Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
$$$ · san francisco
398 Hayes St at Gough, San Francisco, CA, 94102 ↗
Fruits de Mer
- Tsar Nicoulai CaviarYukon Gold Potato Blinis, Crème Fraîche, Sieved Egg, Chives1 oz Reserve $110, Estate $90
- Oyster SelectionMignonette, Lemon$5 each
- Chilled Mussels EscabècheEspelette, Mirepoix, Crispy Potatoes$15
- Marinated Local SquidCherry Tomatoes, Capers, Olives, Radish, Pink Peppercorn, Basil$22
- Chilled Marinated ClamsCreme Fraiche, Celery, Smoked Ham, Puff Pastry, Lemon$17
- Trio of BivalvesGrand Selection of Oysters on the Half Shell, Mussels a l'Escabeche, & Marinated Clams$88
Premiers Plats
- Oysters RockefellerSteamboat Oysters, Spinach, Fines Herbs, Hollandaise, Panko$15
- Soupe à l'OignonRich Beef Stock, Croutons, Gruyere & Emmental Cheese$18
- Spring Pea SoupMint Labneh, Meyer Lemon Confit$17
- Dungeness Crab SaladCitrus, Avocado Mousse, Butter Lettuce, Creme Fraiche, Tarragon, Lemon Vinaigrette$32
- Mixed Greens SaladMustard Vinaigrette, Fines Herbs, Flowers$12
- Local Squid SaladButter Beans, Pickled Peppers, Rosemary, Frisee, Sherry Vinaigrette$18
- Warm Bellwether Farms Crescenza TartinePine Nuts, Honey, Thyme, Sweet Batard$16
- Escargots de BourgognePuff Pastry, Fiddlehead Ferns, Parsley, Green Garlic, Absinthe$28
- Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio 'A La Nicoise'Crispy Potatoes, Nicoise Olives, Tomato, Sieved Egg, Sea Beans, Fines Herbs$28
- Niman Ranch Beef TartarePickled Mushrooms, Quail Egg Yolk, Chile Oil, Gaufrettes$25
Plats Principaux
- Quiche LorraineBacon, Leek, Gruyère, Mixed Greens Salad$19
- Quiche VegetarienneSeasonal Vegetables & Cheese, Mixed Greens Salad$19
- Strawberry-Basil French ToastStrawberry Coulis, Basil Oil, Chantilly Cream$18
- Eggs Benedict FlorentineImmersion-Circulated Eggs, Pain De Mie Toast, Spinach, Smoked Ham, Crispy Duck Fat Potatoes$23
- Salade LyonnaiseDuck Confit, Soft-Cooked Egg, Mushrooms, Frisee, Warm Bacon Vinaigrette$21
- Petrale Sole MeuniereCapers, Butter, Lemon, Turmeric, Yukon Gold Potato Purée, Potato Allumette, Crispy Sage$37
- Absinthe Black Truffle CheeseburgerPt. Reyes Tomatruffle Cheese, Aioli, Onion Ring, Grilled Onions, Chicories, Pommes Frites$27
- Steak Frites10oz. Prime New York Strip Loin, Green Peppercorn Butter, Bordelaise Sauce$49
- Slow Cooked Salmon & Roasted Beet SaladeShaved Fennel, Frisee, Horseradish Creme, Mustard Vinaigrette$22
- House-Made TagliatelleWild Mushrooms, Caramelized Fennel, Toy Box Tomatoes, Mushroom Cream$26
- Braised Beef SandwichGruyere, Dijon, Pickled Onion, Spinach, Pain au Levain$24
- Duck ConfitBeluga Lentil Ragout, Fava Beans, Bacon, Arugula$28
- Steak Frites8oz Bavette, Green Peppercorn Butter, Bordelaise Sauce$32
- Pan-Seared Wild King SalmonAsparagus, Snap Peas, Butter Beans, Wild Ramps, Sweet Onion Sauce$48
- Pan-Roasted Duck BreastBeluga Lentils, Pomegranate Gastrique, Mirepoix, Burgundy and Ruby Port Wine Sauce$42
- Braised Akaushi Beef BourguignonCarrot Puree, Shaved Celery, Crispy Sweetbreads, Red Wine Sauce$45
Patisserie
- Selection of Mini Breakfast PastriesWhipped Butter & House-Made Preserves$16
Garnitures
- Pommes FritesAioli, Ketchup$12
- Beef Tallow Pommes FritesAioli, Ketchup$18
- Warm Acme RollWhipped Butter with Sea Salt$3
- Grilled Spring AsparagusSoft Cooked Egg, Green Goddess Sauce, Meyer Lemon Confit$18
- Roasted Yukon Gold PotatoesBeef Tallow$12
- Fruit PlateSeasonal Selection$12
- Yukon Gold Potato PureeGruyère Gratinèe$12
Snacks
- House-Made Cheese PuffsGougeres Stuffed with Goat Cheese & Chives$10
- Basque "Fish & Chips"Marinated White Anchovies, House-Made Chips, Garlic Aioli, Pimenton de la Vera$10
- Duck RillettesDuck Confit, Macerated Cherry Crostini$10
- Eggs & ToastSalmon Roe, Sieved Egg, Avocado, Pain de Mie, Espelette, Pine Nuts$10
House-Made Pasta
- Green Garlic-Crescenza AgnolottiFava Beans, Wild Mushrooms, Mushroom Cream, Pecorino Romano$28
- Parisian GnocchiCipollini Confit, Sweet Onion Broth, Crispy Shallots, Asparagus, Peas, Bellwether Ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano$27
Fromage
- Cypress Grove Truffle TremorRoasted Beets, Fennel, Balsamic$14
- Valley Ford "Grazin' Girl" GorgonzolaMedjool Dates, Celery, Walnuts$14
- Cowgirl Creamery Red HawkRed-Onion Jam$15
- Warm Bellwether Farms CrescenzaMushroom Duxelles$16
Desserts
- Earl Grey Panna CottaBlood Orange, Tuile$15
- Meyer Lemon TartRose Water Meringue$15
- Rhubarb Upside-Down CakeTarragon Anglaise, Strawberries$15
- Chocolate Pot de CrèmeVanilla Chantilly, Sea Salt$15
- Ice Cream & Sorbet by the ScoopVanilla, Blueberry Cheesecake, Strawberry-Lemonade, Cherry$8