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katielp May 3, 2009 11:24 AM

Where to eat rabbit?

Hadn't eaten rabbit for a year, and then I had an outstanding dish at Incanto last week that has left me craving more rabbity goodness (and different kinds of preparation). The Incanto dish is lightly roasted rather than stewed--the meat is incredibly succulent and fine-grained, served with a light wine sauce, little carrots, and spring flowers: a delightfully delicate dish. Where else could I eat roasted rabbit, rabbit sauce, pie etc in SF?

  1. vincentlo Nov 29, 2009 02:45 PM

    Just had rabbit at the always-amazing Delfina last night.

    Vincent

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      lmnopm Nov 30, 2009 02:16 PM

      The rabbit at Corso looked great. (I saw it at another table)

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      foodtroy Nov 18, 2009 03:56 PM

      Tomales Bay Foods in Point Reyes Station has an excellent rabbit pate.

      1. Robert Lauriston Nov 18, 2009 01:03 PM

        Oliveto, this week.

        1. wolfe Nov 18, 2009 12:42 PM

          This one works better.
          http://sanfrancisco.menupages.com/

          1. alanbarnes May 6, 2009 01:13 PM

            If you're up for a splurge, I really enjoyed La Folie" "trio of rabbit": loin, rack and braised leg. Whichever prep cook is in charge of "frenching" the rack should get a medal. And a band-aid.

            1. Paul H May 6, 2009 01:08 PM

              Lulu near Moscone Center is currently offering open hearth roasted rabbit every Tuesday.

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                Michael Rodriguez May 5, 2009 11:51 PM

                I ate a delicious rabbit confit at Oliveto last week.

                1. Xiao Yang May 5, 2009 08:06 PM

                  I'll second ll Pollaio (great bang for the buck) and mention that ZY Garden has a spicy rabbit dish on their menu.

                  1. Chuckles the Clone May 5, 2009 06:26 PM

                    Is Ryan Farr cooking anywhere these days or is he just doing chicharrones? Because a couple of months ago he posted one of the most amazing and graphic, illustrated rabbit recipes I think I've ever seen:
                    http://bestbyfarr.wordpress.com/2008/...
                    <<CAUTION CAUTION! BUNNY LOVERS DO NOT CLICK! CAUTION >>

                    I believe this falls rather solidly into your "different kinds of preparation" category ....

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                      Robert Lauriston May 6, 2009 08:13 AM

                      Per tablehopper Farr and Taylor Boetticher of Fatted Calf are roasting another pig (at least the third in the past ten days) tonight at Bloodhound. "6pm-9pm, $25 per person. Bartender Dylan O’Brien will be crafting another homemade bacon-infused Bulleit bourbon, served Old Fashioned-style (while supplies last). Space is limited, RSVP to info [at] bloodhoundsf.com."

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                        SteveG May 6, 2009 12:29 PM

                        At the last Ryan Farr/Taylor Boetticher event at Bloodhound a few weeks back for Easter, Ryan did herb marinated and grilled rabbit legs, with rabbit sausage made from the less grill-friendly bits. It was delicious. Taylor's smoked ham was also delicious. Given the high individual price for the chicharones, I think I ate half the entry cost in chicharones from the bottomless bowls scattered around the bar.

                        All that said, the recent events appear to be more pig-driven, with the butchery demonstration. Keep your eye on Ryan's blog for future events with rabbit, because he does seem to love the little critters.

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                        brucemac707 May 5, 2009 04:23 PM

                        some of my guests went to Bottega last night and said they had a wonderful rabbit dish.

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                          arlenemae Nov 29, 2009 09:20 PM

                          I second the rabbit pasta at Bottega! It's probably the best preparation of rabbit that I've ever had (definitely better than many french restaurants I've been to).

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                          Rockman May 5, 2009 12:43 PM

                          One entree, but rabbit three ways at The Farmhouse Inn in Sonoma County.

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                            Kathleen M May 6, 2009 03:17 PM

                            This is my husband's favorite, and I've tasted it. It is extraordinary. It's their signature dish.

                          2. rworange May 4, 2009 05:19 PM

                            1550 Hyde

                            1. Carrie 218 May 3, 2009 05:21 PM

                              I had rabbit twice last week; once at Aziza and another time at SPQR.

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                              Aziza
                              5800 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94121

                              SPQR
                              1911 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

                              1. Robert Lauriston May 3, 2009 02:16 PM

                                There are rabbit dishes on the regular menus at Aziza, B44, and Esperpento.

                                1. free sample addict aka Tracy L May 3, 2009 11:48 AM

                                  I haven't had it in a while, but I like the roast rabbit at Il Pollaio.

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                                  Il Pollaio
                                  555 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133

                                  1. wolfe May 3, 2009 11:39 AM

                                    Here are 3 recent rabbit sightings.
                                    http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/592489#4575205
                                    http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/596856
                                    http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/5901...

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