foodie cuisine, Olea gets it right.

Dinner Menu
- Sample Dinner
  
  Organic Baby Head Lettuces
  
  w/ Red Radish, Pumpkin Seeds, Castelvetrano Olives, Pecorino Romano ($9.50)
  
  Pan Sautéed Rainbow Trout
  
  w/ Long Grain White Rice, Braised Cabbage w/ bacon, Arugula, Summerville Apple Lemon-Caper, Butter-Garlic Sauce ($17.00)
  
  Pan Roasted Rack of Lamb
  
  w/ German Butter Ball Potatoes, Grilled Radicchio Oven Roasted Tomato w/ Garlic ($21.00)
  
  Braised Duck Leg
  
  Garlic Mash Potatoes, Shallots, Stinging Nettles, Currants & Pine Nuts ($18.00)
  
  Niman Ranch Beef Stew
  
  w/ Tri-Colored Baby Carrots, Potatoes, Salsify Root. Served over Sautéed Escarole & Orzo Pasta ($19.00)
  
  Pappardelle Pasta
  
  Braised Pork Shoulder, Spinach, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan ($18.00)
  
  Quinoa
  
  Cherry Tomatoes, Crimini Mushroom, Cauliflower, Avocado, Arugula Currants, Almonds, Yellow Squash, Shallots, Pumpkin Seeds ($15.25)
  
  Vegetarian Brown Rice Pasta
  
  Lamb's Quarters, Hen of the Woods Mushrooms, Kabocha Squash, Parmesan Cheese Garlic, Chili Flake ($15.50)
- Sparkling
  Piper Sonoma Sonoma County Blanc de Blancs
  $12.00
  
  $40.00
- Rose
  Vin Gris De Cigare Bonny Doon Vineyard Santa Cruz Ca 2012
  $12.00
  
  $40.00
- White
  Viognier, Cambria Tepusquet Vineyard Santa Maria Valley
  $15.00
  
  $45.00
- Sauvignon Blanc
  Quivira Dry Creek Valley Sonoma County 2012
  $12.00
  
  $40.00
  Murphy-Goode North Coast Ca 2011
  $8.00
  
  $30.00
- Chardonnay
  La Crema Sonoma Coast 2011
  $12.00
  
  $40.00
  Sonoma-Cutrer "Russian River Ranches" Sonoma Ca 2012
  $15.00
  
  $45.00
- Grenache
  Clos de Gilroy Bonny Doon Vineyards Central Coast Ca
  $10.00
  
  $33.00
- Pinot Noir
  Carmel Road Monterey Ca 2011
  $13.00
  
  $42.00
  Roth Estate Sonoma Coast 2010
  $15.00
  
  $45.00
- Zinfandel
  Edmeades Mendocino County 2012
  $12.00
  
  $40.00
  Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel 2012
  $13.00
  
  $42.00
- Syrah
  Cambria Tepusquet Vineyard Santa Maria Valley
  $14.00
  
  $43.00
- Cabernet Sauvignon
  Buena Vista Sonoma Ca 2012
  $13.00
  
  $42.00
  Guenoc Langtry Estate Vineyards Lake County Ca 2011
  $13.00
  
  $42.00
  Sean Minor Napa Valley 2010
  $15.00
  
  $45.00
- Malbec
  TintoNegro Ugo Valley Reserve Mendoza, Argentina
  $15.00
  
  $45.00
- Beer
  
  Anchor Steam San Francisco
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Trumer Pils
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Speakeasy "Big Daddy" IPA
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
  
  ($6.00)
Brunch Menu
- Sample Brunch
  Olea's Challah Custard Toast
  Korintji Cinnamon Sugar, Fresh Strawberries
  
  Half: $8.50
  
  Full: $13.75
  Cazuela
  
  Baked Eggs, Beef, Pork, Bacon, White Beans, Tomato Sauce, Tortilla Chips, Parmesan Cheese ($13.75)
  
  Omelet
  
  Smoked Salmon, Avocado, Carmelized Red Onion, Fontina Cheese ($14.75)
  
  Migas Con Huevo
  
  Soft Scrambled Eggs w/ Chicken-Jalapeño Sausage, Yams, Collard Greens Tortilla Chips, Fresh Roasted Tomatillo Salsa ($13.25)
  
  Huevos Rancheros
  
  Stewed Poblano Peppers, Onions & Tomatoes Over Two Fried Eggs, Served w/ Fresh Salsa, Mild Mexicana Crema & Black Beans ($13.50)
  
  Enchiladas filled
  
  w/ Zucchini & Yellow Squash, Red Bell Pepper, Cheddar-Jack Cheese, Served with Black Beans, Spiced Mexicana Crema, Fresh Salsa ($13.50)
  
  Scrambled Egg Sandwich on an Acme Rustic Roll
  
  w/ Tomato Slices, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese Served with Mixed Greens ($13.00)
  
  Pork Shoulder Sandwich
  
  w/ Apple Cider Slaw Served with French Fries ($12.75)
  
  Avocado & Toast
  
  w/ Mixed Greens, Hard Boil Egg, Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Sea Salt, Pimento Flakes ($11.75)
  
  Straus Family Farms Yogurt
  
  w/ House Made Granola, Blackberries, Pineapple, Strawberries, Organic Amber Agave Nectar ($9.25)
- Beverages
  Mimosa
  With Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice: $7.00
  
  With Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice: $7.50
  Spicy Bloody Mary w/ Sake
  
  ($6.50)
  
  "Michelada" our house Bloody Mary w/ Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
  
  ($6.85)
  
  "Shandy" Trumer Pils w/ Lemonade
  
  ($7.25)
  
  Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
  $3.75
  
  $4.75
  Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice
  $4.85
  
  $5.85
  Iced Tea
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Coke / Diet Coke
  
  ($2.50)
  
  Aranciata
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Limonata
  
  ($3.50)
  
  Harney & Sons Tea
  
  Paris, Earl Grey, Japanese Green, English Breakfast Verbena Mint, Rooibos Chai ($3.50)

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