Restaurants in SF with Locally Sourced, Seasonal Tasting Menu?

[calsheimer]

Headed to SFO soon, and looking for a delicious restaurant with a seasonal menu of locally sourced food. My girlfriend and I are both foodies, and lean towards modern cuisine. We love a good tasting menu too.

I think if we could find anything along the lines of a Bonsoirée in Chicago or a Bolsa in Dallas, we'd be extremely pleased.

Looking for something that's between a $$ and a $$$$ as a stretch.

Any suggestions? Thanks all!

[Robert Lauriston]

"Seasonal menu of locally sourced food" is so common here that there's been a backlash of people eating fried chicken and funnel cakes and shunning restaurants for trucks and loading docks. AQ has taken seasonality a step further by changing the decor (including bar countertops) with the seasons.

It's rare to see entrees much over $30, at that price range places in SF tend to switch to prix-fixe.

[barzelay]

Atelier Crenn and Saison, but they are definitely $$$$. Commonwealth ($$) and Sons & Daughters ($$$) are probably more what you are looking for. Commonwealth is an amazing value.

[calsheimer]

Was looking at both Commonwealth and Sons & Daughters! Will check out Atelier Crenn and Saison too. Thanks!

[Paul H]

Though on the upper end of the $$$ scale, you should also check out Coi. They are serious local and seasonal, with some ingredients coming from the Chef's back yard.

[ML8000]

How much is "between $$ and a $$$$ as a stretch"? Restaurant $ signs are subjective.

Also only in SF proper or what traveling distances? A few of the often recommended seasonal tasting menus are 1 hr or more away.

[calsheimer]

I'd say between $15 and $40 per entree. SF proper would definitely be ideal as we won't be renting a car.

[ipsedixit]

In SF, it might be easier to ask for the converse.

And then use the process of elimination to decide where to go.