Absinthe Brasserie and Bar

Go. Now. Get the duck confit. Come back and thank me.

I just got back from my third or fourth trip to this restaurant, and last night we had their new pork entree -- braised or something, can't remember. This was one of the few absolutely perfect dishes I have ever eaten in my life. I would eat it every day for a year. It almost made me cry, it was so perfect. Wow!!! Their Scotch selection is excellent; their menu in general (notably seafood and raw oysters) is outstanding; and the decor and atmosphere are top notch. It can be loud in the bar, but there's always white-tablecloth service in a quieter environment right there in the dining room. HIGHLY recommended!

We had our "wedding reception" here after our impromptu, spur-of-the-moment wedding at San Francisco City Hall. The champagne was wonderful. They didn't have much in the way of cake, so we had Pineapple Upside-Down Cake instead, a tradition we have maintained for almost ten years. This is also our favorite late-night hangout. We love to just sit at the bar and eat frites and peoplewatch. Oh, and the best brunch I've ever had in the City. The polenta is to die for!