La Braise
La Braise
A French table rooted in the season
A French table rooted
in the season
A seasonal tasting menu where classical French technique meets the spirit of Northern California's table. Unhurried, generous, and devoted to the pleasure of the meal.
A seasonal tasting menu where classical French technique meets the spirit of Northern California's table. Unhurried, generous, and devoted to the pleasure of the meal.
Every Detail, Considered.
Every Detail, Considered.
À table ·
Now seating for spring ·
Reservations recommended ·
San Francisco, CA ·
Bonne soirée ·
Spring Tasting Menu
Spring Tasting Menu
Four to five courses, seasonally composed $135 per guest | Wine pairings $85
I. First Course
I. First Course
Asparagus Velouté White asparagus from Stockton farms, crème fraîche, trout roe, chervil oil. The season's first green, coaxed into silk.
Asparagus Velouté White asparagus from Stockton farms, crème fraîche, trout roe, chervil oil. The season's first green, coaxed into silk.
Wine Pairing: 2021 Trimbach Riesling, Alsace | Precise and mineral with orchard fruit and a dry, stony finish.
II. Second Course
II. Second Course
Dungeness Crab en Gelée Cold-set Dungeness crab, tarragon gelée, cucumber, radish, a whisper of Dijon. California on a French table.
Dungeness Crab en Gelée Cold-set Dungeness crab, tarragon gelée, cucumber, radish, a whisper of Dijon. California on a French table.
Wine Pairing: NV Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs, Champagne | All chalk and citrus zest with a fine, persistent mousse.
III. Third Course
III. Third Course
Liberty Duck Breast Sonoma duck, roasted with thyme and whole garlic, sauce au poivre vert, spring pea purée, morel mushrooms. The heart of the menu.
Liberty Duck Breast Sonoma duck, roasted with thyme and whole garlic, sauce au poivre vert, spring pea purée, morel mushrooms. The heart of the menu.
Wine Pairing: 2019 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône | Dark cherry, Plums, and savory spices.
Wine Pairing: 2019 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône | Dark cherry, Plums, and savory spices.
IV. Dessert
IV. Dessert
Tarte Tatin for Two Caramelized Fuji apple, all-butter puff pastry, Calvados crème anglaise. Made to order, served warm. Worth the wait.
Tarte Tatin for Two Caramelized Fuji apple, all-butter puff pastry, Calvados crème anglaise. Made to order, served warm. Worth the wait.
Wine Pairing: NV Château de Brézé Crémant de Loire Demi-Sec, Loire Valley | The surprise on the list. Chenin Blanc with gentle sweetness and brioche that perfectly compliments the apple.
La Braise sources seasonally from farms within 150 miles of San Francisco. Our menu changes with the market. These are tonight's compositions.
La Braise sources seasonally from farms within 150 miles of San Francisco. Our menu changes with the market. These are tonight's compositions.
Private dining / events
Private dining / events
La Braise is available for intimate gatherings, corporate dinners, and celebrations. Contact us to arrange a bespoke evening for your party.
La Braise is available for intimate gatherings, corporate dinners, and celebrations. Contact us to arrange a bespoke evening for your party.
Meet the team
Meet the team
We are guided by a small, devoted team who believe that great hospitality is equal parts craft and generosity. We'd love to welcome you to our table.
We are guided by a small, devoted team who believe that great hospitality is equal parts craft and generosity. We'd love to welcome you to our table.
+1 555-1234
+1 555-1234
Hello@labraise.com
Hello@labraise.com
Monday & Tuesday - Closed
Monday & Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday - Sunday - 5-10pm
Wednesday - Sunday - 5-10pm
© 2026 Cinder & Vine
© 2026 Cinder & Vine
La Braise
La Braise
La Braise
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