Ernest
Fine dining restaurant · Mission
1890 Bryant St Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94110
Highlights
Asian-influenced Californian cuisine with creative dishes & desserts
Asian-influenced Californian cuisine with creative dishes & desserts
"Ernest in the Mission is the go-to for super fresh seafood and Asian-influenced dishes fried rice with andouille sausage and poached shrimp, or uni toast with jamon. But you’re reading this guide for the soft serve—and the one here is top-tier. The toppings change, but one we’ve had is covered in a crunchy hazelnut sauce and then drenched with a chocolate magic shell that’s poured tableside. The vanilla soft serve itself is perfect—smooth and thick, but not too sweet—and getting it is an ideal way to finish off your incredible meal." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong
"Once you’ve managed to make your way inside (the entrance is around the block from the address, at the corner of Florida & Mariposa), you’ll meet no additional difficulty in finding fun at this unorthodox Mission hotspot. Chef Brandon Rice’s hip, irreverent cooking style sets the vibe, exemplified in fancy-meets-comforting combos like kaluga caviar with crème fraîche and tater tots. A small, eclectic menu spans raw bar items like crudos and oysters, plus a handful of snacks and more substantial mains, all featuring top-notch seasonal products. To try nearly everything, let the kitchen take the reins in the form of a family-style fixed menu. Reservations are snapped up quickly, but the bar is open for walk-ins—the better to sample a terrific cocktail program." - Michelin Inspector
"How Far In Advance Should You Book? Two weeks for a prime time, same day if you’re OK eating in the lounge or at 5pm. When Ernest first opened, you were lucky to snag a 9:30pm reservation for their seafood-forward dishes. Now, getting your hands on their ikura and beef tartare or the koshihikari rice topped with seasonal produce is a lot less stressful. The lounge tables on the lower level are available most nights, along with early evening and late night reservations." - julia chen 1
"The soft serve from Ernest in the Mission is less of a dessert and more of an out-of-body experience. The swirl of hazelnut and vanilla will land in front of you, like a gift from the pearly gates, covered in a gooey layer of hazelnut praline sauce. If that doesn’t convince you to get here, the chocolate magic shell that’s poured over it tableside will. It’s outstanding and must be on your table." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"Ernest At Home has been doing take-home dinners throughout the pandemic, and Thanksgiving is no exception. Their family-style holiday dinner comes with turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, gravy, roasted fall vegetables, and cheesecake. Everything is available a la carte, or you can order a dinner for four to six people ($250) or seven to ten ($450). Pick-up is on Nov. 25th." - julia chen 1
